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Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

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

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Lateral Partner Integration Requires Business Development Plan

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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

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13 Demand Generation Strategies to Implement for Law Firms

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The realm of law is often associated with tradition and steadfast principles, yet even the most venerable institutions find themselves adapting to the changing landscape of business and technology. The concept of demand...more

International Lawyers Network

Responsiveness: The Overlooked Key to Building Successful Client Relationships in the Digital Age

In today’s hyper-connected world, our devices keep us tethered to work even during off-hours. While taking breaks is crucial for well-being, being responsive remains a cornerstone of client and business relationships. Yet,...more

International Lawyers Network

Essential Soft Skills for Modern Lawyers: Navigating the Legal Landscape

As the legal landscape evolves, mastering soft skills alongside legal expertise is crucial for success. While the industry continues to change, certain foundational skills remain essential for lawyers at every career stage....more

LawVision

LPM Lessons from the Barbie Movie. Yes, Barbie.

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There are all kinds of reasons to have a visceral “oh hell no” reaction to a production about Barbie, the least of which is the inane movie trailer featuring Margot Robbie in Pantone 219C and some of the 50 other shades of...more

Leopard Solutions

Examining How to Navigate Succession Planning Challenges in the Legal Profession

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The legal profession, like many other industries, is undergoing a significant transformation driven by evolving work dynamics, technological advancements, and shifting employee expectations. In a recent episode of "The Geek...more

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Succession Planning-Building a Lasting Legacy Webinar Replay

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Law firms need help in crafting and executing effective succession plans. Many require more formal strategies with ill-prepared leadership transitions and often too much focus on short-term profits overshadowing long-term...more

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[Webinar] Building a Lasting Legacy: Empowering Organizations Through Strategic Succession Planning - July 26th, 10:00 am PT

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Succession planning is a critical aspect of organizational sustainability, and this holds true for the legal industry, particularly for large law firms. Without a well-thought-out succession plan, law firms risk facing...more

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Providing Women a Seat at the Decision-Making Table: A Crucial Step Towards Inclusive Leadership

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In today's rapidly evolving world, the need for diversity and inclusion has gained significant recognition across various industries. One area that demands immediate attention is the representation of women in leadership...more

LawVision

How Law Firm Leaders Help Their Teams Ring the Cash Register

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As soon as a new lawyer joins a law firm, they get wind of the fact that acquiring new clients and finding new work at existing clients are key to promotions and increased compensation. Likewise, lawyers who become firm...more

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Setting S-M-A-R-T Goals for Future Success and Satisfaction

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The start of a new year can be a time when you tend to take stock of where you are in your career, where you want to be, and what you want to accomplish. But too often and pretty soon after setting your goals, you find...more

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Three Moves to Help Your Law Firm Thrive in 2023

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According to most economists, we’re not in a recession, at least right now. However, the only certainty appears to be uncertainty. How will law firms achieve growth in an unstable environment? We’ve reviewed two leading...more

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Law Firms Are Adjusting Their Lawyer Staffing and Promotion Strategy, According to Leopard Solutions’ Data

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Leopard Solutions' data shows that firms, following the post-pandemic hiring boom of 2021, are adjusting their staffing strategy when it comes to their partner and counsel promotions. While some firms have announced layoffs,...more

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Podcast: Dictaphones to Zoom Fatigue: Navigating the Multigenerational Practice of Law [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 49]

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The modern law firm counts four generations of workers in its ranks. From the language of pleadings and law libraries to communication styles and work/life balance, what makes these employees different – and how are they more...more

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Law Firm Sales: Preparing for Client and Prospect Meetings to Win

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These are words every lawyer planning prospective and existing client visits needs to take under advisement. Busy lawyers tend to run from meeting to meeting, many ‘winging it’ when it comes to building relationships to win...more

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Winning the War for Talent with Your Practice Groups – Part 2: Understanding the impact of lawyer attrition and taking action

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In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the statistics underlying the Great Resignation, research on engagement and some of the actions practice groups can take using the project management approach to stop the exodus and...more

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Shifting the Conversation on Associate Compensation: From “What Can We Afford?” to “Where Should We Be?”

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There may be no single economic challenge facing law firms today bigger than the current war for talent.  Driven by transactional practices, the acceleration of base compensation and bonuses started last year and continuing...more

Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing

The Four Types of Practices (and What They Mean for Hiring, Profitability and Marketing)

Forget size, age, awards, geography, even subject matter. Professors at Harvard Business School have deduced that there are really only four specific types of professional services practices … and that practitioners who...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How Should ELM Software Align to CLOC Core Competencies?

The role and responsibilities of your organization’s legal operations department are constantly evolving, increasing and growing more complex. To reflect this, the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) has defined...more

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Legal Operations: From Tactical Resource to Strategic Partner

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Do you ever feel like you are spending your day firefighting and wish you could spend more time planning and executing all the great ideas you have? Do you wish the business came to you first to ask for input so they could be...more

International Lawyers Network

Business Development in 2020? Let's Take a Breath.

Our second quarter of the year begins tomorrow, and for many of us, we’re facing a new normal that didn’t seem possible three months ago. One of my lawyers emailed me last night and said “what a year this past week has been.”...more

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Legal Operations and KPIs: Where to Start

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In a recent Above the Law article, Mike Quartararo, President of ACEDS, said, “You want to know why the billable hour is so entrenched and not going anywhere any time soon? It’s because it provides a direct, measurable metric...more

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Do Your Advisers {Speak} Your Language?

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As we’ve often noted in this series, GCs need to look inward to ensure they have the right skills to match the moment. But they must also look outward to ensure their external advisers are evolving along with them. In our...more

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