For the past several years, the ability to work remotely has been a coveted employee benefit. In recruiting recent law school graduates, it was not uncommon for law firms to advertise their policies on remote working as a perk. Attorneys also were used to working on the road with remote access and laptop use.

With most of the country staying home to flatten the COVID-19 curve, working from home has a different feel now than past instances when a lawyer would hunker down in their home office to finish a brief or to balance family obligations. With the “new normal” of attorneys working from home, here are some tips for making your home working space conducive to business while minimizing risks.