# Debrief: What It's REALLY Like To Open Your Own Firm with Margot Hoppin

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Podcast: [The Jabot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jabot-1141212)
Published: 2025-09-12T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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. Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Links and Resources https://www.hoppingrinsell.com/team/margot-hoppin Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

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