Have you upgraded your Windows operating system from Windows 10 to 11? Have you avoided it because you worry that it could be unstable, or that your old software or drivers won’t work? Are you worried that your older computer will not have the required specifications to do the upgrade? These are all legitimate concerns. Microsoft is rolling out a major…
Sometimes shopping can be fun. However, for many lawyers, looking for an accounting system may be as enjoyable as a root canal. Recent circumstances have pushed firms into looking for a new accounting product, and looking for a new product can be intimidating and frustrating. The good news/bad news is there are a lot of options for law firms but…
Recently the Center for Practice Management and CLE Department held a day and a half of programming including How to Manage Your Workload – Time, Task, Email and Distraction Management for Lawyers and Tips Today You Can Use Tomorrow. The programs, now available on demand, are designed to give lawyers and their teams actionable and tactical information that could be…
LinkedIn is a powerful social network. It can be very useful for connecting with colleagues, finding and posting jobs, participating in group discussions, staying top of mind with referrals and potential clients, maintaining a profile for yourself and for your firm/organization, and for news/information. There are some features of LinkedIn that you may have questions about. Should I get verified?…
As the legal profession continues to evolve and adapt to recent technologies, it’s becoming increasingly important for lawyers to understand and leverage the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These tools, which can assist with tasks such as data analysis, research, translation, image and video creation, summarization, transcription, and automation, have the potential to increase efficiency and productivity within…
In today’s fast-paced legal environment, lawyers must be adept at using basic office software, Microsoft 365, browsers, and their operating system. This ability is essential for maintaining competency, efficiency, and productivity, which are critical for effectively serving clients. Lawyers who do not understand and master how to use critical business tools like operating systems, office application suites, and browsers will…
If your firm is paying for the Microsoft 365 subscription product but only using the standard applications like Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint you are missing out! Explore client facing tools that can help you communicate, collaborate, and interact with clients, outside counsel, and others outside of your firm or organization. Your subscription comes with products like Forms, Bookings, Stream, Sway,…
Every week subscribers receive the ICYMI enewsletter from the NCBA Center for Practice Management. The newsletter highlights tips, tools, trends, and techniques to help your law practice. The following are a few popular links from the past issues of the newsletter. My 40 Most-Read Blog Posts This Year Tell a Story of a Legal Industry Consumed with Generative AI (1/5/2024) Generative AI…
Lawyers take notes. Lots of notes. Client notes, research notes, brainstorming, checklists, ideas, reminders and the list goes on. Taking notes on paper is comfortable and efficient, but extremely limited. Handwritten notes on paper cannot be searched or repurposed. They are difficult to share or use for collaboration. Paper notebooks begin to proliferate like bunnies. In our multimedia world paper…
You may have heard someone refer to your “tech stack” in your law office or legal department. In software development a tech stack is the set of technologies used to develop an application. However, the phrase has taken on a wider meaning, describing, and defining what technology tools you use in your office. Why document your tech stack? It will…