Tom Wallerstein
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Legal Ethics
CoffeeGate Update: Sanctions Handed Down Over Deposition That Ended In Coffee Throwing
The problems of one little litigation don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world. -
Legal Ethics
Attorney Accused Of Hurling Coffee At Opposing Counsel During Tense Deposition
Flying coffee and other deposition hazards they don't teach you in law school. - Sponsored
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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7 Things That Might Surprise You About Having Your Own Law Firm
Ed. note: This post is sponsored by NexFirm. So you’ve decided to make the jump. Persuaded by the 10 reasons to leave Biglaw, and aware of the 10 common mistakes made by lawyers who launch their own firms, you have decided to hang your shingle. What can you expect in your first few years running […]
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Boutique Law Firms, Intellectual Property, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Cross-Selling in a Boutique Law Firm
Is it better for a boutique to be focused or diversified? Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein shares thoughts on cross-selling. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Reflections on Building a Boutique Firm: Looking Back Four Years Later
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein takes time to reflect on what brought his boutique firm success. Maybe it will help you, too! -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Money, Small Law Firms
Planning Your Law Firm: Projecting Income and Efficiency
There must be some way to figure out what your income will be when you start a firm, and Tom Wallerstein is here to help you do it. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms, Trials
From Biglaw to Boutique: Trying Times Two
Despite the differences between them, Biglaw trials and Boutique Law trials have a lot in common... and are both equally rewarding. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Networking Contradictions
Building a book of business requires an open mind and the confidence to ask, "How can I help you?" - Sponsored
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Lateral Moves, Layoffs, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Job Security
Tom Wallerstein thinks that running your own firm offers more job security than working in Biglaw. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Believing What You’re Selling
Honesty is the best policy when seeking new business. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Easier Said Than Done
In building a business, as in poker, be mindful not to confuse lucky bets with sound decision-making. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Never Satisfied
If you're a lawyer who's never satisfied, don't worry -- according to Tom Wallerstein, it's not as much of a character flaw as you may think. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Behind the Curtain
Why do Biglaw mentors seek only to promote themselves and give little actual advice? Are mentors at small firms the same?
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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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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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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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Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls.
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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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Biglaw, Billable Hours, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Working from Home
Assuming that “working from home” means that you still are working, should a firm care when or whether an attorney comes into the office, provided nothing time-sensitive needs to be accomplished that day? -
Events
The ATL New Year's Party: A Fun and Fabulous Photo Essay
Thanks to everyone who attended the Above the Law New Year's party. Here are some pictures from our fabulous event! -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
From Biglaw to Boutique: Mother of Invention
Why are business development skills so crucial when moving from Biglaw to boutique? -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Money, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: From Boutique to Biglaw
As 2013 approaches, small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein ponders what it would take for him to make the move from boutique to Biglaw. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Job Searches, Secretaries / Administrative Assistants, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Bad Hires
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein has some advice on why it's important to properly screen new hires, even if you're desperate for assistance. -
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From Biglaw to Boutique: Cream of the Crop
Who makes partner in law firms? The most thorough? The hardest working? The most efficient? Not necessarily any of the above.... -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
From Biglaw to Boutique: Victory Emails and Giving Credit
Small-firm columnist Tom Wallerstein thinks that partners shouldn't overlook the collateral benefits of giving credit where credit is due.