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Virtual law offices: 6 steps to success

Ruby

Many legal professionals have found they’re as efficient (or more) working from home as they would be in a conventional office, while saving significantly on overhead. We were able to ensure her legal operations were automated, self-regulating, and cost-effective, making it easy for her to start traveling.

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You don’t have to be the ”everything business.”

Ruby

Maybe you run a consulting firm, and a client has assumed you’re capable of providing not just business guidance, but also legal advice. Delegation is another option for handling certain requests from clients. I’m willing to bet you’ve experienced this firsthand. Maybe you’re an IT provider who’s been asked to design a website.

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mixed messages after layoffs, called back to the office but I’m a single mom with no child care, and more

Ask a Manager

Let her know it’s illegal to allow people to work while they’re not being paid, and if people are reading and responding to work emails, that’s potentially a legal issue. I have worked for the same small business for 5-1/2 years as an office manager. Ask whoever delegates the work to you. But you can and should try.

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Here’s what happens to your student loan if the Department of Education disappears

Work Life

But that doesnt change the fact that the Secretary of Education has slashed the DoE workforce , and the president has floated the idea of moving student loan responsibilities to a different department, like the Small Business Administration (SBA). Borrowers are subject to the legal loan contracts they signed with the DoE.

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SUCCESS’ 2025 Women of Influence

Success

Jess Bailey Founder, Managing Attorney of Bailey Law Firm As a pioneering managing attorney and the founder of Bailey Law Firm, Bailey has transformed the legal landscape with her innovative flat-fee model, which enhances transparency and accessibility for clients. She has also authored four influential legal publications.