Tom Wallerstein
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Departure Memos
Small firm columnist Tom Wallerstein on why you shouldn't underestimate the importance of the farewell email. -
Boutique Law Firms, Politics, Small Law Firms, Trials
From Biglaw to Boutique: Election Day
Complaining about the makeup of a jury makes as much sense as presidential candidates complaining about the demographics of Ohio or Florida voters.... - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Get Off My Lawn!
Is the practice of law getting less civil? Tom Wallerstein doesn't think so.
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Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Artificial Deadlines
My friend Pablo told me that when Monica, a partner, called his home at 9:00 p.m., he knew it couldn’t be good. Why not email? For an instant, he considered letting the call go to voicemail. Taking a deep breath, he answered. Monica wanted to know “where he was” with the brief Pablo had been […] -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Technology
From Biglaw to Boutique: Face Time
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein opines on the expectations of putting in “face time” at law firms big and small. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Screw-Ups, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Call the Carrier
Do partners blow minor mistakes out of proportion? Or is there is a reason for this? -
Boutique Law Firms, Lawyer Advertising, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Keeping It Real
How can you balance the tension between perception and reality when forming a new firm? Insights from small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein... -
Biglaw, Blogging, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Twittering
From Biglaw to Boutique: Blogging
Blogging isn't something Tom Wallerstein expected to make part of his weekly routine as a litigator, but now that he's a pro, he can offer you some tips. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Apples and Oranges
What are the real differences when moving “From Biglaw to Boutique”? -
Boutique Law Firms, Money, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Assessing Contingent Fee Cases
Should you take cases on a contingent fee basis? Some tips from small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein... -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Your Most Important Client
Associates make the mistake of not understanding who is truly their most important client: the partner for whom they are working... -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Stay Hungry, Not Desperate
Staying hungry in all its forms is essential for law firms, particularly for new solo or small firms. Here's some advice from Tom Wallerstein on how to do it effectively... -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Kissing Frogs
When it comes to client pitches, you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you land the big fish...
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Minority Issues, Small Law Firms, Technology
From Biglaw to Boutique: Diversity!
Diversity is an important concept for law firms, especially smaller law firms and boutiques. It's true of “diversity” in a variety of contexts, some of which are not so obvious. -
California, Cyberlaw, Junk Email / Spam, Litigators, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Twittering
What's in a Name? That Which We Call Spam…
Twitter's battle against spammers continues... and one defendant is ready for a long fight. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Travel / Vacation
From Biglaw to Boutique: Reflections from Cayman
Solo and small-firm attorneys have much to gain from being humble, and it pays to remember that different perspectives can lead to valuable insights. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Independence Day
Today, Tom Wallerstein writes, we celebrate our Independence Day (from Biglaw)! -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: You Don’t Have to Like It
You absolutely need to focus on business development for your firm to succeed, but that doesn’t mean you have to like it... -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: You Are Not Your Hours
You are a unique individual, with special attributes. You are not your billable hours. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Game of Thrones
What can the legal world learn from HBO's hit series, Game of Thrones?