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The Power of Legal Project Management: A Practical Handbook 2nd Edition Susan Raridon Lambreth ISBN 9781641059909

Legal Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide is an all-encompassing resource for lawyers seeking to understand and implement Legal Project Management (LPM) in any firm or practice area. This reference provides a detailed exploration of LPM, covering the business rationale, definitions and practical applications, ethical considerations, and common challenges in implementation. Readers will gain a straightforward, easy-to-use framework that can be applied from start to finish, along with practical examples, case studies, tools, and methodologies to serve as a complete desk reference for LPM.

The book can be read in its entirety to gain a full understanding of how LPM functions within legal organizations, or individual chapters can be consulted for targeted guidance on planning, budgeting, client engagement, and more. It is organized into four key sections:

1. Continued Evolution of the Legal Ecosystem

• Current Trends in Legal Service Delivery

• Legal Project Management in the Post-COVID-19 Era

2. Legal Project Management Framework

• Introduction to Legal Project Management

• Engaging with the Client

• Planning the Matter

• Budgeting for the Matter

• From Budgeting to Pricing the Matter

• Executing the Matter

• Communication Management

• Evaluating and Closing the Matter

3. Legal Project Management in Operation

• Establishing a Project Management Function in Your Legal Organization

• Creating a New Era of Legal Professional

• Using Legal Project Management to Drive Client Growth and Retention

• Proving the Value of LPM

• The Role of Knowledge Management in Legal Project Management

4. Considerations for Lawyers Implementing LPM

• Satisfying Ethical Obligations and Reducing Malpractice Risk

• Lawyer Personality Traits and Legal Project Management Roles

This guide is an essential resource for legal professionals aiming to enhance efficiency, improve client relationships, and demonstrate measurable value through the structured application of Legal Project Management.

The Power of Legal Project Management: A Practical Handbook 2nd Edition Susan Raridon Lambreth ISBN 9781641059909, 978-1641059909 & 9781641059916

Authors
Susan Raridon Lambreth
David A Rueff Jr