If you’re a paralegal who’s ever thought:
“Maybe I should start my own business…”
This episode is your reality check and your roadmap.
In this candid conversation, Ann sits down with Leah Miller, a former litigation paralegal who became a firm administrator, then CFO, and eventually launched her own fractional CFO company serving law firms nationwide.
But this isn’t a “quit your job and chase your dreams” story.
This podcast interview is an honest discussion about:
✔️ What it really takes to leave a stable law firm job
✔️ The financial risks most paralegals underestimate
✔️ Why connections won’t automatically bring you clients
✔️ The income reality of year one in business
✔️ How LinkedIn can change your trajectory
✔️ Why understanding firm economics makes you more valuable
If you’re considering paralegal freelancing, consulting, virtual work, or launching your own firm-support business, this episode will help you think strategically before you leap. Entrepreneurship can be incredibly rewarding. But it requires planning, positioning, and long-term consistency.
Watch this discussion with Leah first.
About the Guest
Leah Miller
After almost a decade as the Firm Administrator and CFO of a personal injury law firm, Leah understands the unique challenges law firms face when it comes to managing financials within the firm. In 2023, Leah decided to take this experience to help law firm owners across the Country reach their growth goals. Through Firmly Profits, Leah provides Fractional CFO Services to law firms who have growth goals and need extra help with financial analysis.
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