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Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Even When It's the Right One Image

Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Even When It's the Right One

Carlos Arcos

In this era of social media and a 24-hour news cycle, each day seems to bring a fresh story of PR missteps, whether it be a brand, organization or high-profile individual. Although you may feel you've read enough about these latest public relations nightmares, one area on which you might want to focus is the importance of an apology.

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10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow's Talent Image

10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow's Talent

Sharon Meit Abrahams

All lawyers want to be wanted and valued by their firms. It has become apparent that tomorrow's legal talent requires even more hand-holding than previous generations because the "just do it" attitude, does not work. They want to understand why and what's the payoff of their efforts. By creating a firm culture that addresses these concerns you will heighten your firm's ability to retain precious talent.

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Determining Who Should Serve As the Billing Partner Image

Determining Who Should Serve As the Billing Partner

Joel A. Rose

Due to a law firm's team-oriented approach to business development and client service efforts, it is not always clear who should logically and most efficiently serve as the billing partner for a client or a particular client matter. A person should only be a billing partner if he or she is or will be performing the functions outline herein.

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Digital Dive: New Report Reveals Opportunities for Improvement on Digital Marketing Strategy for Law Firms Image

Digital Dive: New Report Reveals Opportunities for Improvement on Digital Marketing Strategy for Law Firms

Jamie Diaferia & Jennifer Johnson Scalzi

For those of us who have devoted more years in legal marketing than we'd care to admit, it's heartening to see the field receiving the recognition it deserves. The demand for top talent has never been higher and marketing plans are getting more attention from firm management. Still, there is more work for law firms to do. That's particularly true in digital marketing.

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Professional Development: Proactive Marketing for the Win Image

Professional Development: Proactive Marketing for the Win

Meg Pritchard

I Tend to Think of Marketing and Business Development Efforts In Four Buckets: Passive Marketing, Active Marketing, Reactive Marketing and Proactive Marketing The view of (most) law firm leadership has evolved, but there is a long expanse of ground between viewing the marketing function as a cost center and recognizing — and capitalizing on — its potential to drive revenue and profits.

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Determining Who Should Serve As the Billing Partner Image

Determining Who Should Serve As the Billing Partner

Joel A. Rose

Due to a law firm's team-oriented approach to business development and client service efforts, it is not always clear who should logically and most efficiently serve as the billing partner for a client or a particular client matter. A person should only be a billing partner if he or she is or will be performing the functions outline herein.

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How to TOOT Your Own Horn: Exceptional Self Evaluations Image

How to TOOT Your Own Horn: Exceptional Self Evaluations

Sharon Meit Abrahams

It's that time again. As the year comes to a close many firms are beginning the associate review process. Even if your firm does not have a formal review process I recommend that you write a self-evaluation that outlines your achievements and specifies your goals for the coming year.

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Professional Development: Reimagining Business Development Training and Coaching Image

Professional Development: Reimagining Business Development Training and Coaching

Debra Baker

Six Pillars of a Successful Bus-Dev Program For firms wanting to thrive through the next economic downturn and beyond, mastery of business development fundamentals is as essential as mastering legal skills. Yet training and coaching — whether done internally or through outside consultants — requires an investment in time and resources.

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How to Become a Rainmaker Image

How to Become a Rainmaker

Arnold Keiser

Almost anyone willing to develop the qualities necessary can become a rainmaker.

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Competitive Intelligence: Assumptions and CI Don't Mix Image

Competitive Intelligence: Assumptions and CI Don't Mix

Patricia Ellard

Sometimes I assume my clients know what I can do for them and what they should ask for. You all have heard the old adage about what happens when you assume. I still laugh when I think of my elementary teacher saying it, but It's such a basic idea, and applies in so many situations. Here are just a few of which I've been reminded.

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