Setting Boundaries in Your Trademark Practice

Setting Boundaries in Your Trademark Practice

Protect your time, get paid for your work, and build a practice that doesn’t burn you out.
Being a great trademark attorney isn’t just about knowing the law. It’s about running your practice like a business. If you’ve ever started work before getting paid, let a “quick” filing slide, given away free consults, or felt resentful about answering emails at 11 p.m., this training is for you.

In this practical workshop, Sonia Lakhany shares the boundaries that transformed her practice, drawn from more than 15 years of lessons learned the hard way. You’ll learn why getting paid before you start is non-negotiable, how to turn everyday frustrations into firm policies, how to confidently charge for consultations, and why your online presence directly affects what you can charge.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been practicing for years and feel stretched thin, you’ll leave with actionable strategies you can put in place right away.

In this training, you’ll learn how to:

• Require payment before starting any work, including small add-on tasks
• Communicate payment policies professionally without feeling pushy
• Recognize the hidden time and cost behind “quick” filings
• Turn recurring frustrations into updated fee agreements and policies
• Decide when to stop offering free consultations and start charging
• Match your consultation pricing to your brand and online presence
• Use content and testimonials to justify higher price points
• Overcome the fear of putting yourself on video
• Eliminate unscheduled calls and protect your focus time
• Use simple tools and techniques to stop constant email checking
  
  Perfect for:
• Solo trademark attorneys
• New attorneys building their first practice
• Lawyers transitioning from big law to their own firm
• Attorneys who struggle with people pleasing or scope creep
• Law firm owners looking to improve profitability and avoid burnout
  Set the boundaries that let you serve clients well, get paid what you’re worth, and enjoy the practice you’ve built.

Protect your time, get paid for your work, and build a practice that doesn’t burn you out.
Being a great trademark attorney isn’t just about knowing the law. It’s about running your practice like a business. If you’ve ever started work before getting paid, let a “quick” filing slide, given away free consults, or felt resentful about answering emails at 11 p.m., this training is for you.
In this practical workshop, Sonia Lakhany shares the boundaries that transformed her practice, drawn from more than 15 years of lessons learned the hard way. You’ll learn why getting paid before you start is non-negotiable, how to turn everyday frustrations into firm policies, how to confidently charge for consultations, and why your online presence directly affects what you can charge.
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been practicing for years and feel stretched thin, you’ll leave with actionable strategies you can put in place right away.
In this training, you’ll learn how to:

• Require payment before starting any work, including small add-on tasks
• Communicate payment policies professionally without feeling pushy
• Recognize the hidden time and cost behind “quick” filings
• Turn recurring frustrations into updated fee agreements and policies
• Decide when to stop offering free consultations and start charging
• Match your consultation pricing to your brand and online presence
• Use content and testimonials to justify higher price points
• Overcome the fear of putting yourself on video
• Eliminate unscheduled calls and protect your focus time
• Use simple tools and techniques to stop constant email checking
  Perfect for:
• Solo trademark attorneys
• New attorneys building their first practice
• Lawyers transitioning from big law to their own firm
• Attorneys who struggle with people pleasing or scope creep
• Law firm owners looking to improve profitability and avoid burnout
  Set the boundaries that let you serve clients well, get paid what you’re worth, and enjoy the practice you’ve built.