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Ben Schorr explains how attorneys can use Microsoft Copilot Agent Builder to create custom, high-value legal assistants, or agents. Just give yourself 15 minutes.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Ben Schorr.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms at the same time. The key: Know what insurers truly want.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Nobody prepares you for the loneliness of being a woman managing partner.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Tracy Callahan and Ildiko Markus.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

In big, complex legal cases, the real differentiator isn’t just legal strategy — it’s how well you engineer the logistics around depositions, documents and technology. Here’s how to keep multiparty, high-stakes matters from collapsing under their own weight.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Michael Murray and Stacey DiGerardo.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

When you do something repetitively, it’s easy to go on autopilot. Establishing client service protocols helps ensure you’re paying proper attention to every client.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Do your clients “know, like and trust You?” If you’re wavering on the answer, Jared Correia has some suggestions for you respecting your client communications.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jared Correia.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If the billable hour is a zombie we just can’t kill, then timesheets are the monsters lurking under your desk every single day. Here are our top tips for streamlining your time entry process so it’s much less painful — and you can stop losing money.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If you treat law firm write-offs as an unavoidable cost of doing business, you’re missing a critical financial diagnosis of where your practice is actually leaking money.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Amy Coats.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is allow your mind to be briefly and deliberately bored. Jamie Spannhake makes the case for healthy, strategic boredom with five tips for reclaiming the lost art of doing nothing.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Despite the ongoing “client value squeeze” and rising interest in moving work downstream, even the most motivated legal departments may find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, while firms focus on competition, technology or pricing, the silent killer of new business is client inertia — your prospect’s simple resistance to change. Sally Schmidt suggests five ways to convince them.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

By breaking your annual goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused and build momentum. That is the power of a lawyer business development checklist. By translating high-level vision into a weekly to-do list, you can experience those small wins that keep you motivated.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Learn how to read legal marketing reports like a lawyer — not a marketer. Chip LaFleur breaks down the metrics that matter (and the ones that don’t).We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Chip LaFleur.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

As much as clients may have loved the senior partner who’s retiring, their main concern is, “What’s going to happen to me?” If you’re the likely successor, how will you retain the business? Consider these client transition strategies.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Many solo and small firm lawyers live in one of two extremes: they’re either so busy they can’t breathe, or they’re anxiously wondering where the next client will come from. A healthy, well-nurtured law firm referral network helps solve both problems.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

The law firms that grow consistently aren’t the ones with the biggest marketing budgets. They’re the ones that know what’s working and do more of it. Trouble is, it’s harder than it should be to tell which parts of your marketing strategy are working. We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Art Nikashin.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Many lawyers are frustrated by their firm’s dysfunction. For some, an obvious solution is to start their own firm, but fears of going solo hold them back.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Roy S. Ginsburg.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

If you pour more money into law firm lead generation without plugging the holes in your leaky intake and conversion process, you aren’t marketing — you’re just burning cash.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Bo Royal.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Delegating legal work is the key to unlocking your law firm’s potential. Follow these tips from top Legal Process Improvement Advisors Karen and David Skinner, and learn how to do it the right way.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Rhys Hodkinson.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

The economics are brutal for law firms when lateral integration stalls. Passle CEO James Barclay says these four practical moves help protect your investment in lateral partners.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by James Barclay.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by The Editors.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Merrilyn Astin Tarlton.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

A few months back, I was drowning in work. Every available space on my calendar seemed to be filled with other people’s priorities.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Is it just a “fit” problem or something else? Avoiding hiring mistakes and improving lateral performance in law firms often comes down to this one thing.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Steve Nelson.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Want your law practice to stay visible this year? Know the legal marketing shifts that are already underway — and start addressing them, one by one.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Lyndsi Edgar.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Otto Sorts.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Being “the responsible one” is a source of pride for lawyers. It’s tied to competence, trust and professional identity. But constant vigilance takes a toll on our mental and physical health. Here are five ways to manage chronic responsibility and burnout, without guilt.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Has the senior partner stopped introducing you to new clients? Have you been assigned a “special project” or more work than you can handle? Falling out of favor is a tough blow to the ego, but it doesn’t have to ruin your career.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Chere Estrin.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Protect your practice with these essential 2026 cybersecurity best practices for law firms.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Ben Schorr.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

January can be the reset button you need. If last year left you feeling like you were spinning your wheels or sending emails that nobody read, start differently this year. Follow these three business development tips for 2026 and focus on nurturing relationships.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

For women to move up the ranks in law firms, mentoring isn’t enough.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Ida O. Abbott.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jamie Ormand and Anthony Sorendo.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Today, effective cybersecurity for lawyers and law firms depends more on disciplined execution of core principles than on flashy tools. Four tough questions to ask about your cybersecurity strategy.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Taking ownership of a lawyer mentorship program. Here are tips for how to take ownership of your career growth early on as a young lawyer.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Meyling "Mey" Ly Ortiz.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

In every legal practice, there are important processes that happen before the legal work begins and others that happen once the legal work is done. These are your “bookends.” And if they’re not efficient, you’re wasting time and leaving money on the table in every single file that moves through your firm. Your law firm’s invoicing process is one of the most important processes to get right.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Business Development Is About Connection, Not ComplexityWe're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Danielle DavisRoe.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

The best practice group leaders are skilled collaborators and communicators. Here are four behaviors you can use to improve your effectiveness.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Tea Hoffman.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

In this edition of Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org, Mark C. Palmer discusses how AI audio overview tools for lawyers can empower your practice by transforming dense legal documents into listenable content, making case review more efficient.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Mark C. Palmer.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Busy adding the final touches to your annual law firm marketing plan and business development goals? Here’s advice from Sally Schmidt to help you push through.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Even in your busiest weeks, small, thoughtful interactions — what we call micro moves for networking — can create trust, visibility, and new business opportunities over time.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Five Simple Tips to Survive Your Annual Office Holiday PartyWe're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Bull Garlington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Once you start to delegate personal tasks, you’ll quickly see how much more productive, present and balanced you can be.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by David and Karen Skinner.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Breaks are not indulgent — they’re necessary to sustain focus, energy and good health. Here are five low-key, low-commitment ways to take a break from the office and recharge.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Use this small law firm year-end checklist to quickly assess your firm’s practice systems and ethics risks — and plan to improve them for the new year.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Megan Zavieh.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

Litigation is a conservative profession, slow to adapt to change, which has prompted a raft of cautionary missives by practitioners about the perils of using AI. But lawyers who resist embracing AI risk falling behind and, ultimately, doing a disservice to clients. Trial attorneys Marissa Ronk and Miles Orton explore the specific ways to deploy generative AI for litigators.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Marissa Ronk and Miles Orton.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

As goal-setting season approaches, let’s dive in and review why goal setting is important for lawyers’ business development, how to set effective goals, and how to achieve them.We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Jay Harrington.Click here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.

We're grateful for the support of our friends at CallRail and Answering Legal.Learn more about CallRail.Learn more about Answering Legal.Adapted from an article by Sally J. SchmidtClick here to read the full article. Head to Attorney at Work for more really good ideas.