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Law Firms Are Bleeding Talent Because They Refuse to Build Leaders

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Law firms have a leadership crisis. Not a shortage of managing partners or practice group heads, but a fundamental inability to develop actual leaders from within their ranks. The traditional model of promoting the best...more

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Your Law Career Is a House of Cards Without a Book of Business

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Let me tell you a truth that will make every partner at your firm uncomfortable: if you don't have a book of business, you don't have a career. You have a job. And jobs disappear. I've watched brilliant lawyers get shown the...more

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Diversify or Die: Why Law Firm Attorneys Must Master More Than One Business Development Skill

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If you work in a law firm and don’t understand how to bring in business, you’re leaving your future in someone else’s hands. John Eix explains....more

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The Untapped Power of Law Firm Alumni Programs

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In an era where relationships drive business, law firms are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of alumni programs, not just as a goodwill gesture, but as a powerful engine for growth, brand loyalty, and revenue...more

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Excellence or Extinction: Why the Legal Industry's AI Revolution Will Destroy the Middle

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The legal profession stands at the edge of a cliff, and most practitioners are sleepwalking toward it. This isn't about gradual change or market evolution. The legal industry is being rewired in real time by artificial...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

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Eight reasons attorneys should be “on the record” about topics other attorneys are already covering

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

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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

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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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[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

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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

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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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Stop writing case studies. Start writing these instead.

There’s a more effective—and versatile—tool for showcasing your law firm’s successful representations than case studies. Want to effectively show off your law firm’s recent client successes? Stop writing cringe...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

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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

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Six ways thought leadership can support your law firm’s strategic plan

Because of its versatility, thought leadership can play a pivotal role in helping law firms execute on their strategic plans. Many law firms have strategic plans that cover how their attorneys (and executives) want to grow...more

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[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

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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

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Staying Nimble and Embracing Values Are Essential for Mid-Size Law Firms’ Survival

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In the ever-evolving legal landscape, mid-size law firms find themselves at a critical juncture. Seismic shifts, accelerated by the pandemic, have reshaped the very fabric of our industry. Now, more than ever, agility,...more

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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

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Early bird thought leadership is a positioning cheat code

When an attorney previews an upcoming legal or industry development, they position themselves as a go-to resource regarding it. Most attorneys and law firms use thought leadership to establish their knowledge and authority...more

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Talk about philosophies — not just tactics — in your thought leadership

Discussing *why* you’d approach a legal issue a certain way can help you more quickly build rapport and trust with your target audiences than discussing *how* you’d approach it....more

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Transformative Pro Bono Experiences in The Philadelphia Lawyer

Pro bono representations have been critical to my development, both personally and professionally. I left my role as a prosecutor 15 years ago to pursue a career in private practice. From the day I left the Montgomery County...more

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Episode 84: Vilius Bernatonis | TGS Baltic

Vilius Bernatonis is the managing partner of TGS Baltic, a top-tier commercial law firm in the Baltics and a member of the International Law Firm. In this episode, Lindsay and Vilius discuss the war for talent, why...more

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