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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

JD Supra Perspectives

Hunting in Packs: Why Law Firms Must Align Around Client Needs, Not Internal Structures

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The days of the lone-wolf attorney are numbered; the future belongs to firms that hunt in packs. Those who incentivize and reward true teaming will win. Mike Mellor explains....more

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11 Hurdles Facing Corporate Law Firms in 2025

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John Eix explores key hurdles facing corporate law firms in 2025—challenges that must be addressed to remain relevant, profitable, and resilient in a client-first legal economy....more

International Lawyers Network

The Evolving Role of Lawyers as Geopolitical Analysts

With recent shifts in trade policies and tariffs, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes. We’ve long recognized that today’s legal advisors must act as business partners to their...more

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Smart Growth in a Tight Market: A Playbook for Law Firm BD and Marketing Leaders

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As law firms adjust to a more uncertain economic climate, one thing is clear: the pressure to do more with less is no longer temporary, it’s becoming the norm. With corporate clients tightening budgets, M&A activity slowing,...more

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Proactive Pricing for Law Firms

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A few years ago, I wrote a blog on proactive profitability. Given the evolving dynamics and trends in pricing in 2025, I want to explore a parallel concept: proactive strategic pricing. ...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Changing Out of White Shoes: Why General Counsel Are Moving Work to Challenger Firms

Market Dynamics Are Changing In-House Relationships with Law Firms - A quiet revolution is taking place in outside counsel management: general counsel (GCs) are turning away from the traditional elite law firms — bastions...more

IR Global

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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Make Hard Decisions to Improve Your Business by Letting Go of That Which is Not Serving You

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At the start of a new calendar or fiscal year, business leaders and professionals face a critical opportunity to evaluate which practices, policies, and procedures drive value for their organizations. This is important to...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Vetting a ghostwriter? Make sure they say they'll do this one thing.

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why when a lawyer or their colleagues vet a ghostwriter, the ghostwriter should make it clear that they will also be...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

The five ways that thought leadership is a talent magnet

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) walks through the five ways thought leadership can attract lateral attorneys and staff, as well as attorneys fresh out of law...more

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Freelancers can help law firms

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Many law firms should consider hiring freelancers to perform this vital work on an outsourced basis instead of ignoring these projects. Most law firms can find freelancers online. Freelancers can help bridge the gap for many...more

International Lawyers Network

State of the US Legal Industry: As We Head into 2025, What Comes Next?

If you know one thing about me, it’s that I love to talk about the state of the legal industry. We may love to joke about lawyers’ reluctance to change, but truthfully, the industry is no stranger to evolution. And as we...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Ryan MacDougall Discusses Business Development in the Legal Industry

Ryan MacDougall is the Chief Business Development Officer for Wolf Greenfield. Since joining the firm in 2010, he has worked closely with the firm's executive leadership, management, and practice groups to build and implement...more

Purpose Legal

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

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Why Many First-time CLM Implementations Fail

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Gartner predicts that nearly 50% of initial contract lifecycle management (CLM) implementations will fall short of expectations. Implementing CLM successfully is a complex endeavor that hinges on navigating a myriad of...more

The Market Leaders Podcast

Market Leaders Podcast Episode 95: Navigating the legal landscape: The Big Four vs. Traditional law firms with Guest Chris Pullen

In this episode of the Market Leaders Podcast, David Ackert interviews Guest Chris Pullen, Head of Business Development at Kennedys. Chris shares his extensive experience spanning over thirty years in law, including a...more

Jaburg Wilk

Be On Time, Every Time!

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Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your...more

Passle

Lee Grunnell of Womble Bond Dickinson on The Importance Of Advertising in Professional Services - Episode 150 of the Passle CMO...

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In the world of B2B professional services, advertising is frequently one of the least utilized marketing tools. Earlier this year, Thompson Reuters published their "State of Global Legal Marketing & BD" report, revealing that...more

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Acceptance is Key

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Acceptance is hard. At times it is easier, but it is always a process. Frequently it revolves around a change. And we all have varying degrees of change tolerance. Our recent move tested both the ability to manage change...more

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After 35 Years, Now What’s Next for Law Firms?

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By Co-Founding Principals Susan Raridon Lambreth and Joseph Altonji Co-author Susan Raridon Lambreth wrote an article for the American Bar Association Journal (ABA Journal) in 1989 about the future of law firms over the next...more

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Multi-tasking is a Way to Do Many Things Halfway at the Same Time

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What are you doing right now? Are you focusing on reading these words, or do you have an eye on your email, texts, social media, or maybe all of them? Or are you on the phone? We all think we can do this and do it well, but...more

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Practice Group Leader Roles – More than a Side Gig

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Are you a Practice Group or Department Leader in your firm? Or, an industry or client team leader? As I wrote about in the second edition of The Practice Group Leader’s Handbook for Success, you may focus on the magnitude of...more

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Do You Elevate the Performance of the People Around You or Only Your Own Results?

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Elevating the performance of those around you versus solely focusing on your own results is a critical distinction in personal and professional development. When you prioritize lifting others, you contribute to a...more

Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing

How GCs Will Choose Law Firms in 2024

It’s not your imagination: Legal business development in 2024 is harder. In a January survey by BTI Consulting, 53 percent of lawyers and law firm leaders said business development would get harder this year. And it’s...more

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