Amidst our rapidly changing legal landscape, effective law office management is an evolving challenge. To manage a big or small law firm successfully, lawyers must cultivate a growth mindset and be willing to break free of tradition—but sometimes, that’s easier said than done.

After hearing from dozens of successful solo attorneys, firm owners, and managing partners, we’ve learned a fair bit about law firm management. Building on themes that arose from those conversations, this guide covers everything you need to know about law firm management. We’ve included steps to follow, as well as best practices. This should make it easy to hone your practice management whether you’re starting your own law firm, or whether you’re a seasoned legal professional.