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Law Subscribed(124) Pricing: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the thirteenth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the shifts in legal service pricing in the ever-evolving tech-powered, AI-efficient world. They discuss the obsolescence of billable hours and advocate for value-based pricing models like flat fees and subscription services, explaining their benefits for both law firms and clients. Mathew shares insights on using a subscription model to offer accessible legal counsel and manage cash flow, leveraging his experiences with different tiers and project-based pricing. They emphasize the importance of clearly defining the scope of services, setting client expectations, and...2025-05-0942 min
Law Subscribed(123) AI Part 2: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the twelfth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, in Part 2 of a two-part topic, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the integration of AI in legal practice, particularly focusing on the evolution of AI tools for lawyers. They highlight various AI tools like Google NotebookLM, Clio, MyCase, AffiniPay, Filevine, Perplexity, Notion, Paxton, and others, explaining how these can help law firms save time, enhance knowledge management, and improve efficiency. They emphasize the importance of effectively using AI prompts, staying updated with emerging tools through platforms like Perplexity and the website “There's an AI for that” and...2025-05-0227 min
Law Subscribed(121) AI Part 1: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the eleventh episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the role of AI in Part 1 of a two-part topic. They explore various AI tools, emphasizing tools like Claude for improving language tasks, Google’s NotebookLM for managing documents, and the deep research capabilities of Gemini. Lauren highlights her experiences with AI tools like Claude for enhancing daily workflows and reducing the fear around AI adoption. Mathew covers the importance of leveraging AI for both administrative and substantive legal tasks, mentioning the integration of AI functionalities in tools lawyers already use, su...2025-04-1824 min
Law Practice TodayThe Subscription Model Revolution in Law with Mathew KerbisJoin us on the latest episode of the Law Practice Today podcast as we dive into the intriguing concept of subscription pricing in the legal industry with expert guest Mathew Kerbis. Mathew, fondly known as 'The Subscription Attorney,' shares his journey from traditional hourly billing to founding his own subscription-based practice. Discover valuable insights on the business advantages of ditching the billable hour, building client trust, leveraging AI, and creating a sustainable law firm. Whether you're a small business owner looking for affordable legal services or a legal professional considering innovative pricing models, this podcast is packed with...2025-04-1517 min
Law Subscribed(120) Software Part 2: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the tenth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the tools and essential software in Part 2 of a two-part topic. They explore various platforms for creating, managing, and securing legal documents, including CLE materials, document automation tools like Gavel, and communication apps such as Talkroot and Google Voice. Both emphasize the importance of data security, backups, and efficient password management, highlighting tools like Backblaze and Apple's integrated solutions. Additionally, they touch on marketing strategies, including the use of Canva, MailChimp, and social media engagement to increase visibility and attract clients...2025-04-1129 min
Law Subscribed(119) Software Part 1: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the ninth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss the essential software tools in Part 1 of a two-part topic. They highlight the importance of using scheduling tools like Calendly and Acuity, payment processors such as Stripe and LawPay, and having a website for online presence. They also emphasize the value of document automation platforms, task management systems like ClickUp, and email management strategies. Both emphasize balancing cost and necessity, with an eye on future-proofing through integration and automation, while steering clear of the more complex AI discussions for a dedicated...2025-04-0428 min
Impact PricingReimagining Legal Fees: How AI and Subscription Models Create Win-Win Solutions with Mathew KerbisMathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney who is on a mission to affordably serve latent legal market clients at scale via the subscription model and inspire attorneys to abandon the billable hour. He founded the law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. In this episode, Mathew shares how he's leveraging subscription pricing to disrupt the traditional billable hour model in the legal industry, making legal services more accessible. He highlights his strategy of targeting an underserved market while offering premium pricing options for higher-value clients. Mathew emphasizes his business's profitability, operating with minimal expenses while maintaining a large margin...2025-03-3129 min
The 80/20 Principle304: Subscription Pricing for Transactional Lawyers (with Mathew Kerbis)Mathew Kerbis transitioned his billable hour practice to one that uses subscription pricing exclusively. Find out how he did this, and how subscription pricing works for transactional lawyers. Also discover how AI is making it work even better. In this episode, you will hear: Transitioning from billable hours to subscription-based legal services Integration of AI tools to enhance legal workflows and client satisfaction Flexible pricing strategies and maintaining low operating expenses Insights from other entrepreneurs on technology-driven innovation Benefits of project-based tracking over traditional time tracking Resources from this Episode Mathew's website: The Subscription...2025-03-1840 min
Law Subscribed(116) Hardware Part 2: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the eighth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss essential hardware for running a law firm in 2025, emphasizing technological tools to enhance efficiency in Part 2 of a two-part topic. They cover topics such as the importance of camera and lighting setups for professional video calls, the benefits of using standing desks and working-treadmills for health, and the significance of high-quality microphones and sound treatment for clear audio in podcasting and virtual meetings. They also delve into audio mixers, various microphone setups, and practical tips for maintaining a streamlined...2025-03-1421 min
Law Subscribed(115) Hardware Part 1: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the seventh episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis the essential hardware needed to run a law firm in Part 1 of a two-part topic. They share their personal setups and evolving experiences with technology, highlighting the importance of having the right hardware for various tasks such as content creation, client meetings, and court appearances. Mathew explains his use of the Mac Mini, an ultrawide monitor, and a teleprompter for eye contact during virtual meetings, while Lauren describes her transition from a MacBook Air to a MacBook Pro and her use of...2025-03-0724 min
Law Subscribed(113) Technology: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the sixth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss how they evaluate and discover new technology for their practices. They emphasize the importance of identifying specific needs before adopting new tech tools and warn against “shiny object syndrome.” They discover new technology through various channels including podcasts, ads, client recommendations, and industry newsletters. They stress the importance of hands-on testing through demos before committing to new software and discuss how they evaluate the cost-benefit ratio of tech investments, particularly for flat-fee practices where hourly calculations don’t apply. They note that w...2025-02-2134 min
Law Subscribed(112) Pitching: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the fifth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis discuss strategies for pitching legal services and creating marketing materials. They explore the challenges of crafting effective elevator pitches, particularly when handling multiple practice areas. The hosts share their experiences with different pitching approaches, including Kerbis’ memorable marketing jingle and Lester’s focus on “protecting your peace.” They emphasize the importance of using simple, non-legal language and focusing on solving client problems rather than highlighting attorney credentials. They delve into practical marketing tools, with both hosts praising Canva for creating professional marketing material...2025-02-1430 min
The RelayS2, E3: Billing Subscription Model with Mathew KerbisIn this episode, Gabriel Stiritz interviews Mathew Kerbis, founder of the Subscription Attorney, discussing the innovative subscription billing model for legal services. They explore the benefits of this model, including predictable revenue, efficiency, and improved client relationships. Mathew shares insights on the challenges faced by lawyers in adopting this model and the potential of AI to enhance legal services. The conversation also addresses the access to justice gap and the need for a shift in the legal profession towards more affordable and accessible services.
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Law Subscribed(111) Marketing: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the fourth episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Mathew and Lauren discuss their approaches to law firm marketing and client acquisition. They share their strategies for managing initial client contact, emphasizing the importance of streamlined processes like online scheduling and clear website communication. Both eschew traditional “About Me” pages on their websites in favor of problem-focused content. Their marketing approaches differ: Kerbis focuses on in-person networking and community involvement, while Lester emphasizes video content and YouTube presence. They discuss the importance of creating content that provides value to potential clients, whether through educational videos, podcasts (like...2025-02-0737 min
Law Subscribed(109) Learning: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the third episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Mathew and Lauren discuss how lawyers can continuously learn and stay updated. They explore various resources for both legal and business knowledge, emphasizing the importance of finding trustworthy content. Mathew discusses using bar association memberships and Lexology for legal updates, while both hosts stress the value of learning from non-legal business resources. They recommend podcasts like “This Week in Startups,” newsletters like Justin Welsh’s “Sad Saturday Solopreneur,” and mention valuable legal resources like MyShingle.com and Laura Frederick’s “How to Contract.” They share their content consumption stra...2025-01-2429 min
Law Subscribed(108) Branding: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025In the second episode of How to Run a Law Firm in 2025, Mathew and Lauren have a candid discussion about the importance of law firm naming decisions and practice pivots. The hosts share their experiences with different naming approaches - one chose a traditional surname-based name while the other opted for a descriptive name reflecting their niche. They explore how firm names can impact client perceptions, marketing, and the ability to pivot services later. The discussion then shifts to the challenges and process of pivoting law practices, emphasizing that such changes often take significant time and careful consideration. Lauren...2025-01-1733 min
Law Subscribed(107) Entities: How to Run a Law Firm in 2025Attorneys Mathew Kerbis and Lauren Lester kick off their joint series on How to Run a Law Firm in 2025!In a candid discussion about choosing business entities for law firms, Mathew and Lauren share their experiences and insights for new lawyers starting or running their own practices. Both initially chose to form LLCs, with Lauren using Google for research nine years ago and Mathew following the example of previous firms where he worked and checking with his state’s Supreme Court. They emphasize that while the entity choice is important, new lawyers shouldn’t let perfect be the...2025-01-1026 min
Founding Partner PodcastThe Subscription AttorneyWhat if lawyers didn’t charge by the hour? Mathew Kerbis, "The Subscription Attorney," is breaking tradition and redefining how legal services are delivered. In this revolutionary approach, clients pay a predictable monthly fee, creating trust, value, and proactive solutions. But can subscription law genuinely work for all practice areas—and could it reshape the industry forever? Discover how Mathew is challenging the status quo and inspiring lawyers everywhere to rethink what’s possible.2025-01-0759 min
The RelayEpisode 12: 2024 Year In Review with Mathew KerbisIn this episode, Gabriel Stiritz and Mathew Kerbis discuss the transformative impact of AI on the legal profession, particularly for personal injury law firms. They explore various AI tools, including Paxton, and their ability to enhance efficiency and productivity. The conversation also delves into the future of agentic AI, which promises to automate tasks and reduce workloads for lawyers. Key takeaways include the importance of leveraging AI for better outcomes and the need for law firms to adopt these technologies to stay competitive.2024-12-3020 min
Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm GrowthBreaking Free from Billable Hours: Reimagining Law with Subscription-Based Legal Services with Mathew Kerbis - 459Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/459.Are you frustrated with the limitations of the billable hour model in your legal practice?Join Moshe Amsel and Mathew Kerbis, the Subscription Attorney and host of the Law Subscribed podcast, as they delve deep into why predictable pricing models like subscription, flat fee, and value-based pricing are revolutionizing client relationships and business outcomes. Mathew shares his journey of transitioning from insurance defense to establishing Subscription Attorney LLC, and...2024-12-1250 min
Lawyers Who Learn#6 Learning Through Starting a Subscription Practice (Alternative Pricing 2 of 4)In part 2 of the Lawyers Who Learn series on Alternative Pricing, host David Schnurman, CEO of Lawline, welcomes Mathew Kerbis, a passionate advocate for subscription models in the legal industry. They discuss the nuances of value-based pricing versus traditional billing, the importance of continuous education, and the potential of AI tools like Descript.
Matthew shares his transition from big law to owning a subscription-based solo practice, emphasizing the power of mentorship and teaching as fundamentally intertwined with law practice. Tune in to get inspired and gain insights on adopting innovative legal service models to grow your legal...2024-11-2155 min
The Lawyer Millionaire: Business and Financial Planning for Law Firm OwnersWhy the Billable Hour is Dead: Unlock Explosive Growth with a Subscription Model ft. Matthew Kerbis (Ep. 83)In a landscape where the billable hour increasingly feels like a relic of the past, could there be a more efficient and lucrative way to run your law firm? On this episode, guest Mathew Kerbis details the numerous advantages of shifting from the traditional billable hour to a subscription-based model. As the founder of “Subscription … Read More Read More2024-10-0737 min
The VIBE with Kelly CardenasEP #493 MATHEW KERBIS - THE SUBSCRIPTION ATTORNEYTHE VIBE
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You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in Law[REWIND] How to Implement a Subscription Model for Legal Services feat. Mathew KerbisMathew Kerbis, the innovative subscription attorney, shared insights on his unique subscription-based legal services for freelancers and small business owners in this episode. He discussed his transition from litigation to transactional law, the inspiration behind starting his law practice, and the importance of access to justice through his subscription model. Tune in to learn more about how Mathew is revolutionizing the legal field with his innovative business model.Lawyer Side HustlesMathew Kerbis, the Subscription Attorney, shared his experience of starting his virtual law practice with a subscription-based model while running a...2024-08-1536 min
Ditching HourlyMatt Kerbis - Bridging the Justice Gap with Subscription Legal ServicesMatt Kerbis, also known as the Subscription Attorney, joined me on Ditching Hourly to share his novel approach to ditching hourly billing in the legal space with a subscription model.Matt's bio from his website: ”My name is Mathew Kerbis, I’m The Subscription Attorney, and I believe subscriptions can help bridge the access to justice gap and incentivize attorneys to modernize and scale their practice like never before.”Matt's links:Website: https://www.lawsubscribed.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/Substack: htt...2024-08-1351 min
LawDroid Manifesto PodcastThe Subscription Attorney: Mathew KerbisHey there Legal Rebels! 👋This is the tenth episode of the 2024 season of the LawDroid Manifesto podcast, where I will be interviewing key legal innovators to learn how they do what they do.If you want to discover how a pioneering attorney is revolutionizing the way legal services are delivered and making them more accessible and affordable to clients through subscriptions, you need to listen to this episode. Mathew Kerbis is at the forefront of the subscription-based legal services model and has a unique experience and point of view that is transforming the industry.R...2024-06-3057 min
The Geek In ReviewExploring the Subscription-Based Legal Services Model with Mathew Kerbis and Jack Shelton
In this episode of The Geek in Review, hosts Greg Lambert and Marlene Gebauer, along with special co-host Toby Brown of DV8 Legal Strategies, discuss the subscription-based legal services model with Mathew Kerbis, founder of Subscription Attorney, LLC, and Jack Shelton, co-founder of Aegis Space Law. The guests share their experiences and insights on adopting a subscription-based model as an alternative to the traditional billable hour.
Mathew Kerbis explains that his inspiration for transitioning to a subscription and flat fee model stemmed from the realization that many attorneys, including himself, could not afford their own billable rates. H...2024-05-3046 min
Law Subscribed(69) Value-Based Pricing Legal Services with Shaun Jardine of Big Yellow PenguinCheck out Big Yellow Penguin.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-04-1954 min
Law Subscribed(68.5) Gavel Product Update with New Features and AI!In this special episode of Law Subscribed, I had Dorna Moini back for to give us an update on Gavel where we discussed some new ways that they are incorporating GenAI to help productize our legal services with less friction.Check out the 2024 Gavel Trends Report and Gavel Blueprint.Sign up for Gavel, an automation platform for law firms.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up 2024-04-1642 min
Law for Kids PodcastWhat is Causation?This show brings bite-sized educational minutes every week about different legal topics.On today’s episode, Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney, answers the question, "What is causation?"Causation is when one thing happens because of another.In the law, causation is when you do something that causes something else that has a consequence.Think back to our episode on negligence. If cars in front of you were stopping at a red light and you went to press the brake but didn't press it soon enough, that may cause the front of yo...2024-04-1501 min
Law Subscribed(68) Solving the Referral Problem with Gabriel Stiritz of LexamicaCheck out Lexamica.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-04-1351 min
Smart Lawyers Position to TransitionBuilding a Saleable Law Firm through Subscription Services with Mathew KerbisIn this episode of Smart Lawyers Position to Transition, our host, Victoria Collier, sits down with guest Mathew Kerbis to discuss his subscription-based law firm and the departure from the traditional billable hour model. Discover why this model not only enhances access to justice but also attracts a larger clientele and boosts revenue for law firms. Key Takeaways: • The debate around billable hours • The subscription model • Artificial Intelligence and Automation About our guest: Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to affordably serve...2024-04-1126 min
Law for Kids PodcastWhat is Assuming a Duty?This show brings bite-sized educational minutes every week about different legal topics.On today’s episode, Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney, answers the question, "What is assuming a duty?"When you live in a society like we do, we have to follow the rules. A lot of those are legal responsibilities or duties. When somebody falls down, and you offer to help them up, then you assumed that responsibility to help them up without causing them to get hurt when you didn't have a legal obligation to help them.If you as...2024-04-0800 min
Law Subscribed(67) How General Counsel can use Artificial Intelligence with Cecilia Ziniti of GC AICheck out GC AI.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-04-0551 min
Law Subscribed(66.5) James I. Keane Award and Acceptance Speech at ABA TECHSHOW 2024In this special episode of Law Subscribed, I stitch together some recordings of my award and acceptance speech at ABA TECHSHOW 2024. According to the ABA Law Practice Division website, “The purpose of [the James I. Keane] award is to give recognition to law offices that develop legal service innovations delivered over the internet. The focus of the award is on the innovative delivery of personal legal services, with special attention given to firms and entities that serve both moderate income individuals and the broad middle class.”I’m honored to have won the award and hope m...2024-04-0405 min
The Tech Savvy LawyerEpisode #85: Episode 85: Redefining Legal Services, Mathew Kerbis on Subscription Law and Tech Efficiency.After nine years in private practice, Mathew founded Subscription Attorney LLC, pioneering a model that leverages automation and artificial intelligence to provide accessible legal services. Mathew is a recipient of the James I. Keane Award and a member of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System’s Above the Line Network. Also, he placed third in the Individual category for the American Legal Technology Awards, solidifying his impact on legal innovation. In this episode, Mathew and I explore the innovative realm of subscription-based legal services. He covers topics from efficient workflows to ethical considerations an...2024-04-0254 min
Law for Kids PodcastWhat is Negligence?This show brings bite-sized educational minutes every week about different legal topics.On today’s episode, Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney, answers the question, "What is negligence?"Negligence has four parts that have to be proven. (1) The first is you have a duty or a responsibility. (2) You breach that duty or you don't do the thing you were supposed to do. (3) Causation is the third part. By not doing what you're supposed to do, that causes somebody to have (4) damages. That could mean that they're hurt, or something that belonged to them got broken. A re...2024-04-0100 min
Law Subscribed(66) In-House Counsel Demand for Alternative Fees with Jeff CarrConnect with Jeff Carr and follow him @carrnext.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-03-291h 07
Law Subscribed(65.5) TECHSHOW 2024 Recap with Michael D.J. Eisenberg, The Tech Savvy LawyerIn a first for the Law Subscribed podcast, I was joined by Michael D.J. Eisenberg, the host of the Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast, in a shared episode discussing our experience at the 2024 ABA TECHSHOW. After giving this episode a lesson, subscribe to The Tech Savvy Lawyer podcast and check out the blog at thetechsavvylawyer.page.Check out The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack...2024-03-2657 min
The Tech Savvy LawyerBonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy LawyerBonus Episode: Unleashing Tech at the 2024 ABA Tech Show a Cross Podcast Examination With Mathew Kerbis and Your Tech-Savvy Lawyer In this special edition of the Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast, I am thrilled to host a dynamic conversation between Mathew Kerbis, the distinguished “Subscription Attorney” and a recent recipient of the James Keane Award. Together, we provide a comprehensive recap and insightful analysis of the groundbreaking innovations showcased at the ABA Tech Show 2024 in Chicago. In our conversation, we cover the following: [02:14] Tech Show Takeaways: AI in Legal Innovation [07:27] Beyond Billable Hour...2024-03-1954 min
On the Road with Legal Talk NetworkTECHSHOW 2024: Podcasting for Lawyers - Mastering the Medium with AIShould you start a podcast for your law firm? Showcasing your expertise could be a great way to engage new clients, but where do you begin? Co-hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Laurence Colletti chat with Patrick Wright and Mathew Kerbis about their TECHSHOW talk on podcasting for lawyers. They talk through a DIY approach to podcasting, discussing gear and technology, AI-powered workflows, content creation and scheduling, and other basics to help you consider whether a podcast might be right for your law firm. Patrick A. Wright is managing partner of The Wright Firm, LLP, a law firm based i...2024-02-2120 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTECHSHOW 2024: Podcasting for Lawyers - Mastering the Medium with AIShould you start a podcast for your law firm? Showcasing your expertise could be a great way to engage new clients, but where do you begin? Co-hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Laurence Colletti chat with Patrick Wright and Mathew Kerbis about their TECHSHOW talk on podcasting for lawyers. They talk through a DIY approach to podcasting, discussing gear and technology, AI-powered workflows, content creation and scheduling, and other basics to help you consider whether a podcast might be right for your law firm. Patrick A. Wright is managing partner of The Wright Firm, LLP, a law firm based i...2024-02-2118 min
Lawyers Who LeadABA Tech Show 2024: Leading by Changing the Billing Model with Mathew KerbisIn this week long series, Lawyers Who Lead covers insights from 2024 ABA Tech Show in Chicago, Illinois.
In episode four, we interview Mathew Kerbis, founder of Subscription Attorney, a law firm offering limited scope legal services through a monthly subscription model. Having spent nine years in private practice, Mathew started the Subscription Attorney in a bid to abandon the traditional billable hour.
Inspired by companies like Costco and Amazon Prime, Mathew explains how the subscription model has not only proven beneficial for both lawyers and clients, but also covers aspects of DEI, attorney wellness and...2024-02-1912 min
Law Subscribed(60) Tax, Estate and Succession Planning + Subscriptions with Matthew Burgess of View LegalCheck out View Legal.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2024-02-1757 min
Power Up Your PracticeEp 3: Legal Innovation with The Subscription Attorney, Mathew KerbisIn this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers speaks with Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney, who is reshaping the legal landscape with a focus on the subscription model over billable hours. Based in Chicago, he runs Subscription Attorney LLC, advocating for a more scalable and client-friendly legal practice, as discussed on his podcast, Law Subscribed.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Billing Revolution: Mathew Kerbis is on a mission to replace billable hours with a subscription-based legal model.
* Subscription Advocate: As the Subscription Attorney, Kerbis urges lawyers to adopt su...2024-02-0244 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalPreviewing ABA TECHSHOW 2024Episode 53 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with ABA TECHSHOW 2024 presenters Mathew Kerbis and Gyi Tsakalakis.In this episode, Mathew, Gyi and host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers should know about attending the ABA TECHSHOW, how to make the most of your time in Chicago, what types of AI discussions will take place at the event this year and much more!About our guests: Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the bi...2024-02-0140 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalPreviewing ABA TECHSHOW 2024Episode 53 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with ABA TECHSHOW 2024 presenters Mathew Kerbis and Gyi Tsakalakis.
In this episode, Mathew, Gyi and host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers should know about attending the ABA TECHSHOW, how to make the most of your time in Chicago, what types of AI discussions will take place at the event this year and much more!
About our guests:
Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the bi...2024-02-0140 min
BE THAT LAWYERNatalie Knowlton: The Changing Legal Field and Why Lawyers Should be Paying AttentionIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Natalie Knowlton discuss:The growing number of people DIYing their legal needs and why lawyers should be concerned. Non-lawyer ownership of law firms. Why lawyers should embrace thoughtful legal regulatory reform. Emerging business models in the practice of law. Key Takeaways:Law is both a profession and a business. Your law firm should be running as an actual business that provides legal services. Consumers are responding to the commoditization of the law - it is a way that consumers recognize and understand how to use. You can monetize legal i...2023-12-1130 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalBest Of 2023In 2023, we released 16 episodes of the “Everything Except The Law” podcast, featuring in-depth interviews with top experts from across the legal industry. In this special best of episode, we highlight some of our favorite interview moments from the past year.
Watch as host Nick Werker speaks with Ben Sachs, Laura Terrell, Paul Campson, Michelle Calcote King, Joe Patrice, Jim Hacking, Tyson Mutrux, Chris Dreyer, Stephanie Everett, Annette Choti, Doug Brown, Jared Correia, Dena Lefkowitz, Mathew Kerbis, Roy Sexton, Paul T. Llewellyn, Steve Fretzin, Jim Christy, Jonathan Breeden and Dan Ambrose.
Subscribe to the Answering Legal Chan...2023-12-0848 min
SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel + Coaching | Airbnb Hosting TipsThis Subscription Model Will Transform Your Legal Practice (Here’s How) | Mathew KerbisIn this episode, we're speaking with a legal visionary, the one and only Matthew Kerbis! Join us as we delve into his novel approach to law, breaking barriers with subscription services and harnessing technology like never before.Matthew is a trailblazer in the legal industry, pioneering the subscription law model and empowering both clients and attorneys in new ways. As the founder of his innovative subscription-based practice, Matthew is helping bridge the access to justice gap. Through personalized packages and predictable pricing, Matthew ensures clients can get the help they need without worrying about...2023-12-0537 min
Legal Tech StartUp Focus PodcastEpisode 53 of the Legal Tech StartUp Focus Podcast -- A Conversation with Mathew Kerbis, founder of Subscription Attorney and evangelist for the subscription legal services business model Mat Kerbis founded Subscription Attorney LLC to offer legal services through recurring monthly fees rather than hourly billing; in that way better aligning incentives between lawyer and client. Going solo allowed Mat the freedom to innovate with new billing models, which is harder at larger firms wedded to the billable hour. The subscription model expands affordable access to legal help, helping close the "justice gap." Mat leverages legal tech and other automation strategies to work efficiently and keep costs low as a virtual solo practitioner who charges on a subscription basis. When developing their product offerings, legal tech companies should consider the...2023-07-2444 min
Who Wrote That Up For You?Mathew Kerbis, SubscriptionAttorney.com - Who Wrote That Up For You? Jun 20, 2023Mathew Kerbis is an Illinois attorney and founder of SubscriptionAttorney.com, an innovative model for delivering legal services to people who can't afford the traditional large retainer and billable hour. Mathew is an advocate for access to justice for the broader middle class. He focuses his practice and his company on serving the latent legal market and helping clients avoid litigation.
The entry price for SubscriptionAttorney.com starts at less than $20 per month. Clients who need litigation consulting and help to navigate Illinois courts can access his services for as little as $150 per month, far below the...2023-06-2128 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalExploring The Next Evolution Of Legal Billing With Attorney Mathew KerbisEpisode 47 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney. In this episode, Mathew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss whether it still makes sense for attorneys to utilize hourly billing models, important lessons Mathew wishes he had learned during law school, why attorneys must be learning how to use AI technology right now and much more!About our guest:Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the billable ho...2023-06-0840 min
Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering LegalExploring The Next Evolution Of Legal Billing With Attorney Mathew Kerbis
Episode 47 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney.
In this episode, Mathew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss whether it still makes sense for attorneys to utilize hourly billing models, important lessons Mathew wishes he had learned during law school, why attorneys must be learning how to use AI technology right now and much more!
About our guest:
Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the billable hour. He founded the law fi...2023-06-0840 min
A Different Practice14: Lessons Learned from Solo Practice with Mathew Kerbis (Part 2)In this second of our two-part conversation with Mathew Kerbis, we share tips and insights for solo lawyers looking to build and grow their practice.
Lauren and Mathew discuss different website platforms that can work for your goals and what to consider when choosing one. Starting out as a solo lawyer can be tough, so we share some tips on how to supplement your income and build your reputation. We talk about how to find freelance work, take on pro bono cases, and build your network.
Your brand is how people perceive you and your p...2023-05-0926 min
Law Subscribed(21.5) Will AI End the Billable Hour? With special guest, Carolyn Elefant, of MyShingle and the Law Firm AI-ccelerator Program (LAW SUBSCRIBED LIVE! 5/5/2023)Originally went live on May 5, 2023 as a LinkedIn Live event.Carolyn Elefant and Mathew Kerbis, solo law firm founders, discuss whether AI will be the end of the billable hour and Carolyn's new Law Firm StartUp AI-ccelerator.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at 2023-05-0836 minA Different Practice13: Lessons Learned from Solo Practice with Mathew Kerbis (Part 1)Have you been thinking about opening your own law firm? Are you a solo lawyer looking to level up your practice? Well, have we got a treat for you! In this first of a two-part episode, Lauren sits down with Mathew Kerbis, the Subscription Attorney, to discuss their experience as two solo lawyers running their own firms.
We start off by exploring the advantages of virtual practice, including the flexibility it offers, the ability to reach a wider market, and the reduced overhead costs. We also share the specific accounting strategies we use and the tech we’ve...2023-04-2830 min
Rise and Real EstateProviding Affordable Access to Legal Advice with Mathew Kerbis, Subscription Attorney LLC | EP 19In this video interview, we explore the benefits of subscription legal services for business owners, freelancers, and everyday people. Our guest, Mathew Kerbis, is the founder of Subscription Attorney LLC- A modern law firm offering subscriptions starting at $19.99/month, with the mission to provide affordable access to legal advice.
Mathew shares insights into how his firm is providing affordable access to legal advice, helping individuals and businesses to navigate legal issues without breaking the bank. We delve into the different types of subscription legal services available and how they can benefit different types of clients. Our guest...2023-04-1143 min
The Legal NetworkMathew Kerbis: The Attorney Making Waves in the Legal IndustryAttorney Mathew Kerbis has been making waves in the legal industry with his innovative approach and dedication to client success. In a recent episode of The Legal Network, hosted by Alicia Dale, Mathew shares his journey to becoming a successful attorney and offers insights on navigating the legal landscape.With over a decade of experience in the legal field, Kerbis has seen his fair share of challenges and triumphs. His passion for helping clients succeed has driven him to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to complex legal problems. This dedication has earned h...2023-03-1720 minOn the Road with Legal Talk NetworkTECHSHOW 2023: The Fourth Dimension - Law in the MetaverseThe newest market for legal professionals may not exist in the physical world, but legal matters in the metaverse are very real, opening up a host of opportunities for attorneys. Kristen Roberts, Diane Littlejohn, and Mathew Kerbis talk us through the basics of the metaverse and its expanding need for legal services.Kristen G. Roberts, Founder & Managing Attorney at Trestle Law, APC is a California-based intellectual property attorney who helps business owners build a bridge from their brands to their bank accounts.Diane Littlejohn is an attorney currently serving as the Executive Director of the...2023-03-0721 minLegal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTECHSHOW 2023: The Fourth Dimension - Law in the MetaverseThe newest market for legal professionals may not exist in the physical world, but legal matters in the metaverse are very real, opening up a host of opportunities for attorneys. Kristen Roberts, Diane Littlejohn, and Mathew Kerbis talk us through the basics of the metaverse and its expanding need for legal services.Kristen G. Roberts, Founder & Managing Attorney at Trestle Law, APC is a California-based intellectual property attorney who helps business owners build a bridge from their brands to their bank accounts.Diane Littlejohn is an attorney currently serving as the Executive Director of the...2023-03-0720 min
Law Subscribed(11.5) Should I Start a Law Firm? With special guest, Lauren Lester of A Different Practice (LAW SUBSCRIBED LIVE! 2/28/2023)Originally went live on February 28, 2023 as a LinkedIn Audio event.Lauren Lester and Mathew Kerbis, true solo law firm founders, have a conversation and answer questions about starting a law firm to help attorneys recently laid off learn about how to pivot to starting an innovative practice and obtain work-life balance by not billing by the hour.Check out A Different Practice and its Podcast. Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel...2023-03-0158 min
The Law EntrepreneurCreating a Subscription-Based Law Firm with the Subscription Attorney, Mathew KerbisToday, my guest is Mathew Kerbis. Mathew is an attorney in downtown Chicago, and he recently went solo out after spending some time in the litigation world in a bigger law firm. He has launched his solo practice based entirely on the subscription model. What's really interesting about his approach is that he has envisioned a provision of legal services in much the same way as say a gym would provide services to their members with a base fee, and then extras added on, so to speak. I'll let him explain more of that to you in the podcast...2023-02-0643 min
You Are A Lawyer: Take Risks and Change Careers in LawHow Subscription-Based Legal Services are Providing Access to Justice featuring Mathew KerbisSubscription-based law firms are shaking up the legal practice in BIG ways. Many actions that lawyers complete, drafting documents, reviewing files, monitoring trademarks, etc. can be paid for on a subscription model and Mathew Kerbis wants to convince you of this. And you will believe him. Kerbis, as he prefers to be called, even shared the magic of subscription-based legal service with his employer. The insurance defense company ultimately decided to keep their billable hour requirements, but this did not deter Kerbis. Transparent pricing, transparent agreements, and having the feeling that you could do th...2022-12-0836 min
The Accidental LandlordAttorney Mathew Kerbis Shares Legal Advice for Self-Managing LandlordsMathew Kerbis joins us to share his expertise as a subscription attorney. He left a firm to start his own practice, which offers affordable and transparent pricing. Kerbis provides landlord/tenant law services. Host Peter McKenzie and Mathew discuss what self-managing landlords (and landlords in general) need to know when it comes to protecting themselves legally and how to avoid common legal mistakes. Want to get in touch with Peter and the Rincon team? Email Podcast@RinconManagement.com Guest: Mathew Kerbis of Subscription Attorney Connect with the Rincon team on social media: Facebook | Twitt...2022-12-0741 min
The Business SamuraiHow to Hire a Lawyer with a Subscription with Mathew KerbisMy next guest on the business samurai podcast is Mathew Kerbis who is trying to revolutionize the legal industry with subscription based attorney fees. He is trying to lower the barrier of cost for those that. Real legal advice on this episode, we're gonna break down exactly the type of law he practices, how he came up with the subscription based business model and how he has seen his revenue, dip and climb, and what other specialties within the legal industry that this may apply to.So sit back and listen. As I speak with Mathew, Kerbis...2022-10-031h 05
BIZ/DEVMonthly Subscription Attorney | Episode 48In this episode, David and Gary interview their first guest together, Mathew Kerbis. Mathew is the founder of Subscription Attorney, LLC out of Illinois. The discuss how Mathew was able to launch a subscription based law firm and become profitable in just three weeks. How much preparation and work went into the launch, and what his plans are for the future. Links:TechCrunch - Mark Zuckerberg says the metaverse wont be as cringey as his cursed selfieSubscription Attorney, LLC___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.n...2022-08-3045 min
Contract Teardown Show from Law InsiderHow to Draft a Confidential Separation AgreementWhen a company lets go of an upper-level employee, they might have them sign a separation agreement, especially when there’s confidential information to protect. In this episode, Mathew Kerbis tears down a Confidential Separation Agreement & General Release of All Claims. Listen as he offers advice on how to smooth an employee’s exit and guarantee company secrets stay privileged. Kerbis also has some great bonus tips on avoiding careless drafting mistakes that you won’t want to miss! About Law Insider: We’re all about contracts! Law Insider (https://www.lawinsider.com) is a subscription-bas...2022-08-2516 min
BE THAT LAWYERMathew Kerbis: Becoming The Most Affordable Attorney in AmericaIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mathew Kerbis discuss:Time management efficiently and effectively with technology.Utilizing a client portal.Meeting your clients where they are and going where the market is.Offering more affordable, transparent pricing. Key Takeaways:Put it on your calendar. If you can stick to your calendar, building the habits becomes easier.You have to get your technology in order for everything to be streamlined and automated if you’re looking at moving to a subscription model.There is always an opportunity to layer on a subscription no matter what pra...2022-08-1538 min
Law Subscribed(5) Business Law + Subscriptions with Nequosha Anderson of Anderson Law Firm PLLC“Having a partner and having a child, I have to do things that are going to afford me time to be with them, and to protect my mental health and my physical health, and subscriptions can help me do that.” –Nequosha AndersonFind Nequosha on LinkedIn and Insta.Check out Anderson Law Firm PLLC and the PUO PodcastCheck out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newslett...2022-07-1555 min
Law Subscribed(4) Redesigning Legal Services + Subscriptions with Jessica Bednarz and Lauren Lester of A Different Practice (formerly, On Purpose Legal)“If you continue to bill by the hour, then you aren’t truly client-centric.” –Jessica BednarzJessica Bednarz: LinkedIn, Insta, jbednarz@chicagobarfoundation.org.Lauren Lester: Twitter, Insta, https://www.mylifelawyer.com/.Check out On Purpose Legal.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at 2022-06-1547 min
Center Stage: Spotlighting Business Challenges074 - Integrating a Subscription Model for Your Firm with Attorney Mathew KerbisCan law firms have a subscription model like Netflix? Attorney Mathew Kerbis believes it can be done, and he is setting out on a mission to prove it! Learn all about how you can make it possible in your firm.To learn more, check out Mathew's podcast, Law Subscribed, wherever you consume podcasts!2022-06-1530 min
Exhibit (A)ttorney ShowThe Netflix Law Firm: Subscription Models In Law with Mathew KerbisReady for another way to be the Exhibit (A)ttorney of your law firm? Today Jordan is chatting with Mathew Kerbis, from Subscription Attorney. Join our conversation now.2022-06-1445 min
Rethinking Legal OpsRethinking Legal Ops Ep #5 | Is LegalTech Really Affordable?Can you rely on it for actual work? If so, how much can you actually get done with LegalTech?🤔
These are just some of the questions we get asked repeatedly by people.
So we got Mathew Kerbis (Founder, Subscription Attorney LLC) to answer these questions on the 5th episode of Rethinking Legal Ops.
He also talks about how he is using LegalTech to improve his work efficiency.💻 2022-04-0142 min
Law Subscribed(3) A Technologist's Perspective on Subscription Legal Services with Reuben Metcalfe"My instinct as a technologist is to build a protocol that attorneys can slot into and be able to contribute to pools of resource, which are allocated according to the demand profile of the citizenry. That's probably overkill." –Reuben MetcalfeMusic and copyright lawyers should reach out to Reuben @ReubenMetcalfe and connect on LinkedIn.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episo...2022-03-1553 min
Law Subscribed(2) Women Attorneys + Subscriptions with Megan Elizabeth Gray, a Lawyer, Writer, Speaker, and Advocate for Women“For a long time there has been an emphasis on how we can fix women to ensure that they stay at firms rather than how we can fix the law firms.” –Megan Elizabeth Gray.Megan's ABA Journal Article: How to Retain More Women in Law Firms.Megan's LinkedIn.Megan's book, Enjoy Your Life: Thoughts for Awakened Daughters from Conscious Mothers (Proceeds support women’s charities). Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel...2022-03-1538 min
Law Subscribed(1) Trademarks + Subscriptions and Pioneering Subscription Legal Services with Kimberly Bennett of Fidu and K. Bennett Law"What is a better way for people to fully show up and support their clients while also managing their wellbeing? It's detaching time as a measure of value." –Kimberly Bennett.Visit K Bennett Law to learn about how Kim offers legal services as a trademark and business strategist.Visit Fidu to learn about a platform designed to help you offer flat-fee and subscription services.Follow Kim @kbennettlaw on socials.Check out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for ...2022-03-1546 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsOffsetting the Financial Effects of InflationOn average, everything you are buying today costs 7% more than it did a year ago. In this show of the Young Lawyer Rising Podcast, financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins host Mathew Kerbis to discuss the effects of rising inflation and how best to beat these effects through good investment decisions and mitigated risk. Learn how to fine tune your portfolio to offset inflation and weather whatever the markets throw at you!Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2022-02-0732 min
Young Lawyer RisingOffsetting the Financial Effects of InflationOn average, everything you are buying today costs 7% more than it did a year ago. In this show of the Young Lawyer Rising Podcast, financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins host Mathew Kerbis to discuss the effects of rising inflation and how best to beat these effects through good investment decisions and mitigated risk. Learn how to fine tune your portfolio to offset inflation and weather whatever the markets throw at you!Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2022-02-0726 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsHappy Credit, Happy Life!Regardless of your financial situation, the beginning of your career is a terrific time to build credit. Great credit affords you critical opportunities when you fund your practice or buy a home. It’s not about what you’re earning, it’s about the payment mechanisms. Financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins our very own Mathew Kerbis for a deep dive on establishing and building incredible credit. Together they discuss how to leverage credit card use and point systems to help optimize your financial strength. Tune in and live the good life!Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet H...2021-11-1535 min
Young Lawyer RisingHappy Credit, Happy Life!Regardless of your financial situation, the beginning of your career is a terrific time to build credit. Great credit affords you critical opportunities when you fund your practice or buy a home. It’s not about what you’re earning, it’s about the payment mechanisms. Financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins our very own Mathew Kerbis for a deep dive on establishing and building incredible credit. Together they discuss how to leverage credit card use and point systems to help optimize your financial strength. Tune in and live the good life!Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet...2021-11-1529 min
BE THAT LAWYERMathew Kerbis: Subscription Models for Your Law FirmIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mathew Kerbis discuss:Being a young lawyer and building relationships. Resources for young, staring attorneys. The billable hour versus the subscription model. The changing of the law firm business model. Key Takeaways:The sky's the limit as a private practice attorney. Bringing in business, even at a larger firm, not only brings in more money, it gives you control over your career. The law firm model needs to be modified as other companies are starting to profitize legal services. "For the billable hour, all you could do...2021-10-1433 min
Law Subscribed(0) Law Subscribed TrailerCheck out my new show, the Law for Kids Podcast.Get Connected with SixFifty, a business and employment legal document automation tool.Sign up for Gavel using the code LAWSUBSCRIBED to get 10% off an annual subscription.Visit Law Subscribed to subscribe to the Substack newsletter to get notified about every episode, listen from your web browser, and for additional content.Follow @lawsubscribed everywhere.Sign up for the Subscription Seminar waitlist at subscriptionseminar.com.Check out Mathew Kerbis' law firm Subscription Attorney LLC. Get full access to Law Subscribed at www.lawsubscribed.com/subscribe2021-09-1501 min
Legal Talk NetworkLegal EducationMathew Kerbis, of the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’, talks about a topic near and dear to his heart (legal education) with Kyle McEntee, the co-founder and executive director of Law School Transparency. Together they discuss the inputs and outputs that can impact a career before it gets started. Issues like cost, school ranking, and licensing can all play a part in those early job options but what can we learn from it? How do we optimize? Stay Tuned for the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’ when Mathew discusses the value of life insurance (even for young in-debt lawyers).
Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velv...2021-08-2932 min
Young Lawyer RisingLegal EducationMathew Kerbis, of the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’, talks about a topic near and dear to his heart (legal education) with Kyle McEntee, the co-founder and executive director of Law School Transparency. Together they discuss the inputs and outputs that can impact a career before it gets started. Issues like cost, school ranking, and licensing can all play a part in those early job options but what can we learn from it? How do we optimize? Stay Tuned for the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’ when Mathew discusses the value of life insurance (even for young in-debt lawyers).Special thanks to our s...2021-08-0932 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsLegal EducationMathew Kerbis, of the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’, talks about a topic near and dear to his heart (legal education) with Kyle McEntee, the co-founder and executive director of Law School Transparency. Together they discuss the inputs and outputs that can impact a career before it gets started. Issues like cost, school ranking, and licensing can all play a part in those early job options but what can we learn from it? How do we optimize? Stay Tuned for the ‘Financial Wellness Minute’ when Mathew discusses the value of life insurance (even for young in-debt lawyers).Special thanks to our s...2021-08-0937 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 2)In this part two of two, Sonia continues her conversation with Ravi Ramanathan and Mathew Kerbis about financial health. In this episode, they discuss what you need to consider before refinancing your student loans, the recommended savings everyone should have, and whether or not the Nintendo Switch can save you money. {hint} ... It’s about less subscriptions and more Mario. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-07-1431 min
Young Lawyer RisingFinancial Wellness (Part 2)In this part two of two, Sonia continues her conversation with Ravi Ramanathan and Mathew Kerbis about financial health. In this episode, they discuss what you need to consider before refinancing your student loans, the recommended savings everyone should have, and whether or not the Nintendo Switch can save you money. {hint} ... It’s about less subscriptions and more Mario. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-07-1431 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 1)In this part one of two, Sonia Russo is joined by her friend and unofficial financial advisor Ravi Ramanathan as well as our financial wellness segment host Mathew Kerbis to talk about ways to become and remain financially healthy (even early in your career). Among the many topics of discussion are higher cost of living, managing student loans, and living within your means. {hint} ... It’s either brunch or property. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-07-1442 min
Young Lawyer RisingFinancial Wellness (Part 1)In this part one of two, Sonia Russo is joined by her friend and unofficial financial advisor Ravi Ramanathan as well as our financial wellness segment host Mathew Kerbis to talk about ways to become and remain financially healthy (even early in your career). Among the many topics of discussion are higher cost of living, managing student loans, and living within your means. {hint} ... It’s either brunch or property. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-07-1442 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 2)In this part two of two, Sonia Russo talks with Hema Lochan who participated in the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition. Together, they discuss her short story ‘F(A.I.)LED US’ which is about the unintended consequences for using artificial intelligence (instead of a lawyer) in a future criminal justice system. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis discusses how and why everyone should keep an inventory for future insurance claims. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-06-1538 min
Young Lawyer RisingTech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 2)In this part two of two, Sonia Russo talks with Hema Lochan who participated in the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition. Together, they discuss her short story ‘F(A.I.)LED US’ which is about the unintended consequences for using artificial intelligence (instead of a lawyer) in a future criminal justice system. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis discusses how and why everyone should keep an inventory for future insurance claims.2021-06-1538 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 1)In this part one of two, Sonia Russo talks with the winner of the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition, Theresa Yuan, about her winning dystopian-future short story ‘In The Matter of Infinite Monkeys’ and how it cautions against over-trusting predictive algorithms to determine what kind of person a child will become. Can technology really predict a child’s fate? And what happens if it can? Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares the wisdom and rewards for paying your student loans early. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet H...2021-06-1536 min
Young Lawyer RisingTech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 1)In this part one of two, Sonia Russo talks with the winner of the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition, Theresa Yuan, about her winning dystopian-future short story ‘In The Matter of Infinite Monkeys’ and how it cautions against over-trusting predictive algorithms to determine what kind of person a child will become. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares the wisdom and rewards for paying your student loans early.2021-06-1536 min
Young Lawyer RisingRacism in the Legal ProfessionAs far as the legal profession has come, there are still elements of racial inequality and it’s not always easy to see. Host Sonia Russo talks with attorneys Tiana Towns, Andrew Hairston, Paulina Vera, and Jerome Crawford about their personal experiences with racism while practicing law. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares practical tips for saving money. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-05-1753 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : Racism in the Legal ProfessionAs far as the legal profession has come, there are still elements of racial inequality and it’s not always easy to see. Host Sonia Russo talks with attorneys Tiana Towns, Andrew Hairston, Paulina Vera, and Jerome Crawford about their personal experiences with racism while practicing law. In addition, they discuss microaggressions, implicit bias, and the importance of self-care. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares practical tips for saving money. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-05-1753 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : COVIDThe pandemic impacted the practice of law in unpredictable ways, especially for new lawyers. Host Sonia Russo taps into the lessons learned by James Liu, Michelle Garcia, and Shawn Hoover on how to manage their careers and ensure clients have adequate representation during a time of scarce resources and more limited access to justice. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when show contributor Mathew Kerbis reveals practical tips for saving money. Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.2021-04-1241 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : CivilityDealing with a rude, difficult, or offensive person can be a real challenge. But what happens when that person is a client, a co-worker, or even worse, your boss? It might be tempting to simply tell them off or quit but that could derail your career. Host Sonia Russo delves into the workplace experiences of Melissa Lessell, Eric Sternberg, Melanie Senosiain, and Professor Heidi Brown to find constructive ways to handle these tough situations as they come up on the job. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when show contributor Mathew Kerbis discusses the long-term benefits of pet...2021-04-1250 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsYoung Lawyer Rising : TrailerMeet the hosts of Young Lawyer Rising, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Sonia Russo and Mathew Kerbis tell us about the show’s mission and give us a preview of early episode topics. Stay tuned for episode 1... 2021-04-0704 min
Young Lawyer RisingTrailerMeet the hosts of Young Lawyer Rising, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Sonia Russo and Mathew Kerbis tell us about the show’s mission and give us a preview of early episode topics. Stay tuned for episode 1... 2021-04-0704 min