2024 Strategic Pricing Flash Survey Insights
on Knowing Your Value
I recently published our 2024 Strategic Pricing Survey findings, which uncovered significant insights into law firms’ successes and challenges in pricing strategies. The survey highlighted the continuation of solid rate trends into next year, the hurdles in rate management and pricing, the evolving design of
Law Firm Marketing & Management
Securing Your LinkedIn Account
How secure is your LinkedIn account?
October is cybersecurity month, so it’s a good time to think about the security of your digital accounts, including LinkedIn. One of the best ways to keep your LinkedIn account secure is by using two-factor authentication, or what LinkedIn calls Two-Step Verification.
Adding Two-Factor…
How E-Discovery Teams Can Optimize Project Management in a Generative AI Era
I spoke with Brad Harris, the Vice President of Solutions at Exterro, which provides e-discovery and data risk management solutions for legal teams. We discussed the key challenges legal teams face in their e-discovery workflows, the value of project management in optimizing these processes, and how the rise of generative AI is affecting…
A post-mortem in four charts (353)

Before drawing firm conclusions on the 2024 election and what to do next, take a clear-eyed view at what actually happened.
November 5 culminated several decades of economic, political, and social change. These changes gradually increased the electorate’s feelings of alienation and insecurity. When these feelings became sufficiently intense and widespread, more than 50% of…
The Dreaded Unexpected Question
When faced with unexpected questions, it’s easy to stumble into rambling responses. Instead, stay calm, listen carefully, and use a three-point structure to keep your answer clear and confident. This approach helps avoid the pitfalls of thinking out loud, allowing you to respond with poise and precision.…
Why Lawline is the Right Choice for Your Organization: A Technical Perspective
Lawline is a premier online legal education platform, providing world-class Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses to help legal professionals meet their requirements. But we’re more than just a CLE provider, Lawline aims to be a daily resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of legal topics.
In today’s fast-paced business environment, legal education and…
Just Pondering An Interesting Issue with AI and Foreign Language Interpretation
Let’s say you are working in an area of law that involves multiple languages, international banking or real estate transactions, depositions of foreign nationals, criminal work with non-English speaking defendants, etc. and you require translation. Do you use AI to do the initial interpretation because it is more cost-effective? Do you hire an interpreter to…
Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals
In the legal industry of today, a paralegal must stay on top of their game. This means seeking out continuing legal education (CLE) that will keep them there. CLE classes are an excellent vehicle for paralegals who want to stay abreast of the latest in legal developments, technology, and vital paralegal skills.
If continuous learning…
Get in the News with Your Outlook for 2025
Every December reporters at industry magazines and newsletters look at the year ending and summarize the highlights. Then, they look ahead to the trends and legal issues for the new year.
This is a great moment for you to look into the future and predict what the next 12 months will bring for your clients’…
The Power of Incremental Gains for Law Firms: Lessons from James Clear
In the legal profession, it’s easy to feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of work—like you’re running hard but not getting anywhere. But what if there’s a more effective way to make real progress?
In his bestselling book, Atomic Habits, James Clear emphasizes that small, incremental steps can lead to significant change. He highlights…