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James Murphy - Practice Management, Profitability Improvement, Strategic Planning and Implementation
E-mail: james.murphy@cosgrove-associates.com
James Murphy has over 15 years expertise in the legal services sector managing law firms and the Bar Association, and consulting on law practice management issues. He is a strategic thinker with a history of turning strategy into results orientated action. Mr. Murphy has a proven track record in resource management and bottom line inprovement in Canadian law firms and legal organizations.
Accomplishments
- Completed over 30 consulting engagements for law firms, law departments and legal organizations across the country.
- Conducted practice reviews resulting in measures to significantly improve net income.
- As Executive Director of The Ontario Bar Association, developed and implemented a workable strategic plan which achieved key member driven outcomes and improved the financial performance of the organization.
- As Executive Manager in law firms, reduced hours spent by partners on administration and directed non-billable hours to practice development activities.
- Designed and advised several partnerships on appropriate compensation and draw systems.
- Initiated revenue plans directed at specific market segments, and implemented growth strategies for each practice group to develop.
- Developed and conducted key client interviews for feedback on a number of legal service parameters.
Mr. Murphy started his career in legal services management from a broad base of experience as a commercial banker where he managed a portfolio of professional service organizations.
Professional Affiliations (Past & Present)
Canadian/Ontario Bar Association - Law Practice Management Section
Canadian/Ontario Bar Association - Sole, Small Firm General Practice Section
American Bar Assocation - Law Practice Management Section
Canadian Society of Association Executives
Toronto Law Office Management Association
Association of Legal Administrators
Canadian Corporate Counsel Association
Canadian Society for the Advancement of Legal Technology
Education
B.A. (Economics) - McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
Institute of Certified General Accountants - Toronto, Ontario.