Firm Management
10 Tips to Adapt to the New Contingency Fee Regime
On July 1, 2021 Ontario’s contingency fees will be subject to significant changes, with amendments to both the Solicitors Act and the Law Society Rules of Professional Conduct coming into force. The changes will affect how contingency fees are calculated and will impact how contingency fee matters are managed from marketing and new client intake… Read More »
Categories: Access to Justice, Civil Litigation, Firm Management, Marketing, Online Only, RetainersCultivate Your Innovation Mindsets to Build Your Future Practice Today
The legal services sectors are experiencing a period of rapid, significant change. With the COVID-19 pandemic shining a spotlight on the shortcomings of antiquated parts of our justice system and legal practice models, courts and law firms quickly shifted processes and practices throughout 2020. There’s no turning back. To help you plan for the future… Read More »
Categories: Access to Justice, Firm Management, Future of law, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Technology, Online Only, Solo and Small Firm, WellnessManaging your practice in the time of COVID-19
LAWPRO, NCA Network, and Toronto Lawyer’s Association bring you a timely and informative webinar that looks at the the particular claims risks during COVID and how to avoid them, technology and working from home, and more.
Categories: CPD, Cyber dangers, Disaster Planning, Firm ManagementLaw Is a Buyer’s Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm
Law firms are experiencing a wrenching period of upheaval. Economic crises, technology explosions, and a regulatory revolution have spawned a wave of innovative competitors. Newly empowered clients have adopted aggressive buying behaviours and begun dictating the terms of their relationships to law firms. Faced with this unprecedented competitive landscape and an industry-wide drop in demand… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm ManagementBuilding a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day
Small steps can lead to big changes. For lawyers who want to improve their career, Building a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day is full of these small steps. A few minutes a day with this easy-to-read guide will help put you on the right path to growing your… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, Legal Careers, MarketingMillennial Lawyer: How Your Firm Can Motivate and Retain Young Associates
With Millennials set to become almost half of the U.S. workforce by 2020, those firms that understand how to connect with and motivate Millennials will benefit from an inspired and harmonious workforce. Author JP Box offers his experiences as a Millennial practicing law to help frame the generational divides that lead to misunderstandings between associates… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm ManagementTrust Accounting in One Hour for Lawyers
Trust accounting is one area that no one can afford to overlook, but busy lawyers don’t have time or resources to waste. Lawyers who are leaving their law firms to establish their own solo practice or small firm need this simple primer to fulfill their ethical and fiduciary responsibilities to safeguard the money belonging to… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Finances, Firm Management, TopicsLean Law Firm: Run Your Firm Like the World’s Most Efficient and Profitable Business
It’s a difficult world for law firms these days. Client demands, increased competition, and the distractions of technology can put pressure on any business. Law firms who try to respond with “traditional” firm management are perhaps more susceptible than any other business to falling victim to the chaos. But fortunately, there’s a solution. And it’s… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm Management, TopicsRemaking Law Firms: Why and How
The traditional law-firm business model has delivered technically excellent service at seemingly whatever cost. But the times have changed, with the global financial crisis only accelerating the price-down pressures, commoditization, and client demand for efficient, business-relevant services. To respond, law firms will have to go beyond cutting costs while preserving the general way they win… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Finances, Firm Management, Future of law, TopicsSecrets To Marketing & Automating Your Law Practice
By David M. Bitton. Published 2018 In this definitive guide to starting, marketing and growing your law firm, you’ll receive key insights from leading experts in the legal industry today. Inside you’ll discover 11 steps to launch a successful law firm, how to get website leads on autopilot, online advertising secrets from the pros, how… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm Management, Future of law, Legal Technology, Marketing, Topics