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Breaking news. Our first Goodlawyer just hit the $1,000,000 mark! Rami Filfil joined us 3 years ago, looking to grow his practice and work with some of the most innovative businesses in the country. And now, he's billed a whopping $1,000,000 worth of legal services on our platform. Rami is a true polymath—an engineer turned inventor turned IP lawyer 🧠 He's also one of Canada’s top intellectual property lawyers and a five-time IAM 1000 recipient. In three years, Rami has worked with 400+ clients on Goodlawyer and maintained a perfect 5-star rating. We're beyond thrilled to have Rami's talent and expertise on Goodlawyer, where he helps innovative Canadian businesses protect and profit from their IP. Congrats to Rami—a good lawyer indeed! 🚀 #futureoflaw #lawyer #IP

The hardest part of my job? Matching the right legal talent to the right business. It's both an art and a science, and is THE key to a successful Fractional counsel engagement. Here’s the process I’ve followed 250+ times: 1. I help identify the problem and its impact on the business. What pain is your business suffering and what are the associated implications? Is your executive team spending too much time reviewing B2B commercial contracts? Is your existing firm handing your sales reps unworkable redlines? These challenges can slow growth, impact revenues and lead to suboptimal deals. 2. I help recognize the opportunity. This is about identifying the best solution to the problem. For example, embedding a fractional lawyer could relieve your executive team from the contracting process so they can focus on higher-impact business activities. Where would you redeploy your leadership resources if you didn’t need them on legal matters? 3. I curate a talent shortlist. Armed with an understanding of 1 and 2 above, I research our talent network for the best lawyers for your business. Relevant technical expertise is table stakes — commercial, privacy, IP, employment and regulatory compliance. Therefore I’m particularly focused on talent with relevant industry and operating experience.   Because a lawyer who has worked in your industry has negotiated with your customers,  vendors and suppliers. They know your competitors, talk to your regulators and are used to the demands of your operating environment. With the support of Goodlawyer’s account management team, the right lawyer with the right work experience can practically onboard themselves. 4. Interviews to vet and nail the talent match. I organize and oversee interviews between the top candidates and the business, where they work through real or hypothetical legal scenarios to confirm their suitability. The business then selects its top lawyer and they begin working together. My years of experience have shown me that our discovery-matching method typically leads to great matches for our fractional lawyers and customers. What elements do you think are most important for an optimal fit between a lawyer and a business? #legal #fractional #lawyer #hiring

Lawyer Close-up: Shenaz Mohammed, Hons BA, LLB. ✨ Shenaz is not just lawyering – she’s using legal practice as a form of creative expression. Her passion has led her to specialize in helping lifestyle brands and creatives tell their stories and grow their business. Shenaz began law school in London, UK, and continued her accreditation in Ontario while also working as a law clerk and paralegal at Heenan Blaikie and Gowlings. After working in-house at Indigo, her love for fashion and entertainment law inspired her to launch her boutique law firm, Fashion by Law 👢 Turning her dream into reality wasn’t easy – especially building a national client base. That’s where Goodlawyer made a difference.💡 As an early adopter, Shenaz connected with her dream clients nationwide, enjoying freedom from billable hour pressures. Her time in Biglaw highlighted the burnout and stress in traditional law practice that, sadly, many of us are too familiar with. She knew there was a better way. At Goodlawyer, Shenaz practices law her way, fostering deeper client relationships without Biglaw barriers. No billable hour stress means she collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique needs and offers personalized, practical legal solutions that add real value to their businesses. Her journey isn’t just about building a successful practice but also creating a lifestyle she loves…it’s absolutely possible to have both! Today, Shenaz balances her thriving practice with travel and exploring new cultures. And, of course, prioritizing time with her puppy, Leo 🐶 Shenaz’s story is a testament to following your passion in a way that is right for you by leveraging the best tools for success! #FutureOfLaw #Lawyer

....And exhale. 😮💨 What a Stampede! 🤠 A definite highlight was the Tech Stampede Social at Platform, where Goodlawyer's favourite DJ Joel Olandesca kept the vibes as high as that bird's-eye-view pic. A few people even forgot to hitch their horse out front and trotted through the middle of it 🐴 What was your Stampede highlight of 2024?

Some folks just see the boots and the party. But there’s honestly a lot more to it. And if you’re building a business in Canada, there’s simply no better week (and a half) of BD than the Calgary Stampede. Nearly everyone in corporate land is out. Thousands of bigwigs fly in every year. For 10 days of collisions with friends, clients, partners, investors, suppliers—all tipping their hats, swapping cards, sharing ideas. For example… Repping Goodlawyer at the Lazy S with Taylor Smith— thanks to BMO‘s Ben Davis, Danny Menard, Andrew Hung (*hat tip*) and a group of impressive business owners. And despite Danny cleaning us out (who goes 4/4 picking chuckwagons…🤦♂️), I left with some leadership nuggets and partner opportunities worth so much more. My point? Get out there. Meet new people. Tell them your story. Share your ambitions. And go see why this city is one of the most entrepreneurial on the planet. #blueskycity #goodlawyer P.s. the grandstand show was epic. Drones. Robots. Fire. 🔥

Photos from Stampede so far! Thanks to everyone who has hosted us at events around town: MNP Calgary Chamber of Commerce Allied Properties REIT BMO Thin Air Labs Humanis Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startup TNT BDC Jo-Anne Yau, LLM Our big event is tonight – the Tech Stampede Social. 4–8pm at Platform. See y'all there!

Wrapping up Q2 with a clear mission: For Goodlawyer to be the most desirable way to practice law ❤️ Proud of our team's dedication to constantly do more for our community of lawyers. ✨ Excited to carry this energy into Q3. Let's make it happen! #futureoflaw #fractional #lawyer

Join us as Brett Colvin from Goodlawyer Inc. dives into the innovative ways they're breaking free from the broken legal system and creating new opportunities for lawyers. Don't miss this insightful conversation on Lead the Charge! 👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! #LeadTheCharge #Goodlawyer #LegalInnovation #NewCareerPaths #Podcast #CareerTransformation #ProfessionalGrowth

When desk jockeys are asked to go on camera 😅 This was a fun switch-up, getting to be onscreen with my colleague and homie Thomas Alvarez. Thanks to Pietro and Marc for coming to Goodlawyer HQ and asking us questions. Teamwork makes the dream work! And lighting helps, too 😉 Check it out to hear Tom’s top tip for entrepreneurs👇

Trash: 0. Us: 1. 😎 The Goodlawyer crew joined our friends (and Fractional GC customers) Zeno Renewables for a city cleanup this weekend! Made new friends, swapped stories, and made the Blue Sky City a little bit shinier. 🌞 Recent water restrictions in Calgary have reminded us how our daily actions can make a big difference on our environmental impact. Participating in this cleanup is another small step toward building a cleaner, greener future! 🌳 Katie Alvarez (Knopp) Taylor Smith Angie Redecopp