#32: Sonia Miller Van Oort's Non-Traditional Law Firm

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#32: Sonia Miller Van Oort's Non-Traditional Law Firm

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What does a law firm look like without the traditional hierarchy? Sonia Miller Van Oort's firm has a flat governance structure, transparent compensation, and offers alternative-fee arrangements to every client. Plus, why it's silly to let your hardware dictate your law-firm policy.

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