Sidebar Advisors
A podcast exploring the careers, choices and strategies shaping today’s legal landscape.
Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, each episode explores the intersection of law, career growth, and financial decision-making. Through conversations on leadership, professional development and business building, we unpack the moments that define success.
For those thinking about what’s next or looking to grow and feel more fulfilled in their current role, these conversations offer a thoughtful look at building a meaningful and successful career in and around the legal world.
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Laurin Johnson: What Lawyers Need to Know About Running a Firm
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Most attorneys spend years learning the law, but very little time learning how to run a business.
In this episode of the SideBar Advisors podcast, Laurin D. Johnson, Esq., LL.M., CEPA®, consultant with MB Law Firm Consulting, LLC®, joins Niraj to talk about the operational side of running a law firm — the part many lawyers are forced to figure out only after they become owners, partners, or firm leaders.
Laurin works with law firms on operations, leadership structure, profitability, hiring, succession planning, and the systems needed to support sustainable growth. She explains why many firms struggle as they scale, how inconsistent processes quietly drain time and profitability, and why documenting and delegating work is essential if a firm wants to grow beyond its founders.
This episode is a practical look at what it takes to build a stronger practice — not just a busier one.