Beyond Legal Pad With Laura Cowan

Beyond Legal Pad With Laura Cowan

Beyond the Legal Pad is a podcast hosted by attorney Laura Cowan, offering insights into creating a fulfilling and balanced legal career. With a focus on estate planning, Laura shares her journey of building a successful virtual practice, launching the 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, and helping attorneys streamline their practices for more profit and freedom. Whether you’re a lawyer seeking better work-life balance or interested in estate planning, this show provides practical advice, strategies, and inspiration to transform your legal career.

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March 17, 2025 18 mins
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In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad, Laura Cowan, an expert in estate planning, shares valuable insights on breaking the cycle of overwork and improving time management for estate planning attorneys. Laura explains how time management pitfalls like trying to do everything yourself can hinder productivity and offers practical tips to streamline your practice. She discusses the importance of hiring assistants, le...

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Episode Summary In this episode, attorney Laura Cowan discusses the various hurdles faced by estate planning professionals when launching their own practice. She talks about the importance of overcoming perfectionism, learning how to market effectively, and finding a niche within estate planning. Laura emphasizes the significance of education, networking, and building relationships with other professionals in the industry, particul...

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In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad, attorney Laura Cowan and host Kevin Rosenquist discuss the importance of building the right team for a law practice. Laura shares insights on hiring staff that align with your lifestyle and values, particularly in a virtual or hybrid work environment. They touch on hiring strategies, delegation, the challenges of managing a team remotely, and the importance of creating a st...

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In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad, Laura Cowan and Kevin Rosenquist discuss why chasing the million-dollar law firm dream might not be the best path for every attorney. Laura emphasizes the importance of focusing on profitability, streamlined systems, and creating a balanced, fulfilling practice rather than solely pursuing high revenue. She shares insights from her 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, teaching att...

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Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad, attorney Laura Cowan dives into the challenges and limitations of the traditional billable hour model for lawyers and entrepreneurs. Laura shares her insights into transitioning to a flat-fee model, highlighting its benefits for both attorneys and clients. She explains how value-based pricing not only improves work-life balance but also fosters transparency and trust in clien...

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In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad, Laura Cowan discusses the transformative journey of creating a sustainable and profitable estate planning practice. Starting with her story of launching a practice from scratch, Laura shares her strategies for achieving work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of delegation, building a strong team, and adopting virtual workflows post-COVID. The episode covers the essenti...

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