172. Leveraging Legal Project Management for Higher Profits and Greater Freedom

In this podcast episode, host Gary interviews Katherine Porter, founder of The Resourceful Lawyer. Katherine shares her journey from working at a law firm to discovering her passion for project management. She explains how she used the project management tool, ClickUp, to improve efficiency in a sexual abuse mast tort case at a law firm. Katherine defines legal project management and discusses its benefits for lawyers, including improved efficiency and transparency. She also talks about the challenges of implementing new software tools in law firms and the importance of gaining buy-in for successful implementation. Finally, Katherine shares why she named her business The Resourceful Lawyer. In her role as the founder and principal consultant at The Resourceful Lawyer, Katherine has emerged as a trailblazer, spearheading innovative project management solutions tailored specifically for law firms. Her commitment to actively managing legal projects has not only streamlined operations but has also significantly enhanced profitability for the firms she collaborates with.  Katherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.  She earned her law degree at UCLA and is a seasoned attorney with over two decades of experience. Coupled with certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), she seamlessly blends legal acumen with a passion for optimizing law firm operations. You may order your copy of Breaking Free here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPKSQ59R