Articles on Law Practice and Office Management

Learn the "dead-simple" way to encrypt your attorney-client communications with Office 365.

The cost of software subscriptions can add up quickly. Learn how to decide which subscriptions are worth it.

Guilt-free tips for when you need to check your email inbox during vacation.

In last month's column, we learned how to identify different processes in your firm. Now learn how to improve them.

Process mapping is a great technique to help you streamline workflow. Find out why it might be right for your office.

An ISBA special committee is exploring ways to make sure lawyers have succession plans in place when they die, become disabled, or otherwise discontinue practice.

Learn why Office 365 might be the right choice for you and your firm.

What you should be doing to close out your firm's fiscal year 2017.

What you need to know about starting your own firm.

Ten tips to help you transition to a paperless office.

Like doctors and airline pilots, lawyers should use checklists to avoid errors and improve efficiency.

Learn why technology training is the last thing you should be cutting from your budget.

Learn to use templates to make document drafting more efficient and less prone to errors.

Document management is so much easier in the digital age (think searchability) - and so much harder (think security). But with mandatory e-filing coming soon to Illinois, the stakes for getting it right have never been higher.

Tips for making the most of your Mac's default email application.

Will screen sharing do the job or should you use a point-to-point connection?

When it comes to optimizing your business, do you trust your gut? Don't. If you aren't using data to measure what works and what doesn't, you can't be sure you're winning the game.

Are your passwords strong? Do you change them regularly? These and other practices will help you protect client information and keep hackers at bay.

Kerry Lavelle used a business plan to grow his firm from five to 24 lawyers. You can do it, too, he says.

Online reviews are scary - and for most lawyers, inevitable. Attorneys need to promote and defend themselves online without being defensive. Here's how to respond to negative reviews and otherwise manage your online reputation.

So you've decided to switch software systems - now what? Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan your transition.

Managing difficult clients is easier when you control expectations and set ground rules.

Your staff says your software "doesn't work," but replacing it might not be the answer. Here's what to ask to find out.