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Stop Pretending You're Teaching Judgment: Why Law Firms Are Failing Associates in the AI Era

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Law firms love to talk about developing judgment in their associates. Partners wax poetic about how grinding through document review and drafting routine motions builds the elusive quality that separates good lawyers from...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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Where Do You Want to Be in Five Years? Building The Career You Deserve

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Ten years into my career, someone asked me a pivotal question that completely reframed how I thought about work and professional development: "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I had no answer. My focus was locked on...more

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Optimism Should be Your Default

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Maintaining optimism isn’t just about wearing rose-colored glasses. It’s about you recognizing opportunities where others see obstacles. This mindset allows you to think strategically, thereby inspiring your team and...more

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Mastering the Art of Letting Go: How Law Firm Leaders Can Delegate Effectively

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Delegation isn’t just a skill; it’s an art—and let’s face it, one of the hardest to master. As a lawyer and leader, it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re the only one who can do things the “right way.” But the reality...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

Mastering Modern Networking: Listening and Connection Strategies for Business Lawyers

Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will...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

Five Networking Tips for Business Lawyers in Today's Evolving Landscape

The landscape of networking has shifted dramatically due to recent global events, but business lawyers have unique opportunities to leverage these changes to their advantage....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

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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

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

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Four under-the-radar sources of thought leadership inspiration at conferences

At industry conferences, look past the main stage for sources of thought leadership inspiration. When attorneys attend industry conferences, it is not unusual for them to draw inspiration for future thought leadership...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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Three Moves to Help Your Law Firm Thrive in 2023

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According to most economists, we’re not in a recession, at least right now. However, the only certainty appears to be uncertainty. How will law firms achieve growth in an unstable environment? We’ve reviewed two leading...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Six ways content can supercharge your law firm’s recruiting efforts

Content can do more for your law firm than just marketing. It can level up your recruiting efforts. It is a great time to be an in-demand attorney. But not so much for those law firms recruiting—or trying to...more

Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing

Can Your Brand Be Too Premium?

It is almost an enviable problem. After a law firm – let’s call it Stark & Banner – won a number of high-profile, high-stakes cases, the firm earned a reputation as a premium litigation boutique in its area of specialty....more

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[Event] Leading Practice Groups in a Time of Great Change - October 29th-30th, New York, NY

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For the third year, LawVision and LawyerBrain have teamed to offer their cutting-edge workshop based on the latest research and experience on leadership that can help law firm Practice and Industry Group Leaders, Department...more

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