The Bottom Line

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Law Office Management and Economics

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2022 Articles

Adapt and Enhance Your Practice in 2022 By Jeffrey Schoenberger March 2022 As law firms move toward the post-pandemic stage of COVID-19, here are a few guiding strategies to transition confidently into 2022.
Annual Performance Reviews Are Dead: The New Age of Training and Mentorship By Jennifer L. Friedland April 2022 A recent trend in human resources is the elimination of the annual review.
Billing Practices That Keep Clients Happy By Kerry M. Lavelle May 2022 With the right approach to billing, most clients will appreciate your hard work, advocacy, and passion as their lawyer.
The Cross-Generational Challenge: How Teams Can Unlock Their Hidden Potential in a Five Generation Workplace By Keith R. Sbiral & Amy M. Gardner February 2022 Today’s workforce is made up of members of five different generations. This article provides a framework to help cross-generational teams unlock their full potential.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine February 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Improving Productivity and Profitability in an Insurance Defense Law Firm By John W. Olmstead May 2022 Practical tips for insurance defense practitioners.
Law Office Procedures Manual: Why You Need One and How to Create It By Stephanie L. Butler March 2022 An often overlooked tool in the practice of law is a procedures manual for attorneys and staff.
Moving Your Law Office? Check This List First By Dana M. Considine May 2022 A helpful checklist for relocating your law office.
Niching Down Your Practice: Why and How By Cheryl A. Morrison April 2022 Finding your niche practice areas can help you make more money, work less, and have more time and energy to enjoy life.
Reimagining the Law Office After COVID-19 By Antwan Williams March 2022 Many small law firms and solo practitioners will be faced with reimagining how and where to practice law after COVID-19. Because the risks associated with COVID-19 continue to evolve and new variants may emerge in the future, many attorneys must weigh the economic costs associated with returning to traditional office spaces while remaining competitive.
Retaining Associate Attorneys: Career Advancement Program and Mentoring Programs By John W. Olmstead April 2022 Strategies for finding and reaining quality associates in the aftermath of COVID-19.