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Effective thought leadership makes clear the people producing it are relevant, not just knowledgeable and wise. Many professionals in the legal and broader professional services worlds misunderstand the purpose of thought...more
As an attorney, I often focus on the immediate task at hand – reviewing the revised document from opposing counsel, the brief due next week, the client meeting tomorrow, or the upcoming deposition. Over time I’ve learned that...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how attorneys endear themselves to their clients and referral sources when they use their industry jargon in content...more
Your law firm likely aspires to be considered the leading authority in your practice area. The challenge is that with so many people competing for this recognition, it can take time to stand out from the crowd. ...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains the benefits of lawyers using thought leadership as "after hours" client advocacy. == Learn more about Wayne Pollock:...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why lawyers, when mapping out their thought leadership strategy, should focus on the angles they take in their thought...more
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
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) walks through four under-the-radar sources of thought leadership inspiration at conferences. + Learn more about Wayne Pollock:...more
Former Obama speechwriters Cody Keenan and Terry Szuplat opened the 2025 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference (#LMA25) with a keynote that brought this attendee to her feet once or twice. Moderated masterfully...more
You don’t need to have revolutionary thoughts to be successful with your thought leadership program. You simply need to consistently publish thoughts that provide guidance and insights. You might think thought leadership...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains what the demise of 2,886 newspapers since 2005 can teach law firms about their own thought leadership efforts. For more...more
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
If you’re like most professionals with an online presence, you put a lot of thought into the content that goes on your website. You’re aware of what potential clients are looking for, and you’ve got some ideas about SEO. You...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how thought leadership can be a proactive—and effective—crisis management tool for lawyers and law firms who are prolific...more
Mine your law firm’s awards submissions for thought leadership topic gold- Many law firms spend obscene amounts of time, energy, and money each year crafting awards submissions for Chambers, Legal 500, Law360, ALM/Law.com,...more
If you’re not nailing the introductions to your thought leadership articles, good luck getting your audience to stay long enough to skim, let alone read, your articles - Far too many professionals, including attorneys,...more
Thought leadership can do more than help you market yourself and build your book of business. It can make you a better networker. There’s a transformative benefit to regularly producing thought leadership content that no...more
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
Thought leadership is a better tool for positioning yourself in the eyes of your target audiences than your online bio or your LinkedIn profile and posts. If you’re not regularly producing thought leadership content,...more
Creating effective thought leadership content starts with observing what’s on the minds of your clients and referral sources so you can create content that resonates with them. As you create your list of professional New...more
When we talk about social media presence, we’re referring to the visibility you or your firm has across social platforms, allowing you to connect and engage with your community. While it’s possible for a lawyer to build a...more
Written thought leadership isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but your firm should be thinking about creating multimedia thought leadership - You already know that written thought leadership is a tried-and-true way to...more
Thought leadership content focused on your predictions for the New Year can be highly effective at positioning you favorably in the eyes of your target audience — if you avoid making these four mistakes when you create it. ...more
In this special Thanksgiving edition of the CMO Series Podcast, we bring together an inspiring group of legal marketing professionals to reflect on the people and experiences that have shaped their careers. From the mentors...more
If you want to build a following through your thought leadership content, you need to respect the people consuming that content. Here are five ways you’re doing the opposite. Building an audience by publishing thought...more