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A recent legal industry trends report found that new matter creation dropped by nearly 40 percent in April as individuals and business defer legal matters. But those matters aren't going away, and lawyers must find innovative ways to serve clients.

Who is embracing current challenges, looking for opportunities to do it better? Tell us about the people and ideas that are changing Wisconsin's legal landscape.

In the age of the coronavirus, the State Bar's Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is a great way to expand your practice and bring new clients to your (virtual) doorstep. Join now and get May and June free.

The practice of family law in Wisconsin has changed drastically in the past month. Margaret Hickey gives a few tips on dealing with these changes, and where to find resources to help you manage your practice.

Testimonials and reviews can be a powerful way to attract and retain clients, but Aviva Kaiser reminds lawyers to exercise caution to comply with the ethics rules.

Every lawyer makes mistakes occasionally, but hindsight can help reduce the likelihood of malpractice-level errors. Tom Watson says bankruptcy/collections, estate/probate/trust, plaintiff's personal injury, real estate, and family law drew the most malpractice claims in 2019.

Everyone is tackling the challenges of working remotely. The State Bar is offering assistance via a new partner: Identillect Technologies, to help you keep your email secure.

The State Bar's new Coronavirus & the Law elist provides an open forum for members to discuss the evolving issues related to coronavirus and COVID-19 and its impact on the practice of law in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Learn how to join.

In this article, Melodie Wiseman provides practical tips for lawyers who are now working from home, including setting clear intentions, avoiding distractions, and staying connected.

The recent outbreak of COVID-19 has forced lawyers into the unusual territory of either working remotely in their homes. Here are some basic tips you can use to protect your clients and your firm while working remotely.

Tim Pierce, Keith Sellen, and Christopher Shattuck introduce a new, free, self-assessment tool that gives Wisconsin lawyers, especially those in smaller firms, a new way to measure and improve their operations, manage risk, and increase client satisfaction.

Managing cyber threats is an ever-evolving facet of law practice today. Find out more about what to watch out for in 2020, and where to turn for help.

Wisconsin lawyers talk about how the economy is affecting their practices and how they're meeting those challenges, whether by taking on new roles or practice areas, streamlining practice management procedures, or better communicating their value to clients.

A close personal relationship with opposing counsel might not require a client’s consent to the representation, but Dean Dietrich says disclosing that information could be a best practice.

Lori Kannenberg Dorn provides tips for using statistics, such as case filing and resolution data, to make decisions about law firm business development.

Lawyers should build a reputation for being "firm but fair" about fees, staring with the first consultation, says lawyer and practice management advisor Reid Trautz.

Dean Dietrich says if you are aware of a colleague's possible impairment that interferes with that lawyer's ability to work and serve clients, you have resulting ethical duties.

From providing tips on protecting your privacy to avoiding scams, the State Bar of Wisconsin's law office management Practice411 elist offered useful practice information in 2019. Here they are, all in one place.

Four common stressors and six ways to say not to holiday stress, from State Bar of Wisconsin WisLAP Coordinator Jason Magill, a licensed professional counselor.

Jill Kastner encourages lawyers to help fill the justice gap by donating time, skill, or money to one of Wisconsin's legal services organizations.

Dean Dietrich says Supreme Court Rules do not require lawyers to report disciplinary investigations to their employers, but fiduciary duty might.

Attorney and technology guru Jeff Krause says the "Moneyball" concept can help law firms see things differently, with data, and improve profitability.

Chad Post discusses the need for accredited attorneys to represent veterans before the Board of Veterans Appeals and explains the accreditation process. It's easy and inexpensive, too.

Roy Greenberg describes ways to make the process of switching to a new computer smoother and relatively quick while reducing downtime and the risks of losing data.

Who are Wisconsin's innovators? The "That's a Fine Idea: Legal Innovation Wisconsin" initiative spotlights these risk takers who advance the legal profession with perseverance, creative thinking, and big ideas.