The Agile Attorney Podcast 068. Adaptability by Design: Building Law Practices That Respond to Change
May 6, 2025
Adaptability is key for legal practices navigating rapid changes in technology and economics. Understanding your mission helps lawyers respond intelligently rather than reactively. The discussion highlights the impact of generative AI on client-centered litigation and the emotional aspects of legal education. Strategies for managing overwhelming demand in law firms include pausing new intakes and improving workflows. Enhancing legal outcomes through clearer communication and innovative revenue models is also explored, promoting sustainability in practice.
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Adaptability Is a Learned Skill
- Adaptability is a skill to be intentionally developed, not an innate personality trait.
- Being clear on your mission and goals enables intelligent adaptation rather than reactive change.
Experts Must Embrace Change
- Holding expertise can make adaptability uncomfortable as it challenges knowing established methods.
- Change is inevitable and should be met with openness rather than resistance.
Real Client Stories of Adaptability
- Two guests illustrate adaptability by staying mission-focused amid changing technology and societal shifts.
- Carolyn Elephant adapts by integrating generative AI; Jonah Perlin evolves teaching for interrupted law students.