Professional Development: Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: An Art Form As Well As A Client Development Essential

2009 may prove to be a challenge for lawyers faced with the responsibility of bringing in new business. Despite the uncertainty, now is the perfect time to develop your elevator pitch. This article provides attorneys with the necessary tools to develop themselves.

14 minute read January 29, 2009 at 10:47 AM
By
Jennifer L. Bluestein And Paula Giovacchini
Professional Development: Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch: An Art Form As Well As A Client Development Essential

In these economically unstable times, most attorneys in private practice are facing a particular problem for the first time in years. In fact, 2009 may prove to be a challenge for lawyers faced with the responsibility of bringing in new business.

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