Tim Corcoran

@tcorcoran.bsky.social

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Former legal tech CEO now advising law firm & law department leaders through the profitable disruption of outdated business models. Dad of daughters. Renee’s dude. Stepdad of sons. Basketballer. Woke. Ally. BringinTim.com

Patrimonialism is less a form of government than a style of governing. It is not defined by institutions or rules; rather, it can infect all forms of government by replacing impersonal, formal lines of authority with personalized, informal ones. Based on individual loyalty and connections, and on rewarding friends and punishing enemies (real or perceived), it can be found not just in states but also among tribes, street gangs, and criminal organizations.

Navigating the Partner Compensation Equation

2007 blog post describing social media platforms