IngaTalk

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. 

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. 

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 

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

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.   

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

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.  

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. 

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. 

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 ! 

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. 

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.   

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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

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.   

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 !   

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

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.  

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. 

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. 

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 her...