Practice Pulse
Practice Pulse
Podcast Description
Elevate your law practice with the State Bar of Wisconsin's Practice Pulse podcast, hosted by Practice Management Advisor Brent Hoeft. This resource delivers expert insights and practical strategies from legal industry leaders to help you run a more efficient and successful firm—whether you're starting your own practice, improving operations, enhancing client relationships, implementing new technology, or designing a practice that aligns with your professional goals in today's legal landscape.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics essential for modern legal practice, including legal technology, operational efficiency, client relationship management, and innovative billing structures, with episodes like the inaugural interview with Damien Riehl of vLex focusing on the intersection of legal research and AI technology.
Elevate your law practice with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Practice Pulse podcast, hosted by Practice Management Advisor Brent Hoeft. This resource delivers expert insights and practical strategies from legal industry leaders to help you run a more efficient and successful firm—whether you’re starting your own practice, improving operations, enhancing client relationships, implementing new technology, or designing a practice that aligns with your professional goals in today’s legal landscape.
In this episode of the Practice Pulse podcast, host Brent Hoeft and guest Matt Beier from Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (WILMIC) dive into the complexities of legal malpractice insurance. They discuss the importance of understanding malpractice insurance, the nuances of claims made policies, and the significance of tail coverage, especially for retiring lawyers. The conversation also touches on trends in legal malpractice claims, the impact of cyber insurance, and the necessity of effective communication to prevent claims. Additionally, they explore the critical aspect of succession planning for lawyers to ensure client interests are protected in case of incapacity or death. The episode concludes with key takeaways emphasizing the importance of communication and proactive risk management in legal practice.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to WILMIC and Its Mission 04:31 Understanding Legal Malpractice Insurance 10:50 Claims Made Policy Explained 15:22 Tail or Extended Reporting Endorsement and Career Transitions 27:30 Trends in Malpractice Claims 36:17 Data Breaches and Cybersecurity – Cyber Insurance 40:11 Meaning of Claim 46:31 The Importance of Succession Planning 51:56 Guest Takeaway Tip – Communication
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