It's important to set aside time to recognize wins as an independent lawyer As the year winds to a close, we hope you find time for rest, fun, family and friends. We also hope you will take time to celebrate your wins as an independent lawyer. The importance of reflection Reflecting on past successes and [...]
Fellow Entrepreneurial Lawyers Help Support Your Business Goals Independent practitioners need others to keep them focused and motivated, and building a network of entrepreneurial lawyers now will pay off in the long term. Here are just a few reasons to surround yourself with other independent lawyers: They get it Camaraderie and support are perhaps the [...]
A focus on lawyer personal development Investing in new skills and experiences can help your small law firm grow. Lawyer personal development should support all aspects of your life, including business success. Lifelong learning Lawyers have spent years learning and honing our craft. We have all survived years of grueling law school and maybe another [...]
Small law firm growth strategy for impact Have you grown intentionally, or have you bounced along with the current of whichever clients and cases popped up? Regardless of your firm's current stage, creating a thoughtful law firm growth strategy can help you regain control and a sense of deeper satisfaction in your work. Signs that [...]
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 [...]
Tips for building influence as a small law firm Lawyers often cite name recognition and influence as of the best aspects of working in Big Law. While becoming a small law firm founder might require time to create a reputation, there are steps you can take toward building influence. Begin with mindset and your why [...]
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 [...]
