The Outperformers: Lessons from Top Law Firm Leaders

Author/Contributor(s):	Smith, Patrick; Zimmermann, Kent M.; Kolker, Carlyn
Publisher:	Globe Law and Business
Date:	6/16/2026
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

The Outperformers: Lessons from Top Law Firm Leaders steps inside the boardrooms of the legal profession’s most admired and profitable institutions to uncover the approach to leadership, strategic choices and cultural attributes that have propelled these firms to evolve and become stronger versions of themselves. Through candid, first-hand accounts from top law firm leaders, authors Kent Zimmermann, Patrick Smith and Carlyn Kolker examine how visionary management, detailed planning, consensus building and disciplined execution have driven extraordinary performance and enduring success.

Coverage explores:

• how geographic, client and talent pressures are reshaping the competitive landscape;
• why outperformance feeds future advantage in retention and recruiting;
• how top leaders create sustainable success by aligning their partnerships around a clear vision for the future and measurable goals to achieve it;
• dovetailing compensation with strategy acceleration to drive long-term competitiveness and market leadership;
• how laterals, groups and M&A can be deployed strategically to enhance market leadership, scale and profitability;
• what the most impactful firm leaders do to succeed in an increasingly dynamic competitive environment; and
• how a new generation of business leaders is redefining management excellence in outperforming law firms.

Written for law firm leaders, partners, future partners and business professionals, this Special Report is rich with leadership lessons, insights and practical guidance from law firm leaders who have achieved sustained success in ultra-competitive segments of the legal industry.