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Debrief: What It's REALLY Like To Open Your Own Firm with Margot Hoppin

Sep 12, 2025

Tune in to the latest Jabot episode as host Kathryn Rubino chats with Margot Hoppin, co-founder of Hoppin Grinsell. Discover the challenges and victories of starting a law firm post- COVID, the impact of AI in law, and the real deal on work-life balance.

 

Highlights

  • Transition from Biglaw to founding a boutique firm.

  • Trend of starting new firms post-COVID.

  • Time-tracking challenges of running a law firm.

  • Growth milestone: hiring and team development.

  • Balancing work demands with personal time-off goals.

  • Importance of cash flow management in a small firm.

  • Key learnings: experience in running a law firm.

  • Impact of AI on traditional law firm structures.

  • Maintaining firm culture during growth.

  • Benefits of transparency in a smaller law firm.

  • Valuing open communication and addressing knowledge gaps.

 

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