Emerging Opportunities in the Cannabis Law Industry and Related Ethics with Jason Beahm [LGE 040]

by Megan Zavieh | Dec 11, 2018 | Podcast

Although it is relatively new, the cannabis industry is already seeing a boom in startups and businesses looking to capitalize on this new-found legalization (in certain states). With this growth comes a wave of lawyers looking to build name recognition in this niche...

Law Firm Practice Management: Wrapping Up the Year and Preparing for 2019

by Megan Zavieh | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog

In Episode 39 of LawyersGoneEthical, Megan gives some important tips to guide lawyers into properly wrapping up their year and preparing for 2019. You can listen to the full podcast by clicking here. Below, you can read a summary of Megan’s end of year law firm...

Wrapping Up the End of the Year in a Powerful Way [LGE 039]

by Megan Zavieh | Dec 4, 2018 | Podcast

As 2018 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun and useful to discuss some things you can be doing right now to end the year on a high note and best prepare yourself and your law practice for the new year. Some things to do at the end of the year: Review your...

Legal Project Management: Can Better Processes Help Protect You from Bar Complaints?

by Megan Zavieh | Dec 3, 2018 | Blog

During Episode 10 of Lawyers Gone Ethical, Megan talks with John Grant of Agile Attorney. During this informative discussion, Megan and John cover several key points of legal project management. This includes the possibility that adopting and implementing the right...

Growing Your Practice Through Digital Information Products with Jess Birken [LGE 038]

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 20, 2018 | Podcast

Following our presentation at Clio Conference, my co-presenter, Jess Birken, and I sat down to reflect on our discussion of our presentation topic  – growing your practice through digital information products. Whether it’s for additional income or to...

Client Confidentiality and Blogging: Where’s the Line for Lawyers?

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog

When you’re involved in a case, you learn a lot about your clients. A lot. Some may argue that you might even end up knowing them a little too well. So well, in fact, that maybe you think that their situation creates a cautionary tale (and a good marketing piece) for...

Can Law Office Technology Help You Comply with Legal Ethics?

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog

Law office technology is a topic of great interest. While law office technology choices change (and improve) at such a rapid pace, legal ethics are often slow to keep up. The big question is whether legal tech can really help a lawyer comply with legal ethics. The...

Weeding the Client Garden and Avoiding Unnecessary Headaches [LGE 037]

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 13, 2018 | Podcast

For many lawyers, making the decision to take on a new client doesn’t require much thought. After all, all paying clients are great clients, right? Not necessarily. There are a number of reasons why you should want to be selective when weeding through leads and...

Fitness to Practice: What Should You Do If the Bar Questions Your Ability to Practice?

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog

There are few things more terrifying in the life of a lawyer than receiving a letter from the bar questioning their fitness to practice. Most lawyers are at a loss on what they should do. This causes panic. And panic only makes the entire situation worse. If you’re...

Improve Profits and Lower Expenses By Outsourcing Legal Work with Kristin Tyler [LGE 036]

by Megan Zavieh | Nov 6, 2018 | Podcast

When you’re overwhelmed with work and the paperwork on your desk keeps piling up, that’s usually a good indication that you need help! Being busy is certainly better than the alternative when you’re running your law practice but in order to be the...