The 80/20 Principle 093: How Lawyers Can Future Proof Their Practices
Mike Whelan was a family law practitioner who realized that many old ways of practicing law don’t work anymore, which makes lawyers more stressed today than they’ve ever been. He identifies the problem as something called “the churn” in his excellent book: Lawyer Forward.
In this episode Ernie asks him about how lawyers can overcome the churn to create profitable and enjoyable practices.
- Mike Whelan’s Twitter feed.
- Ernie’s LawFirm Autopilot Slack Group
- Ernie’s free *Tech Resource Guide* for solo and small firm lawyers, which includes recommendations about working remotely.
General Resources
- Learn to use technology to reduce friction & gain freedom with this resource: https://www.the8020lawyer.com/
- Focus on these essential tech tools for maximum traction in your practice.
- Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses.
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