Small law firm business development continues to rank among top challenges A survey revealed that attracting new clients sits at the top of the list of concerns for small law firms. Twenty-seven percent of those surveyed listed small law firm business development as a "significant challenge." For a small law firm with fewer than 30 [...]
Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice to help low-income Coloradans In June, LawBank was pleased to serve as the host location for the Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice launch party. The new group seeks to bring together attorneys who wish to better serve low- and middle-income Coloradans. The inaugural cohort of attorneys convened at LawBank on June 10, [...]
Thinking beyond tradition: How the billable hour is costing you money As lawyers, most of us have been told along the way that long hours are the only way to get ahead. It's tradition. It's status quo. Whatever the reasons given, the people pushing traditional law firm models won't admit that the traditional model has [...]
Lawyer time management when you run your own law firm Independent lawyers often start their own law practices in search of the elusive work-life balance. With a little planning, and a good dose of lawyer time management, you can achieve a sense of balance and have a personal life. First, as we have discussed in [...]
The tools you need for staying current as an independent lawyer One of the most important ways you can support your growing law business is to keep your knowledge and skills fresh. Staying current as an independent lawyer shows clients your commitment to your practice and the expertise that will help them most. Professional Development [...]
Build your law business with these independent lawyer networking resources Any business owner will tell you that a strong network helps business development flow more smoothly. The professionals you know can offer both business advice and potential business. These independent lawyer networking resources will help you expand your reach and build your business. Networking Groups [...]
Improve your small law firm practice management with these tools Managing an independent law practice or small law firm means making the most of time and resources. In order to reach more clients, and have greater impact, you need to streamline your processes. These small law firm practice management tools can give you some much-needed [...]
How law firm technology has allowed lawyers to approach practice differently In the not too distant past, lawyers had to conduct business in a central office in order to access files and meet clients. Today, law firm technology has allowed for greater flexibility in work flow. In fact, technology has dramatically changed the way many [...]
Independent women in law have the ability to change the game A quick search online for women in law, or women lawyers, scratches the surface of the issues women attorneys face. The results will show you that women lack leadership and partner roles in the industry. You can read about how women attorneys tackle work-life [...]
