Let's show a little love for lawyers this month February prompts us to express our appreciation and love for those around us, and this month is a great time to show our love for lawyers and our chosen field. Our profession tends to get a bad rap, but lawyers often have unique opportunities for creating [...]
Coworking and hybrid schedules help maximize lawyer in-office time As workforce trends continue to shift, more law firms have adopted hybrid schedules that include both remote work and lawyer in-office time. Firms of all sizes can maximize that time on-site in a number of ways. Scheduling focus time If you work for yourself as an [...]
How to manage small law firm growing pains and build a sustainable law business When your law firm moves from solo practitioner to boutique or mid-sized, keep an eye out for these small law firm growing pains. After launch For many independent lawyers, the launch phase represents the biggest hurdle. Deciding to start a business [...]
The key to small law firm success: finding support as an independent lawyer Small law firms grow and thrive because of referrals, but your network goes much deeper than that. Finding support as an independent lawyer means the people in your life believe in both your professional goals and personal values. Going solo without isolating [...]
Going independent changes the lawyer lifestyle Lawyers have a reputation for working long hours, and the lawyer lifestyle that accompanies that schedule often means stress, limited time and burnout. Independent lawyers, in contrast, have much more autonomy that enables them to create a more balanced schedule. Hours, billable and otherwise As reported by Clio, most [...]
Many factors help explain why women leave law careers More women join law firms at entry-level positions, but women outpace men in leaving Big Law jobs. Research shows that women leave law careers due to multiple factors. According to a Leopard Solutions survey, as reported by JD Supra: "The reasons cited in the survey by [...]
Regardless of firm size, preventing lawyer burnout should take priority Popular culture and media often portray lawyers and law firms in an atmosphere of long hours, zero work-life balance and high stress. Sadly, this stereotype rings all too true for many lawyers, but preventing lawyer burnout is possible with a culture shift. Lawyer burnout on [...]
Taking the next step in your law career: law partner or law founder? Seasoned lawyers eventually need to consider where they ultimately want their career to lead. For many, the question boils down to becoming a law partner or law founder. How do they choose? The partner track Traditionally held up as the only career [...]
A strong law firm culture begins and ends with the leaders' values Many of our members operate independent law practices, but even businesses of one can develop a strong law firm culture. Leaders create culture The best company cultures develop over time, but strong leaders drive that evolution. If you set an intention to create [...]
