Business Development, Client Services, Law Practice Management

Smart Growth in a Tight Market: A Playbook for Law Firm BD and Marketing Leaders

Society54 on 5/16/2025

As law firms adjust to a more uncertain economic climate, one thing is clear: the pressure to do more with less is no longer temporary, it’s becoming the norm. With corporate clients tightening budgets, M&A activity slowing,...more

A Survival Roadmap For Lawyers and Law Firms In The Age of AI

Best Era on 5/12/2025

Last week, I had the opportunity to spend time with Cain Elliott, Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine. Our conversation was both inspiring and jarring. He walked into the room and asked a question that every law firm, lawyer,...more

Eight reasons attorneys should be “on the record” about topics other attorneys are already covering

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 5/12/2025

It’s tempting for attorneys to think they need not cover, through thought leadership, legal, business, or geopolitical developments other attorneys are covering. But if they don’t, they’re missing out on eight key benefits to...more

14 Tips for Writing The Perfect Attorney Website Bio

Good2bSocial on 5/7/2025

How much does your professional bio matter? Turns out, quite a bit. When people secure legal services, they are investing in an individual: in their expertise, knowledge, and ability to solve their problems. A good attorney...more

Billable Mindset, Strategic Blindspot: Why MBD Must Start Thinking Like Lawyers to Drive Change

Society54 on 5/5/2025

Lawyers are trained to build cases. They think in precedent, construct arguments, track hours, and quantify value through output. In contrast, Marketing and Business Development (MBD) professionals often operate on intuition,...more

News: “5 Modern Strategies to Better Align and Integrate Business Development and Communications to Drive Law Firm Revenue...

Poston Communications on 5/2/2025

Business development (BD) focuses on identifying and supporting opportunities that align with growth targets and strategic objectives, while communications tailor internal and external messaging to advance these business...more

[Ongoing Program] The Way to Your Own Law Firm - Session 3: Money - May 14th, 7:00 pm ET

Best Era on 4/30/2025

Own Your Practice, Own Your Success - Ready to launch your own law firm? Join our free, three-session course, break free and build the law firm you’ve always wanted. The Way to Your Own Law Firm - You became a...more

What Law Firm Clients Really Want: Relationships, Reputation, and Responsiveness - On Record PR

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on 4/29/2025

Gina Rubel and Jennifer Simpson Carr unpack what clients are truly looking for from their outside counsel today, drawing directly from the candid insights shared during last week’s General Counsel panel at the Legal Marketing...more

[Ongoing Program] The Way to Your Own Law Firm - Session 2: Acquiring Clients - May 7th, 7:00 pm ET

Best Era on 4/23/2025

Own Your Practice, Own Your Success - Ready to launch your own law firm? Join our free, three-session course, break free and build the law firm you’ve always wanted. The Way to Your Own Law Firm - You became a...more

Six reasons to avoid pop culture references in your thought leadership content

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service on 4/9/2025

I appreciate the lengths some attorneys are wiling to go to inject creativity into their thought leadership to make it more enjoyable for their audiences to consume. Referencing pop culture or using trendy slang words is a...more

[Ongoing Program] The Way to Your Own Law Firm - Session 1: Nuts & Bolts - April 23rd, 7:00 pm ET

Best Era on 4/9/2025

Own Your Practice, Own Your Success - Ready to launch your own law firm? Join our free, three-session course, break free and build the law firm you’ve always wanted. The Way to Your Own Law Firm - You became a lawyer to...more

Will Your Law Firm Exist in 5 Years?

Best Era on 4/8/2025

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

Your Law Firm’s Website Is Bleeding Money: The 3-Second Drain on Your Bottom Line

Legal Internet Solutions Inc. on 4/7/2025

In the digital age, your website isn’t just a digital business card — it’s your virtual front door, your first impression, and often your most hardworking employee. While you’re focused on billable hours and case management,...more

8 Essential Law Firm KPIs for Measuring Success in 2025

Legal Internet Solutions Inc. on 4/4/2025

In an increasingly data-driven world, measuring and monitoring business performance isn’t just helpful – it’s critical to your law firm’s success. The legal industry has witnessed significant shifts since our last deep dive...more

“Too Many Meetings” Isn’t the Problem — Inefficient Ones Are: How Law Firms Can Use The Way to Communicate Better and Save Time

Best Era on 3/31/2025

You’ve likely lived this scenario. It’s Monday morning. You’ve got a deposition at 10, a court call at 2, and a mountain of emails to sift through. Your paralegal pokes her head in: “Hey, did anyone ever follow up on...more

Opening doors is easy….when you have the right keys

LawVision on 3/31/2025

To thrive, law firms continually need to add new clients that can grow over time to become strategic accounts. In addition, new or revised firm strategies require a law firm to re-thinking what the client base should be...more

Building Bridges: How Attorneys Can Leverage Business Development Coaching for Long-Term Growth

Society54 on 3/25/2025

In the competitive legal industry landscape, attorneys often must go beyond providing excellent legal services to thrive. Business development coaching has emerged as a pivotal tool for attorneys aiming to enhance their...more

Proactive Pricing for Law Firms

LawVision on 3/24/2025

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

The Punk Rock Principle

Bailey & Glasser, LLP on 3/3/2025

As lawyers, we’re taught to prioritize precision, intellect, and ambition. These traits help us succeed, but they can also become strict taskmasters. The relentless grind — especially for those of us operating under the...more

Ten Key Questions to Ask Your Clients for a Successful Year Ahead

LawVision on 2/18/2025

A new year presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen client relationships and ensure alignment with their evolving needs. As a trusted advisor, it’s essential to proactively engage with clients to understand their goals,...more

From Guesswork to Growth: Crafting Your Ideal Client Profile (ICP) for 2025

Legal Internet Solutions Inc. on 2/13/2025

The difference between a thriving practice and one that merely survives often comes down to a single factor: knowing exactly who you serve and how to effectively reach them at the right time with the right messaging....more

7 Key Takeaways | Dynamic Thinking for an Interpersonal Edge Roundtable Discussion Series for Legal and Business Professionals |...

Kilpatrick on 2/12/2025

On January 9, 2025, Joe Dowdy (Raleigh Partner) and Colleen Bear (Senior Manager Talent Management and Coach) hosted the first of Kilpatrick’s monthly virtual roundtable discussions with in-house counsel to develop strategies...more

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