Your best lawyer shouldn’t run your firm.
Yes, they’re brilliant. Clients love them. They win cases.
But here’s the hard truth: being great at law doesn’t mean they’re great at leadership.
Too many law firm owners make the mistake of promoting their top-performing attorney into a leadership role, assuming that intelligence and drive will naturally translate into management success.
It doesn’t.
Because managing attorneys need more than sharp legal skills—they need the ability to lead people, build systems, and drive growth.
So, what should you be looking for instead?
In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, we’ll unpack the nine critical attributes every managing attorney must possess to truly move your firm forward.
You’ll hear:
- Why great lawyers often struggle as managers
- The difference between responsibility to your team vs. for your team
- Why delegation isn’t optional if you want to scale
- How managing attorneys handle tough conversations without the drama
- Why a managing attorney who wants to be “the star” is a major red flag
Ready to hire a leader who builds your business instead of bottlenecking it?
Then tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
Introduction (00:00)
Why great lawyers don’t always make great managers (01:01)
The #1 mindset a managing attorney must have (07:21)
Being willing to coach, train, and correct (10:21)
Effective delegation of tasks and systems (13:06)
Holding your team accountable (15:45)
Leading with rules and compliance (18:13)
Having a strong money mindset (21:20)
Putting clients first (23:29)
Leading with integrity and ethics (25:18)
Don’t promote someone who wants to be a star (26:36)
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