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 [...]
A law career path looks different now than a decade ago The way we work has changed dramatically over the past several years, and that means the law career path has changed with it. Independent lawyers and small law firms have an opportunity to get ahead of these changes and define a path for themselves. [...]
Navigating current law firm challenges and changes in the marketplace Economic shifts and workforce developments can create law firm challenges and changes. What to look for and how to prepare: Demand for counter-cyclical legal services According to data from Thomson Reuters, client demand for legal services in counter-cyclical practice areas like labor and employment has [...]
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 [...]
How these law firm trends impact small law firms Here are some of the top law firm trends of 2023 and how they impact small and mid-sized firms: Adopting AI Tools to Save Time Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT have made headlines in recent months, leaving many people wondering how AI might impact the future [...]
How to improve your law firm by seeking mentors and advisors Seeking out diverse perspectives can help inform business and client service decisions. Small law firms and independent lawyers often don't have the luxury of hiring to fill this need, so where can you find people who can offer business insight that will improve your [...]
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 [...]
Do you have these law firm essentials in place? Independent lawyers at the helm of small firms need these law firm essentials more than ever. Running a successful law business means working smarter, and these elements help you do just that: Knowledge and experience We often gloss over this piece as a given. Law school [...]
During economic shifts and times of uncertainty, use these law firm strategies If you have practiced law for awhile, you have experienced economic shifts and uncertainty before. During low cycles, it helps to have some law firm strategies in place that will reduce the impact of the market on your business. These strategies include: Offering [...]
