Category : Management
Protecting Your Law Firm’s Virtual Infrastructure
Jun 25, 2020If there’s one thing the past few months in lockdown have taught us, it’s that we can conduct a lot more business online than we once assumed we could. Even as lockdowns relax, many businesses, including law firms, are wisely continuing to expand their “virtual reach” to limit people’s need to physically come into the […]
Tips for Law Firm Sanitation and Safety Standards in a COVID-19 World
Jun 18, 2020In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all have to adjust to a “new normal” in many ways—and that includes how we run professional businesses like a law firm. This disease may be on the wane, but it isn’t going away anytime soon. How do we handle reopening our offices in a responsible manner, […]
Rebooting Your Law Firm Post-Pandemic (Part 2-Executing Your Plan)
Jun 11, 2020As pandemic lockdowns ease and businesses begin reopening, it won’t be “business as usual” for our law firms—nor should it be. COVID-19 may be on the wane overall, but it hasn’t disappeared. When looking at rebooting your law firm, you need to formulate a plan of action, not just as to how you will reopen […]
Rebooting Your Law Firm Post-Pandemic (Part 1-Questions to Ask)
Jun 4, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life for us in so many ways—economically, personally, emotionally, and in many cases, physically. But it has also caused us to see our world through a different lens—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As the curve flattens, the lockdowns subside and business reopens, what steps should you take to […]
COVID-19 and Your Law Firm: The Importance of Practicing Self-Care
May 28, 2020We’ve spent some time on the blog talking about the various aspects of running and maintaining a law firm during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Now let’s talk about you. Starting and running one’s own business can be stressful under the best of circumstances—and these are most definitely NOT the best of circumstances. We’re self-isolating for […]
Finding Community and Mentorship During the Pandemic
May 21, 2020Let’s face facts: Starting and running your own law firm can be a lonely proposition, especially at the beginning. Now, with stay-at-home orders in place and law offices running their teams remotely, you may feel more isolated than ever—especially if you’re also struggling to stay afloat. If ever there was a time for attorneys to […]
Dealing with a Downturn in Your Law Firm due to COVID-19
May 14, 2020Despite our best efforts to keep clients during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, some law firms may experience a downturn and a loss of clients. Some may be out of work due to stay-at-home orders and unable to afford your services. Litigation, divorces and other court cases might be put on hold. And sadly, just from […]
Challenges with Running a Law Firm Remotely and How to Handle Them
May 7, 2020The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stay-at-home orders have radically changed the way many of us run our law firms. A few months ago, many attorneys wouldn’t have imagined the idea of having the staff work from home; now, it’s become the new normal, at least for now. That said, it’s not a perfect system. […]
Coronavirus FAQ for Law Firms (Part 4)
Apr 23, 2020As we conclude our series of posts about commonly asked questions regarding law firms and Coronavirus, let’s explore a couple of simpler topics. How Should I Change My Messaging Toward My Clients During this Time? Admittedly, this is not “business as usual” for any of us. Failing to acknowledge the so-called elephant in the […]
Coronavirus FAQ for Law Firms (Part 3)
Apr 16, 2020Let’s address another pressing question attorneys may have about helping their law firms weather the Coronavirus pandemic. What Can I Do to Keep My Firm Afloat if I Start Losing Clients? Aside from the fear of getting deathly ill, this is probably one of the biggest concerns law firm owners may be facing right […]
Coronavirus FAQ for Law Firms (Part 2)
Apr 9, 2020Let’s continue addressing some of the more common questions attorneys may have about how the Coronavirus pandemic may affect their firms. How Can I Separate Work from Family While Working from Home? No doubt this can be a challenge for lawyers. When you’re home, chances are your family is used to having access to […]
Coronavirus FAQ for Law Firms (Part 1)
Apr 2, 2020There can be no denying that we live in an unprecedented time. Between the fast spread of a highly contagious and potentially dangerous virus, the millions of people thrown out of work, businesses shuttering, stay-at-home orders, and the general fear of getting sick, the current situation is mind-boggling, to say the least. What will the […]
