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Law firms love to talk about developing judgment in their associates. Partners wax poetic about how grinding through document review and drafting routine motions builds the elusive quality that separates good lawyers from...more
As generative AI in the legal industry rapidly evolves, law firms are feeling pressure to adopt, but also significant hesitation. From partners to associates and administrative staff, legal professionals are still expressing...more
It’s Not a Pipeline Problem. It’s a Process Problem. The data is clear: 90% of firms have restructured their support teams, and yet over half are planning more changes. Why? Because even as firms respond to retirements and...more
Law firm marketing leaders are no strangers to the impossible to-do list. One day, it’s a lateral hire who needs a fast integration plan. Next, a partner wants a new campaign live by the end of the week. Layer in ongoing...more
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
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
Digital underperformance is creating measurable business risk for law firms. Between 2024 and 2025, Am Law 200 firms collectively lost over 1.4 billion backlinks—digital credibility signals that directly impact search...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
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
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
Law firm pricing has traditionally focused on the financial side—controlling discounts, improving realization, and managing rates. But today’s legal market expects more. Clients want predictability and transparency. Lawyers...more
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
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
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
Lawyers are trained to build cases. They think in precedent, construct arguments, track hours, and quantify value through output. In contrast, Marketing and Business Development (MBD) professionals often operate on intuition,...more
Business development (BD) focuses on identifying and supporting opportunities that align with growth targets and strategic objectives, while communications tailor internal and external messaging to advance these business...more
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
Legalweek 2025 Session Recap - While ‘Digital Transformation’ can mean many things to an organization, it’s clear that legal departments can play a large role in driving this change. This was the topic of focus at the...more
You’ve likely lived this scenario. It’s Monday morning. You’ve got a deposition at 10, a court call at 2, and a mountain of emails to sift through. Your paralegal pokes her head in: “Hey, did anyone ever follow up on...more
To thrive, law firms continually need to add new clients that can grow over time to become strategic accounts. In addition, new or revised firm strategies require a law firm to re-thinking what the client base should be...more
The College of Law Practice Management recently held its annual Futures Conference — Untether the Law — focused on breaking the bonds of business structures and cultural mores that hold law firms back from improving the value...more
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
For years, legal marketing and business development (MBD) teams have fought against the perception that they are cost centers—essential, but not central to a law firm’s success....more
If you’re not nailing the introductions to your thought leadership articles, good luck getting your audience to stay long enough to skim, let alone read, your articles - Far too many professionals, including attorneys,...more