Ready to crack open the vault to the often misinterpreted world of law firm finances? Prominent financial expert, Leah Miller from LNM Financial, is here to guide us through this maze, clarifying the essential roles on a lawyer's financial team. From the bookkeeper to the CPA, CFO, tax advisor, and tax preparer, Leah breaks down the nitty-gritty of each role and explains why reaching out for tax advice beyond your CPA can be a game changer. 

Diving deeper into the world of legal finance, we explore the terrain of managing a portfolio of legal cases. With Leah's invaluable guidance, we provide insights on how to assemble a stellar financial team and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. We also delve into the impact of trial cancellations on the business model and the importance of having a diversified portfolio. Furthermore, we point you to those practice areas that have the best chance of giving you a substantial ROI.

Our financial journey concludes with Leah sharing some wisdom on selecting a fractional CFO for your law firm. The ideal CFO is someone who can translate complex financial concepts into easily digestible information and has experience in the legal industry. We also discuss strategies for balancing the risk of debt with the need to maintain capital reserves in your firm. Lean in as Leah shares how strategic decision-making can ensure financial stability for your law firm. This is a treasure trove of financial wisdom you don't want to miss!

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Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.

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