Mindfulness and the Legal Industry

Mindfulness is a term that’s increasingly used as a catch-all phrase in the wellness industry for…something or other, right? Mindfulness, while often used interchangeably with meditation, is actually its own practice. You can certainly have “mindfulness meditation,” but you can practice mindfulness on its own.  Mindfulness, when broken down to its most basic meaning, means to simply be present and … Read More

What Do I Need to Know About Automating My Law Firm?

Automating processes sounds great, in general. We set out coffee to brew the night before, we program our Roomba to run at 10 am to clean the floors and entertain the cat, and we set up automatic payments and withdrawals with our bank.  But what does automation look like at a law firm? In an industry that is all about … Read More

Legal Billing and Accounting: Ways Your Firm Can Fail

Lawyers have a very specialized set of skills and training. Their clients trust them with some of their most sensitive information. Accordingly, there is a higher degree of consideration placed on payment as a part of the lawyer-client relationships.   When most people think about violating ethical standards, their first thoughts turn to the more well-known issues: embezzlement, misrepresentation, undisclosed conflict … Read More

Improving Your Law Office’s Cash Flow

Money talks in more ways than one. In the COVID-19 era, your firm needs a cash flow that is consistent and easy to manage. Modern online payment options let you handle billing and accept payments from clients without the hassle.  What does it mean for your firm, though? Here are a few things to consider. The Importance of Billing & … Read More

Lawyers and Law Firms to Follow on Social Media

Lawyers and law firms get a bad rap for a lot of things. Being behind the curve on social media is one of them.  To be fair, it can be hard to reconcile the trendy, here-one-minute-gone-the-next viral social world with the more methodical, buttoned-up world of law. Compliance is an issue. Client privilege is paramount. Reputation means everything.  But just … Read More

How to Manage Your Caseload When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

Caseloads are a big topic of conversation for law firms and with good reason. The optimal caseload allows firms to be profitable and lawyers to achieve that oh-so-elusive work-life balance.  But the reality is that it’s hard to achieve that perfect balance. In the meantime, you either hustle to build your book of business or you are swamped by an … Read More

Top 5 Billing Practices Used by Profitable Law Firms

This year might be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean it has to be unprofitable. With modern billing, you can keep track of your bottom line just like the most profitable law firms do. From best practices to specific tactics to keeping money coming in the door, we’ll show you how to keep your numbers out of the red.  Law firm … Read More

Be The Best Lawyer You Can Be

Pandemic or not, the legal industry is fast-paced and stressful. Long hours (whether from home or an office), difficult situations, constant deadlines, and a boatload of uncertainty right now all add up to intense professional demands.  It’s not a new problem. But it’s a big problem.  Maybe you’ve seen the 2017 report by the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being? … Read More

Adjusting to the New Normal for Lawyers

A lot has changed for lawyers since COVID-19 struck. Whole law firms working from home, remote depositions, and virtual hearings and taking on new clients while never meeting them seemed unimaginable at the beginning of the year. Now? It’s the new normal.  It’s a big adjustment! Especially when you want to make sure your office is staying productive.  While very … Read More

The Work-from-home Life of CosmoLex Parents

Work from home is one thing. Work from home with your kids is another. The switch from office life to taking care of business with your children has been a challenge that many of us have been forced to face.  Whether it’s keeping toddlers entertained or helping school-aged kids navigate the world of virtual learning (we’ve all learned so much … Read More