Smart lawyers leverage technology to minimize those monotonous tasks that just aren’t an efficient use of time. There are opportunities everywhere to streamline the efficiency of your firm, but you need to know where to look. If you’re like most attorneys, you’ve got too many responsibilities and still find yourself

Some clients don’t pay their bills. Other clients refuse to pay on time. Then there are other clients who dispute each and every charge on their bill. Some clients feel they’re being overcharged. Others are surprised by the large figure they see on their bill. How do you get these

Expectations are high for you. Contrary to belief, older attorneys need to be more productive and more efficient than their younger counterparts. You’re dealing with a complex stew of challenges, issues that impacts your ability to remain competitive. It’s harder to stay competitive. If you’re an older solo practitioner and

It’s 2005. Thirty-two partners at Sidley Austin, the sixth largest corporate law firm in the United States, have just been fired from their firm. The reason? These partners were allegedly too old. The firm downgraded their status, then told these partners they’d have to leave. The former partners filed an

You’re sitting on a gold mine. A digital treasure chest full of important data. You have access to incredibly sensitive data; medical records, bank and financial data, IP, even corporate and government secrets. You’re outstanding at your job. How good are you at protecting your firm’s data? If you’re like

Numerous articles have been written on legal networking for lawyers to tips to do better networking. The articles range from general networking tips to tips for introverted lawyers, and more. These articles miss one area that I’ve experienced at networking events: the big man on campus lawyer.   Don’t be