Building a strong risk culture within your law firm takes intentional planning and consistent effort. While it's never too late to start new risk management initiatives, the quieter period at the start of the year offers an ideal opportunity to strengthen your fundamentals and establish habits that protect your practice and enhance your firm's resilience.
Taking a proactive approach and building risk management into every stage of your legal work is key. The sections below outline practical areas you can review to strengthen your practice. You don't need to tackle everything at once. Even choosing a few key areas to focus on will strengthen your firm's risk culture and the quality of the work you deliver to clients.