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30-Day Business Development Plan for Lawyers

Don't wait for your pipeline to dry up. Take these positive, actionable steps over the next 30 days to set up a sustainable law firm business development plan built for modern legal success.

Originally published July 1, 2026
Last updated July 15, 2026
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WTF Is Up Report 3: Why Data Centers are Stalling and Tech Postings are Surging

Larry Port returns with the third #WTF Is Up Report to analyze the striking paradox between data center gridlocks and surging tech job postings.

Originally published July 1, 2026
Last updated July 9, 2026
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Running a Client Team

Sally Schmidt: Much has been written and said about the value of forming client teams, but not all lawyers understand what that actually means.

June 30, 2026 1 3
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From Doing It All to Measurable, Scalable Growth for Law Firms

Learn how the founders of Omega Law Group scaled their firm using metrics, strict delegation lanes, and strong cultural alignment.

Originally published June 30, 2026
Last updated July 9, 2026
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Delisi Friday On What Law Firms Should Do After Getting A Referral

First Call Friday founder Delisi Friday joins Nick Werker and Tony Prieto to break down referral intake workflows and common mistakes firms make with warm leads.

Originally published June 29, 2026
Last updated July 9, 2026
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Opening a New Practice in 2027? Your Six-Month Law Firm Startup Checklist

Katie Barnard | Launching a new practice in 2027? Use this month-by-month law firm startup checklist to secure your brand identity, protect your digital assets, and build a solid marketing runway before opening day.

Originally published June 29, 2026
Last updated July 1, 2026
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Checklist for Conducting Your Law Firm’s Year-End Financial Review

Camille Stell | Tips for organizing your practice's finances and conducting a comprehensive year-end review.

Originally published June 26, 2026
Last updated August 7, 2026
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AI Training for Lawyers: Why One Skill Beats Nine Prompts

Ernie Svenson: Most AI training aimed at lawyers is shiny-object stuff. That's exactly why none of it sticks.

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Lawyer Work Life Balance: Why Lawyers Really Struggle

Work life balance as a lawyer: Why Lawyers Really Struggle. Highlights Link Christin recently posted a fine article titled “Shoot for a Realistic Work-Life Balance.” While he does a nice job presenting practical steps you can take right now, as many firms shift away from unhealthy work models, I want to examine the root causes […]

Originally published June 25, 2026
Last updated July 4, 2026
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How to Take the Work Out of Your Legal Workflow

A recent study found that, on average, a mere quarter of an attorney’s working hours are spent on billable tasks — and the percentage is even lower for solo practitioners. Technology can address this problem. However, let’s face it: There are more technology solutions for lawyers than ever before, and the options can seem overwhelming. Every new legal tech vendor claims to be the cure for your practice woes, but how can you even determine which technology you need in the first place? As an attorney and now the CEO of a legal tech company, I use a concept known as "process mapping." You can apply the same methodology to identify which areas of your legal workflow are ripe for automation.

Originally published June 25, 2026
Last updated July 29, 2026
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