"[This book] argues that now, for the first time in history, law firms are at an existential crossroads. Taking the wrong direction might very well lead to collapse: the death of a law firm. In building to this conclusion, this book...dissects the inner workings of the business of law, providing unparalleled insight into what goes on behind the scenes of some of the country's most prestigious and successful law firms, as well as some of those that have epically failed"--