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In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with Mike Abbott, Head of The Thomson Reuters Institute, to discuss how data and market insights are key to crafting effective law firm strategy in an ever-changing...more
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In this episode of “Real Talk,” Amanda K. Cipriano and Rachel Moseson Dikovics speak with Dr. Traci Cipriano, clinical psychologist, formerly practicing lawyer, and a speaker, executive coach, consultant and author, about...more
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On the 12th day of CRM Chris “Kringle” Fritsch explained to me, how law firms can use pipelines successfully! Outside of legal, we are seeing many professional service firms wanting to implement business development...more
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