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🏀 What the NBA Finals Can Teach Law Firm Owners

June 20, 2025 • TLTurner Group Inc.

🏀 What the NBA Finals Can Teach Law Firm Owners About Strategy | Law Firm Financial Wellness

The NBA Finals aren’t just thrilling—they’re strategic. And if you run a law firm, there’s more to learn from the court than you think.

In this episode, we break down how NBA offensive strategies (perimeter, post, and hybrid play) mirror real-world law firm business models—from high-value, low-volume firms to high-volume practices.

Whether you're building a litigation powerhouse or a volume-driven practice, these basketball-inspired insights will help you align your staffing, cash flow, and growth goals like a champion.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction: Lessons from the NBA Finals for Law Firms
00:50 Understanding Basketball Strategies
03:57 Connecting Basketball Strategies to Law Firm Operations
05:10 Implementing a Perimeter Strategy in Your Law Firm
08:08 Implementing a Low Post Strategy in Your Law Firm
09:28 The Role of a CFO in Law Firm Strategy
10:47 Conclusion: Key Questions for Financial Success

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Perimeter Strategy = Fewer, high-value cases → requires experienced legal talent and strong financial runway
Post Strategy = High-volume cases → demands airtight systems, automation, and staffing for scale
CFO Guidance = Know your breakeven case count, ideal staffing ratios, and cash flow model for your chosen strategy

📊 Smart Questions to Ask Your CFO:

How many cases do we need to hit our financial targets?
What should our cost structure look like for success?
Based on our case value and staffing, are we priced for profitability?

🚀 Ready to Align Your Strategy with Your Numbers?

Whether you're doing contingency, flat fees, or hourly work—your business model needs the right financial structure.

👉 Reach out to TLTurner Group for Fractional CFO support built for law firms.
📈 Let’s make your firm’s strategy as strong as a championship roster.

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