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Must-Have Apps for Running a Tech-Forward Law Firm

Catherine Tang is applying everything she learned about remote lawyering to her new solo practice, including these apps.

Originally published June 18, 2022
Last updated July 2, 2023
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Mistakes to Avoid When Working with a Virtual Legal Assistant

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your assistant is not an easy job. But, if you avoid these mistakes, a VLA can become an invaluable resource. With proper direction, they can baby-sit your law office in your absence.

Originally published June 18, 2022
Last updated August 12, 2022
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How to Give Good Feedback Without Feeling Like a Bosshole

Feedback is the fastest, least expensive way to change behavior quickly in the workplace. Here's how to do it.

Originally published June 18, 2022
Last updated July 2, 2023
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Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help?

Jamie Spannhake | Asking for help is crucial to your success, both personally and professionally. Here's how to get better at asking for it and accepting it.

Originally published June 17, 2022
Last updated November 29, 2023
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Branching Out to Expand Your Clientele

Sally Schmidt | Success often can be measured by how many branches you create off an original contact’s tree.

Originally published June 16, 2022
Last updated July 19, 2022
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Five Brainy Things About You

Five ways to stimulate, stretch and otherwise entertain the various parts of your brain.

Originally published June 15, 2022
Last updated November 7, 2024
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Protecting Yourself When Leaving the Firm

Teddy Snyder | A lot of crazy stuff can happen when a lawyer exits a firm. It never hurts to take precautions.

Originally published June 15, 2022
Last updated July 2, 2023
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Lawyer Networking: Are You a Spoke or a Hub?

Sally Schmidt | Lawyer networking is like a bicycle wheel.

Originally published June 15, 2022
Last updated September 15, 2022
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A Profitable Niche Practice in Four Easy Steps

Ever heard that phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none”? No lawyer wants to hear that today. Why? Because you get credibility from being an expert not a generalist. Credibility equals clients. Clients equal profitability, even more credibility — and even more clients. It's easier to differentiate yourself with a niche practice, too, because there’s far less competition. Here are four steps to follow if you want to create a profitable niche practice area.

Originally published June 14, 2022
Last updated July 4, 2022
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What Can Lawyers Find Out About You: Gathering Data on Your Client

Josh Taylor | Lawyer's Guide to Investigative Data, Part 1: As a lawyer, it is your job to know what questions to ask and what advice to give your clients. How can you do that without facts and data?

Originally published June 14, 2022
Last updated November 21, 2024
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