File Destruction Policies [LGE 116]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 9, 2020 | Podcast

Good policies and procedures make a law office run ethically, but file destruction is one where a lot of lawyers have questions.  How long should we keep files?  When does the time period begin to run?  How do I let my client know?  In this episode, Megan explores...

New Ethics Guidance & Supervising Remote Lawyers [LGE 115]

by Megan Zavieh | Jun 2, 2020 | Podcast

As teams disperse to remote work environments, the lawyer’s duty to supervise takes on new wrinkles. Pennsylvania issued an ethics opinion to help guide us; it brings together past ethics opinions and adds details for today’s new world. Kristin Tyler of...

Bringing Interns to the Team with Erik Pelton [LGE 114]

by Megan Zavieh | May 26, 2020 | Podcast

We typically think of team-building as bringing on full-time or infinite-duration members, but this mindset overlooks a great source of shorter-term talent. Law student interns can be great additions to your solo or small practice, and they give you an opportunity to...

Reigniting Productivity in COVID-19 [LGE 113]

by Megan Zavieh | May 19, 2020 | Podcast

Even the United States Supreme Court has had to adapt to working remotely during COVID-19.  Still, long-term lockdown (plus further uncertainty with kids ending school and some businesses reopening) can really suck the productivity out of us.  In this episode, Megan...

New Ways of Lawyering: Subscriptions and New Business Models with Jon Tobin [LGE 112]

by Megan Zavieh | May 12, 2020 | Podcast

The king of subscription legal service, Jon Tobin, sat down with Megan in the midst of COVID-19 to talk about how lawyers can evolve in the way they offer legal services. Subscriptions are of course a major way we can change our offerings, and Jon has a lot to say...

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...