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A podcast for current and aspiring law firm leaders

Empowering Law Firm Leaders is an interview series that shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the sectors experts and law firm leaders. The series will discuss the current challenges and new ideas for SME law firms to help empower leaders, manage teams, and make running a law firm easier.

New episodes released monthly. Click the logos below to listen on that platform or click the episodes to read a write-up.

COMING SOON

The law firm of the future: How to prepare for success

In episode 11, we’re joined by Chris Bull, consultant at Edge International and former COO for Osbourne Clarke. We discuss Chris’s predictions for what a law firm will look like in 2030 and share practical advice on how to prepare for success.

EPISODE 10 – Karen Edwards

Lessons learnt from switching case management systems to help SME law firms increase ROI

In episode ten, we’re joined by Karen Edwards, head of professional development at the ILFM. We discuss best practice and top tips for successfully implementing a new practice and case management software.

EPISODE 9 – Kirsty Pappin

Effective practice management: How to run a modern legal business

In episode nine, we’re joined by Kirsty Pappin, winner of practice manager of the year and now owner of Aries Legal Practice Management to discuss what effective practice management looks like in an SME law firm.

EPISODE 8 – Amy Bell

Why law firm compliance programmes often fail and how to improve them

In episode eight, we’re joined by Amy Bell – founder of Teal Compliance to discuss how you can ensure your compliance procedures are effective across your firm.

EPISODE 7 – Simon Tupman

How to be a successful law firm leader

In episode seven, we’re joined by Simon Tupman – author of The Heart of Practice. We discuss what makes a good leader, how to effectively build a high performing team and culture, and advice for future leaders.    

EPISODE 6 – Scott Simmons

How lawyers can win more work from better clients

In episode six, we’re joined by Scott Simmons – founder of Legal Balance. We discuss how lawyers and law firms can win more work from better clients, gain confidence when communicating value, and charge more per case.   

EPISODE 5 – CJ Anderson

How to utilise your data to exceed client expectations and improve ROI from your tech 

In episode five, we’re joined by CJ Anderson – founder of Iron Carrot. We discuss the impact of an effective data strategy on SME firm’s future success, and key steps to creating a data governance framework that’ll help you meet your business goals.

EPISODE 4 – David Gilmore

How to ensure a proactive compliance culture within your firm to mitigate risk

For episode four, we’re joined by David Gilmore – director of DG Legal. We discuss how SMEs can instil a culture of compliance that helps to ease the pressure of meeting requirements and mitigating risk.

EPISODE 3 – Shaun Jardine

How to implement a pricing strategy that reflects value for your firm, lawyers, and clients

For episode three, we’re joined by Shaun Jardine – author of Ditch the Billable Hour! and former CEO of a top 200 law firms. We discuss how to successfully implement value-based pricing into your firm, how to manage failure, and how to charge more per case.

EPISODE 2 – Ian Hopkins

How to build an effective leadership teams within your law firm

For episode two of our Empowering Law Firm Leaders interview series, we’re joined by Ian Hopkins – a senior consultant for CPM21 after being managing partner and regional director of five UK law firms. We discuss how to build an effective leadership within your law firm.

EPISODE 1 – Simon McCrum

Hone your competitive advantage: How to offer an exceptional client experience

To launch our Empowering Law Firm Leaders interview series, we’re joined by Simon McCrum – a former managing partner of the UK’s fastest growing law firm – for episode one. We discuss how law firms can hone their competitive advantage to improve cashflow.

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