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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

IR Global

3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset

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Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell...more

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Jake Bernstein, Partner at K&L Gates

An interview with Jake Bernstein, Partner at K&L Gates by Richard Hsu...more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

My Bar Exam: Three Strokes and You’re OUT!

I had always planned to attend law school, but life events delayed my entry until my kids had both started high school. I was 43 years old. Fortunately, my very supportive law school allowed me to stretch the coursework over...more

International Lawyers Network

Mastering Modern Networking: Listening and Connection Strategies for Business Lawyers

Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will...more

Baker Donelson

Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

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From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

Baker Donelson

A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

Baker Donelson

What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

International Lawyers Network

Five Networking Tips for Business Lawyers in Today's Evolving Landscape

The landscape of networking has shifted dramatically due to recent global events, but business lawyers have unique opportunities to leverage these changes to their advantage....more

Stotler Hayes Group, LLC

Death By Inbox

There isn’t a more eloquent way to frame it—sometimes we find ourselves buried deep under a pile of unfinished work, pushed aside obligations, and other good intentions. It happens at work, at home, and our personal lives. It...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Mag Bickford [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 64]

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After joining McGlinchey in 2016, Mag Bickford has risen to firm leadership, serving on the executive Policy Committee, leading the Labor and Employment practice group, and managing the firm’s largest office in New Orleans....more

International Lawyers Network

Elevating Your Business Writing Skills

In our ongoing series on essential soft skills for lawyers, we’ve tackled the basics and presentations, and now, we’re diving into the realm of business writing. While you might be proficient in legal jargon, effective...more

International Lawyers Network

RDJ, Mel Gibson, and Cancel Culture

You may have heard that Robert Downey, Jr.(RDJ) won the Screen Actors Guild award a few weeks ago for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. I didn’t watch the awards ceremony, but I heard later that RDJ mentioned Mel...more

International Lawyers Network

Responsiveness: The Overlooked Key to Building Successful Client Relationships in the Digital Age

In today’s hyper-connected world, our devices keep us tethered to work even during off-hours. While taking breaks is crucial for well-being, being responsive remains a cornerstone of client and business relationships. Yet,...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Want your written thought leadership to actually be read? Make sure it packs this 1–2–3 punch

A catchy title, compelling introductory paragraph(s), and substantive subheadings are the surefire way to get people to read your thought leadership content. As you yourself have surely noticed, we are all way too busy today...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Should lawyers bother speaking at industry events if they’re consistent and prolific content creators?

Consistent, prolific content creation can provide lawyers more—and better—opportunities to build their prominence and their books of business than speaking at industry events can....more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Don’t give your readers a whole chicken when all they want are the nuggets

Know when enough is enough when it comes to the length of your and your law firm’s marketing and business development content...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Associates and junior partners often overlook this key benefit of lawyers’ thought leadership marketing efforts

Lawyers stand to gain more from their thought leadership marketing efforts than simply reaching external audiences like clients and referral sources....more

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Can Risk-Averse Lawyers Learn to Embrace Change? An Interview With Dr. Larry Richard

Larry Richard, J.D., Ph.D., is the founder of and principal consultant at LawyerBrain LLC. A former trial lawyer since trained as a psychologist, he now provides organization development consulting to large law firms using...more

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