There’s a ridiculously simple technique attorneys can employ to prevent opposing counsel from using their thought leadership in court papers against their clients.
It’s not unusual for attorneys in certain legal practices...more
Some people have misconceptions about thought leadership ghostwriting. Let’s debunk the four most prevalent ones.
When you’re marketing a product or service that’s in a new or different category, misconceptions often...more
Because of its versatility, thought leadership can play a pivotal role in helping law firms execute on their strategic plans.
Many law firms have strategic plans that cover how their attorneys (and executives) want to grow...more
8/8/2024
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When an attorney previews an upcoming legal or industry development, they position themselves as a go-to resource regarding it.
Most attorneys and law firms use thought leadership to establish their knowledge and authority...more
Discussing *why* you’d approach a legal issue a certain way can help you more quickly build rapport and trust with your target audiences than discussing *how* you’d approach it....more
6/12/2024
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Consistently publishing thought leadership can help attorneys pave a path straight to the stage at an industry conference.
Thought leadership is a Swiss Army knife for attorneys and their law firms. It’s a marketing and...more
Converting webinars into thought leadership articles people will read requires more than simply polishing and publishing a webinar’s transcript.
Today, webinars are still important marketing and business development tools...more
5/9/2024
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Many abilities are important to the success of an attorney’s thought leadership efforts. But the best ability an attorney can have regarding thought leadership is availability.
There’s a saying in sports that the best...more
4/30/2024
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When you cover thought leadership topics from strategic angles, your thought leadership will more persuasively demonstrate that you have solutions to your current and prospective clients’ legal and business...more
3/26/2024
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At industry conferences, look past the main stage for sources of thought leadership inspiration.
When attorneys attend industry conferences, it is not unusual for them to draw inspiration for future thought leadership...more
Law firms should avoid falling into the same trap that caused the demise of almost 3,000 U.S. newspapers -
According to Northwestern University, since 2005, approximately 2,886 U.S. newspapers—about a third of the...more
2/20/2024
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Thought leadership is more than a marketing and business development tool. It is a secret crisis management weapon hiding in plain sight.
There is an interesting connection between thought leadership, crisis management,...more
2/13/2024
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When lawyers ask the readers of their marketing and business development content to parse legal jargon, jump through intellectual hoops, or simply wade through dense and uninteresting writing, they’ve failed....more
1/30/2024
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A sustained increase in published thought leadership can help lateral partners and practice groups avoid the unmet business generation expectations that plague so many lateral moves.
There’s a lot of commentary out there...more
A catchy title, compelling introductory paragraph(s), and substantive subheadings are the surefire way to get people to read your thought leadership content.
As you yourself have surely noticed, we are all way too busy today...more
1/10/2024
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Don’t sleep on how timely thought leadership can position you and your colleagues as authorities on the areas of law you practice or the industries you serve.
Lawyers and their law firms often view timely thought...more
You’ll boost your personal brand and look and sound like a million bucks when you invest a few dollars in this.
It never ceases to amaze me how many attorneys I see on video and webinars and hear on podcasts who don’t make...more
When lawyers collaborate with an outside writer to help them craft and publish thought-leadership marketing content, they are making a small investment for which they could realize significant ROIs....more
11/30/2023
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Personal LinkedIn posts have a place, but if your ratio of personal posts to professional posts gets out of whack, you will damage your professional brand.
Let’s talk about a problem I’m seeing with LinkedIn posts these...more
11/28/2023
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Effective referral marketing content for plaintiffs’ firms does more than tout gaudy numbers.
When plaintiffs’ attorneys and their firms publish content—including thought leadership content—aimed at their referral sources...more
11/14/2023
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Law firms should use educational email campaigns to nurture “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients, to convert them into clients.
Some lawyers get frustrated by “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients who are not...more
10/30/2023
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Thought leadership is a long-term positioning play. Don’t worry about getting a quick ROI from it.
If you are investing in thought leadership, don’t worry about getting a quick ROI from it.
Thought leadership is...more
10/25/2023
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Lawyers can use bylined articles to secure media coverage for themselves regarding the topics they’re writing about -
Interestingly, as the influence of the media has shrunk based on the internet and the contraction of...more
9/28/2023
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Keeping your thought leadership short gives you more opportunities to get in front of your target audiences while still allowing you to show off your knowledge and wisdom.
Lawyers and other professional services providers...more
9/25/2023
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The best ghostwriters don’t just write. They work with their clients to frame their ideas in ways that produce content that is relevant, valuable, and compelling to their target audiences.
If you are thinking about hiring...more
9/13/2023
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