Innovation Center 

for Practice Management

October 2025

The Case of the Missing Fingerprints
by Will Graebe

A few years ago, I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets. My wife suggested hiring a professional, but I brushed off the idea. After all, I had already painted every bedroom in the house. How different could this be? I would just sand off the existing stain finish and apply a nice, even coat of paint. Simple enough, or so I thought.

Introducing Jay's Stories

by Camille Stell

For more than two decades, Jay Reeves was a familiar voice in the pages of the Lawyers Mutual newsletter. His column, Ask the Risk Man, blended practical guidance on risk management with reflections drawn from everyday life. Jay’s readers will remember stories of his children, his years growing up in small-town South Carolina, his early days practicing law in Charleston, and his enduring love of baseball and vinyl records.

What Retiring Lawyers Need to Know About Malpractice Coverage

by Camille Stell

An Interview with Kathy Fisher, Vice President of Underwriting


Many lawyers approaching retirement ask the same big questions: Do I need tail coverage? Can I go part-time and still be covered? What happens to my policy if I sell my practice? How long do I need to keep my malpractice insurance if I’m still licensed but not practicing? These are important questions, and we want to make sure retiring attorneys feel secure and informed as they wind down their careers.

Paralegal Pointers

Avoiding the Dangers of Unauthorized Practice of Law

by Camille Stell

Paralegals are indispensable members of a law firm team. They bring efficiency, organization, and technical skills that free up lawyers to focus on legal strategy. But with this important role comes a clear boundary: paralegals may not engage in the unauthorized practice of law (UPL).

LM CLE Spotlight

On-Demand CLE - FREE for Insureds


LM Insured Benefit Spotlight—FREE Online CLE! New Bundles and Courses added, including a new CLE Cyber bundle which counts for 3 hours of NC State Bar CLE technology credits. Earn your CLE credits anytime, anywhere—with 45+ 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

WEBINARCracking the Compensation Code: Understanding Compensation Models That Drive Law Firm Success

Led by Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell, authors of Respect - An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans.


Join us on Tuesday, October 28 for the third installment in our Cracking the Compensation Code seminar series: Trends, Valuations & the Future of Compensation.


Law firm compensation is never “just about money.” It shapes firm culture, recruiting, and retention. In this session, we’ll explore the foundations of compensation and partner systems, including formula-based, subjective, and hybrid models. We’ll also look at common carve-outs such as marketing, pro bono, and firm leadership, and discuss how to better recognize hidden value. Attendees will learn to spot systemic biases, avoid common pitfalls, and review case studies with practical lessons learned.

Subsidiary Spotlight

LM Title Upcoming CLEs

HALLOWEEN HORROR STORIES III
The Return of Wayne Stephenson



Tuesday, October 28
Noon
1:00 p.m | Virtual


1-Hour General Credit (pending Bar approval)

FREE for LM Insureds

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