Business Development, Law Firm Associates, Law Practice Management

Leveraging Alumni Networks: A Strategic Asset for Law Firm Business Development

Leopard Solutions on 10/25/2024

Law firms, particularly in Big Law, are increasingly recognizing the value of their alumni networks as strategic assets for business development and long-term growth. The rise of alumni and career coaching programs, as...more

Six ways to stay one step ahead of your competitors' content marketing/thought leadership efforts

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 10/17/2024

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains six ways law firms can stay out in front of their competitors' content marketing and thought leadership marketing efforts. ...more

Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

International Lawyers Network on 10/9/2024

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work,...more

Stop writing case studies. Start writing these instead.

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 10/9/2024

There’s a more effective—and versatile—tool for showcasing your law firm’s successful representations than case studies. Want to effectively show off your law firm’s recent client successes? Stop writing cringe...more

The Fastest Path to Market Share: Why Law Firm CMOs Need A Seat at the Lateral Hiring Table

Decipher Investigative Intelligence on 9/25/2024

A majority of attorneys and law firm leaders say business development is set to get tougher, according to a survey by BTI Consulting. Yet many of these firms are making it harder on themselves: The Legal Marketing Association...more

Beware the Off-Cycle Lateral

Decipher Investigative Intelligence on 9/17/2024

Timing is everything, as the saying goes — and it certainly holds true when it comes to assessing the risk of lateral partner candidates. Indeed, Decipher Investigative Intelligence analysis reveals a significant trend:...more

Sometimes Those Who Don’t Speak Have the Most To Say

Jaburg Wilk on 9/9/2024

Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more

Six ways thought leadership can support your law firm’s strategic plan

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 8/8/2024

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

Hsu Untied interview with Mike Burshteyn, Partner at Greenberg Traurig

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 8/7/2024

An interview with Mike Burshteyn, Partner at Greenberg Traurig by Richard Hsu...more

Time to Talk Day Q&A: Andrew Nealon, Vinson & Elkins

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 8/5/2024

For this year’s Time to Talk Day (1 February), which aims to encourage workplaces to start a conversation about mental health, we sat down with Vinson & Elkins energy and infrastructure partner Andrew Nealon (pictured) to...more

Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival

McGlinchey Stafford on 7/30/2024

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility,...more

Communication Is Hard; Work to Improve How You Communicate Constructive Feedback

Jaburg Wilk on 7/22/2024

Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or...more

Moving toward an exclusively digital marketing strategy

Stange Law Firm, PC on 7/3/2024

An effective marketing strategy is critical for most law firms. Without new clients coming into the law firm, most law firms would not survive. New clientele is particularly important in areas of the law where repetitive...more

Talk about philosophies — not just tactics — in your thought leadership

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 6/12/2024

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

Real-Time Feedback Can Be More Productive Than a Formal Feedback Process

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC on 6/6/2024

The mere mention of “feedback” can make many people’s palms sweat. Whether giving or receiving feedback, it often has a reputation as negative and momentous. But it doesn’t need to be. Certainly, feedback can include...more

[Webinar] Solving the Small Firm Legal Tech Puzzle: How small and solo firms can find and leverage the right technology for...

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model on 6/3/2024

Technology can augment and streamline many aspects of the litigation process, but these advantages look different depending on the size of your practice. Thanks to innovations in the legal tech sphere, technical tools can be...more

Lateral Partner Integration Requires Business Development Plan

Goulston & Storrs PC on 5/30/2024

How can law firms attract, integrate, and retain top talent across all levels while gaining a competitive advantage? This is the proverbial question that remains top of mind for recruiters and business development...more

Hsu Untied interview with Erik Puknys, Partner at Finnegan

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu) on 5/24/2024

An interview with Erik Puknys, Partner at Finnegan by Richard Hsu...more

Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index: Key Areas for Firms to Make the Leaderboard

Leopard Solutions on 5/24/2024

Law firms are increasingly being measured not just on their financial success but also on metrics like diversity, lateral retention, and strategic growth. The Leopard Solutions Law Firm Index (LLFI) offers a comprehensive...more

Six ways thought leadership can help you secure speaking engagements

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 5/21/2024

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

Drawing a Comparison Between the Current Lateral Market and the Pre-pandemic Landscape is a Nuanced Endeavor, Characterized by...

Leopard Solutions on 5/14/2024

According to a recent study titled "Decoding Legal Talent Mobility in the Age of Data,” the anticipated law firm lateral movement will decrease again in 2024. This projection follows a remarkable surge in lateral hiring...more

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