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Building a Great Law Firm Team Part 2: How to Keep Great People with Chris Murphy & Aaron Rothert | Ep 182

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Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus
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May 4, 2026
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Summary

In Part 2 of this two-part series on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley brings Chris Murphy and Aaron Rothbart back for a fast-paced, competitive conversation on one of the toughest challenges in law firm growth: keeping your best people. Framed as a friendly "tips showdown," this episode gets real about what actually drives retention. Chris makes the case for long-term onboarding, real relationships, and helping team members see a future inside your firm. Aaron counters with hiring right from the start, creating a strong day-one experience, and building a culture of clarity, accountability, and ownership. Different approaches. Same goal. The takeaway is clear: retention is not about paying more. It is about building a firm where people feel challenged, supported, and committed to growing with you. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why onboarding should last longer than a week or two How first impressions shape whether a new hire sees a future with your firm Why real relationships matter more than most leaders think How to make new team members feel like they belong from day one Why team members need to see a growth path, not just a job description How clarity, accountability, and feedback help people take ownership of their success Why money matters, but is usually not the main reason great people stay ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube . ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected] . ___________ Supporting Resources: Chris Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Prac…