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We have been noticing a couple of emerging trends here at The Modern Firm. First, we have noticed our clients have begun to get “referrals” from AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft CoPilot, and Google’s Search...more
Take a look at what your thought leadership says about you. If you’re not happy with what it says, do something about it. Before we venture out into the world each day, we tend to look at ourselves in the mirror to make...more
Legal awards aren’t merely shiny trophies for the conference room wall; they’re strategic marketing assets that can transform your firm’s online visibility, credibility, and business development efforts. While some firms...more
The phone is ringing, emails are blazing in—your marketing agency is doing its job. So why isn’t your caseload growing? The intake process is a make-or-break moment in the client journey. This is where your firm needs to...more
Now more than ever, law firms of all sizes are laser-focused on generating new business. While client acquisition is vital, sustainable growth also comes from within. Think stronger relationships, better service, and deeper...more
Selling to law firms isn’t just about pitching your product or service—it’s about demonstrating value. With so many offers—new technologies, software, and services—coming their way on a daily basis, most firms struggle...more
If your firm’s digital presence is lackluster or underperforming, it’s actively sabotaging your bottom line. While you’re focusing on billable hours and client development, a silent revenue killer is systematically draining...more
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
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
In today’s digital-first world, your law firm’s website is more than just a virtual brochure—it’s your most powerful marketing asset. Yet, I’ve encountered countless law firm websites that failed to convert visitors into...more
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
Orrick’s Zac Padgett sat down with lawyer-turned-consultant R.C. Rondero De Mosier to discuss GenAI adoption in the legal field and how lawyers can unlock the value of it. Learn about: Aligning incentives to drive AI...more
I had coffee with a managing partner last week who made an observation that stuck with me. He said he could predict which attorneys in his firm would become rainmakers by watching how they treated the receptionist, the...more
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying ahead of client expectations and industry trends is more critical than ever. A Client Advisory Board (CAB) offers law firms a powerful way to foster meaningful engagement...more
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
At the ALA National Conference in Nashville, a timely panel brought together operational leaders to explore the evolving expectations of law firm clients. The session, titled “Evolving Client Expectations,” featured senior...more
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
Recently, I was invited to a “fireside chat” with Matt Dixon by the executive intelligence firm Equilar....more
As an attorney, I often focus on the immediate task at hand – reviewing the revised document from opposing counsel, the brief due next week, the client meeting tomorrow, or the upcoming deposition. Over time I’ve learned that...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how attorneys endear themselves to their clients and referral sources when they use their industry jargon in content...more
What is your firm known for? If a prospective client asked what truly sets you apart from your competitors, how confidently—and convincingly—could you answer? Most law firms struggle to articulate meaningful differentiation....more
Your corporate law firm’s website dominates Google for relevant terms like “securities litigation attorney,” but when a General Counsel asks AI for whistleblower guidance, your decades of expertise might as well be invisible....more
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Here's the uncomfortable truth: If 90% of your clients come from referrals, you don't own your reputation. Other people do. You're building their influence while staying completely dependent on their goodwill....more