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

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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

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[Webinar] Generative AI and the Future of Professionals - May 15th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

Already, legal professionals across the industry are beginning to use generative AI. But now, it's time to take the next step to think about GenAI strategically: What does its introduction mean for my own career and the...more

International Lawyers Network

Want to Be a Better Lawyer? Start by Being a Better Communicator

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

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Here are 4 under-the-radar sources of thought leadership inspiration at conferences

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

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

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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

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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

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#LMA25 Keynote Recap: Obama Speechwriters Deliver Lessons On Leadership, Authenticity, and Values

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

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#LMA25 Day 2 Keynote Recap: Forward Together – The Human Edge In An Era Of Rapid Change

Heather E. McGowan, a globally recognized future-of-work strategist and best-selling author, delivered a keynote that brought equal parts clarity, urgency, and inspiration to attendees of the Legal Marketing...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Don’t be Kodak: A Parable About AI and the Legal Profession

I was speaking to Jack, an old friend and senior partner at a national law firm, late one afternoon. Our topic was how GenAI technology could handle a wide variety of litigation tasks in seconds—work that would otherwise...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Mastering Virtual Questions: Practical Tips for Successful Remote Depositions

Remote depositions took hold during COVID and continue to be common; one study conducted in 2021 found that while 87 percent of lawyers rarely or never participated in remote depositions before COVID, 83 percent expected to...more

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Want to Be Known for What You’re Great At? Start Acting Like It.

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You’re a brilliant litigator. Or maybe you’re a wizard with trusts and estates. Maybe you’ve never lost a zoning appeal.  But if no one knows that? You’re invisible. And you’re leaving influence, impact, and income on...more

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

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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

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

The lesson 2,886 newspapers can teach law firms about thought leadership

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

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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

International Lawyers Network

What President Obama Taught Me (Again) About Bridging Gaps

Last week, many people tuned in to hear former President Barack Obama speak during an hour-long fireside chat filled with thoughtful insights and meaningful advice. What many don’t know is that this powerful conversation took...more

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Digital Transformation: Legal Teams As Catalysts for Business Value

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Legalweek 2025 Session Recap - While ‘Digital Transformation’ can mean many things to an organization, it’s clear that legal departments can play a large role in driving this change. This was the topic of focus at the...more

Furia Rubel Communications, Inc.

Redefining Value: What Today’s Legal Buyers Want - On Record PR

Gina Rubel and Jennifer Carr reflect on key insights from Legalweek 2025, focusing on how law firms must adapt to meet the expectations of today’s legal buyers. From the rise of millennial buyers prioritizing trust and...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

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

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

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

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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

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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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How to Choose a Legal Translator

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If you don’t already use legal translators, it’s likely in your firm’s future. Between 2021 and 2023, the slice of American residents categorized as “limited English proficient” (LEP) grew from 25.7 to 29.6 million, a growth...more

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Tips For a Well Written and Optimized Attorney Biography Page

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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

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

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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

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Tech Isn’t the Enemy—Complacency Is: A Call to Action for Law Firm Leaders

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The future of law isn’t just about better motions or airtight arguments—it’s about building systems, empowering people, and enabling your law firm with the right technology to thrive in a rapidly changing world....more

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The Choice For Law Firms: Change or Extinction

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Let’s not dance around it. Law firms today have two options: change or extinction.  Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant buzzword. It’s already reshaping how legal work gets done, what clients expect, and how...more

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