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IR Global

Command, Don’t Demand: The Communication Shift Law Firm Leaders Need Now

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In law school, we’re trained to be articulate. To master language. To communicate with precision. And for the most part, we succeed—at least in the courtroom or at the negotiation table....more

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Strategic Planning for Law Firms: Turning Metrics into Meaningful Change

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At Society 54, we believe strategy shouldn't be confined to a binder or pulled out for review only once a year. It should be actionable, dynamic, and directly tied to real-time insights into your firm's operations. In today's...more

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Are Your Practice Groups—and Their Leaders—Truly Empowered?

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Several colleagues were recently interviewing for a role as the head of Practice Group Management at a law firm. Some came from firms that I would describe as having empowered their practice group leaders—firms that were, in...more

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Hunting in Packs: Why Law Firms Must Align Around Client Needs, Not Internal Structures

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The days of the lone-wolf attorney are numbered; the future belongs to firms that hunt in packs. Those who incentivize and reward true teaming will win. Mike Mellor explains....more

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11 Hurdles Facing Corporate Law Firms in 2025

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John Eix explores key hurdles facing corporate law firms in 2025—challenges that must be addressed to remain relevant, profitable, and resilient in a client-first legal economy....more

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The Evolving Role of Lawyers as Geopolitical Analysts

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With recent shifts in trade policies and tariffs, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. We’ve long recognized that today’s legal advisors must act as business partners to their...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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The Lateral Gold Rush: 5 Critical Questions Law Firm Leaders Must Ask

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The lateral hiring market is always in motion—and law firm leaders are frequently under pressure to act. But before you make your next big lateral hire, pause. You have a lot more to lose than you think. The firms that are...more

Society54

Smart Growth in a Tight Market: A Playbook for Law Firm BD and Marketing Leaders

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As law firms adjust to a more uncertain economic climate, one thing is clear: the pressure to do more with less is no longer temporary, it’s becoming the norm. With corporate clients tightening budgets, M&A activity slowing,...more

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The Competitive Edge: Insights-Driven Decision Making

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In today’s fast-paced legal world, data isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. But with so much information available, the real challenge is cutting through the noise to turn that data into meaningful, actionable strategies. ...more

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[Checklist] For Law Firm Marketers Looking to Implement a Technological Solution

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Provided by marketing technologist Jacqueline Madarang, a checklist for anyone looking to successfully implement a technology solution in their firm....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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Proactive Pricing for Law Firms

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A few years ago, I wrote a blog on proactive profitability. Given the evolving dynamics and trends in pricing in 2025, I want to explore a parallel concept: proactive strategic pricing. ...more

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How to Help Your Attorneys to Produce Successful Thought Leadership – An Office Hours Recap

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Paul Ryplewski shares a recap of a recent client webinar with Katie Hollar Barnard, Managing Partner and CEO, Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing, and Lauren Michaud Knotts, Senior Communications & PR Manager, McGlinchey...more

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Senior Partners are the Golden Ticket for Law Firms

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Coaching younger lawyers on BD is an obvious way to grow future rainmakers, but it should never be limited to partners in the first half of their careers....more

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Accountability vs. Autonomy – Is That Really the Question?

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Law firms often struggle with accountability. At its core, accountability means taking responsibility for one’s commitments, a concept that should align naturally with the legal profession’s values. Yet, in many firms, the...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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Collaboration Cannot Be Mandated, But It Can Be Orchestrated

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The latest in Clinton Gary's 10-part series exploring the CREDO 10 principles of collaborative growth for law firm leaders....more

Stefanie Marrone Consulting

Will Law Firm Marketing Change Under the Trump Administration?

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While law firm marketing isn’t directly dictated by who’s in the White House, economic policies, regulatory shifts and changes in corporate priorities can all influence how law firms position themselves....more

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Where Do You Want to Be in Five Years? Building The Career You Deserve

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Ten years into my career, someone asked me a pivotal question that completely reframed how I thought about work and professional development: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had no answer. My focus was locked on...more

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Changing Out of White Shoes: Why General Counsel Are Moving Work to Challenger Firms

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Market Dynamics Are Changing In-House Relationships with Law Firms - A quiet revolution is taking place in outside counsel management: general counsel (GCs) are turning away from the traditional elite law firms — bastions...more

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Collaborative Growth is Defined and Deliberate in Law Firms

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The latest in Clinton Gary's 10-part series exploring the CREDO 10 principles of collaborative growth for law firm leaders....more

IR Global

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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Best Practices for Winning the War for Lateral Talent

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Lateral partner and partner group hires can provide a significant source of potential revenue growth for law firms by creating opportunities for new services, new clients, and expansion into new markets. Many law firms...more

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Make Hard Decisions to Improve Your Business by Letting Go of That Which is Not Serving You

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At the start of a new calendar or fiscal year, business leaders and professionals face a critical opportunity to evaluate which practices, policies, and procedures drive value for their organizations. This is important to...more

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