Today on The Goodlawyer Show we welcome Aaron Baer, a typically clean-shaven Bay Street lawyer tackling the world of big law a little differently than most. Aaron has quickly ascended the LinkedIn pecking order by sharing his (often cutting) thoughts on how the legal profession works today, and how it ought to tomorrow.
In today's episode we dig into some of the most frustrating issues that plague lawyers and impact their mental health. We also assess:
The billable hour and it's significant drawbacks (for clients and lawyers alike);
The challenging aspects of working remotely;
How to add real value to your clients' business;
And why in most cases, fixed-fee services provide an elegant solution for lawyers and clients alike.
We close off with some ideas about how to train lawyers in the future, systemic issues found in law schools, and ways that we can make the legal services industry a kinder, more compassionate place for lawyers and clients. Needless to say, Aaron's approach to law resonates with our mission at Goodlawyer.
We hope you enjoy this truly insightful episode of The Goodlawyer Show as much as we did.
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#36 [Future of Law] - Legal Rebels & Contrarian Views: a conversation with Aaron Baer, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP.