Time Management for Lawyers

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Making Every Six Minutes Count

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

Av Catrin Mills, Anna Marra, Joanna Gaudoin, Todd Hutchison, Karen Dunn Skinner, David Skinner, Jean-Baptiste Lebelle, Alice Boullier de Branche, Sarah Murphy, Gary Miles, Mila Trezza, Rachel Brushfield, Nikki Alderson, Alex Davies

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Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count is a comprehensive guide designed to help legal professionals take control of their time and enhance both productivity and wellbeing. In a fast-paced and high-pressure profession, time management is the key to thriving – not just surviving. This book explores practical strategies for managing overwhelming caseloads, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and preventing burnout. It covers the latest technological influences, including how AI is reshaping how lawyers manage time and tasks, while also addressing the mental and emotional challenges of working in law.From optimising focus to managing client demands and avoiding distractions, this book helps lawyers achieve peak performance while still leaving room for creativity, innovation, and personal wellbeing. With expert advice on delegation, prioritisation and setting clear goals, Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count equips you with the tools to reclaim your time and thrive in your legal career.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-10-08
Mått156 x 234 x 9 mm
Vikt390 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor175
FörlagGlobe Law and Business Ltd
ISBN9781837231348

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Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix About the authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xixBy Catrin Mills Chapter 1: A work day unique to you –understanding your own working rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1By Dr Todd Hutchison, global chair, International Institute of Legal Project ManagementIn conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 2: Prioritization – focusing on what matters most . . . . . . . . . . . 25By David Skinner and Karen Dunn Skinner, co-founders, Gimbal ConsultingThe real cost of doing it all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25The high-value work only you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Don’t let urgency determine how you prioritize your to-do list . . . . . 28Delegation – the superpower you’re not using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31When, what, and to whom – smarter delegation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34The time you could get back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Where to start – a practical path forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Reclaiming your time, reimagining your practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 3: Making time for business development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39By Joanna Gaudoin, ClientWiseWhy lawyers struggle with business development and how to overcome this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39The importance of business development for your firm and your career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42The key building blocks you need to make time for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43The 5 Ps of Proactive Business Development© . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44How to build business development into your working day . . . . . . . . . 47How to get the support you need to manage business development effectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48In conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Chapter 4: Work–life balance and wellbeing protecting your health and energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51By Jean-Baptiste Lebelle and Alice Boullier de BrancheThe rise of wellbeing in the legal profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Rethinking work–life balance – a dynamic equilibrium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52The consequences and benefits of balance – scientific insights . . . . . . 55The collective responsibility – culture, leadership, and the profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59A sustainable future for the profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Thriving in business law through sustainable time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Chapter 5: The impact of working from home efficiency or distraction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63By Nikki Alderson, international talent retention and women’s leadership specialist, TEDx speaker, coach, author, and former criminal barristerA profession transformed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63The pros of remote work for lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64The cons and controversies of remote work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Cultivating focus and productivity, connection and longevity – practical strategies for leaders, individuals, and teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Home working as a cultural catalyst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Case study: A tale of two lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Chapter 6: AI and time management – a game changer for lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77By Sarah Murphy, general manager, Clio InternationalThe six-minute myth is cracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77AI in legal practice – what it really means . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Automation, machine learning, and generative AI what’s the difference? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Why AI isn’t replacing lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78How AI reshapes time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Task management transformed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Client interaction – better, faster, smarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83The client-centric firm powered by AI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Getting started with legal AI – a roadmap for lawyers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Start with low-risk, high-reward use cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Time to take back your time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Chapter 7: The culture of busyness – breaking free from constant overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89By Gary Miles, The Free LawyerThe hidden epidemic in legal practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89The perfect storm creating modern attorney overwhelm . . . . . . . . . . . . 90The psychological drivers of attorney overwhelm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91The devastating hidden costs of chronic busyness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92The productivity paradox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Eight strategic tools for breaking free from overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Creating space for strategic thinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Measuring success differently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Implementation strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97The choice that defines your career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Chapter 8: The “always-on mindset” – setting boundaries and managing client expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101By Mila Trezza, executive coach and former general counselIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Why disconnecting is so difficult . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Strategies to reduce being “always-on” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104More strategies to break the “always-on” cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Chapter 9: Neuroproductivity – mastering your mind to master your time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111By Anna Marra, consultant and trainerMaster your mind, master your time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111How we perceive time – what your mind does with minutes . . . . . . . . 112How we manage time – rhythms, neurofocusing, and strategies . . . . 116The two main enemies of time – perfectionism and procrastination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Conclusion – mastering time starts with understanding your mind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Chapter 10: Making space for creativity – a path to wellbeing and peak performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131By Karen Dunn Skinner, co-founder, Gimbal ConsultingImproving productivity with creative rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131The power of small doses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Creativity as a stress-reduction strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Increasing confidence with creativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Achieving better outcomes for lawyers and clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Chapter 11: Career planning and strategic time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141By Dr Todd Hutchison, global chair, International Institute of Legal Project ManagementBalancing mental wellness into the plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Portfolio careers bring diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Behavioral profiling highlights your natural strengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Clarity and leverage are key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Getting your own clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150Strategic time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152Last thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Chapter 12: Mastering time for a successful legal career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159By Rachel Brushfield, The Talent Liberator™®, founder, EnergiseLegalWhy are lawyers so time pressured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159How to free up time in the working day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159The importance of taking time to plan your career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161Practical examples of how to make time to plan your career . . . . . . . . 162Strategic tools and frameworks for career planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163Career scenario planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165The role of the physical environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170The impact of AI on career planning and strategic time management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Conclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Career planning self-reflective questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Tips to help you say yes to saying “no” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Self-reflective questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 About Globe Law and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175