Join my conversation today with Justice Melissa Hart of the Colorado Supreme Court. We talk about bridging the justice gap, the role that law schools play in solving it, and why lawyers providing affordable, accessible legal services through their for-profit firms should be considered public interest work.
Three Ways to Handle Variables with Flat-Fee Pricing
The question I am asked most often about providing predictable, flat-fee pricing in my law firm is “How do you deal with the variables?” In this episode, we’ll cover three ways to handle variables with flat-fee pricing that ensures you are paid for the work you do – whatever may come up.
The Importance of Being Authentic with Ryann Peyton
Ryann Peyton is the Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP) and Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (LEJ), which are both lawyer professional development programs of the Colorado Supreme Court. Ryann is an “accidental lawyer”. We’re talking about the importance of authenticity and integrity in the profession.
Five Things I Wish I Learned in Law School
Oftentimes, law school gives us our first real taste of the law. As much as I enjoyed law school, leaving the confines of the classroom and stepping out into the real world left me feeling a bit unprepared. In this episode, I reveal the five lessons I wish I learned in law school.
The Story So Far
In 2015, I attended a committee meeting. Little did I know, it would start the journey to this podcast. In the inaugural episode, I’m discussing the journey that got me here and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Our Favorite Legal Movies
If Hollywood portrayed real lawyer life, it wouldn't be very exciting. Watching someone draft a motion or answer questions all…
How to Efficiently Train Employees
Hiring an employee is exciting. You’re finally getting the additional help you’ve probably needed for a while. Before doing anything,…
5 Boundaries I Set in My Law Firm to Protect My Peace
There’s a lot of talk about boundaries these days, and for good reason. Most of us aren’t great at setting…
How to Know When You’re a Good Lawyer
“How do I know when I’m a good lawyer?” I was recently asked this question by a young lawyer during…
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Law Firm
Starting a business, including a law firm, is thrilling and terrifying all at the same time. It’s a roller coaster…
Are You Tired of Feeling Unhappy in Your Law Practice?
Have you ever had the experience where something comes across your path at just the right time? Almost like there…
I Bet You’d Never Guess Our Favorite Tech for Law Firms Under $30
Technology has become a vital part of the practice of law. From scheduling appointments to document signatures, filing cases to…
10 Simple Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Day
If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it’s that taking care of ourselves is critical. When the line between…
How to Stop Trading Your Time for Money (And What to Sell Instead)
Have you felt stunted when it comes to the growth of your practice because there are only so many hours…
How to Provide Value & Set Expectations Through Client Onboarding
Setting expectations is a key component to developing good client relationships. The more you can help clients understand what to…
Why We Should Rethink Grit in the Legal Profession
Lawyers are very familiar with grit. It’s a skill we’ve used throughout our careers. Many of us first started developing…
Three Takeaways from This Year’s ABA Techshow
The American Bar Association hosted Techshow 2022 last week in Chicago. This annual conference is where lawyers, legal professionals, and…
I Bet You Won’t Guess My Top Books of 2021
2021 was all over the map. So too were the books I read. From memoirs to habits and business how-tos…
How Value-Based Pricing Can Create More Value for your Clients and Change your Practice and Life
Imagine there’s a new way to practice law. One where: You serve clients you love working withYou control your timeYou…
An 8-Step Plan for Sparking Change in 2022
It’s almost a new year which means a new opportunity to spark change is right around the corner. Are you…
???? Watch: The Making of a Birth Justice Attorney with Indra Lusero
Indra Lusero, Founder and Director of Elephant Circle, sits down with us to discuss their path to becoming a birth justice…
Why Solo Practitioners Should Have the Option of Living on Venus OR Mars
A couple of years ago, I watched Avvo founder Mark Britton give a great presentation titled Lawyers are from Mars,…
???? Watch: Finding Success Through Balance with Karen Munoz
Karen Munoz, Partner at Dolan Law, dog lover, and certified yoga teacher, sits down with us to discuss her career path, definition…
Because We Can
We don’t about you, but Lauren and I CANNOT WAIT for the summer Olympic games! We love the competition. We…
What Law Firms can Learn about Reinvention from Netflix
Who needs to reinvent itself more right now than the legal industry? It is no secret the legal profession’s antiquated…
???? Watch: How Being Open to Networking & Possibilities can Lead You to Success with Sarah Rutledge
Sarah Rutledge, Director of Planned Giving at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, sits down with us to discuss her unique career…