Proving your status as an influencer in your industry is the most effective way to stand out in a crowded market. Thought leadership is not a destination but rather a journey of constant evolution and contribution to the collective knowledge of your industry.
This article explores the importance of client retention, strategies to nurture client relationships, and how to leverage those relationships for business development.
If you open the door to helping clients with financial planning, it can also make sense that a law firm might address the same concerns internally. In that case, the financial planning questions a forward-thinking attorney might ask of a client are also questions that attorney should be considering in their own life.
Midsize and boutique firms can significantly increase their chances of competing with large "Goliaths" by building the right systems and processes to streamline pitches and awards, increase realization rates/partner point values, and reduce staff turnover.
If legal marketing professionals are looking for the absolutely clear and consistent rules about attorney advertising that every firm can or should follow, know that the search is futile because the states not only modified the rules but called them by other names including codes, guidelines, standards, oaths, principles, pillars or tenets.
Think of having a crisis communication strategy like insurance — you hope you never have to use it but are relieved to have it when you need it. In crafting this strategy, companies need to weigh various factors such as the nature of the crisis, the values and expectations of their stakeholders, and the potential impact on their reputation.
How we opt to communicate in emails, whether we personally know the recipient or not, can go a long way toward not only forging a good working relationship with the recipient, but establishing a strong personal brand.
The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.
Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a law firm is crucial for evaluating performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall success. Understanding which attorneys are the most profitable, which matters are the most lucrative, and the cost of acquiring new clients is crucial for making informed business decisions.
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.
