The Ethics of Virtual Consultations [LGE 111]

by Megan Zavieh | May 5, 2020 | Podcast

Stemming from her popular post on Attorney at Work, Megan tackles the ethical considerations for attorneys handling consultations, particularly initial consultations, virtually.  Highlights include: – Ensuring video and phone communications are confidential...

Impending Judicial Logjam and How Lawyers, Courts, and A2J Will Be Impacted with John Grant [LGE 110]

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 28, 2020 | Podcast

Megan is joined by John Grant, who lends his systems background to lawyers looking to streamline their law practices with better processes and procedures.  In this episode, he and Megan explore the impending massive backlog of cases in the justice system, what lawyers...

4 Tips for Law Students to Get Through the California Moral Character Application Process

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, California Moral Character Application

All law students must complete the California moral character application process. Generally, the process begins during the third year of law school. Unless the process is successfully completed, you will not be able to sit for the bar. The purpose of the moral...

Crisis Marketing During COVID-19 with Ollie Lash [LGE 109]

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 21, 2020 | Podcast

Let’s talk marketing — the usual and the highly unusual in a time of worldwide crisis.  Ollie Lash-Williams has a background in public relations, and he joins Megan to discuss the enormous worldwide crisis of the day, coronavirus. Guest Info: Ollie...

Rural Business Development and Service with Chris White [LGE 108]

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 14, 2020 | Podcast

Building a rural law practice in 2020 is much different than it would have been 20 years ago.  Chris White, the Managing Partner of White Law Office in rural Ohio, knows a thing or two about it.  Turns out that rural practice building has its unique challenges, but...

Work From Home Fails and Tips for Doing It Right [LGE 107]

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 7, 2020 | Podcast

Senator Tammy Duckworth tweeted that she spoke to her child while working from home unmuted on a call to the Democratic Caucus.  If the Illinois Senator can reveal some authenticity about the challenges from working from home, why don’t we all drop the act and...

The Shelter-in-Place Survival Guide for Attorneys Working from Home

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 3, 2020 | Attorney, Attorney Resources, Blog, Lawyer, Mental Health, Practice Management, Resources

While we’ve all watched at least one movie, reality show, read one book, met one person, or have one family member focusing on the SHTF / survivalism / doomsday / pandemic scenario and maybe there are a few reading this who enjoy hobby homesteading, gardening,...

Lawyers Navigating Coronavirus: It Is Going to Be Okay with Mike Whelan [LGE 106]

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 31, 2020 | Podcast

The coronavirus has thrown how lawyers work into absolute disarray.  Brick and mortar lawyers with onsite servers are lost; even remote lawyers are struggling as families are home and routines are thrown off.  In this episode, Megan and her guest Mike Whelan talk...

How to Start Your Solo Practice and Scale it at the Right Time with Davis Nguyen [LGE 105]

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 24, 2020 | Podcast

Are you interested in learning how to start your own solo practice?  Your driving fear may be “I’m not going to have any clients.”  When a lawyer sets out on their own, the fear of having no clients is real.  “If you build it, they will...

Saying No to a Potential Client: How to Ethically Turn Away Business [LGE 104]

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 17, 2020 | Podcast

Clients and lawyers should work well together. It makes for a smoother relationship, better work product, and better outcomes. It also reduces the risk of ethics violations and Bar complaints. As a lawyer, you must get comfortable with the idea that you will turn some...