The attached article discusses the decline of the COO. In my experience, the most successful law firms have a strong managing partner (CEO) as well as a strong non-lawyer COO. As the legal industry gets more competitive with the rise of NewLaw and global law firms, it’s even more important for small and midsized law firms to be effectively managed.
Consider a management audit and review the authority that you’re giving your managing partner and COO. If you have an office manager now, consider upgrading their duties and responsibilities to a COO level. Your firm will become more profitable and nimble in tackling the challenges ahead.
MRT @mjwahlquist: Interesting read. Law firm model almost certainly requires COO // The Decline of the COO http://t.co/XfBD9OyPcW #LawProfit
— Colin Cameron CPA, CA (@colincameron) May 8, 2015
