15 Things I Wish I'd Learned in Law School

About this session

Who it's for

Attorneys at any stage of practice — especially newer lawyers, solo and small firm attorneys, and anyone looking to strengthen practical law

What we cover

A practical, experience-driven session exploring the real-world skills lawyers need to succeed, including client management, ethical

Why it matters

Because the realities of practicing law often look very different from law school. This session delivers candid insights, practical guidance

For many attorneys, law school was a formative experience that shaped how we analyze legal problems and approach the profession. Yet despite its strengths, law school often leaves out the practical realities of daily legal practice. There were no lectures on handling difficult clients, navigating grievance complaints, or balancing ethical responsibilities with running a successful business.

Law school taught us how to think like lawyers — but not always how to be lawyers.

In this practical and candid on-demand session, attorney Jordan Turk explores the real-world lessons attorneys often learn only after years of experience. From ethical pitfalls and billing challenges to client management and technology strategies, this session focuses on the practical skills that help lawyers build sustainable, efficient, and ethically sound practices.

Attendees will gain actionable insights drawn from real experiences, helping them avoid common missteps, improve workflows, and confidently navigate the realities of modern law practice.

In this free on-demand webinar, you’ll learn:

Avoid common ethical traps that law school didn’t prepare you for.
Improve billing practices and client management strategies.
Use modern tools and workflows to save time and reduce stress.

Featured presenter(s)

Jordan Turk

Attorney and Director of Education & Attorney Development at Smokeball

Jordan is a practicing attorney in Texas, and the Director of Attorney Education and Development at Smokeball. Her family law expertise includes complex property division and contentious custody cases, as well as appeals and prenuptial agreements. In addition to her family law practice, she’s passionate about legal technology and how it can revolutionize law firms.

Jordan graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Classics, History, and Religious Studies and then went on to attend the University of Arkansas School of Law to earn her J.D. After almost four years of practice with a high-asset family law firm in Houston (and after being frustrated at the lack of automation in her firm), she discovered the world of legal technology which ultimately brought her to Smokeball.

In Hacking Law Firm Success with Jordan Turk, she interviews law firm founders about how they grew and scaled their practices, as well as their ethos behind managing a firm.

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