Sole Practitioners

New lawyers practising on their own should develop a business plan and set goals to be achieved, says Dawn Marchand, vice-president of marketing, product and client experience for Lawyers Financial, which offers insurance and investment products

The legal community may soon be able to get in on the ground floor of an “innovative” retirement plan designed specifically for lawyers and their staff, says Dawn Marchand, vice-president of marketing, product and direct distribution for Lawyers

“Oh man, I’ve got the best life insurance,” said no one ever. That’s because, at the end of the day, most policies operate under the same basic principle: you pay a moderate amount of money every month for insurance that only pays out after you’re dead.

If you are lucky enough to have a company-sponsored pension plan, it’s likely a defined contribution (DC) plan and your employer may offer some amount of matching, meaning they will also be contributing to your retirement savings goal.

Try to remember where you were on this day in 2015. You probably can’t. Now think about the view from the best hotel you ever stayed in.

Sara Forte, an employment lawyer, recently sat down with Lawyers Financial to reflect on her experience starting a firm and building a team. By all accounts, her practical and intuitive approach to success is working. Below are her top three tips.

A strong and recognized personal brand can help you cultivate business for your firm or stand out among a crowd of corporate lawyers. The fact is, everyone already has a brand.

Cyber liability is a hot topic these days and rightfully so. Electronic security breaches are happening on a more regular basis and no one is immune.

1. It’s only a matter of time

Our increased dependence on technology has resulted in vulnerability and a rise in the frequency and severity of cyber breaches.