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Why a Mutuality of Services Mindset In Legal Makes for A Better Post-COVID Culture
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
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
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
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
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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For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms by Prioritizing Marketing Investment
Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
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AI Is Calling Time On the Billable Hour
The game has changed substantially for law firms today — the evolution of the legal business model is underway and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a big role in calling time on the billable hour.
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For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms By Prioritizing Marketing Investment
In the chaos of this past year, it is easy to lose sight of long-term priorities for the sake of addressing short-term crises. Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
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10 Ways to Prepare for 2021's Collision of Business and Society
As we enter 2021, we should expect the needs of business and society to continue colliding. But if law firms prepare for those collisions, they can drive better outcomes.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: How to Embrace Virtual Seminars in 5 Easy Steps
In 2021 everyone in the legal field has a virtual platform, so firms of all sizes can jump in and offer webinars on topics that highlight their firms' practice areas. Create your own virtual programs by following these 5 steps.
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