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...