Are you using thought leadership as "after hours" client advocacy?
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Being a good communicator is central to being a good lawyer. Last month, I sat in on a fireside chat between President Obama and the president of my alma mater, Hamilton College. As someone widely regarded as one of the most...more
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All Nelson Mullins Alumni are invited to join Chris Osborn, Esq., and Michael Kahn for part two of our Ethics CLE Series focused on lawyers remaining ethical while practicing law. In part one, we explored the frustrations and...more
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As April ushers in a new season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our career journeys and seek inspiration for the road ahead. On our podcast, Law Firm ILN-telligence, we often delve into the pivotal lessons learned by...more
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General Counsel today still report that most outside counsel do not know their clients’ businesses at a level the clients expect. Partners will respond by saying they do indeed understand their clients’ businesses. Here is...more
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Last month, TransPerfect held its annual internal conference which made a pleasant change of pace from my attic confines of the last two years. The event was as intense, thought-provoking and instructive an experience as I’ve...more