Amata Law Office Suites Blog

Amata welcomes back the Haymarket Ballet! In the French tradition, L’Amant anonyme overflows with stylish dance, performed by members of the Haymarket Opera Ballet. Choreographed by baroque dance specialist Sarah Edgar, Haymarket welcomes dancer Kali Page Benz, Julie Brumfiel, Andrew Erickson and Emmanuel Ramirez. Alongside the delights of this charming opera, enjoy the elegance of early ballet this June!

Thank you to everybody who came out to Amata’s return to in-person networking with Amata Socials! Our next get together is June 9th and will be held at 180 N LaSalle. We are also excited to extend an opportunity – now you’ll be able to sponsor and Amata Social!

The most productive law firm is one in which lawyers are spending the maximum amount of time practicing law, and minimizing the amount of time performing ancillary tasks that, while important, do not result in billable time. Regardless of a lawyer’s expertise or successes in the courtroom, the main financial commitment of a lawyer depends on spending time with casework.

Lawyers who use shared office space will see tremendous cost-reductions, but when that space is shared with non-lawyers, it may not always be the best professional space for your practice. Thankfully, there is an alternative.

Lawyers who practice solo or in small firms — the majority in the US legal profession — often lack the built-in referral sources found in larger firms and feel isolated without an office full of colleagues who can act as sounding boards.

You’re probably a terrific lawyer, but that doesn’t make you an expert at sales. Nevertheless, finding new clients is a critical part of running a firm. So what are the best ways to get started if you’re a complete beginner?

An intellectual property practice knows no geographic or political boundaries. My own practice, Advitam IP, LLC, has a network of top law firms in over 120 countries to call upon, and who call upon us.

While being a telecommuter takes you out of the everyday hubbub you find in a traditional office space, it doesn’t restrict you from taking advantage of networking opportunities that can give you that face-to-face interaction you need, and also give you a leg up in growing your business.

Amata Law Office Suites understands that social networking isn’t just for college kids anymore. Instead of your run-of-the-mill platforms that encompass many diverse industries over a large spread of various regions, Amata focuses its community, Amatanet, specifically on its members – those that hold virtual, coworking, or private office space.