Small Law Firm

annual planning process
Do You Dread the Law Firm Annual Planning Process? 5 Ways to Make It Easier and More Fun

Setting annual goals can feel a little overwhelming. But like everything in your law firm, it’s easier if you have a process.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - November 7, 2024
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Small Law Firms: Is BOIR Still Required?

Ruth Carter | Law firms in the U.S. with fewer than 20 full-time employees no longer need to file a Beneficial Owners Information Report with FinCEN.

Ruth Carter - November 6, 2024
lawyer hourly rates
Small Firm Hourly Rates by State and Practice Area

Clio's annual Legal Trends Report is a treasure trove of data on hourly rates by state and by practice area.

Joan Feldman - October 23, 2024
intake software
5 Common Misunderstandings About Cloud Based Client Intake Software for Law Firms

McKay Ferrell | Automating intake sounds like a no-brainer, but with so many options, what should small firm lawyers know?

McKay Ferrell - October 17, 2024
law firm accounting
Law Firm Accounting: What’s in Your Law Firm’s Profit & Loss Statement?

Most small and solo law firms are working with financial statements that don’t give them the information they need to make informed business decisions. Here's a sample P&L for a law firm that looks like what I typically see.

Annette Fadness - October 10, 2024
formula for making 1 million
The Winning Formula for Making $1 Million As a Law Firm Owner

In law school, you were trained to win. You started your career to win. And you started your own firm to prove you could win as a business owner — not just as a lawyer. Yet, years into practicing law, many firm owners do not feel like winners. ...

Sasha Berson - October 8, 2024
hire a paralegal
Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Paralegal Over a Lawyer

Your firm is busy. Resist the knee-jerk reaction to hire another lawyer. Instead, assess whether hiring a paralegal can fill the need. Consider hiring a freelance paralegal to manage varying workloads without long-term commitments, reducing ...

Roy S. Ginsburg - October 7, 2024
cybersecurity awareness
Law Firm Cybersecurity Awareness: Training for Employees Has Never Been More Critical

One of the most overlooked aspects of cybersecurity is training for law firm employees.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 7, 2024
ChatGPT for lawyers
ChatGPT for Lawyers: A Lot More Valuable Now

Follow along with Sharon Nelson, John Simek and Michael Maschke as they explain how AI tools are revolutionizing the legal industry and what that means for users. AI tools are revolutionizing the legal industry by enhancing efficiency in various ...

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 4, 2024
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ChatGPT Prompts for Lawyers: OpenAI’s Prompt Guide for ChatGPT

Sensei's experts share takeaways from OpenAI's ChatGPT for lawyers. A prompt guide that offers tips on keeping out of ethical trouble when using ChatGPT.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - October 2, 2024
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