Firm Leadership, Client Services, Law Practice Management

Stay Curious

Jaburg Wilk on 9/11/2024

You may not think it, but it is good to be the dumbest person in the room. Knowing and acknowledging it to others lets you learn. This allows you an opportunity to learn what otherwise would be lost. The room may be full of...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

Clinton Gary of CREDO Consulting on Collaborative Growth: A Guide for CMOs and Managing Partners - Passle's CMO Series Podcast...

Passle on 8/14/2024

Effective law firm leadership hinges on collaboration across all functions. When lawyers, teams, and practices work together, it can be a game-changer for marketing and business development, driving the firm’s growth. In...more

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

Jaburg Wilk on 8/5/2024

If you compare your life with others, especially those you believe to be more successful or happier than you are, you will be unhappy in your life. Teddy Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy” more than a century ago...more

Be On Time, Every Time!

Jaburg Wilk on 8/2/2024

Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your...more

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

International Lawyers Network on 7/31/2024

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...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

Acceptance is Key

Jaburg Wilk on 7/22/2024

Acceptance is hard. At times it is easier, but it is always a process. Frequently it revolves around a change. And we all have varying degrees of change tolerance. Our recent move tested both the ability to manage change...more

After 35 Years, Now What’s Next for Law Firms?

LawVision on 7/10/2024

By Co-Founding Principals Susan Raridon Lambreth and Joseph Altonji Co-author Susan Raridon Lambreth wrote an article for the American Bar Association Journal (ABA Journal) in 1989 about the future of law firms over the next...more

Inspiration Matters, So Don’t Lose Yours

Jaburg Wilk on 7/9/2024

Inspiration can hit you anytime. When it does, you know it instantly. Many times, the timing is inconvenient. When this happens, you have to take steps to not lose that inspiration. It happens to me frequently and at...more

Being Grateful

Jaburg Wilk on 7/9/2024

Many attorneys (and I assume others) have this somewhat canned response when someone asks them how it’s going. It’s generally some version of “It’s another day” or “Different day, same stuff.” The message being communicated...more

Multi-tasking is a Way to Do Many Things Halfway at the Same Time

Jaburg Wilk on 6/24/2024

What are you doing right now? Are you focusing on reading these words, or do you have an eye on your email, texts, social media, or maybe all of them? Or are you on the phone? We all think we can do this and do it well, but...more

Embrace Failure to Achieve Success

Jaburg Wilk on 6/13/2024

Failure is an important part of success. Hockey great Wayne Gretzky said, “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” How true. This statement recognizes that people are seriously afraid to fail. Similarly, people...more

Key Insights from the Corporate Counsel Summit 2024

TransPerfect Legal on 5/22/2024

The 2024 Corporate Counsel Summit, hosted by Lawyers Weekly on May 2, brought together 350+ professionals from the Australian in-house legal community for a day of learning and networking. TransPerfect Legal’s Tom Balmer...more

Practice Group Leader Roles – More than a Side Gig

LawVision on 5/14/2024

Are you a Practice Group or Department Leader in your firm? Or, an industry or client team leader? As I wrote about in the second edition of The Practice Group Leader’s Handbook for Success, you may focus on the magnitude of...more

Frequently Wrong, But Never in Doubt

Jaburg Wilk on 4/22/2024

“Frequently wrong, but never in doubt” captures the essence of confidence without competence. It characterizes individuals who assert their opinions and judgments with unwavering certainty, even when those assertions are...more

2023 Pro Bono Report

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 4/17/2024

Lowenstein Sandler is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Center for the Public Interest with the publication of its latest Pro Bono Report, detailing the firm’s pro bono efforts throughout 2023, which included serving...more

Studying the Global Legal Market to Keep Businesses Ahead of the Curve with Meghan Warren, Director and Principal of Burke Lawyers

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 4/16/2024

In this episode of On Record PR, Jennifer Simpson Carr goes on record with Meghan Warren, Director and Principal of Burke Lawyers, to discuss the importance of sharing knowledge to help businesses prepare for any legal issues...more

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