There’s a lot that’s challenging about running businesses right now. That goes for law firms, too. From bar association events to volunteer activities and networking, in-person events have given lawyers valuable leads for decades.  So what do you do when you can’t actually see people? How can you stay in front of – and top-of-mind for – referral sources and … Read More

Workflows keep your office organized, clients happy and everyone at your firm on the same page about what’s expected. Over time, workflows often wind up with small adjustments that people make to make them their own – which can wind up creating a ripple effect of issues. A little “spring cleaning” of your workflows and processes can reduce issues and … Read More

You’re working from home and you’re not really sure when you’re going back to the office. We sympathize – the ambiguity is tough on both personal and professional levels.  One of the challenges of working from home is also one of its benefits – increased productivity. Studies have shown that WFH-ers work an average of 1.4 days a month more … Read More

With 9 in 10 Americans under stay-at-home orders for the foreseeable future, in-person business activities have come to a screeching halt. That doesn’t mean that a lawyer’s work has to, though. Much of the legal profession continues to chug along remotely.  Yet remote work has its challenges when it comes to maintaining relationships. A huge amount of the legal profession … Read More

Spring cleaning isn’t only for your house – the office could benefit from a bit of sprucing up too! Disorganization can hurt any office: wasted time trying to find what you need, low office morale and decreased productivity. But in law firms, the consequences can be even deeper, including missed deadlines and potential conflicts.  Spending some time going through and … Read More

Phone calls are critical for business. With cell phones, you can take a work call anywhere: your office, from your couch, or even holed up in your car in the driveway. However, right now, a good portion of us aren’t going anywhere except our home office to our couch and back.  Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve transitioned into … Read More

Working remotely has become a new normal for millions of Americans in the last week, but in general, working remotely is actually an appealing prospect to people in the workforce. According to a recent survey on LinkedIn, 82% of workers would like to work from home at least one day per week, and 57% would work from home at least … Read More

Nation-wide law firms are instituting a work from home policy. Major events are being canceled. Schools are closing. If these unprecedented times show anything, law firms all over are learning how important it is to have a plan in place to be able to effectively work remotely. To prepare your firm for remote work, think about everything you’d need to … Read More

Growth is good. Growth is exciting. Growth is…a lot of work. The new caseloads that are pouring in need to be managed somehow. You need processes and procedures in place to intake clients, bring in new staff, stay on top of administrative procedures, and track deadlines.  It may seem like a lot of work, but a solid set of process … Read More

You’ve got people through the door and at your desk. They’re ready to hear how you can help them. It’s exciting to have the opportunity to bring in new clients, but this last step is often the hardest one – turning prospects into clients.  What can you do to facilitate that final step? Turns out, there’s a lot you can … Read More