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Will Your Law Firm Exist in 5 Years?

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The legal profession is standing at the edge of a radical transformation. Technology, shifting client expectations, new business models, and the accelerating pace of change are exposing a critical question: Will your law firm...more

LawVision

Proactive Pricing for Law Firms

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A few years ago, I wrote a blog on proactive profitability. Given the evolving dynamics and trends in pricing in 2025, I want to explore a parallel concept: proactive strategic pricing. ...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

Why We Love Data Quality

Love is in the air this February—but at CLIENTSFirst Consulting, we have a different kind of passion: a love for data quality. While it may not be the most glamorous topic, high-quality data is the unsung hero of every...more

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Beyond the Hire: How Operations Professionals Support Successful Transitions

At this fall’s Decipher Talent Economics Roundtable, hosted by Baker McKenzie in Chicago, we showcased the critical role operations teams play in driving law firm profitability. While investment in human capital (lateral...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Changing Out of White Shoes: Why General Counsel Are Moving Work to Challenger Firms

Market Dynamics Are Changing In-House Relationships with Law Firms - A quiet revolution is taking place in outside counsel management: general counsel (GCs) are turning away from the traditional elite law firms — bastions...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

Top Seven Tips for Law Firm CRM Success in 2025

As law firms move further into the digital age, CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems have emerged as critical tools in the marketing and business development (BD) toolkit....more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

2024 Reader Focus: Artificial Intelligence, No Surprise

Year’s end for this blog has typically been observed by an assessment of readership trends during the previous 12 months. Which articles have been most popular, as measured by reads and shares? Were there any subject areas...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

What is Client Journey Mapping and Why is it Crucial for Law Firms?

It should go without saying that understanding your client’s experience with your firm is critical to understanding how to continue impressing this client as well as future clients. (Or to understand what needs to be fixed.)...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

Naughty or Nice List: CRM Pitfalls and Best Practices

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This year’s CRM Success Survey revealed key insights into the most common pitfalls and best practices for leveraging CRM systems....more

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Minding Your LPQs: How Firms Should Draft and Deploy the Lateral Partner Questionnaire

The lateral partner questionnaire (LPQ) should not be a mere formality – instead, it should be considered your first line of defense in lateral partner hiring. ...more

LawVision

Legal Project Management is Giving More

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Most of us can appreciate the spirit of generosity that this season ushers in. That’s because many cultures, religions, and, well, just plain people love how good it feels to be generous with others....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Getting Ahead of Your Legal Operations Budget Planning for 2025

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Your Strategic Playbook for Securing Early Approvals - As the year comes to a close and the holiday season approaches, your calendar is likely filling up with celebrations, shopping lists, and year-end festivities. The...more

Jaburg Wilk

Management 101: Hold on Loosely

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Management is about execution. More specifically, management is about executing the visions of your company’s leadership. Managers work in the present while leaders work in the future. Managers of people need to focus on how...more

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

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

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

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Beware the Off-Cycle Lateral

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

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 1 From Wall Street to Fashion Avenue

The year is 1983. The Police have released their biggest album, Synchronicity, and their biggest hit, Every Breath You Take. I am a mid-level litigation associate at the major Wall Street law firm that was then called Stroock...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout

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I picked up Cal Newport’s latest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout in the airport on my way to Yosemite. For someone who has spent a career making things better, faster, and cheaper, the...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

ClientsFirst Consulting

Three Red Flags That Suggest Your CRM Data Has Gone Bad - And What to Do About It

Within the past few months, we have heard a lot about ‘red flags’ which are essentially behaviors or indicators that raise concerns about the health of a relationship. Whether your partner chews with their mouth open, or you...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

What Are the First Four Steps to CRM Success?

A CRM system is the foundation of any successful legal marketing and business development team. This tool allows the firm to efficiently manage and nurture relationships with clients and prospects, but there is an ongoing —...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

You won't be successful with your thought leadership unless you do this

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why the key to a successful thought leadership program is showing up and consistently producing content. About Wayne Pollock/the Law Firm...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

Four Strategies to Turn Your CRM into a Pot of Gold

Finding the right CRM system for your law firm can be trickier than catching a leprechaun. There are many options to consider, each with its own unique features and functions....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Event] TAP on Tour - January 29th, New York, NY

Back by popular demand, Mitratech is hitting the road again in 2024 for another rendition of our TAP on Tour Event series. Last year, Mitratech traveled to six cities — joined by over 100 automation beginners and experts —...more

International Lawyers Network

Reviving Your Mojo: Faking It Till You Make It!

My January did NOT roll in with gusto, making me feel all fresh and new and like I could tackle the world. Instead, I’m dealing with an elderly dog with glaucoma, dementia, arthritis, and a new diagnosis of a bulging disc...more

ClientsFirst Consulting

Don't be Content with Subpar Content: Five Content Marketing Best Practices

In the past, we have outlined eMarketing best practices, integrating your eMarketing system with other marketing technology, and even discussed using artificial intelligence in your email marketing strategy. However, if...more

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