Podcasts about law firm management

Brooke Lively is founder and president of CathCap, a fractional CFO service provider focusing on lawyers and their law firms. Brooke has been named one of the Top 25 Women to Watch, one of Diversity Journal's Women Worth Watching, and one of Fort Worth's CFOs of the Year! She is an international speaker and best-selling author with two books under her belt. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 2:05 How CathCap Got Started 3:44 What Do Fractional CFOs Do? 8:05 CathCap's Ideal Clients 9:14 A Case Study on How CathCap Works 13:40 Understanding the Value of a True CFO 17:24 Book Alert: Exit On Top by Brooke Lively 22:25 The Key to Valuing a Law Firm 30:21 Me Inc. vs. A Branded Company 35:00 What Profit Actually Consists of 36:18 Wrapping Up CathCap has served up top-tier CFO services to businesses of all sizes for over a decade, with a particular interest in helping attorneys grow and scale their firms like proper businesses. The company has built a strong expertise with all practice types, but they've also earned a particular popularity among personal injury and immigration firms. CathCap's commitment to empowering businesses through strategic financial leadership helps their clients redefine their status quo and helps founders build practices they can later sell or hand off confidently. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Brooke Lively of CathCap This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.  

Mark Powers is the president and founder of Atticus, an organization focused on coaching attorneys to build long-lasting legal practices that operate as efficiently as possible. Mark has been at this for the past 35 years, providing the strong foundation of experience and wisdom he shares with lawyers around the country. He has also co-authored Time Management for Attorneys; How Good Attorneys Become Great Rainmakers; Hire Slow, Fire Fast; A Law Firm's Guide to Building a Championship Team; and Cash Flow & Profitability for law firms. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 1:46 What Is Atticus? 3:52 Beyond the Law 6:30 Building a Business to Sell 10:38 Having “Stupid Ideas” 12:37 Lawyers and Succession Planning 17:28 Facilitating Succession Process 22:46 Choosing the Right Leader 31:28 Working With Atticus 39:00 Wrapping Up Atticus was developed to keep attorneys focused on the important aspects of their life, providing them with coaching and skill-building opportunities that help them develop the acumen necessary to build and maintain a sustainable legal practice. Further, the organization provides a structure of accountability and support for achieving the goals of both founders and their firms. If you are not happy with the direction your practice is heading, contact Mark's team at Atticus today. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- Mark Powers of Atticus, Inc. This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Jon Cumberworth, a fractional COO specializing in supporting law firms. Jon not only discusses the importance of leadership, firm culture, and aligning business practices with core values, but also provides practical strategies to overcome these challenges. He addresses the common issues faced by law firms, such as the lack of business training and talent retention, and highlights the transformative power of clear goals, strong communication, and effective client intake processes. Jon's advocacy for open communication and collaboration is not just a theory, but a proven method that has helped numerous law firm owners achieve personal freedom by empowering their teams. Jon's primary focus is helping service-based businesses define and implement frameworks and systems that help them achieve their revenue, profit, and leadership development goals. He has over 19 years of experience in international and domestic business operations and leadership. His accomplishments range from working my way up in a global sales team to becoming General Manager in Dubai for an 8-figure steel supply and manufacturing business to negotiating the successful acquisition of a bootstrapped company he co-founded. Identifying Law Firms' Challenges (00:05:56) Challenges faced by law firms in talent acquisition, client acquisition, and accountability, leading to the need for external expertise. Importance of Firm Culture (00:07:15) Discussion on the need for positive firm culture, aligning with the values and purpose of the employees, and the evolving business dynamics. Developing Firm Culture (00:08:51) Strategies for law firms to develop a positive culture, emphasizing the importance of core values, mission, and aligning team members with these values. Essence of Good Leadership (00:11:11) The essence of being a good leader in a law firm, focusing on clarity, purpose, and values to guide decision-making and empower team members. Developing Clarity in Law Firms (00:13:01) Methods for law firms to develop clarity, including setting frameworks, annual and quarterly planning, and regular one-on-one meetings for accountability. Efficiency in Law Firm Management (00:14:56) How fractional COO services help law firm owners handle administrative tasks efficiently, empowering staff with targeted missions and KPIs. Challenges and Solutions for Law Firms (00:18:12) Identifying hiring and retaining talent, client acquisition, and intake as primary challenges for law firms, with strategies to address these issues. Hiring Based on Core Values (00:19:51) Emphasizing the importance of aligning hiring processes with core values to filter candidates and identify those who fit the firm's culture. Encouraging Communication and Collaboration (00:21:08) Creating a culture of open communication and collaboration, including asking questions and conducting tests to assess alignment with values and work approach. Building Trust and Team Engagement (00:22:36) John discusses the importance of building trust and creating a safe environment for team members to voice their opinions. Fostering Growth and Ideal Culture (00:24:21) John advises law firm owners on fueling growth while maintaining an ideal culture, emphasizing the significance of sincere core values and team alignment. Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free  Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call

Jared Correia is the Founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting. Jared served as a consultant to attorneys seeking to open their own practice or to improve the running of their current practice, as well as a consultant to legal institutions and companies seeking to reach the legal market, or to improve that reach. He has worked with over 3,000 law firms across the world since 2008.Red Cave Law Firm Consulting provides business management consulting services exclusively for lawyers and law firms, including through legal organization partners, like bar associations. The firm also does technology and marketing consulting for legal institutions and legal-facing businesses.Connect with Jared on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia Visit Red Cave Law Firm Consulting: https://redcavelegal.com/ The Legal Toolkit Podcast: https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/legal-toolkit/ On This Episode, We Discuss…The 'Unknowns' of Law Firm Management Valuable Insights into Revenue GenerationHow to Create a Strong Brand and Attract More ClientsThe Transition from Practicing Law to Consulting

John Fisher is the founder of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC, limited to catastrophic injury law throughout New York State. He has been cited as a legal expert by numerous publications. He has frequently spoken to the New York State Bar Association, National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, and other organizations concerning law practice management, trial skills, and law firm marketing. Beyond all this, he is also an alumnus of Foster Web Marketing's Marketing Services! He's a highly acclaimed guest we are very excited to have on the World of Marketing Podcast. Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn 0:00 Introduction 1:50 History With FWM 4:41 Starting a Law Firm the Right Way 8:20 Marketing by Building Relationships 10:04 Doing Things Differently 12:45 Building Organic Visibility 16:04 Sharing John's Secret to Success 17:00 Biggest Marketing Mistakes 18:16 Major Win for John's Practice 20:53 Doing Things Differently (cont.) 22:08 Successes From Rocky Starts 26:22 Becoming an Authority in Your Field 28:13 Successes From Rocky Starts (cont.) 29:53 Benefits of Mastermind Meetups 31:52 Striving for Consistent Results 33:20 Surrounding Yourself With Brilliance 36:38 Building Teams With Strong Culture Fit 38:03 Daily Rituals 39:58 Benefits of Streaking 43:40 Discoveries From Traveling 45:35 Making a Dent in the Universe 47:34 Closing Thoughts Not only is John a successful traumatic brain injury lawyer and legal marketing guru, he's also an accomplished author! His first book, “The Power of a System,” is considered one of the top, if not THE top, legal management handbooks ever written. His second book, “Win Today,” is a compilation of personal anecdotes to help readers chart a path to success and conquer any goal. Whether you are a lawyer looking to head out on your own or simply want to achieve greater success in life, be sure to check out John's musings and chronicled experiences. Speakers Featured in This Episode - Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing- John Fisher of the New York Injury & Malpractice Law Firm, PC This episode is brought to you by Foster Web Marketing. Foster Web Marketing is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, highly customizable marketing and strategic solutions specifically designed for law firms and medical practices. Our award-winning marketing and systems solutions are what set us apart from everyone else.

In a world where the traditional boundaries of office space and geography are increasingly blurred, law firm owners face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Here the question of hands-on versus hands-off management takes on new dimensions, particularly in the legal profession. Today, we explore a paradigm-shifting approach to leadership: being hands-on without the need to physically be there. Join us in this episode of "Smart Lawyers Position to Transition" as host, Victoria Collier, uncovers the secrets to effective law firm management from afar, with our guest, Zaira Solano, leading the charge.  About Our Guest Zaira Solano was raised in Weehawken, New Jersey in a tightly knit Dominican family. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Zaira realized a childhood ambition when she became an attorney. She created a game plan and worked hard to achieve her goals. Zaira worked for several firms throughout the Atlanta area while earning her law degree at Atlanta's John Marshall Law School.  Zaira discovered her passion for immigration during law school. Later in her training, she clerked at an immigration firm in Atlanta, Georgia. Zaira also worked in the Fulton County Public Defender's Office in the Complex Case Division. In 2011, Zaira founded Solano Law Firm with a focus on immigration law to serve the Latino community. She believes in providing honest representation and educating clients throughout the process. Contact Solano Immigration Law Firm if you or someone you know needs immigration services for a family member or humanitarian reasons http://solanofirm.com/   Key Takeaways •⁠  ⁠Flexibility is Key: In the virtual era, flexibility is paramount. Zaira emphasizes the importance of adaptability in responding to changing market dynamics and business needs. •⁠  ⁠Empowerment Drives Success: By empowering team members and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy, law firm owners can drive success even in remote environments. •⁠  ⁠Strategic Planning Pays Dividends: Strategic planning is essential for navigating the complexities of law firm management. From setting clear goals to developing actionable plans, Zaira highlights the importance of foresight and preparation.   We want to hear from you! You can leave us a rating and review in Apple Podcasts. Click here and then scroll down the page to the rating and review section. You can also leave us a rating in Spotify by clicking here. Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/victoria-collier-coaching/      

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Jim and Tyson talk with personal injury attorney Kevin Cheney about his Colorado law firm's evolution. They delve into the firm's staffing changes, Kevin's shifting role, and their unique bonus system. The addition of Kevin's brother to oversee business operations is a highlight, along with their approach to identifying and rectifying process weaknesses. Kevin emphasizes the importance of industry knowledge for decision-making and the need for new hires to immerse themselves in the firm's culture. The episode also touches on the nuances of legal business management, the life of a litigator, and the concept of radical responsibility.01:02 The transition of his role within the firm14:21 Identifying inefficiencies in the firm's processes and suggests improvements19:31 A patient approach to transitioning roles and building a lasting firm21:03 Understanding operations and identifying weaknessesJim's Hack: Read the the book ”Limitless”, by Jim Kwik, and follow him for great free advice.Kevin's Tip:  Read the book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”, by Mark Manson, and embrace this idea of radical responsibility, which basically just means internally telling yourself that you are responsible for how you feel and everything that happens to you. I think it's great for business, but also personal life of just really understanding that you're in control of how you feel. And so if you don't like how you're feeling, you have the power to change it.Tyson's Tip: Read the book, “33 Strategies of War”, by Robert Greene. It gives you little tips on how to manage day to day life, like going into a difficult situation and how to address that.Tune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here.Connect with Kevin:WebsiteFacebookInstagram

It's time to stop second-guessing yourself and start having your own back. How much time do you spend second-guessing your decisions? More than an hour? A day? A week? More? In this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast you'll learn:

Whether you own your own practice or work for someone else, you'll want to listen in to today's episode. The systems for successful attorneys is more than using your case management software effectively. It's about problem-solving the frustrations in your practice. Most lawyers stay stuck in frustration because they don't take a time out and think through the problems blocking them from creating a practice that runs smoothly. Not you though because you found this episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast. Lucky you! In this episode, you'll:

We are excited to launch the 2nd season of our newly rebranded Amplify podcast - powered by AAM! In this episode, host Angie Grissom, Owner and Chief Relationship Officer of The Rainmaker Companies sits down with Allan Koltin, CEO of Koltin Consulting, to discuss how mergers, acquisitions and private equity should be considered in the strategic planning of accounting firms. Allan's expertise and extensive experience are well known across the accounting industry. He helps firms with numerous services ranging from strategic planning to mergers and acquisitions. He has even been referred to as the Master Jedi in CPA firm consulting. Tune in as Angie and Allan dive into the changes in the industry and what we should be considered as accounting firms plan for the future. About Our Guest Highly sought for his ability to engage and inspire audiences, Allan Koltin enjoys delivering keynote addresses at conferences throughout the professional services industry. His passion is facilitating retreats and providing coaching for firm leadership and partners. His specialties include strategy, governance, profitability, compensation, growth, human capital, succession, and mergers and acquisitions. For twenty-one consecutive years, Allan has been named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the accounting profession. For the past five years, he was recognized as one of the “10 Most Influential” in the profession and in 2021 he was ranked #5. Koltin was also voted one of the 10 Most Recommended Consultants for the nineteenth straight year in the “Annual Survey of Firms” conducted by INSIDE Public Accounting. For the past eight years, Allan has also been named by CPA Practice Advisor as one of the Top 25 Thought Leaders in the profession. In 2016 CPA Practice Advisor inducted Allan into the Accounting Hall of Fame. He was also one of the first to be inducted into the Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame by the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM). He has also been a recipient of the NACVA Instructor of the Year Award and winner of the Journal of Accountancy Literacy Award. Previously he was recognized by the Illinois CPA Society with the Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service and commitment to the profession. A nationally recognized speaker and industry analyst, he has appeared on the CNN, WGN and Fox Television networks and has been quoted frequently in such media as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and New York Post, as well as Bloomberg News, BBC World Service, Business Week, Forbes and Reuters. He has also spoken nationally and internationally at hundreds of conferences including those held by the AICPA, international CPA associations and state CPA societies. Previously, Allan was the President and CEO of PDI, Global, Inc. which was the largest publisher of marketing materials for professional services firms. Allan originally sold PDI Global to H&R Block in 1998, buying it back in 2008, and then selling it again to Thomson Reuters in 2011. Prior to that, Allan was a Partner in the Chicago-based accounting and consulting firm of FERS, where he served as the leader of the Investment Banking Group, as well as the Law Firm Consulting Group. At age 27, Allan had the distinction of being named the youngest partner in the history of the firm and was also a member of the firm's Executive Committee. FERS was acquired by H&R Block in 1998. He is a founding member of The Advisory Board, a think tank for the accounting profession. For 20 years The Advisory Board has hosted the Winning Is Everything Conference. Allan has served on various advisory boards, including SS&G, Outsource Partners International (OPI), the Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM), the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), H&R Block (HRB Business Services) and ComplyGlobal. Koltin is the author-editor of three books for professional services firms: CPA Firm Merger Strategies That Work, CPAs That Sell and the AICPA's Marketing a Consulting Niche. He serves or has served on the editorial advisory boards of CPA Practice Management Forum, the Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, Public Accounting Report and Law Firm Management. Allan attended both the University of Wisconsin – Madison and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and received degrees in accounting and marketing. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Sharon, his three children, Jack, Brian and Julia, and his two dogs, Bucky and Cody. His hobbies include travel, chess, and all sports. About Your Host Angie Grissom is Owner and Chief Relationship Officer of The Rainmaker Companies. Angie leads the firm in building major strategic alliances and national networks to advance professional services. Her role involves high-level strategy, thought leadership, consulting, and program and curriculum development. She transforms clients' lives through innovation, goal setting, coaching, training, and accountability development. Angie is a frequent speaker, writer, and contributor to the profession and is consistently recognized as one of the most influential people in the accounting industry.

You don't have to figure out how to manage your law firm alone. Because, honestly, there are people out there who can do it way better. Jared chats with Margaret Burke about how outsourcing law firm management can save you time and boost your revenue. This time on the Rump Roast, Jared quizzes Margaret on the surprisingly dark endings of a variety of classic fairy tales. And, if you haven't watched any Rocky and Bullwinkle lately, Jared highly recommends it, especially Fractured Fairy Tales—all free on YouTube! Margaret Burke, president and founder of MB Law Firm Consulting, has decades of experience working with lawyers, partners, and small to midsize law firms. ----- If you can't tell, Jared's got a thing for fairy tales, so let's just lean into it. Check out this playlist of songs all about fairy tales. ----- Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander. Our closing track is Tenderness of You by Cast of Characters.

You don't have to figure out how to manage your law firm alone. Because, honestly, there are people out there who can do it way better. Jared chats with Margaret Burke about how outsourcing law firm management can save you time and boost your revenue. This time on the Rump Roast, Jared quizzes Margaret on the surprisingly dark endings of a variety of classic fairy tales. And, if you haven't watched any Rocky and Bullwinkle lately, Jared highly recommends it, especially Fractured Fairy Tales—all free on YouTube! Margaret Burke, president and founder of MB Law Firm Consulting, has decades of experience working with lawyers, partners, and small to midsize law firms. ----- If you can't tell, Jared's got a thing for fairy tales, so let's just lean into it. Check out this playlist of songs all about fairy tales. ----- Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander. Our closing track is Tenderness of You by Cast of Characters.

Title: "Your Internal Voice Influences Your External Brand" Guest: Margaret Burke (Managing Director) and Casey Blake (COO) Interviewers: Jeffrey Davis - MAGE LLC, Evan Macedo - Sapers & Wallack The post “Your Internal Voice Influences Your External Brand“ with Kolibri Law Firm Management appeared first on Radio Entrepreneurs.

Brandi, Hann-Legal Admin Hot Topic Open MicLegal Administrator roles have grown over the years to becoming the business managers of their Law Firms.HR, Finance, Technology, Security Operations and more have been welcomed additions to the already important responsibilities of the Legal Admin.In many situations, legal admins have become C-Levels for their firms.This week we welcome our guest, Brandi Hann a 15-year Legal Admin veteran of Squire Patton Boggs.It's Open Mic so all topics important to the Legal Admin and Law Firm Management is fair game.Some of the topics for sure to be on tap include Return to the Office strategies, “Hoteling”, Flex Schedules, Hiring tips.Connect with Brandi-https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandihann/Watch our past shows: https://youtube.com/NoLawFirmLeftBehind/Listen to our Podcast: https://www.splice.net/podcasts/Need a new Tech or Cybersecurity strategy for your Law Firm- https://www.splice.net/2-hours-free/ 

Laura Keller of Mass LOMAP offers best practices management tips for running a thriving law practice in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 12/17/2021 live webcast, How to Make Money & Stay Out of Trouble. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

Many solo and small firm practitioners invest substantial time and effort into building a successful law practice. Making time for strategic succession planning, however, is critical for those who want to maintain and sustain their business—both in the present and in the future. Jeremy E. Poock of Senior Attorney Match discusses options to consider in this podcast, excerpted from MCLE's 10/14/2020 live webcast: Succession Planning for Small Firms & Solo Practitioners. Watch the full webcast on demand or as an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

How do you earn the nickname “Major Problem Solver” throughout the course of your career? We won't say it comes solely from holding a variety of positions and working your way up in the legal industry, but that's a great place to start. Brandi Hobbs (Director of Operations and Process Improvement at Offit Kurman) started her career thinking she was going to be an attorney, but now she's a strategic change innovator and has a Master of Professional Studies in Law Firm Management from the George Washington University, one of the only schools to offer such a program. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion on the sheer power and impact marketing can have on law firms. Brandi has some wild insight to share that just might blow your mind! 

Ransomware poses a serious threat to businesses of all sizes. John F. Weaver of McLane Middleton in Woburn discusses liability for cyber attacks and cyber crime insurance in this podcast from MCLE's 9/21/2021 program: Guarding Your Practice & Clients Against Ransomware Attacks. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass.

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[01:47] Introduction [03:00] Interview with Jed Kurzban[10:17] Depositions and strategy [21:49] Direct testimony and cross-examination [36:04] How Justice is Served, by Jed Kurzban[39:27] Experts[43:02] Managing partner duties and closing remarksClick here to order How Justice is Served, by Jed Kurzban!Click here to learn more about Jed!*Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.www.kktplaw.com/Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, San Diego, and all over the world for over 40 years.Docketwisewww.docketwise.com/immigration-review"Modern immigration software & case management"*Want to become a patron of Immigration Review? Check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/immigrationreview *CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: "Immigration Review Podcast" or @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreview*About your host: https://www.kktplaw.com/attorney/gregg-kevin-a/*More episodes at: https://www.kktplaw.com/immigration-review-podcast/*Featured in the top 15 of Immigration Podcast in the U.S.! https://blog.feedspot.com/immigration_podcasts/DISCLAIMER: Immigration Review® is a podcast made available for educational purposes only. It does not provide specific legal advice. Rather, the Immigration Review® podcast offers general information and insights regarding recent immigration cases from publicly available sources. By accessing and listening to the podcast, you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the podcast host. The Immigration Review® podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state. MUSIC CREDITS: "Loopster," "Bass Vibes," "Chill Wave," and "Funk Game Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/immigrationreview)

LezPod | Grace C. Lopez, Executive Director of Aqua Foundation | Hosted by Alex Friedlander Grace C. Lopez is the Executive Director of Aqua Foundation for Women. Ms. Lopez joined the board of directors in 2018 and shortly thereafter was appointed board chair before becoming the executive director in January 2020. Ms. Lopez's background in the legal industry has led her to founding the proprietary consulting agency iManage Law Firms, LLC, advising law firms on best practices for their operations. She has held upper management level positions at a number of international and national firms. Ms. Lopez believes in mentoring future leaders, serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Florida International University College of Law where she teaches a course in Law Firm Management. She formerly taught at Miami-Dade Community College (MDCC). Ms. Lopez has significant non-profit and charitable experience. In addition to her work at Aqua, she was recently appointed by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to serve on the Miami-Dade County LGBTQ Advisory Board. She is a member of The Commonwealth Institute Executive Director Forum. She served on the board of director's of the Women's Fund of Miami-Dade, where she has was the Chair of Development for three years. Grace is a member of the Association of Legal Administrators, where she served on the board of directors of the South Florida Chapter in the capacity of President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Director and Chair for the Community Service Committee. She currently serves on the national Board of Trustees for the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators. Grace was also a part of the board of directors for nine years for one of the largest non-profit organizations, the Susan G. Komen Foundation. In her leadership roles with Komen, she served as president for three years for their Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Affiliate. Prior to her role as president, she served as Governance Chair, as Grants Chair, and as a member on the Advisory Council for the national organization. Additionally, she served three years at the Florida Bar Grievance Committee.

Law firms are both complex and fast-moving, requiring firm leaders to be strategic with the creation and implementation of systems. Law firm management is just like planting a tree to fetch the fruits of Justice and satisfaction of the clients. Covid-19 has brought the world to a halt but with all the challenges it brings, it has also given the legal industry a rare opportunity to change the way we have been practicing and conducting the business of law. In the latest episode of our podcast show Mr. Nipun Bhatia has elaborated upon how to effectively manage the law firm in the digital era followed by the challenges and the basic mantra of success. We also had an interesting discussion on how we, law students can up skill and prepare ourselves for future challenges and endeavors.

Because of the pandemic-related events of the past few years, everything has changed, but nothing has changed. When planning for the future, it has always been critical to put many factors in a blender and mix them together to find the richest combination of skill, dreams, people, passion, plans, and potential. In today's episode, Legal Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Nancy Myrland, of Myrland Marketing & Social Media, will outline the four groups of people critical to planning effectively for your firm's future.  Additional episodes of Legal Marketing Minutes can be found at: https://www.myrlandmarketing.com/legalmarketingminutes

Rodney S. Dowell of the Office of Bar Counsel of the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers discusses conflicts of interest in the context of running a thriving law practice in this lecture from MCLE's 12/18/2020 program, How to Make Money & Stay Out of Trouble. The full program is available as an on demand webcast or an MP3 here. Get 24/7 instant access to hundreds of related eLectures like this one—and more—with a subscription to the MCLE OnlinePass. Learn more at www.mcle.org/onlinepass. 

In this episode, Alay and Miranda discuss:  The flexibility and freedom that comes with running your firm as a business. … Law Firm Management with Miranda McCroskey Read More »

In this podcast episode, Elise Holtzman, joins CEO and Chairman, Michael J. Swanson, to discuss the three pillars of business development for your law firm. To contact Ms. Holtzman: WebsiteLinkedIn908-233-2273 

This episode of Legal Management Talk is brought to you by Jelly Marketing. Jelly's free Solutions Series webcast, What Can You Expect and What Should You Pay Your Marketing Vendors?, is happening Tuesday, December 1. Sign up here. Monique Mahler polled her fellow ALA members about what their firms are planning in the post-COVID-19 landscape, questioning them about everything from remote work policies to the future of their real estate footprint. Read more in the November/December Legal Management cover story, "Law Firm Life After COVID-19."  Mahler's research project is for her master's thesis at the University of Denver Strum College of Law. A scholarship from the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators helped fund her studies. Speaker Bio Monique Mahler is the HR Manager for BakerHostetler’s Houston and Dallas offices. She is the first recipient of the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators’ Student Legal Career Scholarship. Mahler received a bachelor’s in sociology from the University of Houston – Downtown. She will obtain her master’s degree in legal administration from the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law in May 2021.

This episode of Legal Management Talk is brought to you by Jelly Marketing. Jelly's free Solutions Series webcast, What Can You Expect and What Should You Pay Your Marketing Vendors?, is happening Tuesday, December 1. Sign up here.Monique Mahler polled her fellow ALA members about what their firms are planning in the post-COVID-19 landscape, questioning them about everything from remote work policies to the future of their real estate footprint. Read more in the November/December Legal Management cover story, "Law Firm Life After COVID-19." Mahler's research project is for her master's thesis at the University of Denver Strum College of Law. A scholarship from the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators helped fund her studies.Speaker BioMonique Mahler is the HR Manager for BakerHostetler's Houston and Dallas offices. She is the first recipient of the Foundation of the Association of Legal Administrators' Student Legal Career Scholarship. Mahler received a bachelor's in sociology from the University of Houston – Downtown. She will obtain her master's degree in legal administration from the University of Denver's Sturm College of Law in May 2021.

Monica Wofford, CSP, joined the podcast to walk us through the newest Legal Management continuing education course, "Where Are Your Markers?" She argues that re-evaluating how you mark your success can make you a more effective leader. Reading the article is enough to gain some insights, but if you complete a short assessment afterward, you can also earn a CE credit. Legal Management CE courses offer a quick and easy way to earn CE credits, particularly for hard-to-find topic areas like Ethics and Substance Abuse. As such, they’re particularly useful for Certified Legal Manager (CLM)® recertification. Whatever you use them for, it’s simply a matter of reading an article and completing a short assessment. Learn more here. Speaker Bio Monica Wofford is a leadership development coach, consultant and keynote speaker. As Chief Executive Officer of the training and consulting firm Contagious Companies, Inc., she and her team assist organizations and their management in developing powerful skills in leadership. She’s the author of Contagious Leadership and Make Difficult People Disappear. She has also been a frequent speaker at ALA’s national conferences and chapter events. Since March 2020, she has had the privilege of consulting as the Interim CEO of a two-county United Way nonprofit.

Monica Wofford, CSP, joined the podcast to walk us through the newest Legal Management continuing education course, "Where Are Your Markers?" She argues that re-evaluating how you mark your success can make you a more effective leader. Reading the article is enough to gain some insights, but if you complete a short assessment afterward, you can also earn a CE credit.Legal Management CE courses offer a quick and easy way to earn CE credits, particularly for hard-to-find topic areas like Ethics and Substance Abuse. As such, they're particularly useful for Certified Legal Manager (CLM)® recertification. Whatever you use them for, it's simply a matter of reading an article and completing a short assessment. Learn more here.Speaker BioMonica Wofford is a leadership development coach, consultant and keynote speaker. As Chief Executive Officer of the training and consulting firm Contagious Companies, Inc., she and her team assist organizations and their management in developing powerful skills in leadership. She's the author of Contagious Leadership and Make Difficult People Disappear. She has also been a frequent speaker at ALA's national conferences and chapter events. Since March 2020, she has had the privilege of consulting as the Interim CEO of a two-county United Way nonprofit.

Speaker Kathy Gruver, PhD, is presenting two education sessions at the ALA Virtual Master Class: Critical Skills for Legal Management Success: CM10: Welcome and Opening Session: Conquer Your Stress: Go from Worrier to WarriorCM12: How to Get Anything Done with Anyone She joined the podcast to preview these sessions and discuss the importance of "soft skills," which are often devalued in favor of "hard skills." Register now for the virtual conference, happening on October 29! Speaker Bio Kathy Gruver, PhD, has graced stages on four continents — including two TEDx talks, three cruise ships and a handful of islands. She hosts a TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, and has earned her PhD in natural health. Gruver is the 12-time award-winning author of seven books, including Conquer Your Stress, Workplace Wellness, Conquer Your Stress at Work and Journey of Healing. She has studied at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and has spent most of her life studying psychology and human behavior. Gruver has been featured as an expert in countless publications and has appeared on over 250 radio and TV shows. For fun and stress relief, Gruver does fly trapeze.

Speaker Kathy Gruver, PhD, is presenting two education sessions at the ALA Virtual Master Class: Critical Skills for Legal Management Success:CM10: Welcome and Opening Session: Conquer Your Stress: Go from Worrier to WarriorCM12: How to Get Anything Done with AnyoneShe joined the podcast to preview these sessions and discuss the importance of "soft skills," which are often devalued in favor of "hard skills." Register now for the virtual conference, happening on October 29!Speaker BioKathy Gruver, PhD, has graced stages on four continents — including two TEDx talks, three cruise ships and a handful of islands. She hosts a TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, and has earned her PhD in natural health. Gruver is the 12-time award-winning author of seven books, including Conquer Your Stress, Workplace Wellness, Conquer Your Stress at Work and Journey of Healing. She has studied at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and has spent most of her life studying psychology and human behavior. Gruver has been featured as an expert in countless publications and has appeared on over 250 radio and TV shows. For fun and stress relief, Gruver does fly trapeze.

Today on the show, we’re talking with the Chief Information Officer at Lexicon, Brad Paubel, about law firm management, cloud storage, and how culture is central to data security. NEWS - https://lawsome.info/3hsfSrK GUEST - http://lawsome.info/LexiconServices © 2020 Consultwebs

Pete Strom's success is by design. Whether it's hiring lawyers for their psychological profile, his open-minded approach to SEO and digital marketing, or his pricing strategy - he knows who he is and what he stands for, as a businessman and as an attorney, and he's got the confidence to follow through.Pete was the youngest ever US Attorney General for the District of South Carolina in 1993, and his subsequent private practice - Strom Law Firm in South Carolina - saw him named as one the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers Association.What's in This Episode: Who is Pete Strom? What it means to grow up with law in your blood How the NFL crafted Pete Strom's most electric closing argument Why your marketing channels should reflect you as an attorney Which attitude will help you game SEO better How the paid advertising vs. free PR conundrum plays out for lawyers At what point it's finally time to go and buy that flashy Mercedes! Which conferences lawyers must-see (and which ones they can miss!)

Diversity and inclusion consultant Michelle Silverthorn is a former columnist for ALA's Legal Management magazine and a speaker at past conferences, including the Brezina session at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo. Now, with her own company and a brand-new book under her belt, she rejoins ALA to discuss the current state of diversity, inclusion and equity and whether a permanent shift is coming to the workplace.You can read an excerpt from Michelle's book, Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good, in the next issue of Legal Management, which is out on October 9. Visit her website to find out how to purchase the book, Read past Legal Management columns by Michelle here. In this episode, she mentions the Nice White Parents podcast and the Mansfield Rule. Listen to that podcast here and read more about Mansfield Rule here.Speaker BioMichelle Silverthorn is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Nation, a diversity consulting firm that partners with forward-thinking organizations to design authentic, inclusive workplaces built for success. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan Law School, she lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.

Diversity and inclusion consultant Michelle Silverthorn is a former columnist for ALA's Legal Management magazine and a speaker at past conferences, including the Brezina session at the 2019 Annual Conference & Expo. Now, with her own company and a brand-new book under her belt, she rejoins ALA to discuss the current state of diversity, inclusion and equity and whether a permanent shift is coming to the workplace. You can read an excerpt from Michelle's book, Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good, in the next issue of Legal Management, which is out on October 9. Visit her website to find out how to purchase the book,  Read past Legal Management columns by Michelle here. In this episode, she mentions the Nice White Parents podcast and the Mansfield Rule. Listen to that podcast here and read more about Mansfield Rule here. Speaker Bio Michelle Silverthorn is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Inclusion Nation, a diversity consulting firm that partners with forward-thinking organizations to design authentic, inclusive workplaces built for success. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Michigan Law School, she lives in Chicago with her husband and two daughters.

In the September cover story of Legal Management, "Working Around Micromanagement," we learned how a tough employee-manager relationship can make work unbearable. Jill Maganza-Ruiz, a senior human resources and talent executive for the largest firm in the United States, joined Legal Management Talk to provide some additional advice for both managers and employees.Speaker BioJill Maganza-Ruiz is a senior HR/Talent executive with more than 20 years' experience in the legal industry. She is currently the HR Director for Dentons US LLP and is based in the firm's New York office. Jill has been a member of ALA since 2006. 

In the September cover story of Legal Management, "Working Around Micromanagement," we learned how a tough employee-manager relationship can make work unbearable. Jill Maganza-Ruiz, a senior human resources and talent executive for the largest firm in the United States, joined Legal Management Talk to provide some additional advice for both managers and employees. Speaker Bio Jill Maganza-Ruiz is a senior HR/Talent executive with more than 20 years' experience in the legal industry. She is currently the HR Director for Dentons US LLP and is based in the firm’s New York office. Jill has been a member of ALA since 2006. 

We're talking about leadership and management in law firms, first with an article from AboveTheLaw and then we talk to entrepreneur and coach, Kris Plachy, about how to improve your management systems, set expectations and goals with your law firm staff. NEWS - https://lawsome.info/33sjvKa GUEST - https://lawsome.info/KrisPlachy © 2020 Consultwebs

ALA member Krista Hart discusses how and why she established a wellness program for staff and attorneys at her firm, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel. She also talks about how the program has had to adapt to the new normal of a remote workforce with many additional COVID-19-inflicted challenges. Look for Krista's "Tough Topics" column in the September 2020 issue of Legal Management. In the meantime, check out these existing ALA resources: Wellness Strategies During the Pandemic with Lance Breger (podcast) Keeping Your Head Above Water During COVID-19 (webinar) Zoom Fatigued? How to Stay Virtually Engaged Without Losing Our Minds (webinar) Wellness resources and roundtables featuring fellow legal management professionals (COVID-19 resources page) Speaker Bio Krista Hart is a Firm Administrator who is dedicated to assisting the Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel attorneys and staff with all their workplace needs. Motivated by the belief that employees are the No. 1 asset of a firm, Hart sees her role as crucial to maintaining Panitch Schwarze’s workplace culture. She currently serves as President-Elect of Association of Legal Administrators’ Philadelphia Chapter.

ALA member Krista Hart discusses how and why she established a wellness program for staff and attorneys at her firm, Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel. She also talks about how the program has had to adapt to the new normal of a remote workforce with many additional COVID-19-inflicted challenges.Look for Krista's "Tough Topics" column in the September 2020 issue of Legal Management. In the meantime, check out these existing ALA resources:Wellness Strategies During the Pandemic with Lance Breger (podcast)Keeping Your Head Above Water During COVID-19 (webinar)Zoom Fatigued? How to Stay Virtually Engaged Without Losing Our Minds (webinar)Wellness resources and roundtables featuring fellow legal management professionals (COVID-19 resources page)Speaker BioKrista Hart is a Firm Administrator who is dedicated to assisting the Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel attorneys and staff with all their workplace needs. Motivated by the belief that employees are the No. 1 asset of a firm, Hart sees her role as crucial to maintaining Panitch Schwarze's workplace culture. She currently serves as President-Elect of Association of Legal Administrators' Philadelphia Chapter.

ALA member John Jakovenko, CLM, SPHR, MBA, chats about the importance of continuing education in the professional development of staff in a law firm or legal department. After all, the lawyers do CLE, don't they?Jakovenko is the instructor for ALA's HR-themed web-based courses, which delve deep over six weeks into the knowledge needed for success as a legal management professional. You can register now for HR2: Performance Management and Compensation, which begins on September 17, 2020.Speaker BioJohn Jakovenko, CLM, SPHR, MBA, is the Firm Administrator at Sparks Law, LLC, in Alpharetta, Georgia. His career spans two decades and includes leadership roles in human resource departments in law firms in Los Angeles and Atlanta. He is also an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University, teaching courses on human resources.

ALA member John Jakovenko, CLM, SPHR, MBA, chats about the importance of continuing education in the professional development of staff in a law firm or legal department. After all, the lawyers do CLE, don't they? Jakovenko is the instructor for ALA's HR-themed web-based courses, which delve deep over six weeks into the knowledge needed for success as a legal management professional. You can register now for HR2: Performance Management and Compensation, which begins on September 17, 2020. Speaker Bio John Jakovenko, CLM, SPHR, MBA, is the Firm Administrator at Sparks Law, LLC, in Alpharetta, Georgia. His career spans two decades and includes leadership roles in human resource departments in law firms in Los Angeles and Atlanta. He is also an adjunct professor at Kennesaw State University, teaching courses on human resources.

I interviewed Kristin Stark | Principal at Fairfax Associates on Monday, May 11, 2020. We discussed several topics such as: How She Became a Legal Consultant  Hildebrandt, The Golden Years and Launching Fairfax Associates  Law Firm Merger Advice and Leadership types  What is Motivating Partner Departures  Managing Debt & Real Estate Post-COVID-19 Thinking Ahead and the Big Four Peer-based Leadership Family Life & Summer Plans _______________________________________________ Give Feedback Please share your feedback for the show, who I should interview, and the topics that interest you right now.  _______________________________________________ Links referred to in this episode: Kristin Stark | LinkedIn Fairfax Associates McKenna Long Completed Merger with Luce Forward by Washington Post Aligning the Stars by Jay Lorsch & Thomas Tierney The Little Book of Leadership Development by Scott Allen & Mitchell Kusy

We are delighted to bring you this recording of an expert discussion on "How Should Firms Measure Partner Contribution?" between leading specialists in Partnership & Employment Law, Partnership Compensation, and Law Firm Management. The discussion was chaired by Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), with panellists Claire Watkins(Buzzacott LLP), David Shufflebotham (PEP-Up Consulting), Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), Sarah Chilton (CM Murray LLP), and Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP). The question of how professional services firms should measure partner contribution is a complex one, and is made no less complex by the unprecedented times in which we live. However, these times also present an opportunity for firms to rethink and refocus the way they measure partner contribution for the better in the future. The key themes you can hear addressed by the panel are: 1. The importance of defining and effectively measuring partner contribution. 2. Dealing with the age-old problem of how best to measure cross-referrals within firms. 3. How firms can align partner contribution with the business’s strategy and success? 4. Being aware of common discrimination risks in the way firms typically measure partner contribution and effective steps to avoid those risks as far as possible. 5. Using professional services constitutional frameworks to embed KPIs and encourage the right contributions from partners. 6. Is it one size fits all when it comes to partner contribution or is the situation different for smaller firms? If so, how should they adapt? 7. In what ways might the COVID-19 crisis change how partner contribution is measured?

We are delighted to bring you this recording of an expert discussion on Measuring Partner Contribution between leading specialists in Partnership & Employment Law, Partnership Compensation, and Law Firm Management. Chaired by Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), with panellists Claire Watkins (Buzzacott LLP), David Shufflebotham (PEP-Up Consulting), Robert Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group), Sarah Chilton (CM Murray LLP), and Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP). The question of how professional services firms should measure partner contribution is a complex one, and is made no less complex by the unprecedented times in which we live. However, these times also present an opportunity for firms to rethink and refocus the way they measure partner contribution for the better in the future. The key themes you can hear addressed by the panel: 1. The importance of defining and effectively measuring partner contribution. 2. Dealing with the age-old problem of how best to measure cross-referrals within firms. 3. How firms can align partner contribution with the business's strategy and success? 4. Being aware of common discrimination risks in the way firms typically measure partner contribution and effective steps to avoid those risks as far as possible. 5. Using professional services constitutional frameworks to embed KPIs and encourage the right contributions from partners. 6. Is it one size fits all when it comes to partner contribution or is the situation different for smaller firms? If so, how should they adapt? 7. In what ways might the COVID-19 crisis change how partner contribution is measured? If you would like to discuss any partner contribution or other partnership and employment law issues for firms or partners, please contact our Partnership Group Co-Heads Sarah Chilton and Zulon Begum, or any of the panellists.

Silvia is a co-founding Principal of LawVision Group. A sought-after speaker and recognized leader in law firm business strategy, Silvia assists firms with strategic business planning, key client retention and growth strategies, client service strategies, and leadership and organizational culture. She is an Adjunct Faculty member at George Washington University where she teaches in the Masters in Law Firm Management program. Silvia is the co-author of The Woman Lawyer's Rainmaking Game, published by West, and co-author of From Key Clients to Strategic Account Management and Rainmaking Advantage. She is the co-founder and active board member of the Legal Sales and Service Organization. She is a former elected President of the Legal Marketing Association and is an elected Fellow of the College of Law Practice Management. https://lawvision.com  

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I spoke with Dan Tacone, President of IntApp, a technology company that focuses on data governance within large global law firms. Tacone was recently featured in the prestigious President's Corner column in Law Technology News. Before joining IntApp, Tacone was the Senior Vice President of Global Customers at Thomson Reuters. We discussed the key considerations for law firm management addressing data governance issues, the evolution of data governance since intApp's founding a decade ago, and his predictions for data governance within the large law firm market.