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Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell have written a book that the legal profession badly needs. They speak from a depth of both knowledge and experience about what lawyers and law firms need if they want to achieve the firm culture they say they desire; namely, compensate in a way that supports mission, values and long term vision and strategy. All lawyers interested in understanding law firm compensation systems, discovering why past systems may not be the path to satisfaction today, and digging into possible alternative systems for the firm of the future, will find this publication an excellent resource.
- Thomas C. Grella, former managing partner of McGuire, Wood & Bissette, PA in Asheville, NC, and author of Lessons in Leadership: Essential Skills for Lawyers.
About the author
Brenda Barnes is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin in Accounting and has an MBA from Texas State University. She is a legal and accounting professional with over 35 years of experience working with solo to mid-sized law firms across the United States. Brenda has an innate understanding of best practices in law firm accounting and financial management. Brenda is the founder of B2 Legal Management, LLC, known as B2 which provides outsourced accounting and billing services to law firms. She sold the business in 2021 and focuses her time on her consultancy practice providing clients with custom compensation plans, succession planning and financial management. (brenda-barnes.com)Prior to launching B2, Brenda served in the capacity of Firm Administrator in the Austin, Texas area. During this time, she was active in the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) and served in many leadership roles. She is a past president of the Austin Chapter. As a guest speaker and panelist, Brenda is a sought-after speaker on topics relevant to the effectiveness and efficiency of law firm practices, from budgeting and cash flow forecasting, to law firm compensation, financial internal controls, and succession planning. She has been recognized by her peers and law firm managing partners, as well as the business community, for her accomplishments in the field.
