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Podcast Episode | Legal Reboot: Reinventing Law Firms for the Modern Attorney

Special Guest: Chris Wilson & Lynda Stevens

In this conversation, Chere Estrin, Chris Wilson, and Lynda Stevens discuss the innovative approach of Fenimore Forward, a new model for law firms that emphasizes remote work and support for attorneys. They explore the differences in management, compensation structures, and the entrepreneurial mindset required for success in this evolving legal landscape. In this conversation, Chris Wilson discusses the innovative Fennimore Forward program, which offers attorneys flexibility and control over their practice without the traditional overhead costs associated with law firms.

Time to Seek an Alternative Career?

The legal profession is a rewarding career path. But let’s face it: for some, it has limits. You’re not likely to make partner unless you’re already on that trajectory. Moving up the career ladder as a legal professional is often difficult. And yes, there are salary caps for many roles. But what if you could zig and zag, leveraging your background into something new? You may have to leave the title “attorney” or “legal professional” behind—or maybe not. It depends on how you approach it.

Why You Should Update Your Partner Compensation Structure Now

It’s more important than ever to change your compensation structure for equity and non-equity partners. The end of the year is typically when firms address compensation issues, including adjusting base pay and bonuses. More firms need to.....

Mastering Persuasive Corporate Storytelling Emails: A Guide to Getting What You Want, When You Want It

When it comes to achieving your goals in the sometimes brutal law firm world—negotiating a raise, onboarding a client, or winning that elusive lunch meeting—persuasive storytelling emails are a tool you can’t afford to ignore. This skill becomes even more critical when working in a law firm where...

Small Talk: The Tiny Art That Makes Big Waves in Your Career

Ah, small talk. That delightful social ritual where you skillfully navigate through the weather, weekend plans, or the universally beloved “How’s your day going?” It's like conversational popcorn—light, seemingly inconsequential, but sneakily satisfying. Yet, beneath its humble exterior lies a secret superpower: small talk can transform your career faster than you can say, “So, how about this traffic?”

Breaking Barriers and Changing the Paralegal Field

An Interview with Husacar Matos

How did you work your way up to becoming a manager and now one of the few Paralegal Directors in the country?

I believe my journey to the Director level is a testament to my ability to seize every opportunity that came my way and to build on each experience continuously.

How the Green-Eyed Monster in the Corner Office is Stepping All Over Your Recruiting Efforts

"The four-hour interview with ***** was intense, to say the least. While I can understand the need for thoroughness during interviews, the experience crossed into uncomfortable territory for me. At one point, the partner explicitly told me to “stop talking and listen,” as if I were a child, which felt highly disrespectful. Her interview approach came across more as an interrogation than a constructive discussion, leaving me feeling professionally diminished. "

Five Superstars Changing the Paralegal Field

There are stars, and there are SuperStars. I have come across thousands of paralegals in my career. So many stand out!

However, five paralegals (among many) recently stood out for their excellent contributions to the paralegal world. Take a look at their incredible achievements!

Why You Absolutely Must Attend the IPMA Annual Conference and Expo. (October 23-25, 2024, Aurora, CO)

I guarantee you want growth, whatever it means. You can’t keep suiting up, showing up, and zoning out. Come to the IPMA Conference. They’ll show you growth in about 3 days.

Every once in a while, an event comes along that you just have to attend.

The Expo has some of the most prominent, well-respected vendors and exhibitors in the field

Design Heavy Resumes Can Compromise Content Quality

The challenge with any resume is to communicate applicant value so that it resonates in the best way possible. Presentation, content, and readability are critical.

Read on to learn why highly designed resumes may keep you from getting hired.

The Job Hopper Dilemma: Can You Bounce Around and Still Land the Perfect Position?

There’s nothing quite like the immediate deflation a hiring manager feels when they spot a resume littered with job hops.

Let’s break down the good, the bad, and the ugly of job hopping

and … How you can still win over hiring managers despite a scattered resume.

Traveling the Road of Death and Taxes as a Probate Paralegal

Dealing with death and taxes is often a heavy burden for countless clients. Follow me on a trip down memory lane… and learn why being a probate paralegal is a wonderful thing and a key tool for attorneys.