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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

International Lawyers Network

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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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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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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Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work,...more

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Take your relationships to another level by co-authoring thought leadership with clients and referral sources

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains how lawyers can take their relationships with their clients and referral sources to another level by co-authoring thought...more

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Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

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Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

International Lawyers Network

Climbing the Legal Ladder: Career Insights Every Lawyer Needs to Succeed

As April ushers in a new season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our career journeys and seek inspiration for the road ahead. On our podcast, Law Firm ILN-telligence, we often delve into the pivotal lessons learned by...more

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Optimizing Your Business Development: Choosing Wisely Among Networking Events and Other Activities

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I read a great article in the Harvard Business Review on networking.  In “Don’t waste your time on networking events,” author Derek Coburn suggests that networkers are not achieving the results they’re looking for through...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

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Essential Soft Skills for Modern Lawyers: Navigating the Legal Landscape

As the legal landscape evolves, mastering soft skills alongside legal expertise is crucial for success. While the industry continues to change, certain foundational skills remain essential for lawyers at every career stage....more

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Building Connections: Two Tactics for Modernizing Relationship Marketing for Today's Lawyers

Remember the days when you did good work and new clients came in and you didn’t have fancy words for all of your business development activities? Well, those days are long gone. But bear with me, we’re not diving into a...more

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Setting S-M-A-R-T Goals for Future Success and Satisfaction

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The start of a new year can be a time when you tend to take stock of where you are in your career, where you want to be, and what you want to accomplish. But too often and pretty soon after setting your goals, you find...more

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How Zoom Fatigue May Be Blocking Your Relationship Development Efforts (And How to Fix It)

“I just can’t do one more online meeting” “You can’t get business that way.” “My clients need me more.” Have you ever said, or thought, any of these things about a virtual event or while involved in a conference...more

International Lawyers Network

5 Quick Tips to Build Better Business Relationships

There’s no quick fix for relationship development. But there ARE some quick things you can do today to advance either the first step in your relationship with someone or the next step. When you think of networking and...more

International Lawyers Network

Lawyers: Create Engagement with Your Content Through Your Personality…Yes, Really!

We often hear that legal content is lacking in personality. Lawyers have the talent and the intelligence to communicate their valuable legal expertise, but often, their passion for the subject doesn’t translate well for...more

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Relationships are Everything

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Whether in your personal or professional life, this seems obvious if you think about it. Relationships make life interesting. They can lift you up, but can drag you down (if you let them). You want to invest in healthy...more

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