1. Large law firms and the success of the growth model -- 2. New business models for the future -- 3. The key building blocks of a lasting and successful law firm -- 4. Effective governance -- 5. Client service -- 6. Assessing firm performance -- 7. Evaluating lawyers -- 8. Fair compensation -- 9. Strong administrative staff -- 10. Treating everyone professionally -- 11. Balancing professionalism and quality of life -- 12. Succession planning -- 13. Retirement policies -- 14. The future of the profession.

"During the "golden age of law firm growth" from the late 1960s until 2007, most large law firms adopted a default growth strategy, increasing practice areas and offices, aided by the momentum of the tail winds of law firm growth. Since the recession of 2008-2009, however, the legal marketplace has drastically changed. In this timely book, Jay Westcott suggests strategic building blocks that firms can adopt in order to adapt themselves to this radical change and prosper as lasting institutions."