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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

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

Society54

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

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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

Baker Donelson

How to Build a Legacy by Asking, "What's Next?"

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When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...more

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Baker's Dozen: What Does Leaving a Legacy Mean to You?

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What does it mean to leave a legacy? For some, it’s about mentorship and creating opportunities for those who follow. For others, it’s about building relationships, shaping a culture of inclusion, or making a lasting impact...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

LawVision

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

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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

Decipher Investigative Intelligence

Avoiding the Bad Client Surprise

Nearly 20 percent of lateral partner candidates neglect to provide a comprehensive list of their clients to their prospective firms, according to Decipher Investigative Intelligence research. This means that law firms that...more

U.S. Legal Support

Insights from U.S. Legal Support’s 2024 Litigation Support Trends Survey

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Each year, we conduct an industry-wide survey to better understand where our clients and partners stand on issues important to the legal industry and litigation support. This summary breaks down some of the most important...more

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Greatness is in the Agency of Others – Empower Success

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True greatness is based on our ability to unleash the potential of those around us. To do this you have to shift your focus from personal accomplishments to enabling others’ success. If you do so, your actions will have an...more

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It’s Always a Good Time to Think About Your Goals

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Every day is a good day to think about and set goals. These can be short or long-term goals. Many people write New Year’s Resolutions and view that as the time to set goals or challenges. A lot of those same people are the...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

Changing the eDiscovery Burnout Blueprint: Practical Solutions to Address Failing Mental Wellness in the eDiscovery Industry

The eDiscovery community is experiencing a mental health crisis that can and should be solved by senior stakeholders who control the economic foundations of our industry. Poor mental health has a number of potential taproots;...more

International Lawyers Network

Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work,...more

International Lawyers Network

Supercharge Your Networking with Social Media: A Lawyer’s Guide

Whether you’re confident in your social media skills or still think it’s something “the kids use,” social media can give your networking efforts a significant boost. Social media is just one tactic in your toolbelt, and how...more

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Sometimes Those Who Don’t Speak Have the Most To Say

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Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Take your relationships to another level by co-authoring thought leadership with clients and referral sources

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how lawyers can take their relationships with their clients and referral sources to another level by co-authoring thought...more

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] Part 2: Don't Let the Jokers Drive You Batty! What We Can Learn from Batman about Maintaining Our Sanity (and Ethics) in...

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

International Lawyers Network

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

Jaburg Wilk

Communication Is Hard; Work to Improve How You Communicate Constructive Feedback

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Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or...more

LawVision

10 Years Later: It’s Still Minders Over Matters

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What difference does a decade make? In the legal industry, which has often been voted ‘Most Resistant to Change,’ a lot and not much all at once. Ten years ago – almost to the day – I wrote a blog titled Law Firm Client...more

IR Global

Successfully integrating new partners

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In this new issue of Insights, dedicated to the integration of new partners in legal organizations, we will look at the many benefits of successfully integrating new partners, but also the many risks incurred by an...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversity & Inclusion Employee Spotlight: Colin Buss

We are pleased to spotlight Colin Buss this month! Colin is a Patent Agent in the Biotechnology practice group and works in our New York office. How long have you been at Wolf Greenfield? Four and a half years as of the...more

International Lawyers Network

Climbing the Legal Ladder: Career Insights Every Lawyer Needs to Succeed

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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