In Episode 15 of The Billable Mom Podcast, host Cari Rincker, Esq. speaks with Stephanie Everett, legal entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO at Lawyerist.com. Together, they tackle two major challenges faced by professional moms: running a profitable, efficient law firm and parenting tweens in a tech-saturated world. In this blog, we share smart tools for lawyer moms. In this blog, we share “Smart Tools Lawyer Moms.”
If you’re a lawyer mom juggling flat fees, business overwhelm, and tween parenting, this episode offers actionable advice and curated tools to make life more manageable.
Flat Fee Frustration: Are You Charging Enough?
Many lawyers struggle with flat fees, often undercharging or over-delivering. Cari shares her own experience with unprofitable flat-fee work in estate planning and prenuptial agreements, and Stephanie weighs in with practical advice:
- Evaluate your pricing against market norms, but also against your own costs
- If clients aren’t pushing back on your prices, it’s a sign you may need to increase them
- Scope your services clearly to avoid offering “Lamborghinis” when a simpler package will do
- Visualize your processes using simple tools like sticky notes or a whiteboard
Recommended Tools to Streamline Legal Workflow
- Dry-Erase Whiteboard for Workflow Mapping
- Sticky Notes with Wall Organizer
- Digital Calendar
- Legal Templates and Lawmatics Automation Tool
Parenting Tweens with Structure and Safety
Now in the tween stage with her daughter, Stephanie shares one of her favorite parenting solutions: the Pinwheel Phone.
This device gives kids a sense of independence while offering parents complete control, including:
- Customizable contact list and app access
- No internet browsing capabilities
- Real-time monitoring and control features
The Pinwheel Phone strikes a balance between safety and freedom, perfect for kids who are beginning to explore independence but aren’t ready for full smartphones.
Learn more about the Pinwheel Phone: [Affiliate Link – Safe Phones for Tweens]
Must-Read Book for Middle School Parents
Stephanie recommends 14 Talks by Age 14 by Michelle Icard, which provides a roadmap for tackling difficult conversations with middle schoolers—before those topics become crises. With insights into adolescent brain development and practical conversation prompts, this book is a highly useful parenting guide.
Order the book by clicking here.
Other Smart Tools for Lawyer Moms and Amazon Favorites for Tween and Teen Moms
- Parenting Teens with Love & Logic Book– Boundaries with empathy and clarity
- Weekly Family Planner (Dry-Erase) – Visibility for all household activities
- Sleep Headphones – Great for relaxation, travel, or sleep routines
- Mindfulness Journal for Teens – Encourages self-awareness and emotional reflection
View the full product list here: [Affiliate Link – Tween Parenting Toolkit]
Key Takeaways from Stephanie’s Episode
- Flat-fee legal work must be properly scoped, priced, and streamlined
- Visualizing your process can uncover major efficiency gains
- Tools like the Pinwheel Phone help navigate digital parenting with confidence
- The middle school phase requires proactive, thoughtful communication
- You don’t need to do it all—strategic support systems make the difference
Connect with Stephanie Everett
Visit: www.lawyerist.com
Contact: stephanie@lawyerist.com
Stephanie helps law firm leaders build efficient, modern firms while advocating for sustainable work-life alignment, especially for lawyer parents.
Listen to the Full Episode
Listen to Episode 15 with guest Stephanie Everett
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