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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
Last week, many people tuned in to hear former President Barack Obama speak during an hour-long fireside chat filled with thoughtful insights and meaningful advice. What many don’t know is that this powerful conversation took...more
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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Whether you’re confident in your social media skills or still think it’s something “the kids use,” social media can give your networking efforts a significant boost. Social media is just one tactic in your toolbelt, and how...more
Shareholder and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Mark Baugh of the Firm's Fort Lauderdale office recently wrote an insightful article that was published in the 2024 May/June edition of the American Bar Association's Law...more
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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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