Host of On the Road and The 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.
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....
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How to focus your practice. If you’re not known for something, you aren’t known for anything. The one thing all clients in every business want:...
In this episode: Law is intense, and you love your business. But are you trying to do everything? Trust the team you’ve hired. You can do too much, and you’re not that...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How to Determine if a New Hire Is a Success in the First 90 Days How To Master the Process of Employee Contract Negotiations How...
Let’s talk about practice management, tech, and production. How do you find and apply the right tech tools that help you deliver what you’ve promised to your clients? Acquiring new clients, moving...
How To Decide A Timeline For Firing An Employee How To Craft A Good Job Package to Attract Better Quality Applicants How To Give An Employee An Ultimatum Before Firing Them
Acquisition, getting new clients “from contact to contract,” is vital to your success. So why are so many firms struggling at the most basic levels? Guest Adam Reiman, director of coaching and...
How to ethically enhance your influence and persuade others.
No matter your practice area, smart planning can help you grow your business. Co-hosts Christopher Anderson and Laurence Colletti talk with Tim Parlatore about the panel he participated in at ClioCon which...
How much can we really get done in a day? Christopher Anderson talks with Clio presenter Olivia Vizachero about how to become a consistent, confident manager of your schedule. Olivia explains why...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How can a law firm effectively use the non-attorney salesperson in a way that meets client expectations?
Every attorney knows to lock client secrets behind sophisticated cybersecurity. But as guest Rich Hale explains, the data that’s hiding in plain sight, “Dark Data,” is just as important to your client...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: What do I need to consider to bring the firm’s outsource bookkeeping in-house? How can I utilize job boards more effectively to find quality candidates?...
Feeling overwhelmed, like you’ve lost control of your life and your practice, like your job runs you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone and there are ways to overcome...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How can I minimize the damage of an upcoming employee resignation? How do I decide which size cases my firm should pursue? How do I...
Marketing is about message, not volume. Before big advertising spends, figure out who you are and what you want to say. What makes you special? Look inside your firm and understand your...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How should I structure a bonus plan for my client intake specialist? How should I construct a pro hac vice agreement with an out-of-state law...
If there’s a key lesson in this episode, it’s “Don’t try to do it all.” Guest Mike Morse founded the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. But it wasn’t always that...
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How do I decide which candidate to hire for the office manager position? How do I attract quality candidates to my small firm when we’re...
Guest Brett Trembly is cofounder of Get Staffed Up which provides offshore legal support staffing solutions for U.S. law firms.
This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How do I promote an employee to a part-time position without upsetting the current full-time coworker? Did I make a mistake hiring a friend? How...
Frustrated by the hiring process? Guest Joey Seeber, with years as a business leader and elected official, shares tips on hiring done right.
Host Christopher T. Anderson meets with lawyers from around the country to discuss issues they are currently facing in their practices.
Guest Jason Levin – author, coach, and relationship management evangelist – shares the keys to building and maintaining business relationships.
Key issues lawyers are facing in their practices: Hiring, marketing, training and more!
Guest Jason Hennessey wrote the book on law firm SEO (it’s called “Law Firm SEO”). Join our deep dive into digital marketing, Google search algorithms, and client acquisition.
Legal futurist Chad Burton examines today’s trends to predict what the future holds for legal practitioners.
There’s marketing and then there’s “pre-marketing.” Guest Gerald Maatman discusses brand building, the bedrock of your practice.
Guest Ali Katz is driven to help lawyers rediscover their passion, reclaim their lives, and reinvent their client relationships.
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