As the legal industry continues to adapt to new trends brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, is remote work stunting the growth of younger attorneys and affecting law firms' overall performance?

In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg chats with Russell Adler, a Performance and Mindset Coach with 27 years of experience as a Civil Trial Lawyer. Russ is known for his innovative coaching techniques aimed at helping lawyers navigate the challenges of modern legal practice, especially in the era of remote work.

Russ has successfully handled over 200 jury trials, making him uniquely qualified to coach lawyers on mastering both soft and hard skills essential for the courtroom.

Tune in to learn about the unseen pitfalls of remote work in the legal industry and actionable strategies to overcome them.

What to expect in this episode:

• How Covid and remote work have changed the legal landscape

• Challenges faced by young lawyers in the years after Covid

• How Russell's coaching program addresses these challenges

• Why face-to-face interactions are critical in developing professional skills, especially for lawyers

• Strategies law firms can use to adapt and thrive during the rise of remote work

Key Actionable Takeaways for Young Lawyers & Law Firm Owners:

• Prioritize In-Person Socialization: Foster soft skill-building through intentional face-to-face interactions in addition to online interactions.

• Hire a Coach: Utilize coaching to gain confidence and professional skills that can be used in and out of the courtroom.

• Foster Team-Building: Encourage the development of interpersonal relationships within your legal team.

• Seek/Provide Mentorship: Regularly seek or provide mentorship and real-world situational training.

Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to The Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb!

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Resources:

• Connect with Russell Adler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russelladler
• Visit his website & Learn more about his coaching: https://www.lawyerbetter.com
• Listen to the Interesting Lawyers Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/russell-adler7

This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.