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Straight talk about law & legal issues from Toronto area business lawyer & legal educator, Inga Andriessen

Inga Andriessen


    • Nov 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Time Management For Lawyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 17:33


    In this Episode Inga Talks about:   Using software to keep track of your schedule; The lawyer time rules no one may have told you; and,  Running your schedule instead of having it run you. 

    The Arrogant Lawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 9:16


    On this episode Inga talks about when it's useful to be “arrogant” and when it's time to ditch the attitude for something that will get better results. 

    Know your Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 11:56


    In this episode Inga Talks about knowing your value as a lawyer and about how not knowing your value can lead to losing your licence to practice law 

    The Cosmolex Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 10:18


    In this episode Inga talks about the migration from PCLaw to Cosmolex and the pros and the cons her firm has experienced. 

    Pod's Out for Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 5:10


    In this episode IngaTalks about taking the summer off to refill her cup, transition the accounting system to Cosmolex and come back in fall with new topics including shorter work weeks for lawyers.   She touches on a tech change that has increased the number of steps people take at the firm and encourages you to test it out as well.   

    Leading your Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 10:45


    In this episode Inga talks about key points lawyers, and others in leadership roles, need to think about when leading their teams. 

    Handling a Client Mental Health Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 10:34


    In this episode Inga talks about something Law School doesn't teach you: how to deal with a client who tries to commit suicide.  She shares her personal experience and provides practical suggestions and resources on processing this situation.  

    Procrastinate No More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 12:01


    In this episode Inga talks about why procrastinating in your law career has a different impact than procrastinating in law school.  She provides you with tools to use to overcome procrastination and practical advice on how to approach working on a big matter, such as a trial in manageable steps that reduce your stress. 

    The Accounting Software Search Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 9:49


    In this episode of IngaTalk, Inga talks about Cosmolex taking the lead in her firm's search to replace their PCLaw accounting software.  You'll hear about why she eliminated Leap & Clio and what she likes and dislikes about Cosmolex after playing with their demo version. 

    Build Your Law Business & Network this Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 9:27


    In this episode Inga talks about how to take something you are interested in doing and using that to network & increase your law business.  She talks sports, gardening & food and gives you her current view on Pickleball ! 

    Act Like You've Been There Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 10:23


    In this episode, Inga talks about things you can do before your first discovery, trial, hearing or contract to ensure you're confident and able to represent your client competently.   Lots of great resources are listed in this episode. 

    Searching for New Law Firm Accounting Software

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 9:04


    In this episode Inga talks about finding new software to replace the PCLaw her firm has used for 30 years.  She talks about things you should consider in software and how she is going to look at Cosmolex first.  If you're in the “searching for software” situation, this is a must listen.  

    Saying No!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 12:04


    In this episode, Inga challenges you to think about when saying no is a good idea and offers advice on how to do it in a way that helps your law career and your personal life. 

    Giving Back = Getting Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 15:09


    In this episode Inga talks about the effect of volunteering on your law/life balance, your career and your overall mental health.  Who knew giving back could be such a great thing?  Well, in this episode you learn Inga did and now you do too. 

    Law Firm Efficiencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 12:39


    In this episode Inga talks about how to increase profitability and reduce stress through practical steps you can use to run your firm.  Thinking of starting out on your own?  This episode is for you. 

    Are Lawyers Mind Readers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 11:06


    In this episode Inga talks about the importance of communication in a law firm and how sharing what you're going through with others on your team may surprise you in terms of the support they give you.  

    Working While On Vacation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 14:30


    In this episode Inga talks about what lawyers need to do to be able to work on vacation.  This includes preserving client confidentiality, what to take & how not to annoy your travel buddy.  

    Standing Up for Your Law Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 12:55


    In this episode Inga talks about your reputation as a lawyer and how you can protect it and take control of your law career.  

    Phone Tech Tips for Lawyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 9:41


    In this episode Inga talks about the options available to you to protect your cell phone number and reach your clients and others from your work number.  If you're tired of giving out your personal cell number, you need to listen to this episode.  

    Rude !

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 14:47


    In this episode Inga talks rants about lawyers labelling assertive litigators “rude” and gives advice on how to deal with litigation when you're not feeling sure of yourself.  This is a must listen if you're a lawyer looking to get more comfortable in the Court room !  

    The Most Powerful Phrase for Client Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 10:11


    In this episode Inga talks about controlling the client relationship as part of enjoying your law/life balance. 

    Burnout Isn’t Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 12:54


    In this episode Inga talks about breaking the echo chamber of negativity around law careers and shares strategies and journal prompts to combat negativity about your law career.  

    Capturing your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 9:28


    In this episode Inga talks about how to make sure you're not stealing from yourself and explains the Inga way and other ways to make sure the time you spend working for clients is tracked so it can be billed.  If you need one on one help with this, it's counts as CPD for all Law Societies, so reach out to inga@ingatalk.ca and book your time to work with her. 

    Investing in Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 16:35


    In this episode Inga talks about spending money to develop in your career and your personal life.  She touches on planning your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for the year, scheduling regular self care and spending money on fitness, personal style and business etiquette.  You are your brand and this episode encourages you to invest in that brand. 

    Plain English for Lawyers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 12:17


    In this episode Inga talks about how to know if you're not using Plain English & how she goes about achieving that goal in her legal writing.   The Hon. Mr. Justice Laskin's Article: Forget the Wind-Up and Make the Pitch: Some Suggestions for Writing More Persuasive Factums  can be found here:  https://tinyurl.com/3yfjkvxu The link to Lepp v. The Regional Municipality of York is found here: https://tinyurl.com/ys9w2szu

    New Year, New Goal, New Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 11:17


    In this episode Inga talks about the podcast becoming a weekly event, dropping each Sunday as well as working through work and life goals for the year ahead.  You may want some paper handy to write down your goals or come back to them later. 

    Friends & Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 9:09


    Inga talks about law/life balance this holiday season, including tips for those who have to work, think they have to work and those who are taking time off work.  

    What's Your Exit Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 14:56


    In this episode, Inga Talks about how to plan the next step in your career as well as how to retire from your law career and get value for all of your hard work.  

    De-stress by Organizing your Law Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 15:47


    In this episode Inga talks about practical steps you can take to organize your law work (email, tasks, virtual drives) which will then lead to less stress both during and outside of your work life. 

    Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 10:10


    Inga talks about overcoming imposter syndrome as a lawyer by learning to notice the imposter thoughts, press pause and use our lawyer skills to argue for ourselves and our abilities.   

    Getting Paid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 14:29


    In this episode Inga talks about how to set yourself up for success in getting paid for the work you do.   From retainer agreement to ending the client relationship, this episode has it all, so you can set yourself up to ensure you're paid. 

    Putting Yourself First

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 13:03


    Inga talks about health, fitness, nutrition & vacations and how planning those for yourself, lets you take better care of your clients.  Lots of practical tips here as Inga is more in Mentor mode than Coach mode on this one. 

    Summer Fun Day !

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 12:35


    In this episode Inga talks about her firm's recent summer fun day & why shared memories are important for building a productive & happy work team. 

    So You Lost, Big Deal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 14:18


    In this episode Inga talks about handling litigation losses with feeling like you're an imposter and some advice for making the loss a positive. 

    Is your Law Firm Making Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 17:22


    In this episode Inga talks about how to make sure your firm is making money as well as why you should care and how much is enough.   This isn't just for lawyers responsible for the financial bottom line of the firm – it's helpful for those asking for raises as well. 

    When Law School Wasn’t Your Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 10:30


    Inga talks about how to use your law degree when it wasn't your idea to go to law school to begin with.  She also has advice on how to create career happiness, even if that means leaving law completely. 

    Law Firm HR Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 17:26


    This episode is for those managing & being managed in a Law Firm.  Inga talks about hiring tips, evaluating and encouraging your team to work with you so you can enjoy your law firm life 

    Law/Life Hacks For Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 13:24


    Inga talks about how to balance parenting with your law career, using her example of the “Inga Way” and providing you with many hacks to make it all easier. 

    1 Step to Liking Your Law Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 15:41


    Inga talks about how lawyers can start not hating their careers by taking one step that involves controlling the input into their thoughts.  This episode, while as always being lawyer focused, it great for anyone wanting to feel happier and in control of that feeling. 

    Networking – Just be You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 15:15


    Inga talks about what networking for lawyers is, how to network for clients & career and how to do it both IRL and virtually.  You don't need to be a lawyer to get great ideas from this episode! 

    Disconnecting from Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 17:42


    In this Episode Inga talks about the importance of taking vacations and how to disconnect from work email in order to become a happier and more effective lawyer. 

    Litigating IRL Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 20:43


    Never been inside a real Court Room?  Inga covers all the things you need to know in this episode including, where to stand, when to bow and of course, how high the heels are that she enjoys wearing.  Go to the @ingatalk Instagram pinned pics to see the images of how to wear tabs and tie your robes properly. 

    Journey Back into the Real Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 16:28


    Inga talks about the things you need to consider when heading back into the real office, whether you're a new Call or the Managing Lawyer.  This includes, why go back, what info do staff need and how do you manage the return. 

    Mentoring/Coaching Work Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 12:34


    Inga talks about how you can make your work life balance more in line with what you want it to be, instead of living with a work life balance that isn't working for you. 

    Making WFH work for your Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 13:09


    Inga talks about running a firm successfully from home, focusing on people, equipment and software solutions.

    Helping your Law Firm Financially Survive Covid-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 14:27


    In this podcast, recorded March 29, 2020, Inga provides advice to lawyers (and others) on how to financially survive the Covid-19 Pandemic. Having started her firm in a recession & weathered through Sars, she has experience she is happy to share with everyone.

    A Lawyer Who Happens To Be a Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 14:27


    Recorded on International Women’s Day 2020, Inga talks about how it never occurred to her she wasn’t equal to lawyers who didn’t happen to be a woman and the impact this has had on her career (spoiler alert: she was treated equally).

    Starting A Law Firm - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 14:27


    Inga picks up from Episode 4 and talks about many of the issues you need to consider when you start a law firm …. this includes a moderate rant questioning what the Law Society of Ontario won’t allow lawyers to have non-licensees as shareholders. Rants make the episodes more fun, don’t you think?

    So You want to Own a Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 14:27


    Inga talks about a variety of ways to own a law firm, discussing the pros and cons of each along the way. As always, she has her Inga spin on things and shares how she started her firm “back in the day”

    A Law Firm IS a business

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 14:27


    In this first semi-rant of the season Inga talks about why a law firm is a business and her take on contingency fee practices.

    Choosing a Law School

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 14:27


    Inga talks about the difference between Canadian and overseas degrees as well as the factors you should think about when picking a law school.

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