From the Center Blog

You want to make it easy and secure to exchange electronic documents and information with clients. There are many ways to do this, including using online document storage services, SaaS based practice management portals, and document management systems. However, if you are not using any of these or are looking for something that is simple and purpose built, Pipe|File might…

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. 4 AI Search Engines I Use Every Day (July 26, 2024) Search engines and Generative Artificial Intelligence tools are not the…

Styles in Microsoft Word can help improve everything from formatting to editing a document. Styles can be applied to make better templates, improve navigation, generate an automatic and hyperlinked Table of Contents, and make self-updating and numbered headings painless. What are the advantages of using Styles in Microsoft Word and how do you use them? Styles in Microsoft Word are…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26 and made its way up through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Winds and rain stretched from its primary path into surrounding areas. The path and destruction of this storm is immense and devastating. Following are resources for lawyers affected by the storm in the aftermath and then resources…

Launching a social media campaign without first ensuring your website is in top shape is like putting the cart before the horse. Imagine driving traffic to a site that’s slow, cluttered, or outdated—it’s a surefire way to lose potential clients before they even get a chance to see what you have to offer. Before you hit that “post” button, take…

Legal pros understand the importance of efficiently managing long and intricate documents. Yet, many Word users may not have fully explored the myriad of tools available in the View tab of the Microsoft Word ribbon. This often-overlooked section is a treasure trove of features designed to enhance your document navigation and review experience. From adjusting your document’s layout to using…

Many lawyers keep their smartphones on their desks alongside their computers. Without your phone handy, you might need to retrieve it for two-factor authentication codes, to answer text messages from home, or to take calls. Did you know that if you’re using Windows 11, you can link your Android or iPhone to your computer? This allows you to access calls,…

At the recent 2024-5 NCBA/F Leadership Orientation, CPM Director Catherine Sanders Reach shared some tips for productivity and efficiency for busy lawyers and bar volunteers. Add Your Volunteer Activities in the Right Place There are lots of Profile Sections to add to your LinkedIn profile. The primary ones include Education and Experience. Many lawyers put their bar associations and professional…