By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
Summer is fast approaching, and with that the inevitable slow-down of the court dockets as judges and judicial assistants make their escape over summer vacation. There are many ways to make efficient use of…
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Start planning now so you can get the most out of the slow days of summer
June 8, 2018 by
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6 realities about client billing and how to address them
April 27, 2018 by
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…
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The death of a job and the 5 stages of grief
April 20, 2018 by
By Steve M. Cohen bio
Unfortunately, as a manager you sometimes have to terminate someone. It’s also unfortunate that sometimes this doesn’t go well…
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Creating culture change: a case study of how one firm made technology training a priority
March 16, 2018 by
By Doug Striker bio
Recently, I was speaking with a colleague who provides contract technology training services to law firms, much like we do at Savvy. She told me about a year-long experience that she recently had with a firm and it was so universally applicable that we agreed to…
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17 quick tips for law firm leaders
February 16, 2018 by
By Robert Denney bio
Here are some quick pointers to keep in mind, whether you’ve been a firm leader for decades or are new…
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Managing client expectations
February 2, 2018 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
It is part of the attorney/client relationship not only to zealously represent your client, but to keep them informed every step of the way of what is…
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Want to improve attorney tech use? Start by breaking down silos in your firm
December 29, 2017 by
By Michelle Spencer bio
I have long wondered why there are two different teams in law firms doing similar functions. I am referring to the professional development and…
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Haven’t prepared your 2018 budget yet? These 3 steps will help you get it done
December 1, 2017 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
No one likes to prepare a budget. Looking ahead a year and seeing what it’s going to cost to run your law firm can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when…
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Four tasks to start now to ensure a successful 2018
November 17, 2017 by
By Brenda A. Barnes bio
Year-end can be a pretty hectic time for many of us. As a business owner though, this is an ideal time to work on positioning your firm for…
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How to improve processes in your law firm
September 8, 2017 by
By Elizabeth M. Miller bio
Providing maximum efficiency is an endless challenge for today’s law firms. Twenty or thirty years ago, before computers…
