Managing People in Today's Law Firm: The Human Resources Approach to Surviving Change [Hardcover]

Ellen Weisbord (Author), Bruce H. Charnov (Author), Jonathan Lindsey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0899308341 | ISBN-13: 978-0899308340 | Publication Date: July 30, 1995

Despite clear evidence of a serious decline in morale, the major competitors in the law firm management marketplace have virtually ignored the motivational facet of current managerial theory and practice. As evidenced by a review of the literature dealing with law firm management, including major books, handbooks, and professional seminar outlines, there has existed until now no treatment of current management theory and practice as it pertains to law firms. In addressing human resources topics as they apply to the modern law firm, this book fills a genuine void in an area which is of major importance to law firms challenged to remain profitable in an increasingly hostile environment. Managing People in Today's Law Firm: The Human Resources Approach to Surviving Change provides a comprehensive treatment of critical aspects of modern management: motivation, communication, organizational culture, structure and strategy, power and politics, recruitment and training, the reward-performance-retention dynamic, performance appraisal, and planned change. Grounded in managerial theory and research, based on extensive practice, and exemplified by anecdotal "war stories," this book makes valuable reading for partners, associates, managers, and future members of law firms--and offers important ideas for motivating members of all professional service firms. Intended for law firms and lawyers within them, solo practitioners who contemplate joining with others in a firm partnership, law school libraries, and general and professional association libraries including bar associations on the state and local levels.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“...In a large firm, this book would be suitable for an upper level law firm administrator. The office manager, human resources person or managing partner of smaller firms would also find the book useful, especially if they lack the resources of specialization of the larger firms. In fact, businesses that deal with law firms would find the book interesting, and, in some respects, useful. Understanding your clients and their corporate culture can only help build more profitable relationships. Also, the management advice given is in a context that related businesses understand and recognize.”–Law Books In Review

About the Author

ELLEN WEISBORD is an Associate Professor of Management at Pace University and has been a consultant specializing in strategy development for professional service firms.

BRUCE H. CHARNOV is currently an Associate Professor of Management and General Business in the School of Business at Hofstra University.

JONATHAN LINDSEY is a principal in the national legal search and consulting firm of Major, Hagen & Africa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Quorum Books (July 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899308341
• ISBN-13: 978-0899308340
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,433,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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