by Doug Brown, JD | Sep 26, 2025 | Law Practice, Leadership
I had a call this week that perfectly illustrated why most succession planning fails—and what actually works. A managing partner in her early 50s shared her journey: “When I was in my 40s, I thought I’d never want to retire. I love this. Never, ever going...
by Doug Brown, JD | Sep 19, 2025 | Law Practice, Leadership, Success
Saturday at the SC Bar Senior Lawyers Symposium, something shifted in a room of 30 managing partners. It started with an uncomfortable truth about succession planning. The Selfish Trap I shared my speaker school story—how I felt guilty investing in myself until I...
by Doug Brown, JD | Sep 5, 2025 | Law Practice, Leadership, Uncategorized
When law firm leaders think about succession planning, they often get stuck waiting for the “perfect” moment to begin. But succession readiness isn’t about perfect preparation—it’s about something much simpler and more personal. The Readiness...
by Doug Brown, JD | Aug 29, 2025 | Law Practice, Leadership, Strategy, Success
Most law firm succession planning fails before it even begins. Not because of poor systems. Not because of resistant teams or complex financials—though those are real challenges. It fails because firm leaders are trying to create succession without knowing what...
by Doug Brown, JD | Aug 22, 2025 | Law Practice, Leadership, Success
Law firm succession planning typically focuses on the technical elements: client handoffs, partnership buyouts, transition timelines, and financial structures. While these logistics matter, they’re not what determines whether succession actually succeeds. The...
