Legal Soft Inc. Leading through Change

By Susan Cushing

Other companies often come to a law office looking for a solution. Legal Soft Inc. says that no matter what the problem is, whether it’s marketing or staffing or IT, there’s only one thing. Hamid Kohan, founder and CEO. We handle everything from A-Z. We create law firms, grow them and then take them through an incubation period. We begin with a 12-month business plan, and within two years we can grow a 10-person office into 100.

He is often referred to as the David Copperfield for legal business solutions. His company can transform a struggling company into a huge success, just like magic.

Kohan laughs, “It’s no magic.” It’s solid strategies and the application of powerful technology. Lawyers go to law school and not business school.

Kohan is a highly organized professional who never wastes any time. Kohan is a highly organized professional who can sit down with solo practitioners or law firms to discuss his priorities.

“Some people tell me that they’re tired of working six days per week and want more time with their families. Kohan says that others don’t care about how many hours they work. They just want to make the most money. I can show them how to achieve that goal in two years, regardless of their situation. I can create a game plan once I have figured out their priorities and goals.

Kohan demonstrates the potential of using the right technology and business plans, but he also stresses the importance staffing.

He says, “I have seen too many offices that lack discipline and clear delineations about who does what job.” “Before your eyes see it, the receptionist does intake. It is crucial to find the right people for the job.

Kohan says that COVID, as horrible as it was, did open up the possibility of remote employees. This allows us to draw on a wider pool of talent. The whole world is open to us. Our staff comes from all over the globe. They are friendly, affordable, happy to do the job and will do everything they can for the company’s success.

Kohan explained that they recruit from eight countries and then screen for the right candidates to be placed in law firms.

It is not magic. It is just solid strategies and the application of powerful technology.

He says, “It’s our customized curriculum so each new hire can seamlessly fit in with the culture and needs of the law firm.”

Kohan started the business to help a friend with his law firm. It has seen incredible growth in just four years. Legal Soft was named by DesignRush one of the best legal marketing companies in Los Angeles in 2020. The numbers speak volumes about the company’s rapid growth and deep success.

Kohan currently works with over 1,000 law firms across the country. In addition, Kohan also has offices in eight other countries and employs more than 150 people. The company also has over 1,000 virtual staff working in over 500 law firms, including intake specialists, paralegals and case managers. Strong partnerships have been formed with FileVine and Clio, Casepeer and 4Legal Leads, thanks to the company’s solid track record.

Kohan also recently released his book “How to Scale Your Stupid Law Company”, which is a comprehensive guide for applying his business principles. The handbook is well-written and has received a perfect, five-star Amazon rating.

Where did the “Master of Legal Business” originate? There were signs that Kohan was special from his childhood. At 17 years old, Kohan received his engineering bachelor’s degree. This was certainly a sign of the things that were to come. However, a high IQ is just one aspect of this intelligent, logical, and creative man who lives his life with passion.

Silicon Valley snapped up the young prodigy who was just old enough to legally drive a vehicle. Kohan stood out among the “techies”, even among the most brilliant. This would have been enough for most people. A dream job in an exciting and growing industry with a high income was a great opportunity. Kohan was so immersed in his work that he earned his MBA in marketing business at 21.

Kohan was a key player in many of the most successful names in tech, including Compaq, Hitachi, Hewlett-Packard and Hitachi over the next 20 years. Kohan was the senior manager for product development at Grid Systems and part of the team that created the first laptop computer. There were many more to come.

However, intelligence is just one aspect of this intelligent, creative and logical man.

Kohan honed his management and business skills over the years while working with cutting-edge entrepreneurs such as Eric Schmidt (Google CEO), Carol Bartz(Yahoo CEO), before assuming the role of division president at Emblazed Technology (Webradio) in 1999. He grew the publicly traded company by 300% in 12 months and raised its value to $1 billion.

Kohan is an entrepreneur by nature and in 2004 he decided to start his own business, co-founding CAPLUCK Inc., a leader in data management systems. He was able to fulfill another dream with the success of CAPLUCK Inc., which is now the largest provider for services to non-profit organizations in America.

In early 2016, Kohan was excited about new ideas, technologies, and new challenges. He founded Legal Soft Inc. in the legal industry. The rest, as they say, is history. Kohan still takes the time to thank those who helped him to achieve his success.

He says, “I worked with a lot great people, a lot great talents,” “But I was always attentive. I paid more attention to the why and where of the goal than just taking an order or direction. I was open-minded and always observant.