Welcome to your no-fluff crash course on the full money cycle of a law firm — from time entry to trust reconciliation. Lawyers don’t go to law school to become accountants — but if you don’t master your money systems, you’re leaving billable hours (and ethics compliance) on the table. Whether you’re a solo, part of a small firm, or managing a team, this session will walk you through the entire financial lifecycle of a case and how to improve upon what you have — from capturing time to invoicing clients to properly handling trust funds. Attorney Jordan Turk will also share real-life horror stories that landed lawyers in hot water with the bar (as well as how to avoid those outcomes!), and she’ll give you a live demonstration of Smokeball Bill, the newest member benefit being offered for FREE to D.C. Bar members.

You’ll learn how to:

• Capture time efficiently — even if you hate timekeeping
• Bill smarter — with clarity, consistency, and confidence
• Avoid trust account mistakes — that can lead to audits, penalties, or worse
• Stay compliant with your D.C.’s ethics rules — without needing a finance degree
• Set up processes that actually work — and reduce billing chaos