A lot of lawyers put real time and thought into writing client alerts, articles and blog posts. There’s research, drafting and usually multiple rounds of edits before anything is ready
A lot of lawyers put real time and thought into writing client alerts, articles and blog posts. There’s research, drafting and usually multiple rounds of edits before anything is ready…
When people think about industry awards, the focus is usually on whether the firm or the individual lawyer is being recognized.
What tends to get overlooked is how effective awards…
Many associates put off business development. They think it comes later, once they’ve made partner or have a book of business to grow.
But waiting means missing opportunities.
Business development…
You can run a flawless matter and still lose the client. You can deliver strong legal work and still fall behind. Why? Because today’s clients expect more than legal knowledge.
Your bio is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in your professional toolbox. It’s often the first thing someone sees when they look you up online. It lives on your firm website. It shows up in pitch materials. It’s linked in speaking engagements and event write-ups. It’s also usually the top result when someone Googles you. And yet, so many lawyers treat it as an afterthought.…
Industry involvement is one of the most useful things you can do as an associate to start building a name for yourself. It helps you stay informed, meet people and…
Becoming a partner at a law firm is a huge milestone. You’ve put in the hours, delivered excellent work and earned the trust of your colleagues. But now that you’ve…
A lot of law firms and professional services companies are sitting on great content that never really goes anywhere. It’s buried on the blog, sent out in an alert or maybe posted once on LinkedIn, and that’s it. Which is a shame because it could be doing so much more to build visibility, strengthen credibility and spark new opportunities.…
Law firms often talk about the importance of relationships. The client relationship. The partner relationship. The trusted advisor relationship. But there’s one relationship that too often gets overlooked – the alumni relationship.…
The competition for top legal talent has never been tougher. Law firms that rely only on job boards and traditional networking are competing for the same small pool of active…