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Checklist for lawyer business development, a key part of an attorney's plan.

How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development

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.

March 6, 2026 0 0
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Winning Firms Aren’t Choosing Between AI and Staff: They’re Enabling Both

Legal Soft Product Spotlight | AI tools fail without ownership. Staffing alone can't scale. Legal Soft VA+ bridges the gap with AI-enabled virtual staff who drive outcomes.

March 6, 2026 2 0
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Hey AI, What Are Lawyers Still Good For?

Marc Lauritsen | Intelligent machines will be increasingly competitive substitutes for human lawyers. But they can also help us do our best work — if we focus on augmentation rather than competition.

March 5, 2026 0 0
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It’s National Grammar Day! Lawyers Are Feeling Poetic About Legal Writing

Teddy Snyder | Today’s the day to celebrate the pinnacle of communication excellence to which all lawyers aspire. It’s National Grammar Day!

March 4, 2026 0 16
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Shift Happens: 5 Ways to Handle Change as a Lawyer

Jamie Spannhake says change often feels like a problem to solve, or an obstacle to overcome. But the real obstacle is our belief that things will remain the same. Here are five ways to handle change gracefully and with less stress.

Originally published March 2, 2026
Last updated March 3, 2026
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2026 Growth Map: How Real Estate Attorneys Can Expand into Niche Land Markets

If you are looking to expand your real estate practice, look to niche land markets (think data centers and solar farms) beyond the suburbs and city centers. If you are looking to expand your real estate practice, look to niche land markets beyond the suburbs and city centers.

March 2, 2026 0 0
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Legal Marketing Metrics: Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report 

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.

Originally published March 1, 2026
Last updated March 7, 2026
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On Their Own Terms: The Power of Entrepreneurship for Black Women in Law

Camille Stell | Entrepreneurship isn’t the only path forward, but for Black women in law, it can be one of the most powerful. Advice from four solo attorneys.

February 27, 2026 0 0
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Gain Clearer Financial Insight with Customizable Reports in Bill4Time

Product Spotlight | Bill4Time. Stop settling for static spreadsheets. To truly manage a business, firms must move beyond tracking hours to embracing sophisticated law firm financial reporting.

Originally published February 27, 2026
Last updated March 4, 2026
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Podcasting builds authority for lawyers through a digital network of audio and content signals

Podcasting: In 2026, Authority Belongs to Lawyers With a Microphone

Karin Conroy | Podcasting, when deployed with strategic intent, has become one of the most effective authority-building mechanisms available to legal professionals.

February 26, 2026 0 0
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