The Jabot
The Jabot
Kathryn Rubino at Above the Law
Debrief: What It's REALLY Like To Open Your Own Firm with Margot Hoppin
24 minutes Posted Sep 12, 2025 at 9:00 am.
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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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