James Goodnow
James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School and dual management certificates from MIT, where he was an enrolled MBA student before pivoting to the University of Cambridge Business School (U.K.). He earned a BS at Santa Clara University, where he graduated first in his class. James is the co-author of Motivating Millennials, which hit number one on Amazon in the business management new release category. Posts by James Goodnow
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BiglawBiglaw Still Doesn’t Get It
Why Our Firm Decided to Buck the Biglaw Trend and Lean Into Flexible Working. -
TechnologyDon’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered To Death
How the classic law firm model fails, and how modern law firms succeed. 
SponsoredLuxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.-
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BiglawThe Business Of Fun
In a post-pandemic world, remote workers crave fun. Most firms are failing to deliver. -
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Law SchoolsHas Yale Changed The Law School Rankings Game?
How will most of the T14 schools spurning U.S. News change the legal profession? -
BiglawDoes Biglaw Need Less Lawyering?
How EY’s spin-off announcement is part of a trend that puts the classic Biglaw paradigm at risk. -
BiglawThe Haves And The Have Nots
Business professionals and staff are more valuable than ever, so why do so many law firms treat them like second-class citizens? 
SponsoredTackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.-
BiglawThe Recessionary RULES
Going back to the fundamentals of profitability can give your firm an edge in the times ahead. -
BiglawA Letter To A New Associate: 2022 Edition
Don’t drift along in your career wherever happenstance takes you. -
BiglawHow Biglaw Firms Can Think Like A Startup
Small, scrappy spinoff companies might help save Biglaw. -
Law SchoolsDown With The LSAT?
Do standardized tests have a place in law school admissions in 2022? -
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Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.
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Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification
Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.
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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
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BiglawIs The Problem With Partnerships The Partnership?
How permanent equity in firms might change the face of law for the better. -
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BiglawThe Biglaw Recession Playbook
How to ride the bear and make sure your firm will survive a market downturn. -
BiglawA How-To Guide For Summer Associates
Tips and tricks to maximize your summer associate experience. -
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BiglawOne Bar Admission To Rule Them All?
How a proposed Rule 5.5 amendment could revolutionize your practice. -
