Norman Clark 3/2/26 Norman Clark 3/2/26

The Four Pillars of Successful Founder Succession

Founder succession is not a retirement date, a farewell dinner, or a buyout agreement.

It is a multi‑year transformation that reshapes how the firm makes decisions, serves clients, develops people, and funds its future. When this transformation rests on a solid foundation, the founder can step away with confidence, the next generation can lead with authority, and the firm can thrive well beyond the handoff.

Norman Clark 12/28/20 Norman Clark 12/28/20

Four Guiding Principles for Uncertain Times

Ever since we formed Walker Clark LLC back in 2002, our firm has observed four core values that have guided our advice to our clients, many of whom have implicitly incorporated these principles into their professional cultures and day-to-day workplace environments.

As we look ahead into a new decade, we remind ourselves of them, remember how they have been reliable guidelines in rapidly changing legal markets and business environments over the past 18 years, and offer them for whatever inspiration and benefit they might provide in the future.

Norman Clark 12/16/15 Norman Clark 12/16/15

Are you a law firm or a condominium?

This is an important question, especially for small and midsize law firms that want to have a future.

Many smaller law firms are firms in name only. The partners share a common brand, office space, and expenses, but almost nothing else.

Norman Clark 9/8/15 Norman Clark 9/8/15

“Zero-Tolerance” Profitability: Why are we doing this work?

Have you ever been tempted to discontinue some of the services that your law firm offers? That could be one of the most important things that you can do to improve your firm's profitability.

This is the third in a five-part series of posts that focuses on profitability in small law firms and solo practices.