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SOME NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW: GROSS PROFIT MARGIN

November 17, 2025

Gross profit margin is the single most critical metric for law firm success, yet many managing partners misunderstand it. Practice management consultant Ellen Freedman breaks down how to calculate your firm’s profit margin and why ignoring it can lead to unprofitable Of Counsel arrangements, failed mergers, and reduced partner compensation.

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SOME NUMBERS YOU SHOULD KNOW

October 20, 2025

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.

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PUTTING AI TO WORK AT YOUR FIRM

October 3, 2025

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.

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

August 25, 2025

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explores how a well-executed cloud migration can feel less like a leap and more like a glide—freeing your firm from outdated infrastructure and empowering you to work smarter.

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

July 21, 2025

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.

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LAW FIRM NEWSLETTERS

June 23, 2025

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.

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CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE TIPS

April 21, 2025

The number of cyberattacks has increased exponentially. Phishing emails, emails with malware attached and malicious links embedded, are now arriving ….

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CHECKLIST FOR TAMING YOUR RECEIVABLES

March 17, 2025

Should I start taking credit card payments? I can’t afford credit card fees, so who charges the lowest rates? Have you seen any improvement in cash flow since you started taking credit cards? Do you allow clients …?

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DISABILITY DOESN’T HAVE TO SIDELINE YOU

February 17, 2025

I have not written about how to handle returning to work when you are impacted by a disability. This article is long overdue.

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