After nearly 100 years, the average size of the regional law firm, Duane Morris has entered a period of impressive growth, led by CEO Sheldon Bonovitz. Originally founded by Quakers, the firm had a different organizational culture with a number of unique or unusual business practices, the transparent and flexible wage system, the practice of group integration in several offices, utility companies, the early adoption of financial reporting software, and consensus-based decision making. The company is proud of its corporate culture and sought to preserve it as it grew, leaving only those that match the culture in small groups. In 2005, the company completed the first merger, taking the 64-person firm in San Francisco. Growth was needed to stay competitive, but may Duane Morris preserve their unique culture, resulting in a large number of new lawyers? "Hide
by Boris Groysberg, Robin Abrahams Source: Harvard Business School 31 pages. Publication Date: Aug 07, 2006. Prod. #: 407025-PDF-ENG
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