Walker Clark Worldview
commentary and insights for law firm leaders
The Partner in Crisis: The Role of Counseling Psychology
Although law firms often create conditions that lead to severe stress in their people, traditional responses, such as “It’s a personal problem, not the firm’s” or do-it-yourself “interventions,” can make things worse.
In this article, Lisa M. Walker Johnson, a counseling psychologist with more than 30 years experience working with lawyers and their law firms, outlines the strategies and basic rules for success in helping a partner in crisis.
Integrating Business Planning, Compensation, and Career Advancement
The competition for legal talent has never been fiercer.
One strategy stands out for its clarity, simplicity, and effectiveness, especially for small and midsize law firms: integrating business planning, performance-based compensation, and career advancement into a unified career management path for senior associates and partners.
This post explores the structure and benefits of such an integrated system, how each component can be tailored to your firm’s unique needs, and why it is a transformative force for law firm performance and long-term lawyer retention.
