Plan Forward: A Quick-Start Guide to Building a Future-Ready Law Firm

Too many law firms run on habit and urgency instead of strategy and clarity.

Plan Forward: A Quick-Start Guide to Building a Future-Ready Law Firm gives legal leaders a proven framework to break that cycle and lead with intention. Developed by Affinity Consulting, this guide offers step-by-step tools to pause, align, and make meaningful progress—whether you’re preparing for succession, rethinking growth, or just trying to escape the daily grind.

The guide includes a strategy self-assessment, fast wins for immediate traction, and Affinity’s 5-part Strategy Reset Framework to help you define success, align your team, and build systems that support your long-term goals. With insights on strategic planning, law firm operations, and leadership habits, this is the playbook for law firms ready to grow on purpose—not by accident.