Attorney at Work Today

You may have noticed our current political landscape is a wee bit volatile. Again. I mean, you can barely mention the weather without someone blaming their least favorite politician in a detailed, increasingly explosive all-capped screed about why they’ve ruined clouds for everyone, and THE RAIN IS THEIR FAULT! As much as you’d like to correct them, perhaps with jiujitsu or a handy table lamp, you...

The benefits of creative practice for lawyers aren’t based on the size of your commitment or what you produce. The benefits come from repetition — consistently showing up, even for five minutes at a time. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Karen Skinner. Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more real...

Every lawyer has the tendency to look at someone else’s book of business and feel behind. When building a niche practice, there are more useful comparisons to make. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington. Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

For more than two decades, law firms have built their digital visibility around one core assumption: Google is the courtroom of public attention, and every search engine optimization effort is a chance to make your case before the algorithmic jury. But that courtroom has expanded. Staying ahead of SEO for lawyers today means preparing your site not just for traditional blue links, but for the comp...

If you think knowing something about artificial intelligence is optional for lawyers, think again. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Julie Savarino. Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If you think knowing something about artificial intelligence is optional for lawyers, think again. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson And John Simek. Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

In “The 80/20 Principle,” Ernie Svenson demystifies technology and introduces tools that improve your workday. This edition: When using AI note-takers, lawyers carry recording risks other people don’t. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Ernest Svenson . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more reall...

If you’re spending time creating marketing content for your law firm, it’s worth understanding which social media metrics actually matter and what to do with them. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Marin McCall . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

One of the biggest mistakes law firm founders make when evaluating legal MSOs is believing they have only two choices: Talk exclusively with the first managed services organization that calls or talk with every MSO that calls. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd . Click here to read the full artic...

Here’s how legal teams can use Microsoft 365 Copilot to build interactive law firm dashboards that help find the story inside lists, spreadsheets and document libraries. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Ben Schorr . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” I bet most of us have heard this phrase at least once. My mom had it down to a look. The problem with that kind of thinking, though, is that it makes us uncomfortable giving good feedback — or any feedback at all. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Dina Eisenberg . Cli...

This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Katherine Hollar Barnard . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

For years, cybersecurity professionals have warned that artificial intelligence would eventually change the threat landscape. That future may be arriving faster than many expected. Have you updated your law firm’s cybersecurity playbook? This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson, and John Simek . Click he...

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal a deal, so you should be prepared with the answers. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to...

Annette Choti explains the differences between writing a blog and building legal content pillars — and how they work together, hand in hand . This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Annette Choti . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Even if we haven’t had to go back to school for years, transitioning from summer to fall can make us feel like it’s time to pull our act together. Get organized. Start that project. Tackle things that have been sitting on the back burner. And that feeling can lead to (another) to-do list. But what if your fall reset didn’t need to involve another to-do list? Instead, consider creating a syllabus....

In his new Attorney at Work column, legal tech and practice management expert Jim Calloway helps us navigate today’s practice issues and opportunities with practical tips and big-picture thinking for small law firms. First up: AI projects for small firm lawyers that can improve the client experience without compromising confidentiality. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by A...

Do you have the capacity to be a million-dollar lawyer? Here’s how to embrace the principles of scale and go beyond your perceived limitations. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Your law firm’s compensation plan and your succession plan are two sides of the same question: What kind of firm are you building, and does the money match the answer? This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Brenda Barnes . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

You explained the case strategy accurately and clearly, but was the message received? You shouldn’t assume those polite nods indicate full comprehension. Here’s how to make sure your listener really heard you. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Theda C. Snyder . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for m...

Ben Schorr’s tips for using Windows’ built-in dictation tools  — and a few familiar add-ons — to capture work at the speed of thought. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Sam Davidoff . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Ben Schorr’s tips for using Windows’ built-in dictation tools  — and a few familiar add-ons — to capture work at the speed of thought. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by BEN SCHORR . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

The hours you trim before sending clients your invoice don’t show up in financial reports. They simply disappear. This is law firm billing leakage, and it is easy to miss. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Amy Coats . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

A joint letter is part of the best practices for leaving your firm, but there are more issues to consider. Find them here. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Mark C. Palmer . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If demand for legal services was steady and predictable, business development for lawyers would be simple. But most clients look for legal help when circumstances suddenly shift. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.