Iffy Ibekwe
Iffy Ibekwe is an estate planning attorney who believes that women deserve to make decisions that affect them with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents. Activating women is Iffy’s calling, and she also loves speaking internationally about entrepreneurship, estate planning, motherhood, and supporting other women lawyers. Currently, Iffy is writing her first book on culturally competent estate planning, available in 2024. A double-Longhorn, Iffy graduated from The University of Texas (undergrad and law) and has practiced law for over 16 years. Iffy can be reached by email at info@iffyibekwe.com, her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram @iffyibekweesq.
Posts by Iffy Ibekwe
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Small Law Firms
Have You Had Your Break Today?
Struggling with taking breaks in your workday? Here are some easy ways to schedule a break. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Small Law Firms
What’s Your Mindset?
Which mindset do you align with -- growth or fixed? How do you see mindset at work at your law firm?
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Gaining Perspective
Putting off a good quality of life or ignoring mental health in favor of hustle and grind is not the answer. -
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Times Are Changing, So Be Yourself
You don't have to hide behind everything the profession told you to do and say just because you are a lawyer. -
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Blogging For Business
Blogs provide helpful information and are an excellent opportunity to offer content that attracts potential clients and produces great search engine results. -
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Re-Evaluate Your Goals
This is a wonderful time to reflect on how your year is going. -
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Avoid Bad-Fit Clients
It takes courage to turn down business -- especially when things are slow -- but it is worth it. - 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… -
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Coping With Worry As A Lawyer
Where appropriate, start (or continue) to share your fallibility as a lawyer. It helps to humanize you. -
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Fortune Favors The Bold In Business
I encourage you to look for opportunities for boldness to stand out in your practice as well. -
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Marketing Without Social Media
Take a step back from social media marketing and try some other techniques. -
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Take Care Of Yourself When Running Your Law Firm
Lawyer mental health and wellness is integral to your success. -
Small Law Firms
Conquering The To-Do List At A Small Firm
Can you relate to having an endless to-do list?
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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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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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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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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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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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Small Law Firms
It May Be Time To Close Your Firm
We don’t like to talk about our struggles. Lawyers are supposed to be financially successful, right? -
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First Impressions Matter
Client experiences can be contingent on whether a human is available to speak to callers. -
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Managing Remote And Hybrid Teams
Some tips for communication, morale, and mental health to help your small firm manage its remote and hybrid teams. -
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Determining The Opportunity Cost
Understanding the potential missed opportunities when choosing one option over another allows for better decision-making. -
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Why Is It So Hard To Find A Lawyer?
If a lawyer is struggling to find legal counsel, what hope is there for laypeople? -
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How To Deal With A Communication Breakdown
Add a virtual working environment to the equation, and communication breakdowns can worsen exponentially.