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Managing your law practice can be challenging. Marketing, time management, attracting clients and all the things (besides the cases) that you need to do, but aren't billable. Welcome to this edition of "Un-Billable Hour" ...the law practice advisory podcast! This is where you'll get the information you need from expert guests and host Christopher T. Anderson.

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Cybersecurity expert, founder and CEO of FileScience; CEO of CyberGuardian Consulting Group

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Founder of Levin HR Consulting, former corporate HR executive

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Laytoom Wiggins

HR Director at Amazing Family Law Firm (Austin)

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Ruby Powers

Co-founder of Powers Law Group; founder of Power Strategy Group; host of Power Up Your Practice

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Amira Hasenbush

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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings

Consistently powerful conversations and next-level insights!
There’s something really special about the conversations Christopher Anderson creates on this podcast.
You can feel the intention behind every episode … bringing together incredible guests, diverse perspectives, and insights that actually make you pause and think. The Seat at the Table addition is such a powerful evolution, creating space for deeper, more meaningful dialogue.
As someone who’s had the honor of being both a guest and a listener over the years, I can say this podcast is as impactfu... more
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SpecialK 001!
United States5 months ago
Fantastic
Christopher Anderson is such a valuable voice in this sphere. If you’re looking to improve your relationship with your law firm, this podcast will be a profitable tool for you.
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Karlibug
United States2 years ago
To Human, Or Not To Human? Great advice!
The "Future Is Yours: Automation, Efficiency, and Scale" episode from The Un-Billable Hour is a must-listen for any legal professional navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology. The conversation with Sam Mollaei on the transformative power of automation and AI in lawyer marketing, intake, and sales was both insightful and inspiring. However, what truly set this episode apart was the thoughtful discussion on the irreplaceable value of human interaction and decision-making in the leg... more
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Code: RO1932 Free ride
United States3 years ago
Amazing
I am part of the marketing department at a law firm and I wish everyone in the practice would listen to these episodes!
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Christinemchandler
United States3 years ago
So Beneficial for All Attorneys
So grateful to find this podcast! It has a ton of advice for managing attorneys, while also providing practical insight for young attorneys. Thank you for all of the guidance on how to play a stellar role at a law firm (and be truly valuable to a supervisor).
Apple Podcasts
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United States3 years ago

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A must-listen for lawyers aiming to improve client experience and operations.

Gives practical, actionable information on running a profitable, less stressful practice.

Practical, relevant advice for managing attorneys and growing a practice.

Valuable voice for law firms; helps improve relationship with your practice.

Consistently powerful conversations with next-level insights and diverse perspectives.

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Cybersecurity and Your Firm: Where Do You Stand? You Need to Know.

Q: What steps can mid-sized firms take to improve their data protection without incurring unsustainable costs?

Focus on automated backups with minimal maintenance, ensure on-prem and cloud environments are considered, implement zero-trust endpoint protection, and adopt a strategy for testing restores and validating data integrity regularly.

Cybersecurity and Your Firm: Where Do You Stand? You Need to Know.

Q: How should law firms think about the responsibility for backups when using cloud-based SaaS like Clio or NetDocuments?

Understand the shared responsibility model and verify that the provider's backups align with your retention needs, and complement them with your own tested backups to cover data that might be removed or changed beyond the provider's retention window.

Cybersecurity and Your Firm: Where Do You Stand? You Need to Know.

Q: What should a managing partner or firm administrator be asking to ensure their IT protections are real and not just theoretical?

Ask whether backups are stored independently from the hosting platform, whether data restores have actually been tested, and how quickly data can be recovered, including whether there is end-to-end encryption and immutable storage to protect against accidental or malicious data loss.

Growing Isn’t Scaling. Why Law Firms Need to Know the Difference.

Q: How should firms think about fractional leadership and what price points are realistic for fractional CFO/COO roles?

Fractional leadership is positioned as a long-term part-time embedded role that delivers full-time impact. Pricing depends on firm size; smaller firms may start with monthly-fee arrangements around a fraction of a full-time leader, scaled to need while maintaining perceived full-time value.

Growing Isn’t Scaling. Why Law Firms Need to Know the Difference.

Q: What do you mean by mid-size versus large firms, and why does that distinction matter for profitability?

Mid-size firms face the same cost pressures as big firms but lack the revenue leverage, making it harder to raise rates. The discussion emphasizes understanding where efficiency levers lie and how to adapt pricing strategies and workflows to maintain margins.

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A practical, business-focused show for lawyers looking to run more profitable and efficient practices. Episodes frequently tackle firm culture, hiring and onboarding, client experience, marketing, sales, finance, and the integration of AI and technology into daily operations. The host frames complex management topics around actionable steps, often featuring roundtable discussions with HR, marketing, IT, and operations experts from law firms and professional services. Noteworthy are the emphasis on fractional leadership, non-attorney salespeople, and a strong value-prop for improving profitability without sacrificing client service. Overall, it's likely to appeal to firm leaders, operations-minded attorneys, and professionals who want concre... more

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