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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

Baker Donelson

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

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

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

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Andrew Skale, Partner at Mintz Levin

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

International Lawyers Network

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

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Sandy Haberny, Partner at Quinn Emanuel

An interview with Sandy Haberny, Partner at Quinn Emanuel by Richard Hsu...more

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Ali Alemozafar, Partner at Wilson Sonsini

An interview with Ali Alemozafar, Partner at Wilson Sonsini by Richard Hsu...more

International Lawyers Network

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

International Lawyers Network

Episode 88: Anthony Panebianco | Davis Malm

Anthony Panebianco? is a shareholder with ?Davis Malm?, the ILN's member firm for Boston, Massachusetts. In this episode, Lindsay and Anthony chat about the current market for litigation and transactional matters, why being...more

Hsu Untied (by Richard Hsu)

Hsu Untied interview with Derek Foran, Partner at Steptoe

An interview with Derek Foran, Partner at Steptoe by Richard Hsu...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

LawVision

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

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

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

Law School Toolbox

Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 311: Business Development Potential for Law Students (w/Sadie Jones)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! It's a good idea to start thinking about business development methods from the early days of law school, if you want to work in a law firm! Today we're chatting about this topic...more

International Lawyers Network

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: Networking During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Coronavirus. The hot topic on everyone’s mind at the moment (unless you’re in the US and then it’s pretty evenly split between politics and germs). I almost hate to join the fray and discuss it, but with so many events being...more

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How to Identify and Deal with Narcissists in Law

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The age-old tale of Narcissus is as follows: Narcissus is a character in Greek mythology that could not love anyone else because in seeing his own reflection in a pool of water ends up falling in love with himself. Unable...more

McManis Faulkner

Networking: Planning, Persistence, and Practice

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Do not just attend an event - attend with purpose. To go with purpose means setting goals. Clearly, you want to enjoy your time but you hope to have ROI too. Look ahead to see what you need to accomplish before, during,...more

LawVision

Law Firm Business Development: Holiday Tips

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The holiday season is upon us yet again. Wouldn’t it be easier if the end of the year came along at some other time during the year?! Instead, everything seems to get crammed into these last two months resulting into what...more

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When Someone Doesn’t Need Your Services: Change “I” to “We” 

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Does your elevator speech leave people wanting? Do you hesitate momentarily before answering the question “So, what do you do?” Do you wonder if once you tell people you are an IP litigator, they will walk away with glazed...more

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Why Your Strongest Contacts Are Not Always Your Best Contacts—and What to Do About It

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In early March 1955, a young African-American woman refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus. Her name was not Rosa Parks. Rosa refused to give up her seat later that same...more

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Law Firm Business Development: Nailing the Fundamentals

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It is one of the simplest yet often hardest questions to answer— “What do you do?” Having a crisp answer can often be the difference between making a connection with a client to help them solve a problem, or a wasted...more

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