Attorney at Work Today

By breaking your annual goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused and build momentum. That is the power of a lawyer business development checklist. By translating high-level vision into a weekly to-do list, you can experience those small wins that keep you motivated. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jay Har...

Learn how to read legal marketing reports like a lawyer — not a marketer. Chip LaFleur breaks down the metrics that matter (and the ones that don’t). This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Chip LaFleur . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

As much as clients may have loved the senior partner who’s retiring, their main concern is, “What’s going to happen to me?” If you’re the likely successor, how will you retain the business? Consider these client transition strategies. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt . Click here to read the full article. Head...

Many solo and small firm lawyers live in one of two extremes: they’re either so busy they can’t breathe, or they’re anxiously wondering where the next client will come from. A healthy, well-nurtured law firm referral network helps solve both problems. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner . Click here to rea...

The law firms that grow consistently aren’t the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. They’re the ones that know what’s working and do more of it. Trouble is, it’s harder than it should be to tell which parts of your marketing strategy are working. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Art Nikashin . Click here to read the full...

Many lawyers are frustrated by their firm’s dysfunction. For some, an obvious solution is to start their own firm, but fears of going solo hold them back. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Roy S. Ginsburg . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If you pour more money into law firm lead generation without plugging the holes in your leaky intake and conversion process, you aren’t marketing — you’re just burning cash. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Bo Royal . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Delegating legal work is the key to unlocking your law firm’s potential. Follow these tips from top Legal Process Improvement Advisors Karen and David Skinner, and learn how to do it the right way. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more...

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

The economics are brutal for law firms when lateral integration stalls. Passle CEO James Barclay says these four practical moves help protect your investment in lateral partners. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by James Barclay . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

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

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

A few months back, I was drowning in work. Every available space on my calendar seemed to be filled with other people’s priorities. 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.

Is it just a “fit” problem or something else? Avoiding hiring mistakes and improving lateral performance in law firms often comes down to this one thing. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Steve Nelson . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Want your law practice to stay visible this year? Know the legal marketing shifts that are already underway — and start addressing them, one by one. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Lyndsi Edgar . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

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

Being “the responsible one” is a source of pride for lawyers. It’s tied to competence, trust and professional identity. But constant vigilance takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Here are five ways to manage chronic responsibility and burnout, without guilt. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake . Click...

Has the senior partner stopped introducing you to new clients? Have you been assigned a “special project” or more work than you can handle? Falling out of favor is a tough blow to the ego, but it doesn’t have to ruin your career. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Chere Estrin . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attor...

Protect your practice with these essential 2026 cybersecurity best practices for law firms. 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.

January can be the reset button you need. If last year left you feeling like you were spinning your wheels or sending emails that nobody read, start differently this year. Follow these three business development tips for 2026 and focus on nurturing relationships. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senes...

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

For women to move up the ranks in law firms, mentoring isn’t enough. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Ida O. Abbott . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Today, effective cybersecurity for lawyers and law firms depends more on disciplined execution of core principles than on flashy tools. Four tough questions to ask about your cybersecurity strategy. 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 Att...

Taking ownership of a lawyer mentorship program. Here are tips for how to take ownership of your career growth early on as a young lawyer. This episode of Attorney at Work Today is brought to you by Answering Legal . Adapted from an article by Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz . Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.