Building a Human-Centric Law Firm with Elizabeth Henries

Three steps to create a human-centric business:

✅ Create a healthy work environment

✅ Build an amazing team

✅ Trust them

Piece of cake, right? 😅

No way it was easy, but Elizabeth Henries did it. And today you get to learn how.

Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Henries PLLC, an award-winning boutique law firm.

She discusses her unique approach to creating a human-centered law firm, focusing on flexibility, empathy, and a shared love for documentation and standard operating procedures. We cover her professional background, her transition from corporate law to founding her own firm, the challenges and successes of maintaining a boutique law firm, and key considerations like the importance of work-life balance, strategic hiring, documentation, and creating an efficient yet flexible work environment.

Contents:

• 03:12 Elizabeth's Origin Story

• 06:10 Creating a Human-Centered Law Firm

• 09:00 Balancing Work and Life

• 15:12 Innovative Work Models

• 25:36 Client Requests and Standard Documents

• 26:02 Expanding Business Models and Humanistic Approach

• 26:43 Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Control

• 27:32 Pace of Growth and Job Sharing

• 29:16 Pitfalls

• 29:31 Overcoming Self-Esteem Issues in Leadership

• 30:37 Workplace Flexibility and Talent Retention

• 33:44 Low Overhead and High Compensation

• 36:28 Independent Contractors vs. W2 Employees

• 41:37 Balancing Flexibility and Productivity

Links and further reading:

• Elizabeth’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-henries-502a4769

• Henries PLLC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/66913140/