# Law Firm Operations ## Law Firm Operations - [Law Firm Operations](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/readme.md) - [Law Firm Operations North Star](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/law-firm-operations-north-star.md) - [Publications and Articles](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles.md) - [Agile Law Firm Workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook.md): An LLI-Workbook - [Introduction 1.1. What this workbook can show you](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you.md) - [1.2. When does it make sense to go agile?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile.md) - [1.3. Structure of the workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile/1.3.-structure-of-the-workbook.md) - [1.4. Who is this workbook for?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile/1.3.-structure-of-the-workbook/1.4.-who-is-this-workbook-for.md) - [1.5. How to use this workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile/1.3.-structure-of-the-workbook/1.4.-who-is-this-workbook-for/1.5.-how-to-use-this-workbook.md) - [1.6. The story](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile/1.3.-structure-of-the-workbook/1.4.-who-is-this-workbook-for/1.5.-how-to-use-this-workbook/1.6.-the-story.md) - [2. People 2.1. Culture](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture.md) - [2.2. Roles and Accountabilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities.md) - [2.2.1. Introduction to Accountabilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities.md) - [2.2.2. Let’s start with the WHAT](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities/2.2.2.-lets-start-with-the-what.md) - [2.2.3. And what about the HOW?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities/2.2.2.-lets-start-with-the-what/2.2.3.-and-what-about-the-how.md) - [2.2.4. Specifics for the legal context](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities/2.2.2.-lets-start-with-the-what/2.2.3.-and-what-about-the-how/2.2.4.-specifics-for-the-legal-context.md) - [2.2.5. How to get started?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities/2.2.2.-lets-start-with-the-what/2.2.3.-and-what-about-the-how/2.2.4.-specifics-for-the-legal-context/2.2.5.-how-to-get-started.md) - [2.3. Transparency & Communication](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.3.-transparency-and-communication.md) - [2.4 Stakeholders](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.4-stakeholders.md) - [3. Processes](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/3.-processes.md) - [3.1. The agile approach: Iterating in sprints](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/3.-processes/3.1.-the-agile-approach-iterating-in-sprints.md) - [3.2. Responsibilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/3.-processes/3.2.-responsibilities.md) - [4. Elements](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements.md) - [4.1. Goal](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.1.-goal.md) - [4.2. Epic](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.2.-epic.md) - [4.3. Items](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.3.-items.md) - [4.4. Tasks](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.4.-tasks.md) - [4.5. User stories](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.5.-user-stories.md) - [4.6. Acceptance Criteria](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.6.-acceptance-criteria.md) - [4.7. Definition of ready](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.7.-definition-of-ready.md) - [4.8. Definition of done](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.8.-definition-of-done.md) - [4.9. Bringing it together](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.9.-bringing-it-together.md) - [5. Kanban](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban.md) - [5.1. Kanban Board](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.1.-kanban-board.md) - [5.2. Elements on the Board](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.2.-elements-on-the-board.md) - [5.3. The lifecycle of a card](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.3.-the-lifecycle-of-a-card.md) - [5.4. Complex Boards](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards.md) - [5.4.1. Properties and Filters](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards/5.4.1.-properties-and-filters.md) - [5.4.2. Swim lanes](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards/5.4.2.-swim-lanes.md) - [5.5. Further Tips](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.5.-further-tips.md) - [6. Meetings](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings.md) - [6.1. Daily Meetings](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.1.-daily-meetings.md) - [6.2. Planning](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.2.-planning.md) - [6.3. Reviews](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.3.-reviews.md) - [6.4. Retrospectives](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.4.-retrospectives.md) - [6.5. A Sprint Meeting setup for a law firm](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.5.-a-sprint-meeting-setup-for-a-law-firm.md) - [7. Outro 7.1. Recap](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap.md) - [7.2. Story Epilogue](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.2.-story-epilogue.md) - [7.3. Authors](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.3.-authors.md) - [7.4. Contributors](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.4.-contributors.md) - [7.5. Index](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.5.-index.md) - [7.6. Templates and further information](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/publications-and-articles/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.6.-templates-and-further-information.md) - [Roundtables and Exchange](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange.md) - [Session 1: What problems do law firms typically face and how can they be met?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-1-what-problems-do-law-firms-typically-face-and-how-can-they-be-met.md): Thursday, November 21st, 2024 - [Session 2: Working Roundtable](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-2-working-roundtable.md): Thursday, 19th December 2024 - [Session 3: Identifying and Implementing AI Tools For Legal Practices](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-3-identifying-and-implementing-ai-tools-for-legal-practices.md): Thursday, 20th February 2025 - [Session 4: Alternative Career Paths at KPMG Law](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-4-alternative-career-paths-at-kpmg-law.md): Thursday, March 20th 2025 - [Session 5: Sustainability for Law Firms](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-5-sustainability-for-law-firms.md): Thursday, April 17th 2025 - [Session 6: 9 Months of Law Firm Operations – Where Do We Stand?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-6-9-months-of-law-firm-operations-where-do-we-stand.md): Thursday, 26th June, 2025 - [Session 7: Has outsourcing become obsolete in light of the changes brought by AI?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-7-has-outsourcing-become-obsolete-in-light-of-the-changes-brought-by-ai.md): Thursday, August 21st, 2025 - [Session 8: “Who pays the bill?”](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-8-who-pays-the-bill.md): Thursday, September 11th, 2025 - [Session 9: Effective Legal Workplace](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-9-effective-legal-workplace.md): Thursday, November 20th, 2025 - [Session 10: Emergency Kit for Law Firms](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-10-emergency-kit-for-law-firms.md): Thursday, December 18th 2025 - [Session 11: Digital Presence for Law Firms](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-11-digital-presence-for-law-firms.md): Thursday, February 19th, 2026 - [Session 12: Fee Earner vs. Fee Burner – The transition from law firm to business](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-12-fee-earner-vs.-fee-burner-the-transition-from-law-firm-to-business.md): Thursday, March 12th, 2026 - [Session 13: Fremdbesitzverbot - Wie finanziere ich die digitale Transformation?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/roundtables-and-exchange/session-13-fremdbesitzverbot-wie-finanziere-ich-die-digitale-transformation.md): Thursday, April 16th 2026 - [Acknowledgements](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/annex/acknowledgements.md) - [Contact](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/annex/contact.md) ## Agile Law Firm Workbook - [Agile Law Firm Workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook.md): An LLI-Workbook - [1. Introduction](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you.md) - [1.1. What this workbook can show you](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you.md) - [1.2. When does it make sense to go agile?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.2.-when-does-it-make-sense-to-go-agile.md) - [1.3. Structure of the workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.3.-structure-of-the-workbook.md) - [1.4. Who is this workbook for?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.4.-who-is-this-workbook-for.md) - [1.5. How to use this workbook](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.5.-how-to-use-this-workbook.md) - [1.6. The story](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/introduction-1.1.-what-this-workbook-can-show-you/1.6.-the-story.md) - [2. People](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture.md) - [2.1. Culture](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.1.-culture.md) - [2.2. Roles and Accountabilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities.md) - [2.2.1. Introduction to Accountabilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.1.-introduction-to-accountabilities.md) - [2.2.2. Let’s start with the WHAT](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.2.-lets-start-with-the-what.md) - [2.2.3. And what about the HOW?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.3.-and-what-about-the-how.md) - [2.2.4. Specifics for the legal context](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.4.-specifics-for-the-legal-context.md) - [2.2.5. How to get started?](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.2.-roles-and-accountabilities/2.2.5.-how-to-get-started.md) - [2.3. Transparency & Communication](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.3.-transparency-and-communication.md) - [2.4 Stakeholders](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/2.-people-2.1.-culture/2.4-stakeholders.md) - [3. Processes](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/3.-processes.md) - [3.1. The agile approach: Iterating in sprints](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/3.-processes/3.1.-the-agile-approach-iterating-in-sprints.md) - [3.2. Responsibilities](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/3.-processes/3.2.-responsibilities.md) - [4. Elements](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements.md) - [4.1. Goal](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.1.-goal.md) - [4.2. Epic](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.2.-epic.md) - [4.3. Items](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.3.-items.md) - [4.4. Tasks](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.4.-tasks.md) - [4.5. User stories](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.5.-user-stories.md) - [4.6. Acceptance Criteria](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.6.-acceptance-criteria.md) - [4.7. Definition of ready](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.7.-definition-of-ready.md) - [4.8. Definition of done](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.8.-definition-of-done.md) - [4.9. Bringing it together](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/4.-elements/4.9.-bringing-it-together.md) - [5. Kanban](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban.md) - [5.1. Kanban Board](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.1.-kanban-board.md) - [5.2. Elements on the Board](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.2.-elements-on-the-board.md) - [5.3. The lifecycle of a Card](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.3.-the-lifecycle-of-a-card.md) - [5.4. Complex Boards](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards.md) - [5.4.1. Properties and Filters](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards/5.4.1.-properties-and-filters.md) - [5.4.2. Swim lanes](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.4.-complex-boards/5.4.2.-swim-lanes.md) - [5.5. Further Tips](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/5.-kanban/5.5.-further-tips.md) - [6. Meetings](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings.md) - [6.1. Daily Meetings](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.1.-daily-meetings.md) - [6.2. Planning](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.2.-planning.md) - [6.3. Reviews](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.3.-reviews.md) - [6.4. Retrospectives](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.4.-retrospectives.md) - [6.5. A Sprint Meeting setup for a law firm](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/6.-meetings/6.5.-a-sprint-meeting-setup-for-a-law-firm.md) - [7. Outro](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap.md) - [7.1. Recap](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.1.-recap.md) - [7.2. Story Epilogue](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.2.-story-epilogue.md) - [7.3. Authors](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.3.-authors.md) - [7.4. Contributors](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.4.-contributors.md) - [7.5. Index](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.5.-index.md) - [7.6. Templates and further information](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/agile-law-firm-workbook/7.-outro-7.1.-recap/7.6.-templates-and-further-information.md) - [Acknowledgements](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/annex/acknowledgements.md) - [Contact](https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/agile-law-firm-workbook/annex/contact.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on a page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://www.lawfirm-operations.org/readme.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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