Innovation Center 

for Practice Management

April 2025

Racing Toward the Finish Line of Death

by Will Graebe

I am driving to work and stop at a red light where there are five cars in front of me. I watch the light intently, waiting for it to change to green. Every traffic light is like the start of a drag race for me. I am exasperated when the cars in front of me do not immediately hit the gas when the light changes. Are they waiting for a different shade of green?


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Cyber Insurance for Law Firms: Q & A with Camille and Adam


by Camille Stell

As law firms face increasing threats from cybercriminals, the importance of cyber insurance has never been greater. We sat down with Adam Pierce with Lawyers Insurance Agency and one of our cyber insurance experts to answer frequently asked questions and offer insights into how you can protect your firm.


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Weathering the Storm: A Resilience Playbook for Small Law Firms in Uncertain Times


by Erik Mazzone

In times of economic and political upheaval, small law firms must lead with resilience and strategy. This article outlines a practical playbook for weathering uncertainty: start by tightening finances—preserve cash, enforce collections, and prepare for revenue drops. Deepen relationships with existing clients through proactive outreach and added value

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Paralegal Pointers

Updates and Reminders re: Emergency Video Notarization and Remote Electronic Notarization


by Ann Wall

We have had some questions recently that suggest there may be some confusion about which notarizations can and cannot be done right now. This post endeavors to address some of the main areas of confusion.

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LM Spotlight

From Startup to Wind Down: FREE Practice Management Services for Insureds


Lawyers Mutual is more than a policy. No matter where you are in your law practice journey, our practice advisors are here to help you. From starting your own law firm to managing your practice to planning for retirement, Lawyers Mutual has you covered. LML insureds can work one-on-one with Camille Stell and Erik Mazzone by phone, video or email. As an added benefit of Lawyers Mutual coverage, insureds may have three consultations each with Camille and Erik annually at no cost. Now, that’s LM Value!


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2024 Annual Report


We are pleased to present the 2024 Annual Report. As the trusted provider of legal malpractice insurance for North Carolina, we have proudly served our insureds for nearly 48 years. Our commitment to integrity, empathy, and transparency is at the heart of everything we do. We invite you to explore the full report, which provides an overview of our performance and reflects our ongoing efforts to maintain your trust and confidence. 


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LM Title Upcoming CLEs

WHAT AM I MISSING?!?

Tuesday, May 20 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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CLE Details:

Free for Real Estate Attorneys, Paralegals, and Legal Staff

1 hour CLE/CPE Credit per CLE (pending approval)

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Respect - An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans

Second Edition, Available Now!

  • 100+ New Pages
  • Additional Case Studies
  • New Chapters


Listen to the authors recent podcasts:


Steve Fretzin – Be the Lawyer - Aligning Law Firm Growth with Attorney Retention


Moore Personal Injury - Compensation Strategies For The Modern Law Firm - Apple Podcasts


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