What sparked the most curiosity among sole practitioners and SME law firm owners over the past year? Dive into the top 10 most-downloaded episodes that kept this corner of the legal world talking.
10. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Pivoting, niching, and starting a side hustle
Earlier this year, award-winning sole practitioner Claire Styles worked from Europe for two months. That working holiday allowed her time to reflect on what was working and not working in her business, and since then, she’s moved to not only adapt her approach and home in on what she truly wants to do, but she has also started a side hustle – all of which is providing greater personal and professional meaning for her.
9. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Why tunnel vision can be a good thing
For Irene Chrisopoulidis, having tunnel vision helps her stay the course with long-term objectives, rather than getting sidetracked. Here, she unpacks why this approach is so critical and the ways she successfully employs it.
8. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Marketing success, raising capital, and lessons for growth
When it comes to marketing, Rex Afrasiabi has learnt that people resonate more with a person than they do with a business. Leaning into his own branding has resulted in exponential growth for his firm, which is now allowing him to expand nationally through a capital raise and a retail share offering.
7. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Regional families and access to justice and resources
Given the unique needs of clients in family law proceedings, it is fundamental that those in regional and rural Australia have access to the requisite court resources, processes, and, ultimately, access to justice. Much more work, one principal argues, needs to be done to ensure this.
6. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Does lawyering consume your identity?
For many lawyers, being a practitioner can become the dominant part of one’s identity. Here, Christina Yi reflects on how a girls’ trip helped remind her to do the things that bring joy and fulfilment, so that one can ultimately better be of service to clients.
5. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Reducing the risk of costs disputes
Given that one of the most common gripes clients have about their lawyers is (perceived) high fees, it is essential that practitioners get this right – as “it’ll save us a lot of time”.
4. The Boutique Lawyer Show: How to build a law firm while raising a family
For many parents in the legal profession, the idea of advancing their careers by opening a law firm can feel daunting or unattainable. But Marial Lewis offers a different perspective – demonstrating that it’s possible to successfully juggle the demands of parenthood while building a thriving legal practice.
3. The Boutique Lawyer Show: The need for collaboration in elder law matters
In the face of myriad forms of elder abuse and against the backdrop of an ageing population, inter-professional collaboration on legal matters will be paramount moving forward.
2. The Boutique Lawyer Show: How firm-owning mums can prepare for maternity leave
The prospect of a career break for family planning and childrearing purposes can be incredibly daunting. Here, a firm owner and new mum reflects on how legal business leaders can step away from their practices in ways that work for them.
1. The Boutique Lawyer Show: Will firms start using employee ownership structures?
Employee ownership structures could become increasingly common in the Australian market, and – in an age of rapid market change and shifting employee sentiment – it could well be an option that firm owners opt for to ensure long-term business success.
