Host of On the Road and Un-Billable Hour
Christopher T. Anderson has authored numerous articles and speaks on a wide range of topics, including law firm management, the ethics of cloud computing, and the future of technology in law firms. A regular speaker at LegalTech New York, ABA TechShow, and various state bar associations, Chris has over 19 years of experience as a practicing attorney. He is a former managing partner of a full-service law firm in Georgia, has served as in-house general counsel and began his career as a New York City assistant district attorney.
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We don’t spend enough time talking about elevating the financial wellbeing of business owners, their families, and their team. Let’s get into it.
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Let’s talk about taking time off from the firm and about setting meaningful goals.
Consider this episode your free consultation on networking and media relations with a true expert, guest Janet Falk, PhD. Do not miss this one.
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Guest Danielle Hendon challenges you to review your 2024 results and plan for 2025.
Guest Richard Dukes champions the incorporation of technology across his South Carolina law firm. What works? What doesn’t? And what about AI?
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Let’s talk about the ROI of new hires. Why hire if they won’t make you more money?
Unsurprisingly, this year’s Legal Trends Report significantly showcased AI’s ever-developing impacts in the legal world. To examine this and other major findings of the report, Christopher Anderson and Laurence Colletti welcome Clio’s...
One of the biggest splashes at this year’s ClioCon was the launch of Clio Duo, an AI-powered assistant to enhance your practice management software. Christopher Anderson sat down with Jonathan Watson to...
Are you still watching the clock and charging clients for time? Why? Guest Shaun Jardine explores the push toward value-based pricing.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Managing client communications and expectations is vital as your business grows.
You have a “tax person,” but do you have a true CFO? Many small firms don’t. You can hire one, at an affordable cost, through a “fractional CFO” provider.
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Adding a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program for your law firm? Hear the struggles one small firm is facing as it looks to automate...
Guest RJon Robins specializes in helping small and solo firms start making profits and stop spinning their wheels. Real advice you can use now.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. How can an owner reign in troublesome employees when she’s already understaffed? Should a lawyer borrow for a marketing...
Is your firm’s team “present” or “engaged?” If you ignore your team’s needs, you’ll never get their best work.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. What is your brand, and how do you market it to build your business?
The law can be a high-stress grind. How do you care for yourself? Hear from a coach (and former litigator) who helps professionals avoid burnout.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. When you’re getting started, who’s your first hire? What do you need?
Marketing is one thing. Sales is another. But intake is where the rubber meets the road, getting a new client to sign on the dotted line.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. How are lawyers using AI? How do you gauge ROI on your marketing spend?
Building a firm is more than doing the daily tasks. Business development author Rick Watson explains good growth and bad growth.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. This episode: balance hiring and growth, motivate employees, and marketing!
Guest Joey Seeber of Level Legal shares tips for not just employing the best tech in your practice, but also remembering the human touch.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Realistic goals for 2024. Plus, learn how to shake off that sales slump.
Legal tech is changing the practice of law. That’s a fact. Guest Colin Levy, an author and speaker, shares tips for putting today’s tech to work.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Getting clicks on your website is one thing, but turning site visits into paying clients is the real goal....
Guest Jared Correia helps law firms understand what they want, what they need, and what is wasteful in legal tech and practice management tools.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. This episode: office computer policies, security, and letting a new hire go when it’s not working.
Face it, most law school graduates aren’t prepared to practice law. Guest Abdi Shayesteh founded AltaClaro, a firm dedicated to real-world legal training.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Anderson and guest co-host Robert Leitner help attorneys build a model to reward associate referrals and discuss hiring for...
Standing out online isn’t magic, it’s work. SEO expert Chris Dreyer explains how to sharpen your online efforts and focus on what makes you special.
Clients feel better about your law firm when they feel their needs are met and their concerns are heard. What can you do to make sure this happens in your firm? From...
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table – real answers, no script. In this episode, Anderson and guests Robert Leitner and Philip Fairley have an extended conversation with an attorney...
How does a law firm find and organize world events to land better, more profitable, clients? Guests from Darrow.AI share insights into sifting through tangled data to find the right cases.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. In this episode, Anderson and recurring guest Robert Leitner help attorneys grapple with not only cases, but also life...
Considering marketing to the Spanish speaking communities around you? First, we have to understand you. Marketing to other cultures is more than translating. Hear how.
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Our first question turned into a collaborative discussion around the Community Table with input from several other lawyers. How does a longtime attorney with...
Marketing, acquiring new clients and running an efficient firm are all important. But when it comes to producing results for clients and growing your business, it all comes down to the people...
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. What tools can you use to hire the right people, how can you train them, and how long can...
The future is here – adapting to automation, intelligent design, and artificial intelligence is a must
Host Christopher T. Anderson shares duties with two guests at the Community Table, real answers, no script: Getting the client from saying “yes” to writing a check.
Maybe you don’t need more leads; instead, you need to do a better job converting those leads into clients.
Host Christopher T. Anderson diagnoses a law firm’s sudden revenue decline. Plus, how to designate daily tasks and show real trust in your team.
In this episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How to say no to some cases (without losing clients). It’s great to “niche down” to your expertise, but never say no. Say, “I...
Let’s talk about marketing (because we know you love to, the numbers don’t lie). But let’s talk about how podcasting fits into your law firm’s marketing mix. Guest Robert Ingalls calls himself...
Guest Sandrene “Sandy” Ryan is the senior director of recruiting at Level Legal. She’s built a unique process that focuses on quality and creating “the right match” over putting bodies into slots....
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: Sometimes when it comes to your brand and marketing, doing everything is doing nothing. What is it you want to be known for? On the...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: Is hiring a temp I’ve already worked with previously a mistake? “It’s not personal,” it’s personnel. I need a body, even if s/he won’t stay...
Today’s guests, Erik and Elliot, will be joining Christopher on our upcoming Community Table live Q&A on February 16, 2023 to discuss all things marketing. Sign up here (it’s free) to join...
Let’s look at your law firm’s culture when it comes to tech. It’s bottom up and top down, a full circle. You can’t delegate this stuff to one department or one level....
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