In this Success Story, we had the opportunity to sit down with Daissy Dominguez, lawyer and founder of Dominguez Legal Justice Center, LLC,…
Why We Need a New Rule When it Comes to Failure
I recently listed to Brene with Abby Wambach on the New Rules of Leadership during which they discuss Abby's new book WOLFPACK:…
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We are so excited to have Ryann Peyton, lawyer, changemaker, and Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program, join us for the…
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Martin Champagne, lawyer and founder of Champagne Law Firm, sits down with us to discuss his professional journey and how he's forged…
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BIG thank you to Amy Skogerson, attorney, consultant, storyteller, and Co-Founder of The Law Shop by Skogerson McGinn LLC, for letting us…
How to Shift to a Growth Mindset
Mindset is the established set of attitudes we hold, and according to world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.,…
It’s Time to Drop the Labels: A PSA for Law Schools
A few months ago, I was asked by my alma mater to speak on an alternative careers panel for a…
Why Screening Clients and Setting Expectations is an Underrated Skill
When chatting with fellow colleagues, we often say and hear these frustrations: “My client calls me three times a day…
The One Tool I Use to Write More with Less
Every time I find myself typing the same text more than once, the part of me that loves efficiency loses…
How to Mentor Your Professional Identity
By guest contributor Ryann Peyton, Director, Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program Becoming a lawyer changes you. At a physiological level, research…
3 Lessons from ABA TECHSHOW in 2020
Last week I was in Chicago for the ABA's TECHSHOW, a three-day conference that brings legal professionals and legal tech…
When Lawyers Should Focus on The Three Things
I love any habit that increases my productivity - especially one that's simple and easy to implement. The other day…
5 Lessons from On Purpose Legal Workshop
A month ago, we hosted the first-ever personal development conference for lawyers and allied legal professionals: On Purpose Legal Workshop.…
How to Better Understand What Motivates You as a Lawyer
Practicing within the legal profession is oftentimes stressful, uninspired, and rigid. And sadly, many of us feel unfulfilled by our…
How to Draft Flexible Engagement Agreements
Attorneys in the Chicago Bar Foundation Justice Entrepreneurs Project and Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice don’t bill by the hour. They…
Why We Should Practice Law On Purpose
I have met some amazing people in this profession. People who are challenging the status quo and writing their own…
Can We Use Growth Hacker Marketing Tactics in Legal?
My current To Read list is long. I probably add two books for each one I check off. While that…
12 Ways to Add Client Value
Whether you're thinking about pricing, marketing, or the overall client experience, it all comes back to value. Clients buy the…
The Biggest Mistake Every Lawyer Makes About Finances
I like knowing my numbers. Now, I'm not talking about 1s, 2s, and 3s. I'm talking numbers like revenue, pretax…
Have You Been Wondering How to Manage Stress with Meditation?
Stress is something we all experience. And, if you're like me, you probably experience it often. Whether it's a busy…
The Biggest Secret to Serving Your Clients Better
Client feedback is often an untapped goldmine. Not only can it quickly identify what we're doing right, but it also…
What You Should Know About the Client Intake Process
I've tweaked my intake process a bit over the years, trying to find what works. What I call "intake" others…
Are You Tired of Struggling with Sales in Your Law Firm?
Sales gets a bad rap. While some of it may be warranted, most of it comes from a misperception. When…
You’ll Never Guess Where I Got My Latest Marketing Idea From
One of the most common questions I get is about marketing. How do we market ourselves as lawyers or spread…
How to Find a Phone Service that Works for Your Law Firm
One of the things I love most about my law practice business is that I can work anywhere. When folks…
The Biggest Secret to Change Legal Pricing
Get ready to gasp. I list all my prices on my website. (Gasp!) Yep, it's all there for everyone to…