Business development is not typically the first thing that comes to mind for many lawyers, whose primary focus is often on legal expertise and client representation. However, in today's competitive legal landscape, developing a business mindset is essential for both individual career growth and the success of a law office. As a law office administrator, you can play a pivotal … [Read more...] about Fostering a business development mindset: Empowering lawyers in your office
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How to Communicate New Raised Rates for 2025 to Your Clients
As a law office manager, one of your many responsibilities is handling delicate client communications. Announcing raised rates is never an easy task, but with careful planning and a client-focused approach, you can manage the process smoothly while maintaining trust and professionalism. Here’s how to navigate this important conversation with grace and clarity. 1. Start With … [Read more...] about How to Communicate New Raised Rates for 2025 to Your Clients
End-of-Year Compliance Review Checklist
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time for law office administrators to take stock of compliance practices and ensure the firm is on solid ground heading into the new year. From trust accounting to CLE compliance, a thorough review can help identify any overlooked details, maintain regulatory standards, and set a strong foundation for the months ahead. Use this … [Read more...] about End-of-Year Compliance Review Checklist
Get Ready for the 8 Top Compliance Challenges Coming in 2025
With new regulations, evolving technology, and increased scrutiny from both clients and regulators, 2025 is poised to bring a fresh set of hurdles for you to navigate. Being proactive and prepared can save your firm from potential pitfalls. Let’s explore the eight top compliance challenges on the horizon and how you can tackle them effectively. 1. … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 8 Top Compliance Challenges Coming in 2025
Performance Reviews: Love Them, Hate Them, or Just Survive Them
Managers have mixed feelings about performance reviews, reflecting both their potential benefits and significant challenges. Many recognize the importance of performance reviews for employee development and organizational alignment. However, traditional review methods often come under criticism for being ineffective and overly time-consuming ... and stressful for both … [Read more...] about Performance Reviews: Love Them, Hate Them, or Just Survive Them
Just promoted to office manager? Follow these 9 critical rules to avoid problems managing former friends and colleagues
Getting promoted to office manager can be a mixed blessing. As a former staffer, the new manager comes into the job knowing the good performers, the bad performers, the shortcuts, the troublemakers—and a few secrets. But the former peers also know their new boss, including strengths, weaknesses, and what buttons to push. Along with that, they are wondering how their … [Read more...] about Just promoted to office manager? Follow these 9 critical rules to avoid problems managing former friends and colleagues
Mid-November Checklist for Your Holiday Staff Party
Hosting a staff party is a great way to celebrate achievements, recognize hard work, and strengthen bonds among team members in a law office. For a law office administrator, mid-November is an ideal time to make sure all plans are on track and that no detail is overlooked. This checklist is tailored to help you organize every aspect of the event, from finalizing the guest list … [Read more...] about Mid-November Checklist for Your Holiday Staff Party
Sending Holiday Cards? It’s Time to Get Cracking!
Sending holiday cards is a thoughtful way to show appreciation to your clients, colleagues, and business partners. With the end-of-year rush fast approaching, it’s important to start planning now to ensure everything goes smoothly. Here’s how you can break down the project so your cards are ready and out the door by early December. 1. Build Your List in Early November Begin … [Read more...] about Sending Holiday Cards? It’s Time to Get Cracking!
10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024
Pro Bono Week, sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, is a national celebration that highlights the outstanding volunteer work lawyers provide to those who cannot afford legal services. It's a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of pro bono work and encouraging attorneys to give back to their communities, such as … [Read more...] about 10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024
Should Your Staff Wear Costumes on Halloween?
Chances are someone on your staff is at this very minute planning a wildly inappropriate costume to wear to the office on Halloween. While Halloween can be a festive and enjoyable occasion, the legal profession demands a high level of professionalism and decorum. Here we consider the pros, and cons of permitting Halloween costumes in a law office, along with essential … [Read more...] about Should Your Staff Wear Costumes on Halloween?