A few years ago, we were all asking if remote work was a temporary fix or a permanent shift. Today, the question for solo and small firm lawyers and paralegals has changed. We know the work can get done from a home office, a coffee shop, or a downtown high-rise. The real challenge now is figuring out which environment actually helps us perform at our best without leading to burnout.
How do you build a successful practice today and make sure it's "future-ready"? Plan for the present and what’s ahead.... Discover why integrated technology and AI is a game-changer for exceptional client service at this year's Solo/Small conference. Find out more from co-chair, Barbara Hicks, and register today!
Over the past year, we aired a variety of CPD programs that are now available for you to explore on-demand. Here are a few highlights.
As part of its mandate to regulate the profession in the public interest, the Law Society is responsible for ensuring licensees handle client trust funds appropriately and maintain proper financial records. One of the ways the Law Society fulfills this responsibility is by authorizing spot audits of Ontario law firms and legal services firms that provide legal services to the public. Read more...
Looking for more? Dive into this exclusive article by Ashleigh Frankel, The WiseMind Collective and Lara Wellman, The Biz Studio released alongside 19th Solo and Small Firm Conference: The How-To Toolkit.
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