Attorney at Work Today Podcast

Amy Coats | A negative trust balance is easy to spot. But a positive balance can hide serious problems as well. Here's how a three-way trust account reconciliation reveals the errors hidden in a positive balance.

Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.

Jamie Spannhake | We are often told to reduce stress by taking big steps that seem completely disconnected from the reality of our worklife. In fact, the most sustainable forms of stress management are “micro-recoveries” — taking small moments ...

Today, effective cybersecurity for lawyers and law firms depends more on disciplined execution of core principles than on flashy tools. Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek have four tough questions to ask about your security strategy.

Navigating the legal system in a second language terrifies people, says Oklahoma attorney Jimmy Lai. A shared language sets your law firm apart. Here are his tips for attracting and keeping immigrant clients.

Sally Schmidt | A lot of baby boomer lawyers have plans to retire. What happens to their clients?

Think of marketing data as your case file, says Chip LaFleur. 'You’re not trying to learn everything; you’re trying to learn what matters.' That starts with understanding the most common metrics.

“Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces, I got a better idea of how lawyers can have successful relationships.

Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement.

Jay Harrington | By breaking your annual BD goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused, build momentum, and have those small “wins” that keep you motivated.