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Your travel itinerary template

September 26, 2024

Use this template to organize all essential details for business trips, ensuring everything is streamlined, from flights to meetings. Traveler Information Name: Position: Travel Dates: Purpose of Trip: Flight Details Departure Flight: Airline: Flight Number: Departure Date & Time: Departure Airport: Arrival Airport: … [Read more...] about Your travel itinerary template

How to turn setback into comebacks

September 17, 2024

In the demanding realm of law office management, setbacks are part and parcel of the journey. Whether it's a key staff member leaving unexpectedly, a significant case taking an unexpected turn, or new regulations disrupting your workflow, these challenges can feel daunting. However, with the right approach and strategies, you can transform these setbacks into powerful … [Read more...] about How to turn setback into comebacks

8 rules for running your office right, especially if it’s a small one

September 12, 2024

The smaller the office, the more the manager works under a microscope. Everybody sees everything that's going on and everything the manager does. For a new manager in that setting, the microscope gets even stronger because staff are watching to see who their new boss is. And if that new manager has been promoted from within, the scrutiny is unforgiving because it's coming … [Read more...] about 8 rules for running your office right, especially if it’s a small one

How law firm managers can get a better night’s sleep

September 4, 2024

By Brenda Barnes  bio It's a common problem for law firm managers: lost sleep over those gnawing concerns about what they "don't know" about their practice and what they could be doing better. These are some of the top sleep deprivers affecting our clients: Growing the top line of business and keeping the competitive edge Making sure they have the right people in the … [Read more...] about How law firm managers can get a better night’s sleep

How you can support associates’ professional development

August 20, 2024

As a law office manager, you have a significant impact on the professional development of your associates. By fostering a culture that encourages continuous learning, providing mentorship opportunities, and promoting growth, you can help build a stronger, more capable team. Here’s how you can play a pivotal role in supporting your associates’ professional development. 1. … [Read more...] about How you can support associates’ professional development

Getting ahead: Tasks to tackle in the last two weeks of August

August 10, 2024

As a law office manager, you know that September often brings a surge of activity. Whether it’s new cases, court dates, or the ramping up of ongoing projects, the post-summer period can be intense. That’s why the last two weeks of August are the perfect time to focus on tasks that will set your office up for success in the months ahead. Here are some key jobs to consider … [Read more...] about Getting ahead: Tasks to tackle in the last two weeks of August

Law class of 2023 shatters employment records

August 10, 2024

A new report shows the law school graduating class of 2023 broke records for employment. The National Association for Law Placement (NALP) has released its Employment for the Class of 2023 — Selected Findings, a summary of key outcomes from the upcoming annual Jobs & JDs: Employment and Salaries of New Law School Graduates. NALP began tracking employment data in 1974, … [Read more...] about Law class of 2023 shatters employment records

How to outsmart manipulators in the workplace

August 8, 2024

By Lynne Curry If you’re locked in a work relationship with a manipulative boss or coworkers who learn you’re an easy mark, they’ll manipulate you until you recognize their games and find ways to outsmart them. Here’s what you need to understand and do to stop manipulators in their tracks. Start by understanding who and what manipulators are. Next, realize how you’re … [Read more...] about How to outsmart manipulators in the workplace

How to prioritize law firm management tasks

August 4, 2024

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio What's the most important task you have to tackle today? Do you have so many you can't decide which to address first? In law firms, priorities change from day to day and even moment to moment. The truth of the matter is that there are often competing priorities. And unless there is an obvious crisis, it's sometimes not that easy to decide which … [Read more...] about How to prioritize law firm management tasks

6 realities about client billing and how to address them

July 31, 2024

By Elizabeth M. Miller  bio Nothing strikes a nerve with clients more than having to pay legal fees. I am not sure why, but some clients think it is acceptable to expect their lawyers to work for free, something they don't expect anyone else to do. In today's economy, clients are looking for reduced legal fees and results. Value billing and flat fee billing structures are … [Read more...] about 6 realities about client billing and how to address them

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