January 19, 2026 -

AI ADOPTION SHOULD START WITH A STRATEGIC PLAN

Approaching AI casually risks ethical missteps and unmanaged costs. Moving from reactive damage control to strategic prevention requires a formal plan that aligns technology with firm-wide goals and client expectations.

SOME NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW: MAKING SOLID IMPROVEMENTS

In a firm billing $1M, the difference between a 93% collection rate and a 60% rate is a staggering $330,000. That is money sitting in your clients’ pockets instead of your bank account. Here is how to fix your realization rates.

NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW, PART 3, THE LEVERS OF PROFITABILITY

In a firm billing $1M, the difference between a 93% collection rate and a 60% collection rate is a staggering $330,000. That is money sitting in your clients’ pockets instead of your bank account. Here’s how to fix your realization rates.

SOME NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW: GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

In my last article, I talked about my first law firm management position and how that experience developed the need

SOME NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Success in law isn’t just about production — it’s about understanding the metrics that drive your profit. If you’ve been avoiding your firm’s numbers out of embarrassment or confusion, this trip down memory lane is the ‘fair warning’ you need to read.

PUTTING AI TO WORK AT YOUR FIRM

If you think AI is only for firms with deep pockets and dedicated IT teams, think again. At a recent PBA webinar hosted by Clio, Kate Bell revealed how solo and small firms can use AI right now — safely, ethically, and affordably.

CASE STUDY – MOVING FROM SERVER-BASED PROCESSING TO THE CLOUD – PART 2 OF 2

This post explores how a well-executed cloud migration can feel less like a leap and more like a glide—freeing your firm from outdated infrastructure and empowering you to work smarter.

MOVING FROM SERVER-BASED PROCESSING TO THE CLOUD (PART 1 OF 2)

Law firms are facing a reckoning: aging infrastructure, vanishing software support, and rising cybersecurity threats. Did you know support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025 — and many law firm computers won’t make the leap to Windows 11? That’s not just a tech issue. It’s a business continuity risk.

LAW FIRM NEWSLETTERS

Newsletters aren’t just marketing — they’re bridges. They keep contact info fresh. spark referrals, and show clients you care. Don’t let your mailing list gather dust like forgotten trails in the woods.