Working Remotely

In many ways, there has never been a better time to have a remote law office. An impressive array of tools and technology – which continue to evolve and improve – make practicing law virtually not only possible, but often more efficient, productive, cost-effective, and satisfying for both legal professional and client. Despite the advantages, switching to a remote law practice is sometimes a big adjustment for practitioners and their colleagues, staff, and clients.

The pandemic forced law firms to rethink their traditional methods of delivering legal services, as well as managing employees and conducting law firm business. While it remains to be seen whether remote work will become fully ingrained in our legal culture, many law offices have discovered various tools that allow them to perform their work, provide client service, and connect and communicate from a distance. Admittedly, technology can sometimes be frustrating, and working from home brings its own set of challenges (as any parent of young children will tell you!). But client expectations have shifted, and the private practice of law may never fully return to its pre-pandemic form. Now is the time for the legal profession to embrace the digital path forward.