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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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Upping Your Business Development Game is a Powerful Succession Strategy

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If the revenue now brought in by senior partners is not replaced by the time they retire, their firms will inevitably contract. David Wood looks at the importance of BD coaching...more

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Senior Partners are the Golden Ticket for Law Firms

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Coaching younger lawyers on BD is an obvious way to grow future rainmakers, but it should never be limited to partners in the first half of their careers....more

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The Mazares Method: Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength

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Asking for help in business (and in life) is a sign of strength. It demonstrates confidence, leadership, and a commitment to teamwork. It is also a selfless act. I have learned this in over 45 years as a business leader. ...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

International Lawyers Network

Relationship Marketing for Lawyers: Strategies for Meaningful Connections

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, relationship marketing remains a cornerstone for business development. However, the strategies that worked in the past need to be updated to resonate with the expectations of...more

International Lawyers Network

Overcoming Networking Challenges in a Hybrid World: Tips for Business Lawyers

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue...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

International Lawyers Network

Mastering Business Communication: Strategies for Success

Refining your communication skills is a constant journey, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting. Here are four actionable steps to elevate your business communication game: 1. Evaluate Your Communication Channels....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

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

International Lawyers Network

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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From Campus to Counsel: The First Hundred Days of a Law Firm Associate’s Career

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The first hundred days of a new attorney’s career can make or break his or her relationship with the law firm, and with the profession as a whole. In this episode, learn practical advice for new lawyers about managing bar...more

International Lawyers Network

Authenticity: It’s a Buzzword, but Also the Key to Successful Networking

Raise your hand if you hate the word “authenticity.” It’s right up there with some of the other most hated buzzwords and phrases – “at the end of the day,” “thinking outside of the box,” “synergy,” “value add,” “circle...more

International Lawyers Network

Lawyers: Develop Business with Storytelling

Now. Before you freak out and imagine that I’m suggesting that you become either a bard or a liar, just bear with me for a little bit to understand what I mean by “storytelling.” (Hopefully, you’ve also read last week’s post...more

International Lawyers Network

Help! I’ve Forgotten How to Network!

There have been many jokes and memes about how we have all forgotten the most basic of social skills after being locked down for two years. But in all seriousness, it sometimes feels like when you don’t flex a certain...more

International Lawyers Network

5 Ways to Be Intentional About Your International Networking

What better way to celebrate International Networking Week with a throwback to a post I wrote about international networking (updated for these modern times)? With virtual platforms bringing us even closer together these...more

International Lawyers Network

What’s YOUR Personal Best?

How do you know if someone has run a marathon? Don’t worry – they’ll tell you! (Or so the joke goes) And the reason for that is that the marathon is HARD. Training is hard. You give up weeks of your life to run,...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

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