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The Good and the Ugly: Lessons in Putting Clients First

In the grind of the day-to-day, it can sometimes be easy to forget who is at the center of everything we do – our clients. I’d like to offer you two contrasting stories that serve as a reminder of putting clients first (which...more

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Closing Business: Understanding the Four Stages of a Business Relationship

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In today’s competitive legal market, simply knowing people isn’t enough. I often hear from clients, “She’ll definitely call me if she ever has a legal need” or “I play golf with him every week; he’ll certainly call me if he...more

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Paranoid Androids [1]: Artificial Intelligence, In-House Counsel, and the Attorney-Client Privilege

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Many things go without saying. But the fact that attorneys wear many hats—especially those working as in-house counsel—shouldn’t be one of them. These professionals must not only appear Janus-like in their ability to...more

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Is Your Communication Toolbox Growing?

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Take a quick look in my garage and you will see boxes filled with tools.  At first glance, many of them appear to be doubles of the same tool.  You may ask, ‘why so many of the same tools?’  I would answer, ‘take a closer...more

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Client Needs, Client Partnership, and COVID-19

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Clients look to their legal counsel for guidance and advice. The best attorneys track developments, identify patterns, and start conversations with clients before their clients know they need advice. This is the foundation...more

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Driving Law Firm Revenues: Quick Tips for Making Client Teams Successful

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Studies in the legal market consistently show that most client team “programs” are not doing well and that many firms do not even have a focus on key clients. Here are some quick bullet points to… Originally published...more

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Client Retention: Tips for the Pandemic's Secret Weapon

As we edge towards the end of the third quarter of 2020 and a great deal of uncertainty still remains, the one conversation I’m having over and over again with lawyers is around how to keep current clients happy and bring in...more

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Covid-19 Lawyering Demands New Professional Skillset

To their dismay, lawyers working through the early months of the coronavirus pandemic discovered a pressing need for a skill few possessed: the ability to effectively advocate in cyberspace. The world of webcam and screen...more

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Separating Your Desire For Personal Validation

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JW Way Fundamental #9: Leave your ego at the door .  "At all times, stay focused on serving the needs of our client and our firm, rather than on serving your ego. Remember – it’s about the client and our firm, not you!" ...more

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To Understand a Client's Needs Requires Exploration

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JW Way Fundamental #4: Walk in your client’s shoes. See the world from their perspective. Empathize by understanding their fears and concerns and showing you care. Ask, “If I were in their shoes, what would I want to know and...more

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What Separates the Pedestrian from the Exceptional

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JW Way Fundamental #6: Be passionate about the client experience  - "Make each client interaction memorable for its warmth, thoughtfulness, and helpfulness.  Create wow experiences,  Be obsessive about response time and...more

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Showing Respect is a Matter of Following the Fundamentals

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JW Way Fundamental #11: Demonstrate Respect "Treat others with courtesy and dignity. Show respect by listening fully and actively, paying attention to your words and attitude. Give your undivided attention without...more

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The Delicate Balance of Constructive Communication

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JW Way Fundamental #18: Speak Constructively - "Address issues in a candid, direct, kind and respectful manner with those involved or affected. Be courageous enough to say what you believe should be said. Ask questions,...more

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Demonstrate Respect

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JW Way Fundamental #11: Demonstrate Respect - "Treat others with courtesy and dignity. Show respect by listening fully and actively, paying attention to your words and attitude. Give your undivided attention without...more

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Great Relationships Start with the Basics

These days, it seems that everyone is looking for a quick fix to everything. How do I get clients fast? How can I do business development without being directly involved myself? How can I skip ahead to the final steps? ...more

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Communicate to be Understood #3

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JW Way Fundamental #10: Communicate to be Understood "Know your audience. Use the language of your audience to write and speak clearly concisely, in away that can be easily understood." The purpose of communicating - whether...more

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Communicate to be Understood #2

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JW Way Fundamental #10: Communicate to be Understood "Know your audience. Use the language of your audience to write and speak clearly concisely, in away that can be easily understood."...more

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Communicate to be Understood

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JW Way Fundamental #10: Communicate to be Understood "Know your audience. Use the language of your audience to write and speak clearly concisely, in away that can be easily understood."...more

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Listen Fully #2

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JW Way Fundamental #5: Listen Fully - "Listening is more than simply not speaking. Give others your undivided attention. Set aside your own judgments and preconceived notions. Listen with focus. Most importantly, listen to...more

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Honor Your Commitments

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JW Way Fundamental #7: Honor your commitments.  "Do what you say you are going to do when you say you are going to do it. If a commitment can’t be fulfilled, tell others early and agree on a new commitment."...more

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