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December 2025

Do You Feel Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in Your Heart?
by Will Graebe

Do you feel it yet? Are you struggling to contain your excitement? Has the joy of the holiday season taken hold of you firmly? If not, what is wrong with you? Haven’t you watched the Hallmark movies, seen the advertisements, and listened to the carols announcing great tidings of joy on a near-constant loop? You should be feeling intense exuberance by now.

Stop Debating AI and Start Using It: A Guide for Law Firms

by Camille Stell

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from being an experimental, futuristic concept to a practical, everyday tool inside law firms of all sizes. According to the 2024 Clio Legal Trends Report, 79% of lawyers now use AI in their practice, and Thomson Reuters reports that 77% of legal professionals expect AI to have a transformational impact within the next five years.

Paralegal Pointers

Paralegal Pointer. Smart File Management: Why Retention Policies Matter More Than Ever

by Camille Stell

At Lawyers Mutual, we regularly remind insureds that strong practice management starts with strong file management. A well-designed file retention and destruction policy protects the client, the lawyer, and the law firm—while ensuring compliance with the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct.

LM CLE Spotlight

On-Demand CLE - FREE for Insureds


LM Insured Benefit Spotlight—FREE Online CLE and Courses! New Bundles and Courses added, including a new Cyber CLE bundle. New courses and CLEs added monthly, with more than 60 current programs to choose from.


3 Easy Steps to Get Started:

1️⃣ Go to lawyersmutualnc.inreachce.com

2️⃣ Create an account with your email (you’ll need it to log in each time!)

3️⃣ Choose a program from the LM library, add it to your cart (FREE!), and start watching. Watch the full video to earn credit!

Respect - An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans. 
E-book Now Available

NEW! E-book Now Available!

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


Get the e-book now!


$189.00

FREE Practice Management Services for Insureds

Lawyers Mutual is more than a policy. Wherever you are in your law practice journey, our trusted practice advisor, Camille Stell, is here to support you—from launching your firm to managing daily operations to planning for retirement.


As an added benefit of your Lawyers Mutual coverage, LML insureds can schedule up to three complimentary consultations each year with Camille by phone, video, or email. Now that’s LM Value!

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