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Why Law Firms Need COOs to Survive: The $1B Mid-Market Revolution with Amanda Koplos

Written by Joe Stephens | Sep 18, 2025, 4:00:00 AM

There’s a new executive running the law firm game.

Law firm operations are evolving beyond traditional management, with COOs emerging as crucial leaders in driving profitability and innovation in the legal industry. We’re exploring the phenomenon in this episode of Between the Briefs.

Join hosts Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens as they sit down with Amanda Koplos, COO at Shuffield, Lowman and Wilson, PA, for an illuminating discussion on law firm operations and innovation. Backed by two decades of experience, Amanda shares invaluable insights on the future of billable hours, AI integration, and why mid-sized firms need strong operational leadership to survive.

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