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 [...]
Working as a remote lawyer can lead to isolation The way we work has continued to evolve for several years, and the pandemic accelerated that change in many ways. Working as a remote lawyer has significant benefits, but it can mean a greater sense of isolation for many. According to a recent ABA report, while [...]
Your personal brand should be a big part of your law firm branding strategy As you build your independent or small law firm, your personal brand should feature prominently in your law firm branding strategy. If you create a strong and intentional brand strategy early on in your firm's growth, it will save you time [...]
Lawyer balance: Staying focused on health and well-being Independent lawyers, we have a unique opportunity to change the paradigm of law firm culture. As we model what it means to achieve healthy lawyer balance, we can slowly make an impact on the lawyer burnout trend. What is lawyer balance? We can frame it as work-life [...]
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 [...]
Solo attorneys enjoy many benefits of independent law practice Regardless of how long you have practiced law, going solo can offer a great alternative to working for a traditional law firm. The benefits of independent law practice include: Flexibility So many lawyers who have made the decision to start a solo law firm cite flexibility [...]
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 [...]
Use these law firm business development strategies to get ahead in 2022 What law clients expect continues to change, and these law firm business development strategies can help small law firms stay in the game. 1) Remember that marketing is not selling. Law firms of all sizes need to create a marketing plan, but even [...]
