Thinking about hanging your shingle? Ruth Carter shares four must-read books for launching a modern law firm, plus 20+ recommendations from lawyers around the web.
Originally published June 12, 2026
Don't let layout glitches derail your legal filings. Learn the professional way to safely configure page numbers in MS Word, use section breaks, and manage complex pagination without breaking your existing headers and footers.
Originally published June 12, 2026
Your corporate clients expect modern software, but fragmented systems and interface fatigue can strain relationships. Here is how to select and manage law firm client collaboration tools that complement your client's existing workflow.
Originally published June 12, 2026
Ben Schorr's tips for using Microsoft Windows' built-in dictation tools for lawyers — and a few familiar add-ons — to capture work at the speed of thought.
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Karen and David Skinner | The biggest source of waste in law practices is the wrong people doing the work. Here's how to delegate and build your business.
Originally published June 12, 2026
With all the digital noise out there, a perfectly addressed envelope is a rare act of civility—and a professional power move. Whether you’re sending a formal demand letter or a handwritten thank-you, the details matter (and no, your "doctor's cursive" won't cut it with the USPS). From mastering military APOs to navigating international quirks, here is the definitive 2026 guide to addressing an envelope with precision, personality, and a touch of class.
Originally published June 11, 2026
From visual Kanban boards to full-scale practice management suites, here is your 2026 playbook for choosing and deploying the right project management tools to eliminate administrative chaos and protect your billable hours.
Originally published June 11, 2026
Brooke Lively | The traditional "Rule of Thirds" is evolving. Discover why scaling modern law firms must redefine law firm overhead by correctly categorizing nonbillable roles to reveal true profit margins.
Originally published June 11, 2026
Amy Coats | I’ve seen firms where the gap between hours logged and hours billed was as high as 20%. They had no idea the billing leakage existed because nobody was measuring it.
Originally published June 11, 2026
Taly Goody and Jared Correia contrast Big Law's $500M corporate AI automation with the power of building an authentic, social-media-driven niche practice.
Originally published June 10, 2026