"Tune in to the latest Jabot episode as I chat with Margot Hoppin, co-founder of Hoppin Grinsell. Discover the challenges and victories of starting a law firm post-COVID, the impact of AI in law, and the real deal on work-life balance. Transition from Biglaw to founding a boutique firm. Trend of starting new firms post-COVID. Time-tracking challenges of running a law firm."
"Growth milestone: hiring and team development. Balancing work demands with personal time-off goals. Importance of cash flow management in a small firm. Key learnings: experience in running a law firm. Impact of AI on traditional law firm structures. Maintaining firm culture during growth. Benefits of transparency in a smaller law firm. Valuing open communication and addressing knowledge gaps. Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, host of The Jabot podcast, and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer."
Margot Hoppin transitioned from Biglaw to found the boutique firm Hoppin Grinsell and navigated firm-starting trends that accelerated after COVID. Major operational challenges included time-tracking, cash-flow management, and hiring while preserving firm culture. Growth milestones involved building a team and prioritizing transparent communication to address knowledge gaps. Work-life balance required deliberate time-off goals and balancing billable demands. Artificial intelligence began reshaping traditional law firm structures and workflows. Smaller firm advantages included greater transparency and faster cultural alignment, while ongoing lessons emphasized practical experience in running a law firm.
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