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Handling a CIPA "Pen Register" Demand Letter →

Dealing with CIPA demand letters has become common enough that the community had a real playbook ready: don't panic, but don't ignore it either. Two members with direct experience in this exact claim type stepped in with practical advice, and the group flagged a pending California bill with a two-year lookback that could nullify a wave of these claims once it passes. If a client brings you one of these, there's a known path now -- ask before you respond. Eight replies.  Members

Latin America Buy-Side M&A -- The Community Covers the Map →

When a member needed experienced M&A counsel across Chile, Brazil, and Peru, the thread moved fast. Within 13 replies, multiple practitioners had surfaced specific attorney recommendations for each jurisdiction -- including personal introductions and at least one offer to coordinate U.S. cross-border aspects directly. A good reminder that if you need to staff a deal outside your jurisdiction, asking here is faster than a cold search. Thirteen replies.  Members

When Joint Counsel Goes Dark →

A member representing a group of clients alongside co-counsel hit a wall: repeated requests to be copied on case communications went nowhere, and calls went unanswered. The thread turned into a broader conversation about protecting yourself in joint representation -- staying visible into a matter you're jointly responsible for, when to escalate, and the practical middle ground before jumping straight to a bar complaint. If you've ever shared a case with a co-counsel who won't loop you in, this one's worth a read. Four replies.  Members

The Engagement Letter Clause That Tells Clients "No" →

A member is testing new language for an engagement letter that draws a hard boundary up front: the firm's job is to give sound legal counsel, not to get the client whatever they want regardless of what the law allows. The idea sparked a quick back-and-forth on tone (one member suggested dropping the word "wise") and a broader itch a few members share -- how to set expectations early with clients who confuse a lawyer for a genie. Borrow the language if you want it. Three replies.  Members

Virtual Coffee Chats

Want to meet someone new this month? Join the #virtual-coffee-chats channel to get matched 1-on-1 with another member. Expand your referral network, meet someone new. If you connect in person locally, HeyCounsel covers the coffee.  Members

Weekly Meditation & Mindfulness

A member facilitates a 30-minute guided community sit every Thursday at 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern. Beginner friendly, no minimum commitment -- drop in whenever. Join the #meditation_mindfulness channel to be added to the recurring invite.  Members

Community Win

SF Bay Area Meetup -- July 24

Members in the San Francisco Bay Area are getting together in person on July 24. Come meet the community face to face -- always a highlight when the pack can get in a room together.

AI Workflows Demo with Alongside AI

Five workflows built specifically for this community: intake automation, self-writing client status updates, first drafts from your own precedents, a BD relationship engine, and a content pipeline that turns real client questions into posts.

Demo and Q&A with Litera

Hands-on demo and Q&A session. Register early and come with questions.

SF Bay Area Meetup

In-person gathering for HeyCounsel members in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come meet the community.

Selling and Acquiring Law Firms: A Panel

A conversation on buying and selling solo and boutique law firms, featuring Emil Ali (McCabe Ali) and Christopher White (EQUES Law Group), moderated by Brian.

"I Know I Should Be Using AI"

A short session for lawyers who know they should be using AI but haven't. A framework and a few practical questions to move forward on your own terms, followed by Q&A.

Weekly Meditation & Mindfulness -- 9am PT / 12pm ET

A member facilitates a 30-minute guided sit every Thursday. Beginner friendly, drop in whenever. Join #meditation_mindfulness to be added to the recurring session.