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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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Strategic Planning for Law Firms: Turning Metrics into Meaningful Change

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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

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Are Your Practice Groups—and Their Leaders—Truly Empowered?

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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

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Staying Curious: One Practical Defense Against Creative Burnout

In the high-stakes convergence of business, technology and law, creative burnout isn’t just an individual challenge—it’s a systemic risk. The relentless push for efficiency, digital acceleration and hyperspecialization can...more

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Elevate Everyone You Encounter

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I had coffee with a managing partner last week who made an observation that stuck with me. He said he could predict which attorneys in his firm would become rainmakers by watching how they treated the receptionist, the...more

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Every Experience is an Audition for Your Future

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As an attorney, I often focus on the immediate task at hand – reviewing the revised document from opposing counsel, the brief due next week, the client meeting tomorrow, or the upcoming deposition. Over time I’ve learned that...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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Investing in the Middle: Aligning the Growth of Managers with Organizational Goals

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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

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Navigating Generational Friction in Law Firms 

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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

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#LMA25 Keynote Recap: Obama Speechwriters Deliver Lessons On Leadership, Authenticity, and Values

Former Obama speechwriters Cody Keenan and Terry Szuplat opened the 2025 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference (#LMA25) with a keynote that brought this attendee to her feet once or twice. Moderated masterfully...more

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#LMA25 Day 2 Keynote Recap: Forward Together – The Human Edge In An Era Of Rapid Change

Heather E. McGowan, a globally recognized future-of-work strategist and best-selling author, delivered a keynote that brought equal parts clarity, urgency, and inspiration to attendees of the Legal Marketing...more

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What President Obama Taught Me (Again) About Bridging Gaps

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

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“Too Many Meetings” Isn’t the Problem — Inefficient Ones Are: How Law Firms Can Use The Way to Communicate Better and Save Time

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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

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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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Want your thought leadership articles to be read? Spend more time on THIS

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

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How to Build a Legacy by Asking, "What's Next?"

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When I was asked to write about my legacy, my first reaction was, am I old enough for that? But then I thought about the hip replacement I had last year. I've been going through old files and boxes lately, finding things...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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Partners, Priorities, and Progress: Navigating Intergenerational Dynamics in Law Firms

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The legal profession, steeped in tradition and hierarchy, is undergoing profound generational shifts that challenge the way law firms operate internally. These shifts reveal the complexities of managing intergenerational...more

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Accountability vs. Autonomy – Is That Really the Question?

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Law firms often struggle with accountability. At its core, accountability means taking responsibility for one’s commitments, a concept that should align naturally with the legal profession’s values. Yet, in many firms, the...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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The Calm Person Wins

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The calm person wins – is a truth I’ve observed during my professional career. When emotions run hot and tensions rise, if you maintain your composure, you will inevitably gain the upper hand. You also will make better...more

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Try To Be Better Every Day

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Let me tell you something straight – mediocrity is a choice, and excellence is a habit. I’ve spent my career watching companies rise and fall, and the one constant separator between success and failure is the relentless...more

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7 Key Takeaways | Dynamic Thinking for an Interpersonal Edge Roundtable Discussion Series for Legal and Business Professionals |...

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On January 9, 2025, Joe Dowdy (Raleigh Partner) and Colleen Bear (Senior Manager Talent Management and Coach) hosted the first of Kilpatrick’s monthly virtual roundtable discussions with in-house counsel to develop strategies...more

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Your $400,000 Minute: Mastering the True Value of Time

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In a world where time is the one resource we can’t reclaim, understanding its true value is transformative. Imagine this: your time is worth $400,000 per minute. What would change in your life if you adopted this mindset?...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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