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[Insight ## Run a Law Firm Workflow Audit Before You Hire Again A practical law firm workflow audit helps leaders find repeat work, unclear ownership, and avoidable handoffs before adding headcount. Use this practical. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/law-firm-workflow-audit-before-hiring)[Insight ## How to Map a Client Intake Process That Your Team Can Use Map a client intake process around clear ownership, complete information, and useful follow-up so every new matter starts with less friction. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/client-intake-process-map-law-firm)[Insight ## Delegate More Work Without Losing Visibility Law firm delegation works when the outcome, owner, review point, and escalation path are visible before work changes hands. Use this practical review to make. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/law-firm-delegation-with-visibility)[Insight ## Start AI Workflows With Review Boundaries, Not Hype A practical AI workflow plan for a law firm starts with a bounded task, a human review point, and a clear record of what the system did. Use this practical. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/ai-workflows-law-firm-review-boundaries)[Insight ## When Fractional Paralegal Support Fits a Law Firm Fractional paralegal support can fit a law firm that needs steady capacity, clear supervision, and a defined workload without adding a full-time role. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/when-fractional-paralegal-support-fits)[Insight ## A Better Onboarding Plan for Remote Legal Support Onboard remote legal support with a clear brief, shared tools, review points, and a first assignment that teaches the firm’s real workflow. Use this. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/onboarding-remote-legal-support)[Insight ## Build Standard Operating Procedures People Will Actually Use A useful law firm standard operating procedure is short, current, and tied to a real handoff, decision, or review point in daily work. Use this practical. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/standard-operating-procedure-law-firm)[Insight ## Plan Law Firm Capacity Without Turning Burnout Into a Metric Law firm capacity planning should show demand, waiting, and available attention without treating long hours as proof of a healthy operation. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/law-firm-capacity-planning-without-burnout)[Insight ## Strengthen the Attorney-Paralegal Relationship on a Remote Team Remote attorney-paralegal relationships improve when priorities, context, feedback, and escalation are part of the weekly operating rhythm. Use this. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/attorney-paralegal-relationship-remote-team)[Insight ## What a Mid-Year Law Firm Operations Review Should Ask A mid-year law firm operations review should examine work queues, handoffs, team health, and the few changes that can improve the next six months. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/mid-year-law-firm-operations-review)[Insight ## Time to Fire a Vendor? 7 Signs Your Law Firm’s Vendor Relationship Is Failing For the first couple of years after launching Woven Legal, we worked with severalcompanies that weren’t just vendors — they were friends. Many of those... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/time-to-fire-a-vendor-7-signs-your-law-firms-vendor-relationship-is-failing)[Insight ## The Pain Is In The Acceptance Ten tough realities lawyers avoid—and the cost of ignoring the truth You know that feeling in your gut—the one you keep shoving aside? For me, it’s a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-pain-is-in-the-acceptance)[Insight ## Would You Work for You? 🚩 6 Red Flags That Tell Candidates Your Firm Is Dysfunctional When an attorney tells me they’re frustrated by turnover or struggling to hire top... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/would-you-work-for-you)[Insight ## Woven Legal & Tempello Team Up to Help Law Firms Capture Every Billable Minute ATLANTA – September 9, 2025 – Woven Legal, a Clio Gold Certified Partner specializing in U.S.-based fractional paralegal staffing, today announced a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/woven-legal-tempello-team-up-to-help-law-firms-capture-every-billable-minute)[Insight ## Burnout Check-In: Signs Your Legal Team Needs Support Burnout doesn’t make a red carpet entrance into anyone’s life. It creeps in during the long hours, missed lunches, and silent resignation. Seeing your... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/law-firm-burnout)[Insight ## Calm in the Chaos: Stress Management Techniques Every Paralegal Needs to Know Stress management techniques for paralegals aren’t just “nice to have”; they’re essential for long-term success in a high-pressure legal environment.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/stress-management-techniques-for-paralegals)[Insight ## What to Expect When You’re Onboarding New Clients, Staff, or Tech What to expect when you’re onboarding isn’t just checklists and login credentials; it’s a leadership moment. Knowing what to expect during this phase... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/what-to-expect-when-onboarding)[Insight ## Back to School, Back to Structure: Your Productivity Plan for Fall Structure isn’t boring; it’s what keeps your firm from falling apart. Strong law firm routines are the difference between leading with intention and... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/law-firm-routines)[Insight ## How To Build a Strong Attorney-Paralegal Relationship The attorney-paralegal relationship is one of the most important dynamics in any law firm. When it’s strong, it powers productivity, reduces friction,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/attorney-paralegal-relationship)[Insight ## The Anatomy of an Effective Intake Process First impressions don’t happen twice. An effective legal intake process for your entire attorney-client relationship. It’s not just about completing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/effective-intake-process)[Insight ## Red, White & Reviewed: Why Every Law Firm Needs a Mid-Year Ops Audit Because “just getting by” is a recipe for burnout, not growth. We’re halfway through the year. It’s tempting to put your head down and just push... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/midyearaudit)[Insight ## The Importance of Soft Skills in Legal Practice Especially for Paralegals If you’ve ever sat in on a tense client meeting, calm down a panicky attorney, or juggled five urgent tasks before lunch, you... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/paralegalsoftskills)[Insight ## The Growth Hack Most Attorneys Ignore (But Shouldn’t) You’re not doing “too little” by delegating. You’re doing what leaders do. If you’re the kind of attorney who thinks “I can just do it myself faster” or... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/howtoscaleyourlawfirm)[Insight ## Summer Prep: Streamlining Your Firm Before Vacation Season Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and the irresistible urge to disconnect for a bit. For small to medium-sized law firms, this can pose a real... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/summer-prep-streamlining-your-firm-before-vacation-season)[Insight ## The Ultimate Guide on Continuing Education for Paralegals Continuing education for paralegals is essential for staying competitive, earning CLE credits, and advancing your legal career. Learn how to invest wisely. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/educationforparalegals)[Insight ## How Smart Attorneys Use Delegation to Boost Billable Hours (Without Burnout) Think the ultimate tech hack for your law firm is another software subscription? Think again. Delegation is the real force multiplier. Learn how... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-smart-attorneys-use-delegation-to-boost-billable-hours-without-burnout)[Insight ## You’re Doing It Wrong! And How Small Firms Are Fixing It Tips on Case Management Optimization for Small Law Firms “You’re doing it wrong!”“No, you’re doing it wrong.” I overheard this exchange between two... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/optimize-your-case-management-software)[Insight ## How to Protect Your Law Firm from Cybersecurity Threats in 2025 A Simple Guide for Small Law Firms to Stay Safe Your small law firm is likely a treasure trove for bad actors and is likely chock-full of sensitive... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/protect-your-law-firm-from-threats-2025)[Insight ## Billing & Time Tracking: You Are Leaving Money On the Table (and 5 Tips to Improve) If you’re an attorney in a small firm, chances are you’re working more than full-time — but only billing a fraction of that. The Clio Legal Trends... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/billing-strategies-for-attorneys)[Insight ## How AI May Affect Your Work as a Paralegal Contractor—Now and in the Future You may or may not be on the AI “train”—whether in your work or personal life. For some, it’s exciting. For others, it is a bit intimidating. Both... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-ai-may-affect-your-work-as-a-paralegal-contractor-now-and-in-the-future)[Insight ## Document Automation: Why You Shouldn’t Be Typing the Same Documents Over and Over Let’s be honest: your time as a lawyer is too valuable to spend copying and pasting names and clauses into the same contracts again and again. Or, for... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/document-automation-tips)[Insight ## Quantum Computing and the Future of Small Law Firms A Woven Legal Perspective As technology continues to evolve, a major transformation is quietly gaining momentum behind the scenes—one that will reshape... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/quantum-computing-future-of-legal-professionals)[Insight ## AI, Virtual Assistants, and Productivity Hacks: What Works and What Doesn’t By Woven Legal — The Delegation Experts Running a small law firm today requires much more than legal expertise. You’re expected to be your own marketing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/ai-virtualassistants-productivityhacks-what-works-what-doesnt)[Insight ## Automation in Law Firms: How to Get More Done Without Hiring More People I don’t know about you, but many days, I just yearn for the way things used to be—the way they should be. For instance, I miss my Franklin Planner,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/get-more-done-without-more-people)[Insight ## The Essential Legal Tech Tools Every Firm Should Have (and What You Don’t Need) In today’s legal landscape, technology isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. The right tools can streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and give your... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/legal-tech-to-streamline-your-operations)[Insight ## What a Waste! How Small Law Firms Can Streamline Their Tech Stack with ChatGPT A friend who owns a small law firm recently shared how overwhelming it is to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of legal technology. He’s not... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/tech-stack-optimization-for-legal-practices)[Insight ## Mastering Legal Tech: Your Guide to a More Efficient Law Firm A 10-Part Blog Series Leading Up to the ABA TechShow 2025 Legal technology isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Yet, many small law firms struggle... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/mastering-legal-tech)[Insight ## When Hearts Meet Law: Ethics and Attorney-Client Relationships It happens every day — two people connect while working closely together on a challenging project. Long hours, shared goals, and the natural rapport... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/when-hearts-meet-law-ethics-attorney-client-personal-relationships)[Insight ## Is Your Firm Losing Its Edge? Warning Signs Your Top Talent is Ready to Walk In today’s competitive legal landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is critical for the success of your firm. The constant pressures of the... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/warning-signs-staff-turnover)[Insight ## Navigating the Shift: Legal Implications of Remote Work and Hybrid Work Models According to the Pew Research Center, about one-third of American workers who are able to work from home do so full-time. While employees seem to love... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/legal-implications-of-remote-work)[Insight ## Holiday Cheer for Your Legal Network: Sending Well Wishes and Building Relationships As the holiday season approaches, attorneys often find themselves juggling year-end deadlines, holiday events, and planning for the year ahead. Amid... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-impact-of-a-thoughtful-holiday-message)[Insight ## The Human Touch in Legal Representation: Meeting Client Needs When clients meet up with their lawyers — for the first time or for the 10th — they’re looking for support and guidance. That requires the human touch.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-human-touch-in-legal-representation-meeting-client-needs)[Insight ## Black Friday Bonanza: 5 Ways to Attract Clients During the Holiday Season As the holiday season approaches and the excitement of Black Friday fills the air, it’s not just shoppers who can benefit from the seasonal buzz.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/attorneys-get-more-clients-for-the-holidays)[Insight ## Preparing for the New Year: Planning Strategies for Success in 2025 As the year draws to a close, it’s time for every law firm to objectively look at the past months to gain some perspective. End-of-the-year planning... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/planning-strategies-law-firms)[Insight ## The Importance of Giving Back: Supporting Legal Aid and Pro Bono Activities Ask any group of aspiring lawyers why they are pursuing law degrees. Undoubtedly, at least one will respond by expressing a desire to use their degree... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/supporting-legal-aid-and-pro-bono)[Insight ## The Essential Framework for Effective 1:1 Meetings in a Law Firm In the dynamic legal practice environment, effective communication is crucial for building robust relationships between attorneys and their staff. One... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/essential-framework-one-to-one-meetings-law-firm)[Insight ## Maximizing Law Firm Profitability: Why Hiring an Experienced Paralegal May Outperform Adding an Associate Attorney As the managing partner or owner of a small law firm, your primary focus is likely on maximizing profitability while delivering exceptional service to... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/maximizing-profitability-for-law-firms)[Insight ## The Gig Economy for Lawyers: Exploring Alternative Work Models The “gig” work model has taken off across a variety of fields, from rideshare drivers to the freelancers you can hire to design your website. The gig... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-gig-economy-for-lawyers-exploring-alternative-work-models)[Insight ## Determining the Worth of Your Law Firm and Planning for Sale As a law firm owner, the day may come when you consider selling your practice. Whether it’s due to retirement, a desire to pursue new ventures, or... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/determining-the-worth-of-your-law-firm)[Insight ## Financial Planning for Attorneys: Strategies for Long-Term Success Running a law firm is a round-the-clock endeavor that often leaves attorneys with little time for long-term planning. Unfortunately, long-term financial... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/financial-planning-long-term-success)[Insight ## Back to School for Attorneys: Staying Up-to-Date on the Latest Legal Developments As the back-to-school season rolls around, attorneys may find themselves reminiscing about their own academic experiences and the importance of... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/back-to-school-for-attorneys)[Insight ## Finding Your Legal Niche: Specializing for Success in a Competitive Market If you run a law firm, you’re aware that the legal field can be highly competitive. Small and mid-sized law firms, in particular, often struggle to... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/finding-your-legal-niche)[Insight ## Modern Culture Shifts Affecting Today’s Law Firms Cultural shifts are common in the legal landscape. These shifts have been occurring in law offices around the world almost since the legal profession... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/modern-culture-shifts-affecting-todays-law-firms)[Insight ## The High Cost of a Bad Hire Lawyer looking frustrated ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-high-cost-of-a-bad-hire)[Insight ## ​​Boost Your Business Success: Etiquette Tips for Your Firm Maximize Your Company’s Performance with Professional Behavior Advice for National Business Etiquette Week. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/etiquette-tips-for-your-firm)[Insight ## 5 Tactics to Stop Worrying for Attorneys Worrying is a part of life. Feelings of worry often creep up, whether due to work, relationships, or a mixture of things. In the legal realm, worry can... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/5-tactics-to-stop-worrying-for-attorneys)[Insight ## Is the U.S. Hiring Desert Hurting Your Firm? Over the past few years, there’s been an alarming trend in the U.S. — a worker shortage. Businesses across the country have been forced to alter... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/is-the-hiring-desert-hurting-your-firm)[Insight ## Getting Stuck in Your Groove Get out of your rut and into a groove! ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/reigniting-your-passion-as-an-attorney)[Insight ## Keeping Your Virtual Workforce Happy and On Task Approximately 22 million individuals over the age of 18 work remotely in the United States. According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 35% of... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/keeping-your-virtual-workforce-happy-and-on-task)[Insight ## The Mental Health Risks of Practicing Law People in helping professions don’t always take the time to care for themselves. Practicing law is stressful. Meeting client needs, satisfying billing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/mental-health-risks-of-practicing-law)[Insight ## How to Deliver Feedback Without Publicly Shaming Your Employees Shaming an employee in front of others ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-to-deliver-feedback-without-publicly-shaming-your-employees)[Insight ## How You Can Start a Law Firm, Too New Law Firm – Open for Business ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/start-your-own-law-firm)[Insight ## 5 Tips for Successfully Managing New Client Expectations The consequences of failing to meet client expectations can be ruinous. Disgruntled clients can leave bad reviews that dissuade others from retaining... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/managing-new-client-expectations)[Insight ## Falling Behind Modern Firms? Five Ways to Start Catching Up The practice of law is changing at breakneck speed. Firms that do not adapt to new technological developments are increasingly being left behind as more... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/is-your-law-firm-keeping-up-in-the-digital-age)[Insight ## Offshore Legal Support: Wise Investment or Risky Gamble? Are you gambling with off-shore support? ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/choosing-remote-u-s-based-legal-support)[Insight ## Reimagining the Legal Practice: 5 Bold Goals for 2024 2024 – 5 resolutions to help your firm be more productive ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/5-resolutions-for-lawyers-in-2024)[Insight ## The Benefits of Contractors for Modern Law Practices As early as 2018, NPR noted the “rise of the contract worker,” finding then that 20% of American workers identified themselves as independent... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-benefits-of-contractors-for-modern-law-practices)[Insight ## Have the Conversation Lawanna Voci is a seasoned business strategist and leader with a passion for helping businesses succeed. With almost three decades of experience in... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/have-the-conversation)[Insight ## The Importance of Deep Work People choose a career in law for a variety of reasons. Approximately seven out of 10 current first-year law students reported a desire to work toward... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/deep-work-strategies)[Insight ## Thriving at Any Stage of Your Law Practice Many factors distinguish lawyers from one another. In fact, in the competitive legal marketplace, lawyers and law firms must find ways to differentiate... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/thriving-at-any-stage-of-your-law-practice)[Insight ## 8 Top Tools for Lawyers to Get More Done Every day, you are being asked to do more with less. Courts and clients impose new demands on you and your practice, but you may not have the resources... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/8-top-tools-for-lawyers)[Insight ## Measure Twice, Cut Once. Advice for Attorneys to Be Prepared When Representing Their Cases After a very successful 36 year career in production homebuilding, Farrell Middleton moved into his second career as a teacher, mentor, life coach, and... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/measure-twice-cut-once-advice-for-attorneys-to-be-prepared-when-representing-their-cases)[Insight ## Understanding Your Metrics: Striking a Balance In the world of law firms, knowing your numbers can be a double-edged sword. Having metrics or “key performance indicators” is essential for tracking... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/tracking-law-firm-metrics)[Insight ## The Importance of a Strong Succession Plan Listen to the latest episode of The How & The Wow Podcast, with our guest, Chris Nace, of the firm Paulson and Nace based in Washington, D. C. In this... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-importance-of-a-strong-succession-plan)[Insight ## Why Hiring a Receptionist Through a Legal Staffing Service Can Help Your Law Firm Thrive Regardless of the size of your law firm, you probably put a lot of care into choosing the lawyers and paralegals you work with. You know that the skill... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/hiring-a-competent-receptionist)[Insight ## The Silent Killer: 5 Behaviors of a Soft-Hearted Leader That Are Sabotaging Your Law Firm Soft-hearted leader ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/5-behaviors-of-a-soft-hearted-leader)[Insight ## Jeopardy Winner Turned Attorney – How Following your Passions Compounds In Life and in Business In today’s Episode of The How & The Wow Podcast, you will meet John Skelton of Skelton & Blackstone Attorneys, LLC. John’s specialties include Real... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/jeopardy-winner-turned-attorney-how-following-your-passions-compounds-in-life-and-in-business)[Insight ## 7 Ways Your Ego Can Hurt Your Law Firm’s Business Lawyers have a lot on their plates. Sometimes that is unavoidable, but often it is. It can be hard to recognize that sometimes, your own ego might be... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/7-ways-ego-can-hurt-your-law-firms-business)[Insight ## Don’t hang a shingle straight out of law school (and other valuable advice) Listen to our latest episode with our special guest, Michael Starosto, Founder of Star Law, PC. His expertise spans criminal defense and family law,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/dont-hang-a-shingle-straight-out-of-law-school-and-other-valuable-advice)[Insight ## Why “Assuming” in Business Conversations Can Be Costly effective communication ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/tips-for-effective-law-office-communication)[Insight ## It All Comes Down to Forks and Spoons: Knowing When to Buy and Sell a Law Firm Hi everyone! The latest episode of The How & The Wow Podcast is LIVE and we have a really insightful one for you. Our guest is Victoria Collier, Founder... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/it-all-comes-down-to-forks-and-spoons-knowing-when-to-buy-and-sell-a-law-firm)[Insight ## 10 Signs That a Law Firm Has a Toxic Culture How to recognize a toxic law firm culture ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/10-signs-that-a-law-firm-has-a-toxic-culture)[Insight ## I took the LSAT on a whim and that’s how it all began Listen to our latest episode with our special guest, Michael Starosto, Founder of Star Law, PC. His expertise spans criminal defense and family law,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/i-took-the-lsat-on-a-whim-and-thats-how-it-all-began)[Insight ## Play the Blame Game with Yourself, and You Will Surely Lose Personal Responsibility ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/play-the-blame-game-with-yourself-and-you-will-surely-lose)[Insight ## The Trouble with Finding Top Talent and How to Solve It Hiring a top-notch paralegal, legal assistant, or bookkeeper can elevate your business’s operations, especially if you can retain their talent over the... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/trouble-finding-top-talent)[Insight ## Building bridges and sunshine breaks – how Trinity Elder Law and Estate Planning is Changing the Game with it’s Client and Company Culture Julie Anderson is back and she’s bringing lots of wisdom to us around setting goals, the importance of delegation, and the importance of building a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/building-bridges-and-sunshine-breaks-how-trinity-elder-law-and-estate-planning-is-changing-the-game-with-its-client-and-company-culture-2)[Insight ## Artificial Intelligence Could Remake the Legal Profession The law is an industry that is notoriously slow to change, but even this institutional occupation is not immune from technological advances. You may... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/artificial-intelligence-remaking-the-legal-profession)[Insight ## What Do Horses, Barns, and Four Legged Friends Have to do with Law? A WHOLE LOT In today’s episode of the How and the Wow Podcast, come learn what horses, barns, and four legged friends have in common with practicing law in... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/what-do-horses-barns-and-four-legged-friends-have-to-do-with-law-a-whole-lot)[Insight ## Why Most Law Firms Are Hiring Marketing Services Gone are the days in which an attorney’s expertise, case results, and practice history were enough to maintain a steady stream of new clients. Today,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/law-firm-outsource-marketing)[Insight ## Attorneys – Your Silence Is Not Golden: Be a Podcast Guest Being a successful attorney is more involved than simply knowing the law or skillfully litigating in the courtroom. Lawyers and law firms need a steady... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/podcasting-can-drive-sales-and-revenue)[Insight ## “Going It Alone” Puts Attorneys on the Road to Burnout The range of backgrounds and personalities among attorneys is far and wide. Some attorneys are drawn to large firms, while others prefer to practice... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/going-it-alone-leads-to-burnout)[Insight ## Waiting Too Long to Prospect: Desperation Selling One of the main goals of any law firm, regardless of size, is to grow and thrive. However, many attorneys report that they are quick to kick business... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/law-firms-prospecting)[Insight ## In a Hole? Don’t Decorate! 10 Ways You May Be Sabotaging a New Hire’s Success When you bring on a new employee or contractor, preparing them for success is critical. After all, new hires are often nervous about all the new... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/in-a-hole-dont-decorate-10-ways-you-may-be-sabotaging-a-new-hires-success)[Insight ## Fear: Does It Motivate or Incapacitate You? Fear can be a powerful force in your personal and professional life. This emotion generally arises when facing novel situations and wondering whether... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/trust-over-fear)[Insight ## Put a hand out to get a hand up Today’s episode is part 2 of Meg Garavaglia and Patti Cotter’s previous conversation about working together at Woven Legal. You will hear about working... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/put-a-hand-out-to-get-a-hand-up)[Insight ## Going Virtual: Good Idea or Asking for Trouble? Technology has changed by leaps and bounds in just a few decades, and so has the use of technology by law firms. However, the legal industry and other... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/going-virtual)[Insight ## What Do Law Firms and a Pack of Dogs Have in Common? One of the United States’ most iconic sporting events is about to take place on March 3. This annual event may not draw the crowds of the Super Bowl or... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/iditarod-teamwork-and-law-firms)[Insight ## My Exact Words Were, “You’re Scaring Me!” Why It’s Important to Trust Your Partner in Business In this episode, Meg Garavaglia, the Founder of Woven Legal and her Business Partner and Director of Operations, Patti Cotter discuss The How & The Wow... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/my-exact-words-were-youre-scaring-me-why-its-important-to-trust-your-partner-in-business)[Insight ## Protecting the “Apple” of Your Firm from the Unexpected Make a Succession Plan ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/succession-plan-for-the-unexpected)[Insight ## Attracting New Clients Is for the Birds Just because you have a law degree and are operating your own firm does not mean you stop dreaming. You likely started your firm with an idea of what... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/attracting-new-clients)[Insight ## The “Stitch” that Can Save Your Firm Resources When Hiring The COVID-19 pandemic upended a hiring landscape in which employers could be selective about which candidates they would hire. For the past few years, a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-stitch-that-can-save-your-firm-resources-when-hiring)[Insight ## Introducing our new podcast, The How and The Wow! Introducing our new podcast, The How and The Wow. Learn about business relationships in the legal arena and the dynamics that help them thrive. Be sure... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/introducing-our-new-podcast-the-how-and-the-wow)[Insight ## The Worst Ways to Communicate (and What You Should Do Instead) Good communication from management is crucial to the success of any business. In our experience, when employers are direct, even candid, with their... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/worst-ways-to-communicate)[Insight ## Lawyers: Avoiding the Comparison Trap Lawyers are a competitive bunch, and this competitive spirit is stoked and encouraged before aspiring lawyers even enter law school. Prospective law... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/avoiding-the-comparison-trap)[Insight ## Legal Staffing: Keeping Costs Down During Uncertain Times The economic headlines have been uncertain for months. We’re in an unprecedented time of rising inflation, and economists predict an upcoming recession... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/staffing-in-an-uncertain-economy)[Insight ## 7 Ways to Maximize Your Paralegal Opportunities Maximize your paralegal opportunities ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/paralegals-maximize-your-opportunities)[Insight ## Keeping a Professional Work-from-Home Environment Remote work has exploded since 2020 when offices worldwide closed down as nations battled COVID-19. While there was initially some friction concerning... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/keeping-a-professional-work-from-home-environment)[Insight ## Lawyer Anxiety: Common Fears that Attorneys Face Lawyer Fears ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/common-fears-that-attorneys-face)[Insight ## Working from Home: Tools and Productivity Hacks for Lawyers Plenty of attorneys were comfortable working from the office five days a week before the pandemic. In most law firms, it was expected that staff would... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/productivity-hacks-for-your-law-firm)[Insight ## We Are Hiring the Talent You’re Missing, and Here’s Why It’s very frustrating to post a job, screen for suitable applicants, and realize that you only have a handful of people to move through your process.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/we-are-hiring-the-talent-youre-missing-and-heres-why)[Insight ## Best Practices for Terminating Staff It’s the worst-case scenario when someone you hired just doesn’t work out, but how you handle the separation and next steps is important. Wherever... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/best-practices-for-terminating-staff-in-your-law-office)[Insight ## The Paralegal Happiness Checklist: What to Think About with Your Law Firm Support Working with a paralegal is a beautiful thing when it’s the right person in the right role. But getting someone hired to handle the tasks you need to be... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-paralegal-happiness-checklist-what-to-think-about-with-your-law-firm-support)[Insight ## Everything Can Be Delegated Delegation ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/everything-can-be-delegated)[Insight ## Hiring Fail? Build a Better Culture Did you know that according to research, company culture is a top concern for 46% of new job applicants? Studies also show that 15% of new job seekers... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-to-build-a-great-place-to-work-best-books-on-culture)[Insight ## Law Partnership: An Interview with Aaron Strimban Woven Legal’s Meg Garavaglia recently interviewed Aaron Strimban of Tidwell Strimban Injury Lawyers to talk about his best strategies for approaching... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/law-partnership-an-interview-with-aaron-strimban)[Insight ## Cybersecurity Threats: An Interview with Rob Harvey Woven Legal is proud to introduce you to Rob Harvey of Online Business Systems. At OBS, he is the Managing Director of Risk, Security, and Privacy and a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/cybersecurity-threats-an-interview-with-rob-harvey)[Insight ## Advantages of Working with Contractors in Uncertain Times There are multiple ways to get help in your law firm, including with interns, employees, and independent contractors. Many law firm owners and lawyers... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/advantages-of-working-with-contractors-in-uncertain-times)[Insight ## Woven Legal Interview with Keith Hasson of Hasson Law Group LLP Woven Legal’s Meg Garavaglia recently had the opportunity to interview Keith Hasson of Hasson Law Group LLP. Keith shared his insights on what it takes... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/woven-legal-interview-with-keith-hasson-of-hasson-law-group-llp)[Insight ## Woven Legal Announces New Advisory Panel Woven Legal, a leading provider of virtual talent for law firms across the United States, is proud to announce the formation of its new advisory panel.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/woven-legal-announces-new-advisory-panel)[Insight ## 9 Assumptions Lawyers Make with Staff if you continue to receive work that’s off the mark or have been told you aren’t great at delegating, take a look at the nine tips below. ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/9-assumptions-lawyers-make-with-staff)[Insight ## Giving & Getting Feedback: A Guide for Lawyers It won’t come as a surprise that attorneys who provide regular feedback – positive and negative – are exponentially more satisfied with their team’s... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/giving-getting-feedback-a-guide-for-lawyers)[Insight ## The Real Cost of Hiring the Wrong Person in Your Law Firm Every lawyer bringing someone onto their team wants to get it right. And there’s no doubt it can be frustrating when they hire someone who ends up... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/the-real-cost-of-hiring-the-wrong-person-in-your-law-firm)[Insight ## Behind the Scenes of the Woven Hiring Practice Working with many law firms all over the country, we hear the same struggles over and over when it comes to hiring paralegals. Chiefly, that good help... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/behind-the-scenes-of-the-woven-hiring-practice)[Insight ## How to Avoid Death by Metrics at Your Law Firm Knowing your numbers: it’s a double-edged sword. Every law firm should have metrics or “key performance indicators” that can help you determine if... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-to-avoid-death-by-metrics-at-your-law-firm)[Insight ## Understanding the Strategic Approach to Staff Placement Mistakes in hiring only cause more problems and allow the work to pile up. Every law firm should care about the strategy and intention behind hiring the... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/understanding-the-strategic-approach-to-staff-placement)[Insight ## How to Bring Remote Employees Into the Fold as Part of Your Team Going remote is no longer just a trend or a fancy benefit; it’s an increasingly desirable option for growing your law firm. Some positions can function... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/how-to-bring-remote-employees-into-the-fold-as-part-of-your-team)[Insight ## Black History Month: Woven Legal is Celebrating Incredible Black Lawyers in History It’s Black History Month, and there are many outstanding black trailblazers in the legal world who are worthy of mention. Read on to learn more about... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/black-history-month-woven-legal-is-celebrating-incredible-black-lawyers-in-history)[Insight ## Should You Hire a Virtual Paralegal? Virtual paralegals help licensed attorneys very much the same way an in-house worker does, except that they work remotely. In many cases, fractional... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/should-you-hire-a-virtual-paralegal)[Insight ## Cold Reception for MLK Day 9 Ways Law Firms Can Still Be Involved Despite Inclement Weather Unfortunately, MLK, Jr. Day is not getting a warm welcome in much of the United States... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/cold-reception-for-mlk-day)[Insight ## Lawyers: Lonely At The Top There is no shortage of written information proclaiming the practice of law can be a career choice rife with stress – often having adverse effects on... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/lawyers-lonely-at-the-top)[Insight ## Conversation with Jeff Daxe It is Woven Legal’s special pleasure to introduce its readers to Jeff Daxe, a seasoned Employment attorney and Partner with the prestigious Marietta,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-jeff-daxe)[Insight ## 5 Things You’ll Hear in Law Firms with High Turnover Recent research conducted to better understand law firm culture and employee retention amidst The Great Resignation uncovered some common trends, one of... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/5-things-youll-hear-in-law-firms-with-high-turnover)[Insight ## Don’t Hire Candidates Who Do These 5 Things on Zoom Interviews Who hasn’t heard and likely repeated these words of wisdom: “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Yet, observation plays a key role when interviewing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/dont-hire-candidates-who-do-these-5-things-on-zoom-interviews)[Insight ## Building Your Law Firm Amidst The Great Resignation As America wrestles with the Great Resignation, we’re sharing tips today on how law firms can attract top talent and create a culture where stellar... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/building-your-law-firm-amidst-the-great-resignation)[Insight ## Conversation with Tom Lambotte Tom Lambotte founded GlobalMacIT to help lawyers who wanted to use Apple products in their firms and now runs the largest Managed Service Provider for... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-tom-lambotte)[Insight ## Conversation with Nalini Prasad Nalini Prasad is the Chief Strategy Officer of BluShark Digital. Originally with the Price Benowitz law firm, she was a part of the in-house marketing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-nalini-prasad)[Insight ## US Labor Shortage Explained & Its Impact on Law Firms Several weeks ago, while catching up with a favorite colleague, Greta Creech, Ph.D., we began discussing the labor shortage and its impact on hiring... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/us-labor-shortage-explained-its-impact-on-law-firms)[Insight ## Attorney Delegation Worksheet Today we are sharing one of our most-requested items, the Delegation Worksheet (PDF)(Excel). This is a great tool to help you sit down and brainstorm... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/blog/attorney-delegation-worksheet)[Insight ## Does Your Firm Have a Clique? 5 Red Flags Recently, the originating Partner of a medium-sized insurance defense firm reached out to Woven Legal for our Firm Diagnostic Services. The information... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/does-your-firm-have-a-clique-5-red-flags)[Insight ## Conversation with Matt Lathrop Matt Lathrop founded the Law Office of Matthew A. Lathrop in 2007. Lathrop received a BA in English and JD from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-matt-lathrop)[Insight ## Know Before You Go: Don’t Accept That New Paralegal Position Until You Have Answers to These 5 Questions You’ve heard it said before, but it bears repeating that you should do your due diligence before you apply to ANY position. You should be interviewing... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/know-before-you-go-dont-accept-that-new-paralegal-position-until-you-have-answers-to-these-5-questions)[Insight ## Conversation with Mandi Stanley I judge grammar. I know I shouldn’t, but I do. It’s a “development area.” But, a couple of years ago I feared I was getting rusty, so when attending a... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-mandi-stanley)[Insight ## Conversation with Henry Reaves Henry E. Reaves, III, launched the Reaves Law Firm, PLLC in 2011. A Memphis native, Reaves enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school,... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-henry-reaves)[Insight ## Conversation with Scott Downs Scott Downs is the Director of Corporate Giving and Media Relations for the North Museum of Nature and Science in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Prior to... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/leader-in-the-spotlight-scott-downs)[Insight ## What is your staff thinking? An interview Recently, I received a call from an attorney, frustrated with problems that developed in his relatively new law firm, and asked about Woven Legal’s Firm... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/what-is-your-staff-thinking-an-interview)[Insight ## Conversation with Rebecca Creel It’s not every day that attorneys discuss chickens, small law firm best practices, Venn diagrams, and boundary-setting within one conversation! Imagine... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-rebecca-creel)[Insight ## Conversation with Erika Orcutt This week’s Attorney in the Spotlight, Erika Orcutt, is not only a trusted advocate known for treating her clients like family but is also, I am happy... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-erika-orcutt)[Insight ## Conversation with John Hodge Part 1 | Part 2 What do you call a lawyer, a geologist, and a pilot who walk into a room? You can call him John Hodge…one man with three careers and... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-john-hodge)[Insight ## Conversation with Paul Maggio The first thing I noticed when meeting Paul more than ten years ago was his stature. At almost 6’3″, he towered over me. Nonetheless, Paul’s kind... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/conversation-with-paul-maggio)[Insight ## FREE Cell Phone Recycling! January 24th is International Phone Recycling Day, and Woven Legal would like to help attorneys participate for FREE in a cause even Jane Goodall... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/free-cell-phone-recycling)[Insight ## Local Professional Joins Woven Legal as Partner/Director of Business Development FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rapidly growing legal staffing and consulting company, Woven Legal, LLC, welcomes Meg Garavaglia as Partner and Director of... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/local-professional-joins-woven-legal-as-partner-director-of-business-development)[Insight ## More Drama at the The Law Firm of Arger & Groll, LLC. – another Hypothetical Trickling into the break room, several Arger & Groll employees waited for their turn at the coffee pot before work began on this Monday morning. Others... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/more-drama-at-the-the-law-firm-of-arger-groll-llc-another-hypothetical)[Insight ## Drama at the The Law Firm of Arger & Groll, LLC. – a Hypothetical There once was a lawyer named Fred who, although often described in his firm as the absent minded professor, also possessed an amazing grasp of the law... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/drama-at-the-the-law-firm-of-arger-groll-llc-a-hypothetical)[Insight ## Keeping Your Law Firm’s Data Safe In particular, I’m going to talk about phishing scams, since I recently had to handle a situation where a firm fell victim to a scam and then had to... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/keeping-your-law-firms-data-safe)[Insight ## Importance of Meeting 1:1 with Virtual Staff Our clients are often experienced with virtual staff, but even then, still sometimes forget the differences in managing someone who is virtual.... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/importance-of-meeting-11-with-virtual-staff)[Insight ## Identifying the Core of Your Business In today’s times of uncertainty, many businesses are struggling wondering when they’re going to open, how they’re going to keep necessary staff on the... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/identifying-the-core-of-your-business)[Insight ## You aren’t making Hiring Mistakes. You Are Failing At Onboarding. Many attorneys have come to us seeking advice on hiring and recruiting winners. After listening to their growing frustrations over “bad hires” and firm... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/you-arent-making-hiring-mistakes-you-are-failing-at-onboarding)[Insight ## Thoughts on Confidentiality While Working From Home Before I even begin a discussion on best practices while working from home, for those who recently starting working from home due to Covid-19, this is... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/thoughts-on-confidentiality-while-working-from-home)[Insight ## Marketing for Small Law Firms A friend’s law firm recently hired a VA and tasked her to handle their marketing. After all, they weren’t doing anything complicated, just posting on... ↗](https://wovenlegal.multisites.ai/marketing-for-law-firms)

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