Trust The Process: How To Build And Manage Workflows In Law Firms

With the coming release of “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix, it’s important that we not forget the past — like what Happy Gilmore got into in the first movie: “doing the bull dance, feeling the flow, working it.” 

But how can you get into a similar flow state as a lawyer — avoiding mistakes, working faster and smarter, and generally kicking ass?

Well, progress is made via process, and you need to deploy some workflows. So you’re probably wondering: why and how?

The best news is that we’ve got answers, because Joyce Brafford of ProfitSolv is back again on the Non-Eventcast — as co-host of this exceptional set of special episodes — to talk it all over.

This is the fifth episode in a monthly series with our partner, ProfitSolv.  This episode is sponsored by CosmoLex.     

In this episode, we begin with our new segment, “Cryptid Corner,” in which we each discuss a cryptid of our choosing.  In this edition, I go old school, and Joyce gets hyperlocal. 

Then, we jump (like a pouncing yeti) into the project of describing project management in legal (12:57), before outlining the key components for building workflows (18:32) — the cornerstone of any effective process. 

Next, we rotate conversations around how to manage variables in specific projects (26:40), as well as how to budget for projects (29:50) — yes, there will be math. 

After that, I talk over the importance of adding followup architecture to workflows (35:15). Before finishing up, we cover how workflows and appropriate project management can be used to reduce risk in law firms (37:59). 

In the end, we get into how competency around technology for lawyers is really an ethical requirement for the profession (40:02).

If you’re feeling inefficient but don’t know why: It’s either because you don’t have processes or your processes are not tight enough. 

So turn the wrench, and listen to this special edition of the Non-Eventcast.