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Law Firms Are Bleeding Talent Because They Refuse to Build Leaders

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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

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Your Law Career Is a House of Cards Without a Book of Business

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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

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What Changes When Lawyers Lead Themselves First

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I almost didn’t show up. After a long international road trip, van trouble, and a disrupted routine, the temptation was real: skip the live presentation. Or mail it in. Just this once....more

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Why Every Big Firm Lawyer Should Consider Going Solo (And Why Firms Should Welcome This)

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The legal profession is experiencing a quiet revolution, and most law firms are completely unprepared for what's coming. While Big Law partners obsess over billable hours and corner offices, a new generation of lawyers is...more

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Generational Collaboration: The Opportunity For Law Firms In The Age Of AI

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The legal profession is stuck in the past. Most law firms still operate like they did fifty years ago. Senior lawyers assign tasks. Junior lawyers do the tasks. This is the old way....more

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14 Tips for Writing The Perfect Attorney Website Bio

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How much does your professional bio matter? Turns out, quite a bit. When people secure legal services, they are investing in an individual: in their expertise, knowledge, and ability to solve their problems. A good attorney...more

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What Will Lawyers Do in the Future?

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Disruption is not on the horizon. It is already here. From generative AI and automation to shifting client expectations and the commodification of legal knowledge, the legal industry is undergoing rapid transformation. This...more

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Want to Be a Better Lawyer? Start by Being a Better Communicator

Being a good communicator is central to being a good lawyer. Last month, I sat in on a fireside chat between President Obama and the president of my alma mater, Hamilton College. As someone widely regarded as one of the most...more

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Can’t Find Good Talent? You’re The Problem, It’s You.

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Hiring in today’s legal market feels like trying to find a unicorn in a thunderstorm. The great ones aren’t applying. The good ones ghost you. The ones who do come through the door often aren’t a fit....more

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Will Your Law Firm Exist in 5 Years?

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The legal profession is standing at the edge of a radical transformation. Technology, shifting client expectations, new business models, and the accelerating pace of change are exposing a critical question: Will your law firm...more

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Tech Isn’t the Enemy—Complacency Is: A Call to Action for Law Firm Leaders

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The future of law isn’t just about better motions or airtight arguments—it’s about building systems, empowering people, and enabling your law firm with the right technology to thrive in a rapidly changing world....more

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There Is No Right Path

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Everyone has their own unique career path. In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small shares his personal journey, highlighting how he initially planned to become a teacher before three...more

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4 Key Takeaways | Professionalism Panel: Views from the Bench and Bar

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Kilpatrick recently hosted the annual “Susan A. Cahoon Annual Ethics & Professionalism Seminar.” The firm’s Associate General Counsel Betsy Hodges moderated a panel discussion on professionalism titled “Views from the Bench...more

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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

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The Punk Rock Principle

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As lawyers, we’re taught to prioritize precision, intellect, and ambition. These traits help us succeed, but they can also become strict taskmasters. The relentless grind — especially for those of us operating under the...more

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Mentorship and the Evolving Practice of Law

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The practice of law requires the synthesis of law, regulation, and judicial holdings into cohesive legal advice. The best way to develop skill is under the guidance of a more experienced attorney, as reflected by the American...more

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Flipping the Script on DEI: Courtney Carter of Jenner & Block on Developing Talent and Shaping Client Relationships - CMO Series...

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To celebrate Black History Month 2025, we’re revisiting standout insights and expertise shared by Black professionals in the legal space. In this episode of CMO Series REPRESENTS, Yasmin Zand sits down with Courtney Carter,...more

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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

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Podcast - Getting Dressed for Court

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about the importance of one's appearance while in the courtroom. He especially emphasizes that the wrong clothing can be...more

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Hsu Untied interview with Joseph Halloum, Partner at King & Spalding

An interview with Joseph Halloum, Partner at King & Spalding by Richard Hsu...more

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Insights from U.S. Legal Support’s 2024 Litigation Support Trends Survey

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Each year, we conduct an industry-wide survey to better understand where our clients and partners stand on issues important to the legal industry and litigation support. This summary breaks down some of the most important...more

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Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey, Lateral to Leadership with Chris Bottcher [More with McGlinchey, Ep. 76]

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The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. During today’s installment of #WhyMcGlinchey, we talk with Chris Bottcher about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey....more

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May Attorneys Ethically Seek Guidance from Online Forums? Yes, But…

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An attorney belongs to a specialty bar organization in which members routinely post questions, comments and tips on an online forum or through an automated email management system. The attorney seeks to post a request for...more

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Want to outflank your competitors? This is the two-part series you should be publishing in December.

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains the two-part blog post, client alert, or bylined article lawyers should be publishing every December to reinforce to their...more

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Hsu Untied interview with Andrew Skale, Partner at Mintz Levin

An interview with Andrew Skale, Partner at Mintz Levin by Richard Hsu...more

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