In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Holly Draper, CEO and Managing Partner of the Draper Law Firm, to discuss the operational and financial evolution of the modern law firm. Holly, a board-certified family law and appellate attorney, reveals why the traditional hourly billing model is hitting a breaking point in the age of AI.

Holly shares a jaw-dropping case study where she used AI to analyze 1,000 pages of evidence in just 10 minutes—a task that previously required 20 hours of manual reading. This efficiency doesn't just save time; it fundamentally challenges how attorneys charge for their expertise. They also explore Holly's "rebel" hiring strategy and her mission to build a firm that is a truly saleable asset.

Together, they explore:

✅ The Billable Hour Crisis: Why extreme AI efficiency is making hourly billing obsolete and how to successfully transition to flat fees.

✅ 20 Hours in 10 Minutes: A deep dive into using AI to replace manual research and evidence analysis in complex litigation.

✅ Hiring for Freedom: Holly’s strategy of hiring five lawyers before her first paralegal to ensure the firm runs autonomously while she travels.

✅ The Saleable Firm Mindset: How to design your practice today so it becomes a valuable institution that can operate—and eventually be sold—without you.

✅ CliftonStrengths for Leaders: Why identifying whether you are a "strategic thinker" or an "executor" is the key to delegating effectively and scaling faster.

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