Sorry, Einstein: E = mc² just might apply to law firms, too.

Stephen Mayson's "Law firms and the formula for success." What makes some firms more successful than others? What exactly is "success"? Is there a formula? Today's announcement of Howrey's dissolution makes it painfully clear just how important these questions are to you, to your partners, and to your clients. Mayson's article doesn't have all the answers, but his exploration of key factors that contribute to success -- market, commitment, and contribution -- provides valuable insight to firms of all sizes in this era of "fundamental change and restructuring."