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Tomorrow's webinar might reshape how you think about scaling legal teams. Raad Ahmed (Lawtrades CEO), Shezi Sardar (Lawtrades Attorney), and Chris Lalan (Chief Legal Officer at 1Money) are hosting a conversation about ALSPs that you don't want to miss. The traditional approach to growing legal departments – simply hiring more full-time attorneys – is becoming outdated and inefficient. This webinar will explore how forward-thinking legal teams are using ALSPs to scale without the overhead of traditional hiring models. What makes this particularly valuable is the real-world focus. You'll hear actual success stories from companies that have implemented these strategies effectively. For in-house counsel, the speakers will share best practices for integrating ALSPs into your existing operations – practical advice you can implement immediately. And for attorneys considering independence, there's a whole section on how to leverage ALSPs to launch your own practice outside the traditional firm structure. The legal industry is at an inflection point. The most successful teams will be those that adapt to new service delivery models rather than clinging to outdated approaches. Whether you're managing a growing legal department or contemplating your own independent practice, this conversation could provide the blueprint you need. March 19, 2025. 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT Registration link is in the comments below.

Are you looking for ways to scale your legal team efficiently or launch your own independent practice? Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) are transforming how in-house legal teams and legal professionals operate—providing flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive efficiency without overextending resources. Whether you’re an in-house attorney seeking scalable support or considering a transition to independent practice, this session will provide key insights on leveraging ALSPs to maximize success. ? Join us on?Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT?as?Raad Ahmed,?CEO, Lawtrades;?Shezi Sardar, Commercial Counsel, Lawtrades; and?Chris Lalan, General Counsel, 1Money share real-world experiences and strategies for integrating ALSPs into your legal operations. ? Discussion Topics Include: ? Scaling Your Legal Team Efficiently: How ALSPs can help expand legal capabilities without overextending internal resources. ? Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories: How companies are successfully leveraging ALSPs to enhance legal operations. ??Integrating ALSPs into Your Legal Strategy: The benefits and best practices for incorporating ALSPs into in-house legal departments. ??Launching Your Own Practice: How legal professionals can use ALSPs as a foundation for independent legal careers. Who Should Attend This program is designed for in-house counsel, legal operations professionals, and attorneys exploring ways to scale legal services efficiently. Those interested in leveraging ALSPs to optimize legal resources or build independent practices will find this session particularly valuable. #inhouseconnect #inhousecounsel #legal #teams #alsp #optimization

Meet Karachi Achilihu, a transactional attorney and founder of her own practice. From working in Big Law to in-house for household name corporations and starting her own practice, here are Karachi’s valuable insights for legal professionals navigating today’s evolving landscape??

At Lawtrades, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for legal professionals to connect, collaborate and grow. We recently hosted vibrant networking mixers in Houston & Austin, Texas with In-House Connect, bringing together top talent for an evening of insightful conversations and community-building ?? Our mixers allow GCs to network and share knowledge with the best in the industry. ?? Missed out? Stay tuned for our upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/g77ny37g

Check out our recap of the month of February, with notable legal updates, guides, and insights from the Lawtrades team. This month, we assess how the cage-free legal strategy is your blueprint for stepping up as a business leader, DOGE proves that speed beats bureaucracy (if you’re ready for the legal fight), and our NDA Playbook keeps you from tripping up your own roadmap. Plus, what we learned at the L Suite Liquidity Summit.?

We spent countless hours creating the NDA Playbook—designed to help legal teams and business professionals draft, negotiate, and enforce NDAs with confidence. Inside, you’ll find: ? Key NDA clauses explained—know what to watch for ? Proven negotiation tactics to push back on bad terms ? Best practices to safeguard confidential information without blocking innovation ? A step-by-step framework for managing NDAs effectively Download your free copy now and ensure your agreements work for you, not against you. ?? Download Now: https://lnkd.in/gneux6HK

Thank you to everyone who attended! Austin and Houston have thriving in-house communities and we can't wait to visit again soon :)

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What if I told you two lawyers-turned-founders are shaping the future of work? I’ve known Raad Ahmed and Ashish Walia from Lawtrades for a few years, and something about their journey stands out. They’re not your typical tech founders chasing unicorn dreams. They’re two genuine leaders who saw a problem and decided to fix it—not because it was trendy, but because it needed solving. From knocking on law firm doors with Square readers to building a platform that’s putting millions in freelancers’ pockets, their journey is nothing short of remarkable. But here’s what truly inspires me about them and Lawtrades: They chose the harder path. Sustainable growth over hypergrowth. Profit over vanity metrics. In a world obsessed with “grow at all costs,” they had the courage to say, “We’re building something that lasts.” Today, they’re not just changing how legal work gets done. They’re creating opportunities for thousands of professionals to work on their own terms. Because sometimes, the biggest impact comes from leaders who choose to do things differently. Proud to have Lawtrades as one of our partners—and even prouder to know Ashish and Raad.

?? Going public? Miss one step, and risk your valuation tanking. An IPO isn’t just a milestone—it’s a minefield. One S-1 filing oversight, one governance blind spot, or one unresolved shareholder dispute and your offering stalls. This 7-step IPO checklist isn’t theory—it’s the TL;DR framework that takes companies from Series A to ringing the bell.??? ?? Get the list here: https://lnkd.in/gyJCU-qW