<p>In the seventeenth episode of <em>How to Run a Law Firm in 2025</em>, Mathew Kerbis and I talked all about one of the most underrated tools for solo and small firm success—<em>standard operating procedures</em> or SOPs.</p><p>I’ll be honest: we both initially resisted creating SOPs. They can feel tedious and time-consuming when you’re just trying to keep up with your caseload. But we make the case for why SOPs are actually <em>essential</em> if you want to streamline your operations, build in automation, and reclaim your time.</p><p>We shared the tools we use to document and implement our SOPs and how each one plays a different role in helping us stay organized and consistent. Mathew gave specific examples from his own practice, including client intake and refund processes, while I talked about how writing things down has helped me spot opportunities for automation I wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.</p><p>Whether it’s managing client work or the business side of your practice, having efficient systems in place is what allows you to serve well <em>and</em> protect your work-life balance. This episode is all about how to make that happen.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://adifferentpractice.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">adifferentpractice.substack.com/subscribe</a>