Attorney compensation is more than just a paycheck—it’s one of the most powerful tools your firm has to shape behavior, build trust, and align partners with your vision for the future.
As co-author of RESPECT: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans and a national expert in law firm economics, Brenda Barnes has worked with firms across the country to design hundreds of custom compensation plans for:
- Equity and non-equity partners
- Associates and of counsel
- Business development contributors
- Client relationship managers
- Practice group leaders
Whether your goal is to retain top talent, transition to equity, incentivize performance, or clarify expectations, Brenda helps you build a system that reflects your firm’s unique values—and works in real life.
We help law firms:
- Create or revise partner compensation models
- Design bonus systems tied to firm KPIs
- Implement originations and credit-sharing policies
- Evaluate phantom equity and buy-in structures
- Align comp with your firm’s strategic goals
Every plan is custom. Every outcome is measurable.
With deep experience in both law firm strategy and financial management, Brenda helps leadership teams align compensation with accountability, transparency, and growth.
