Feb 21, 2021
Paul
Morton has a lot to say about the term “non-billable
hours”. Paul is the COO of the law firm Burns and Levinson in
Boston. He has been a figure in law firm administration for
well over 30 years and he has seen a lot of changes during that
time including increased billing pressure on lawyers. But
according to...
Feb 7, 2021
In many ways, practicing law and being an
entrepreneur are completely opposite activities.
Entrepreneurs are all about possibilities: What might be?
What problems can we solve? Where are the gaps in the marketplace?
Lawyers, on the other hand, spend their days identifying risks,
thinking about what can go wrong, and...
Jan 24, 2021
If you are an attorney, what
does it mean to be a professional? What is the borderline
between zealous advocacy and uncivil and obstructionist
behavior? My guest in this episode, Don
Frederico, has a lot to say about that subject.
Don is a lawyer I met over 30 years ago when I began my own legal career at...
Jan 9, 2021
On this podcast, we talk a lot about relationship building. Doing great work should always be your number one priority as a lawyer. But successful careers are not built on merit alone. The people in your network are critical. Whether you are thinking about an in-house move or growing your law practice,...
Jan 1, 2021
The New Year is finally here and
without getting into it, let’s just say that many of us are happy
to welcome 2021. A new year brings hope, a chance for a new
beginning, and if you are in private practice, a great opportunity
to ramp up your marketing and business development. So today, that
is what we will be...