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Considering lawyers never stop juggling multiple cases and clients, it’s no surprise that mundane tasks such as financial reporting can fall through the cracks. But firms should never forget the fact that they are businesses that need to make a profit. “One common issue that law firms have, in my experience, is that they ignore
With the coming release of “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix , it’s important that we not forget the past — like what Happy Gilmore got into in the first movie: “ doing the bull dance, feeling the flow, working it.” But how can you get into a similar flow state as a lawyer —
Rate setting for law firms is really difficult, and that’s true for any point in the life cycle of the law firm. It’s just tough to figure out what to charge when you’re starting a firm — because there is limited information on options, and also because your competitors do not want to compare pricing
Listening to your gut instinct can be a helpful approach in some aspects of your business, but when it comes to setting rates, the experts have another recommendation: Do your research. “You have to figure this out the same way that any business would set prices, the way Walmart sets prices, the way LL Bean
At most law firms, leads stream in from new places all the time: social media, website chat, contact forms, email, phone, text — probably carrier pigeon! It never ends. So, how does a law firm manager effectively funnel all of that data into one place and then manage an intake pipeline? Well, if you listen
The Justice Department announced the launch of Access DOJ, a new and innovative Department-wide initiative led by the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) that will use human-centered design to improve access to Justice Department programs and services for all communities and stakeholders. “The Access DOJ Initiative will provide a path for us to make
Image courtesy of Draftable Six months on since its launch at ILTACon in August 2023, Draftable Legal is making good on its promise to the legal industry to provide a choice in document comparison solutions; and a wave of law firms are making the switch, including UK Top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies
We have just released the 11th annual ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings . As always, Above the Law’s rankings prioritize outcomes above all other factors, as we believe that the relative quality of schools is a function of how they deliver on the promise of gainful legal employment. Ours are also the only rankings
Image courtesy of NetDocuments. AI tools have established themselves as a mainstay of legal technology, but determining the best way to incorporate generative AI into a legal workflow can be challenging — especially for firms who are just beginning to explore how to utilize the technology. NetDocuments has spent the last year guiding clients through