Treat thought leadership like the compounding asset it is
Gina Rubel on Leading with Integrity: Strategic Comms for Complex Times - CMO Series REPRESENTS
Fox on Podcasting: Mastering Content Creation and Personal Branding with Dave Polykoff
Guy Alvarez on AI & Legal Marketing: Where Are We and What Comes Next? - Passle's CMO Series EP177
Want to use a positioning cheat code? Try "early bird" thought leadership.
Carl Kennedy of Katten on Building a Competitive Edge with Thought Leadership - Passle's CMO Series Rainmakers
Sunday Book Review: August 3, 2025, The Books from the EthicsVerse Library Edition
Thought leadership boils down to just these two words
[LEGAL MARKETING MOMENTS] A Simple Tip to Master Generative AI Prompts
Ioana Good on Finding Your Voice: A CEO's Journey to the U.S. and Path in Journalism, Thought Leadership and Tech - Passle's CMO Series REPRESENTS Podcast
You should be talking about philosophies—not just tactics—in your thought leadership
Six ways your thought leadership can help you land speaking opportunities
SBR-Authors Podcast: A Journey Through Memoir, Technology, and Grief with Tony Stewart
Podcast - Walking Tall
What Is Ambient AI and Why Does It Matter to Lawyers & Legal Professionals?
Say It Well: Authentic Storytelling for Law Firm Leaders - On Record PR
Richard Meneghello of Fisher Phillips on How Smart Content Can Set Your Firm Apart - Passle's CMO Series EP175
Here are four ways to convert webinars into articles people will actually read
The four reasons why, with thought leadership, the best ability is availability
Hsu Untied interview with Shaalu Mehra, Partner at Foley
In an era where relationships drive business, law firms are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of alumni programs, not just as a goodwill gesture, but as a powerful engine for growth, brand loyalty, and revenue...more
It’s tempting for attorneys to think they need not cover, through thought leadership, legal, business, or geopolitical developments other attorneys are covering. But if they don’t, they’re missing out on eight key benefits to...more
Gina Rubel and Jennifer Carr reflect on key insights from Legalweek 2025, focusing on how law firms must adapt to meet the expectations of today’s legal buyers. From the rise of millennial buyers prioritizing trust and...more
I appreciate the lengths some attorneys are wiling to go to inject creativity into their thought leadership to make it more enjoyable for their audiences to consume. Referencing pop culture or using trendy slang words is a...more
Thought leadership content focused on your clients’ issues can be a more effective tool than thought leadership content focused on timely legal developments. Most law firms’ thought leadership strategy is driven by...more
In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains six ways law firms can stay out in front of their competitors' content marketing and thought leadership marketing efforts. ...more
There’s a more effective—and versatile—tool for showcasing your law firm’s successful representations than case studies. Want to effectively show off your law firm’s recent client successes? Stop writing cringe...more
Research suggests clients are willing to pay a premium to work with law firms that consistently produce merely “good” thought leadership. Does your law firm want to charge clients premium rates for its services? If so,...more
There’s a ridiculously simple technique attorneys can employ to prevent opposing counsel from using their thought leadership in court papers against their clients. It’s not unusual for attorneys in certain legal practices...more
Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more
Some people have misconceptions about thought leadership ghostwriting. Let’s debunk the four most prevalent ones. When you’re marketing a product or service that’s in a new or different category, misconceptions often...more
Because of its versatility, thought leadership can play a pivotal role in helping law firms execute on their strategic plans. Many law firms have strategic plans that cover how their attorneys (and executives) want to grow...more
Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or...more
When an attorney previews an upcoming legal or industry development, they position themselves as a go-to resource regarding it. Most attorneys and law firms use thought leadership to establish their knowledge and authority...more
Discussing *why* you’d approach a legal issue a certain way can help you more quickly build rapport and trust with your target audiences than discussing *how* you’d approach it....more
After joining McGlinchey in 2016, Mag Bickford has risen to firm leadership, serving on the executive Policy Committee, leading the Labor and Employment practice group, and managing the firm’s largest office in New Orleans....more
When you cover thought leadership topics from strategic angles, your thought leadership will more persuasively demonstrate that you have solutions to your current and prospective clients’ legal and business problems. ...more
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
Thought leadership is more than a marketing and business development tool. It is a secret crisis management weapon hiding in plain sight. There is an interesting connection between thought leadership, crisis management,...more
When lawyers ask the readers of their marketing and business development content to parse legal jargon, jump through intellectual hoops, or simply wade through dense and uninteresting writing, they’ve failed....more
Effective referral marketing content for plaintiffs’ firms does more than tout gaudy numbers. When plaintiffs’ attorneys and their firms publish content—including thought leadership content—aimed at their referral sources...more
Law firms should use educational email campaigns to nurture “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients, to convert them into clients. Some lawyers get frustrated by “tire kickers,” a.k.a. prospective clients who are not...more
Keeping your thought leadership short gives you more opportunities to get in front of your target audiences while still allowing you to show off your knowledge and wisdom. Lawyers and other professional services providers...more
A consistent, calibrated thought leadership program could do the heavy lifting for your business development efforts, getting you 90% of the way there in terms of showing a prospective client you and your firm are the right...more
Contrary to what many lawyers and in-house legal marketers believe, thought leadership is a process, not a product. A process-driven thought leadership program is a successful thought leadership program....more