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Culture as catalyst: What our poll reveals about innovation in legal functions

As part of our commitment to advancing innovation in legal services, we recently asked our network: What do you believe are the most critical enablers of innovation within a legal function? The results were both revealing and...more

Jaburg Wilk

Every Experience is an Audition for Your Future

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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

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You Find Time to Do What Is Important to You

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I was speaking with someone recently who told me “You find time to do what is important to you” and it struck me. It speaks to all facets of life from family to business to hobbies. The list is specific to you. This statement...more

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Routine is the Enemy of Awe and Innovation

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All of us have been conditioned to worship at the altar of efficiency. I’ve watched countless people try to optimize their schedules down to the minute, transforming their professional lives into a series of predictable...more

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Investing in the Middle: Aligning the Growth of Managers with Organizational Goals

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It is common in any organization to focus on leadership at the top and on performance at the front lines. But what happens to those in the middle? While focusing on leadership at the top is important, there is something to be...more

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Generational Collaboration: The Opportunity For Law Firms In The Age Of AI

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The legal profession is stuck in the past. Most law firms still operate like they did fifty years ago. Senior lawyers assign tasks. Junior lawyers do the tasks. This is the old way....more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: May 18, 2025, The Books on Engaged Training Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. These could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or...more

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Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms 

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In May of 2023, I (Mike) tried to raise awareness of the challenges of navigating generational changes by focusing on the impact on partner compensation… The post Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms  appeared first...more

Jaburg Wilk

Work Hard, Play Hard: A Perspective on Life Balance

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In the competitive landscape of business, we often become consumed by working harder and longer than others as some type of badge of success. In the legal profession this comes in the form of billable hours, client demands,...more

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High Rates, Low Hours: The Future of Law Will Break Your Business Model

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For decades, law firm financial models have been built on a simple premise: people doing lots of work. The industry has functioned on the billable hour, where time is directly equated with money. It has become a universal...more

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Will Your Law Firm Exist in 5 Years?

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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

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A Walk with a Friend: Networking Beyond the Conference Room

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In the high-stakes world of business, happily not all professional interactions are confined to conference rooms or phone calls. Sometimes, the most transformative conversations happen during something as seemingly casual as...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Culture Crafters: Exploring Accountability and Culture in Corporate Leadership

It is always interesting when the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing corporate culture for any company under...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Upping Your Business Development Game is a Powerful Succession Strategy

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If the revenue now brought in by senior partners is not replaced by the time they retire, their firms will inevitably contract. David Wood looks at the importance of BD coaching...more

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Working Hard is a Requirement but Not a Guaranty of Success

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Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore – effort and working hard is not enough. I’ve spent my career practicing law and seen countless businesses rise and fall. Through this view I’ve noticed...more

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In Life and Business Compromise is a Hard Truth Worth Embracing

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After years of practicing law, I’ve learned one immutable truth: compromise isn’t just a strategy, it is what keeps deals and relationships alive. Every day, I watch business owners and leaders who think they can strong-arm...more

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Try To Be Better Every Day

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Let me tell you something straight – mediocrity is a choice, and excellence is a habit. I’ve spent my career watching companies rise and fall, and the one constant separator between success and failure is the relentless...more

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Success is a Series of Small Actions Taken Everyday

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In the demanding worlds in which we all work, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by ambitious goals and high-stakes outcomes. Many professionals fixate on major victories—landing the prestigious customer, client, or sale;...more

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Beyond the Hire: How Operations Professionals Support Successful Transitions

At this fall’s Decipher Talent Economics Roundtable, hosted by Baker McKenzie in Chicago, we showcased the critical role operations teams play in driving law firm profitability. While investment in human capital (lateral...more

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

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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

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Fashioning Success with Betsy Wendell

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In this episode of Real Talk, Real Growth, host Linda Ostovitz welcomes Betsy Wendell, owner of Octavia Boutique in Baltimore. They discuss the history of the boutique, its reputation for unique and special fashions, and...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

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

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Your $400,000 Minute: Mastering the True Value of Time

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In a world where time is the one resource we can’t reclaim, understanding its true value is transformative. Imagine this: your time is worth $400,000 per minute. What would change in your life if you adopted this mindset?...more

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5 Ways to Build Trust as an Advisor

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What really fuels a successful business partnership? Partnerships are crucial for success and they allow professionals to tap into diverse expertise and uncover new growth opportunities. But amidst all the complexities,...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

What is Client Journey Mapping and Why is it Crucial for Law Firms?

It should go without saying that understanding your client’s experience with your firm is critical to understanding how to continue impressing this client as well as future clients. (Or to understand what needs to be fixed.)...more

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