In more than a few cases where it worked in the short run, in the long run, the
management culture of a firm that survived did not learn the lessons of undue risk taking, and blew it up again.
The idea is to challenge the internal
credit culture of the firm, and analyze the market dynamics that might be creating a lower price in the short run than might exist in the long run.
Law firms should take up the challenge and voluntarily disclose their diversity statistics, with the concerted goal of recruiting a diverse partnership (not just articling students) who seek to transform the
entire culture of the firm.
The Law Firm Pro Bono Project's goal is to fully integrate pro bono into the practice, philosophy, and
culture of firms so that large law firms provide the institutional support, infrastructure, and encouragement essential to fostering a climate supportive of pro bono service and promoting partner and associate participation.
Make sure that your organization finds headhunters who understand the
corporate culture of the firm, thus increasing the chance of a successful outcome following the recruitment efforts.
Despite the shift, Stumpf said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday that there «was no incentive to do bad things» at Wells and laid the blame on the employees rather than
the culture of the firm.
While I would be providing information and my views on the public documents to a major shareholder and former executive, I consciously did not relay internal conversations (that went to
the culture of the firm) because those conversations were both private and confidential.
Team Shasta believes that it's important to «bring people up in
the culture of the firm and move people along,» said Rob Coneybeer, co-founder and managing director at Shasta Ventures.
The collaborative research process is integral to the firm's investment philosophy and forms the foundation of
the culture of the firm.
Tina changed
the culture of her firm.
But I think even more important than how they are paid is
the culture of the firm.
He thought the guy would preserve
the culture of the firm, and it was anything but that.
But his proponents disagree, saying that
the culture of his firm is the key to his investing success.
Results so far: it is still a work in progress, but they say «From the first week that we occupied the building, we noticed how the Terry Thomas affected
the culture of our firm.
In addition to protecting the careers of these people — some of whom will help drive
the culture of their firm — anonymity hinders debate.
But in the meantime, feeling out
the culture of a firm before joining could be key to finding a successful balance.
Working on
the culture of a firm can solve a whole host of problems.
These engagements are aimed at creating high - performance lawyers who positively impact
the culture of the firm.
I think it depends on
the culture of the firm..
«We're quite proud to have rode as a team this year and it really just shows
the culture of our firm, that we rally around each other,» says Paura.
So the strategy needs to be about
the culture of the firm.
Take a look at
the culture of the firm as well as the attorneys you support most of the time.
You will probably get flak from staff and even your new - lawyer peers, too, depending on
the culture of the firm in which you work.
Shoosmiths is a consistent high achiever in Legal Week's flagship research reports, and was this year once again rated highly in the Best Legal Employers survey, with one respondent commenting that «
the culture of the firm can not be found elsewhere: people are really valued».
It has been more difficult than anticipated because
the culture of the firm relies on the billable hour.
She has a passion for supporting work / life balance for herself and members of her firm by offering flexible work options for attorneys and staff through the use of technology and actively incorporating mindfulness practices into
the culture of her firm.
«Adopting new technology may not revolutionise
the culture of firms or the nature of their work.
Questions about
the culture of the firm, the reasons the position is available, working hours and conditions, and possible advancement should be left until after a job offer.
- Identifying the characteristics of successful partners and leaders so that women (and men who are not «connected» to power sources within the firm) understand what it takes to be successful in
the culture of their firm (i.e. books of business, managing teams, practice group status within the firm, management skills, who you know).
These are clues about
the culture of the firm, which can inform how you want to present yourself.
When
the culture of a firm supports mentoring, a mentoring program can build on and expand the informal mentoring, ongoing learning, and mutual support that occur naturally.
The welcoming atmosphere allowed me to participate fully in the practice and
culture of the firm.
Choosing a compensation structure that fits
the culture of the firm can help reduce the level of conflict, although only effective leadership skills and trust building can truly minimize it.
What is
the culture of the firm?
Fostering the integration of legal project management techniques into
the culture of the firm and in specific client engagements through the utilisation of the firm's technology, the deployment of firm resources,
In particular, interviews represent an ideal opportunity to (i) assess the likelihood that a candidate will remain with the firm based on his or her interests, personality, expectations, and long - term goals, and (ii) communicate the expectations and
culture of the firm in a way that helps the candidate assess compatibility.
The day involved presentations on
the culture of the firm, tips for success, and what to expect from the placement.
The culture of the firm and set up is such that would suit someone looking to set the agenda and be entrepreneurial.
I created Bilzin Sumberg Cares, our firm wide employee volunteer program, which speaks of
the culture of our Firm.
Few things are more difficult or contentious for law firm managers than arriving at the fairest possible partner compensation scheme in keeping with the goals and
culture of the firm.
The resulting disconnect has a corrosive effect on
the culture of the firm.
But it is also a recognition that, over the past 40 years, the billable hour has become a foundation of the way lawyers work and
the culture of their firms.
Take the time to know what type of person you are, and learn about
the culture of the firms where you want to work.
BLANCHARD: At McCarthys, we've been doing client surveys for four or five years now, and it's now in
the culture of the firm.