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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 58 MIN

Best of...Billing 2400 Hours While Having a Life

from Be a Better Lawyer with Dina Cataldo · host Dina Cataldo

Today we're talking to Jacqueline Figueroa who will tell you how she used coaching to increase her billable hours AND have a life. Jackie's not just an accomplished insurance defense attorney at a national firm billing 2400 hours a year. She's also a dedicated parent, a marathon runner, and was promoted to partner at her firm. When Jackie and I started working together, it was a very different story. She didn't think being a partner at her firm was even in the cards for her. Jackie's story will inspire you and give you actionable tips if you're feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the legal profession. In this episode, Jacqueline spills the beans on how she used coaching to: get out of overwhelm and increase her billing to calmly bill her firm's 2400 hours requirement  make time for her family and her other passions emotionally regulate anxiety and stress. Even if you don't want to bill 2400 hours a year, you don't want to miss this episode. Listen in because Jackie gives you what you need to help you calm the overwhelm and take control of your practice.   WORK WITH ME I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love. Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast. Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll elevate how you practice the law and how you build your business. During your session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together. Book a Strategy Session here. You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.   RESOURCES The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide Show notes   CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn   TEXT A FRIEND If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast. Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you. Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.

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