#45 The Future of Law Firms: A conversation with Nathan Hepple, Director at HBA Legal.

On the show this week, we are thrilled to have back on Nathan Hepple, Director at HBA Legal based in Sydney, Australia.

Our conversation covers a lot of ground including:

• The advantages of having non-lawyers own and help run law firms, and why regulations in Canada should change to allow for more choice in determining a firm structure.

• The difference between the business of law and the practice of law, and why distinguishing between the two when it comes to running the firm is critical;

• The existential risks posed to traditional law firms who continue to resist innovation;

• The importance of value based billing instead of the traditional billable hours approach; and 

• Some fantastic advice to law students.

If you want to hear more from Nathan, be sure to check out his podcast "Pardon My Objection”, where he, alongside one of our previous guests Mitch Kowalski, challenge many of the accepted traditions in the legal profession. 

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