It’s no secret that office administrators at law firms wear many different hats. One responsibility that often does not receive the attention it deserves (at least not until there’s an emergency) is managing technology effectively at one’s law office. Below are eight technology tips for law office administrators, shared by an ex-office administrator who has … Continue Reading
In 2018 The Lawyers of Distinction Organization has unveiled a new and innovative search feature for Member attorneys. The general public can perform a search on the Lawyers of Distinction website either by searching geographically, by city or state or area of specialization or both. The actual personal profile page’s of individual attorneys is unmatched … Continue Reading
As we all know the practice of law becomes more competitive all the time. Lawyers are looking for any legal edge they can find to help them stand out. This has created an industry of legal vanity organizations whose primary agenda is to promote their members. One of the most innovative organizations in this space … Continue Reading
For many law firms, legal technology is the great equalizer. With the right technology, firms can run more efficiently, satisfy clients better, research cases faster, stay on top of tasks, and maintain an output that keeps them competitive with larger firms. There’s just one problem: With the amount of tech available, making the right choice … Continue Reading
The legal world is still deeply steeped in tradition, but sometimes defying the norm can have enormous benefits for your law firm. One way to bend the rules is to think creatively when hiring your team. Often, that means thinking remotely. The amount of people working remotely at least part time has jumped from 15% … Continue Reading
We think these are some of the top law firm apps available. Some of these apps were designed specifically for lawyers, while others simply work well in legal practice. We’ve included links for all these apps, so you can download them and get started right away.… Continue Reading
Practicing law for the first time comes with its fair share of stressors and unknowns. One of the first things you’ll need to determine is how much you can expect to charge for your services. Will you be able to set an hourly rate that’s reasonable for an attorney in your area, and provides enough … Continue Reading
Over the past 10 years, Clio Co-founders Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau have grown Clio from two to 250 employees, and from a new product to something that’s used by 150,000 legal professionals in 90 different countries. Here are some of the most important lessons they’ve learned along the way—about lawyers, technology, and themselves.… Continue Reading
Ten years ago, Jack Newton and Rian Gauvreau built the very first version of Clio themselves—while both were still working full-time jobs. But when they found out that one engaged customer, Catherine Reisman, was depending on Clio to run her practice, they both quit their jobs to focus on Clio full-time. Catherine’s faith in (and … Continue Reading
Practicing law isn’t easy, and neither is staying organized on top of all the work you have to put in as a high performing attorney. One of the most frustrating distractions is having to take a client call that has nothing do with what you are working on, taking your valuable attention away from more … Continue Reading
When people think of high-profile hacks, their minds don’t usually drift to the legal world. However, recent security breaches at several large firms, including Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, have highlighted the vulnerabilities law firms face. In fact, after one such event, former Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara said … Continue Reading
The best-run law firms use Clio. Learn more at clio.com. Just 8% of people are successful at keeping their New Year’s Resolutions. However, taking care to set resolutions you’ll actually keep can help you achieve success. Here are six resolutions to help you improve your practice this year. 1. Network more The 2017 Legal Trends … Continue Reading
If you’re not quite sure what legal insurance is, you’re not alone. At ARAG, we deal with misconceptions attorneys and others in the legal industry have about what we do all the time. We want to bust the five most common myths we hear about legal insurance so that you can see how it might … Continue Reading
I’ve learned a lot this past year as I traveled across the country meeting with state bar associations and legal industry leaders, but one thing stood out as a reoccurring theme: Many of us in the legal community are passionate about providing all Americans access to affordable legal services. We are not okay with the … Continue Reading
Law careers are traditionally viewed as lucrative and enviable. Yet, many attorneys are saddled with mortgage-sized law school debt after graduation. About five years ago, Harvard Law School left one law school grad and blogger, DebtFreeJD, with nearly $150,000 in student loan debt. After a few years of payments, she’d made a $25,000 dent in … Continue Reading
2017 is just underway, and with it a multitude of new online threats. From viruses and spyware to hacking and identity theft, these online threats can pose a serious problem to you, your law firm, and your clients. For this reason, it’s important to take steps to keep your data safe and your clients’ personal … Continue Reading
