Paying Yourself from an IOLTA: How to Avoid an Ethics Complaint

by Megan Zavieh | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog

Paying yourself from an IOLTA account is an important concept in law office management. An IOLTA account is a trust account used to hold money paid to you by a client until that money is earned. One of the most common reasons ethics complaints are filed against...

How to Use Legal Tech to Move Forward After a Cal State Bar Investigation

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog

When a Cal State Bar investigation against you ends, your work still isn’t quite complete. While you can definitely release the breath you’ve been holding and feel a bit of relief, it’s also time to consider what you must do to avoid getting back into that situation....

Lawyers and Wellness: Beyond the Usual Discussion with Jennifer Longtin [LGE053]

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 26, 2019 | Podcast

Do you take time to work on your own wellness? Wellness has gotten a lot more attention in recent years within our profession, which is good. Wellness activities can be group runs, yoga classes, and maybe even workshop sessions talking about wellness.  Jennifer...

California Moral Character Application & Law Student Mental Health

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog

Past arrests aren’t the only concern for law students completing their California moral character application. Many law students delay or avoid necessary mental health treatment because they’re afraid what may happen if they disclose it. Yet, much like law students...

Intake Methods to Ensure Your Clients are the Best Fit for Your Practice [LGE 052]

by Megan Zavieh | Mar 19, 2019 | Podcast

Have you felt the pressure to take on a client that you knew might not be a good fit for you? There are many consequences if you take on these clients because of the pressure to pay the bills.  Today we will learn how to avoid clients that are maybe just not the best...