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The Effective Act of Listening Image

The Effective Act of Listening

Jennifer Papantonio

With GCs and other business leaders facing such incredible challenges, how do lawyers continue to manage clients' transactional, litigation, compliance and regulatory needs, among others, while simultaneously providing professional, and even personal, support?

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Media & Communications: What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect from Law Firms and PR Pros In 2021: Part I Image

Media & Communications: What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect from Law Firms and PR Pros In 2021: Part I

Gina F. Rubel

Instead of sharing my insights, experience and opinions as a 20-year vet in legal public relations, I went directly to the source – the ALM Media editorial staff. Here is what they had to say about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry as a whole and what they want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021.

Sales Speak: 7 Reasons Networking Is Dead — Or Should Be Image

Sales Speak: 7 Reasons Networking Is Dead — Or Should Be

Eric Dewey

Networking is not the business development panacea many would make it out to be. In fact, I think networking can do more harm than good. To make my point, here are 7 ways "connecting" is better than "networking."

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Digital Dive: The Digital Buyer's Journey: How to Nurture Your Potential Clients Image

Digital Dive: The Digital Buyer's Journey: How to Nurture Your Potential Clients

Spencer X. Smith

Is there an elegant and effective way to use the power of online media to nurture your potential clients? Yes, and here's a process to follow for each of the steps of that journey:

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Voice of the Client: Map Processes and Workflows Together to REALLY Hear the Voice of the Client Image

Voice of the Client: Map Processes and Workflows Together to REALLY Hear the Voice of the Client

Catherine Alman MacDonagh

Clients want better answers than "we are a fabulous, client centered team." They want to know what you are doing for real and how working with you will actually help them. Process improvement and project management are incredibly effective for this purpose.

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Why a Mutuality of Services Mindset In Legal Makes for A Better Post-COVID Culture Image

Why a Mutuality of Services Mindset In Legal Makes for A Better Post-COVID Culture

Leigh Vickery

In the legal industry, transitioning to a culture of care poses more of a challenge to law firms than other businesses. What is needed now is for attorneys to seize the chance to reshape their profession and strengthen their position as leaders of our society.

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Leveraging Data to Drive Innovation in A Post-Pandemic (We Hope) World

Debra Baker

With a new year and fresh outlook for the future, the time is ripe for legal technologists and innovators to take the delivery of legal services and client experience to the next level. One key is recognizing that successful innovation is equal parts mindset, method and message.

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Providing Superior Value to Clients In a Rocky Economic Climate Image

Providing Superior Value to Clients In a Rocky Economic Climate

Roger E. Barton

What kinds of firms are best positioned to provide superior value to clients and why this is such a critical consideration in the current economic climate.

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Firms Adding Financial Analysts to Calculate Profitability

Andrew Maloney

Law firms are increasingly adding new staff members and software to calculate their profitability, helping firms determine partner compensation and make other business decisions.

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What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect From Law Firms and PR Pros in 2021: Part I Image

What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect From Law Firms and PR Pros in 2021: Part I

Gina Rubel

Part I of this series looks at what veteran legal editors want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021. Part II will be in the February issue. Part I offers you a head start.

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