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Soft Touch Prospecting Strategies for Lawyers

Bryce Sanders

The law is a complex field. Everyone does not do the same thing. You still need to bring in new clients. What are some “soft touch” strategies that might be more comfortable?

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Incoming Law Firm Leaders Are Not Prepared for Industry’s Transformative Period

Marcie Borgal Shunk

Incoming law firm leaders are not prepared — and the stakes have never been higher. As we enter one of the most transformative periods in the legal industry, marked by an uptick in the influence and power of talent, expanding adoption of AI, major political upheaval and the much-anticipated official entrance of a Big 4 accounting firm into the legal space, the importance and impact of strategic decision-making in the upper echelon of firms has never been greater.

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Strategies for Promoting Lateral Hires

Beth Huffman

Firms believe they only get one chance to call attention to lateral partner hires. How the initial splash is handled with clients, as well as internal and external communications, is certainly extremely important. However, maximizing lateral hire announcements should really be viewed as a critical kick-off to the overall timeline and success of lateral integration over the first year and beyond.

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Underperformers Can Be Rehabilitated: Here’s How

Sharon Meit Abrahams

Coaching is a powerful tool. It can be transformative for underperforming partners in law firms, addressing issues such as situational changes, practice impediments, and age-related challenges. By understanding these categories and following structured steps, firms can effectively coach their attorneys to meet expectations and enhance their performance.

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CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success Image

CRM As a Growth Strategy: Turning Data and AI Into Business Development Success

Chris Fritsch

For years, customer relationship management (CRM) in law firms has often been viewed as a glorified Rolodex — a necessary but often underutilized system primarily seen as a data repository. However, as firms seek to drive business development, client engagement and revenue growth, CRM needs to evolve into a strategic growth platform.

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AI for Legal Professionals

Eric Hoffmaster

Mastering AI tools is vital for law firms striving to remain competitive. The increasing demand for prompt and effective services means firms that do not adapt may fall behind.

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Treasury Dept. Issues Final Regulations on Related-Party Partnership Basis Shifting

Ezra Dyckman & Charles S. Nelson

On Jan. 14, 2025, the Treasury Department issued final regulations designating certain related-party partnership basis shifting transactions as “transactions of interest.” Although this designation does not affect the substantive tax characterization of these transactions, it imposes significant reporting requirements on taxpayers and their advisors.

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Despite Increasing Profits, Law Firms Are Keeping Tight Grip On Equity Tier Partnership Image

Despite Increasing Profits, Law Firms Are Keeping Tight Grip On Equity Tier Partnership

Andrew Maloney

There’s no doubt many firms put together outstanding financial performances last year. Still, many bottom lines are getting a boost from flat or negative equity partner growth.

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Navigating the VUCA World: Why Firms Must Innovate and Reevaluate Legal Operations Image

Navigating the VUCA World: Why Firms Must Innovate and Reevaluate Legal Operations

Joel Wirchin

In the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a rapidly evolving work environment. Navigating this VUCA landscape involves balancing hybrid work models, evolving return-to-office strategies, and significant workforce challenges, especially in administrative support.

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Use Tax: The Overlooked Tax of Law Firms

Bonnie Susmano

Understanding use tax, a tax imposed on goods or services purchased outside a jurisdiction but used within that jurisdiction, is critical. Use tax is meant to complement sales tax by ensuring that items bought from out-of-state sellers, where sales tax might not be collected, are still taxed.

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