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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 September 7, 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.

Originally published June 26, 2026
Last updated August 31, 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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Font Rules Your Brief Cannot Ignore

Nobody goes to law school to think about fonts. And yet here we are. Read Julie Liberman's guide to appellate typography compliance, and don't let the serifs trip you up.

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Convert It! Convert IT Is Your Lead Conversion Toolbox

Product Review | For these end-to-end digital marketing and intake experts, one metric rules them all.

Originally published June 24, 2026
Last updated August 21, 2026
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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal […]

Originally published June 24, 2026
Last updated September 7, 2026
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Stop White-Knuckling Your Schedule: Why Your Tech Stack Is Your Only

Burnout isn't a moral failing. Jared Correia explains how to use legal tech to build unbreakable boundaries.

Originally published June 24, 2026
Last updated July 5, 2026
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