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What Is Legal Design Thinking?
Design Thinking — a creative process for innovation — has become a staple topic in MBA programs and tech companies, it is just now showing up in law practice management circles.
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Professional Development: Overcoming Business Networking Anxiety: It Just Takes Practice
Coffees, breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and receptions are all part of doing business; they are also essential to attracting business. These situations, however, can be uncomfortable. But there are ways to overcome the discomfort. The following are a few tips that will help you feel prepared and confident in networking situations.
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Impact of the Big Four on the Legal Market
<b><i>EY's Announcement That It Is Acquiring Riverview Law Could Accelerate the Pace of Change in the Legal Industry</b></i><p>There has been much talk in the past year that the Big Four were sniffing around the alternative legal services market looking for an acquisition. That wait is now over. Here is an analysis of how the acquisition may impact different sections of the legal market.
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Marketing Tech: Fail Frequently This Fall to Succeed
Engage in initiatives that will allow you to fail and succeed simultaneously.
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Take Content by the Tale: How to Use Storytelling to Strengthen Your Marketing Materials
In law firms today, content is not only king — it seems to be everything! With so much content flowing out of firms, how do you make your content — or for that matter, all of your marketing materials — stand out from the crowd? The answer's not simple — but it's clear: storytelling.
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Do Your Lawyers Think as Business Owners or Employees?
There are two types of lawyers — those who have their own business and those who work for those who do. How do your lawyers size up?
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Social Media Scene: How to Compel Your Staff to Share Your Firm's Social Media Posts
Consider advocating for your employees first before you ask them to advocate for you. Give your employees a reason to care.
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Professional Development: Firm Culture As Your Competitive Recruiting and Engagement Advantage
Future attorneys are seeking the right place to launch their careers; therefore, by promoting your firm's unique culture, you can more effectively attract and retain the best talent for your firm.
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Media & Communications: How to Make PR Simple, Convenient and Unintimidating for Lawyers
Top Tips for Public Relations Success in Law Firms
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You're Fired!
<i><b>Dealing With a Job Loss</b></i><p>The chances are that many of us will either be terminated or laid off from at some point in our careers. It happens. How you deal with the loss of a job and get back on your feet as quickly as possible is what's important.
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