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What to Do With Your Law Firm’s Books Before December 31

Here's law firm bookkeeping pro Amy Coats' year-end checklist of every account that deserves a review, and everything your CPA wants to see.

October 6, 2026 0 0
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Before Your Law Firm Buys Another AI Tool, Ask Why

Before asking which AI tool your firm should adopt next, ask a more fundamental question: What problem are we trying to solve? Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek on figuring out AI's real competitive advantage.

October 5, 2026 0 0
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NextGen Bar Exam Tech Snafu: Revenge of the Blue Book?

The NextGen Bar Exam tech snafus in Washington left hundreds of future lawyers stranded. Read why one self-described "cranky, old-school lawyer" believes the classic blue book still reigns supreme.

October 2, 2026 0 0
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Frontier AI vs. Legal Tech, CosmoLex AI Intake, & “Time Loops” Trivia with Thomas Kranz

ProfitSolv Director of Sales Thomas Kranz joins host Jared Correia to discuss AI intake for law firms and choosing law practice management software with built-in trust accounting. This episode transitions from a monologue on frontier AI vendors knocking at legal tech's gates to a movie time travel guessing game, Thomas's

Originally published October 2, 2026
Last updated October 21, 2026
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How to Work the Room at Networking Events

If you detest networking events, particularly when you don’t know anyone, attending will be a lot less painful if you are prepared. These tips from Sally Schmidt help make them both tolerable and productive.

October 1, 2026 0 2
Dream Job Michal Petrzela

The Private Equity Playbook: Deal Sourcing, Research, and the AI Shift

Lightyear Capital Partner Michal Petrzela joins Larry Port to demystify private equity, non-traditional career paths, and how AI is changing due diligence.

Originally published September 30, 2026
Last updated October 21, 2026
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The Financial Conversation Missing From Your Partnership Offer

Making partner changes your status in an instant and can change your financial picture just as fast. Wealth Advisor Spuds Powell tells us what every associate needs to understand (and nobody warns you about) before becoming an equity partner.

September 30, 2026 0 0
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George Washington’s Guide to Communication and Civility for Lawyers

Teddy Snyder | George Washington's Rules of Civility say a lot about how individuals should communicate. Here are the most relevant rules for lawyers.

September 29, 2026 0 0
Counsel Cast Compendium

How Do Law Firms Turn Visibility Into Authority? | Counsel Cast Compendium Q3 2026

Being found and being chosen are two completely different things. Karin Conroy synthesizes key Q3 2026 lessons on closing the gap between search visibility and client trust

Originally published September 29, 2026
Last updated October 21, 2026
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An overhead view of a desk with a watercolor paint set, colored pencils, scissors, and a coffee cup, representing the connection between law firm leadership and creativity.

Why Creativity Is a Leadership Skill, Not a Hobby

Karen Skinner | The mental skills a creative practice builds are the same ones that make you a better leader.

September 28, 2026 0 0
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