The lawyer’s quest for the perfect solution
The pursuit of the ideal solution to a problem can become its own form of inefficiency for a lawyer. “Satisficing” sometimes makes more sense. Read more @ lawyersmutualnc.com
The Firm Playbook: Explain yourself: Using informative invoices to avoid client pushback
The Firm Playbook: Explain yourself: Using informative invoices to avoid client pushback By Nermin Jasani Picture this: You go to the dentist for your six-month cleaning. A week later the [...]
Community sponsorships that actually generate leads
Sponsoring things like youth sports teams or charity fundraisers can pay dividends for firms, but in more nuanced ways than marketing campaigns or networking events. Read more @ legalmarketingblog.com
Law firm mentorship programs are at death’s door
Formal mentorship programs look good on paper. In reality, however, they are increasingly failing new lawyers. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
How to structure a fair client origination policy for your firm
Effective rules can guide how partners are rewarded for landing new clients and help firms manage clients across generations of partners. Read more @ performlaw.com
Strategies for effective lawyer-client communications
The protocol for lawyers should be to tell, ask, listen, and confirm understanding when discussing crucial aspects of cases with clients. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Reputational management: AI and ethics: The reputation equation law firms cannot ignore
Reputational management: AI and ethics: The reputation equation law firms cannot ignore By Gina Rubel Artificial intelligence has moved from curiosity to business imperative in the legal profession in fewer [...]
Considerations when withdrawing as counsel to non-paying clients
There are subtle complications that lawyers should think about before “firing” clients for non-payment of fees. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
How succession planning can run afoul of firm pay structures
Plans for smooth hand-offs of clients from older lawyers to younger ones often look good on paper. But paying for lawyers’ time as they make the transitions is tricky. Read [...]
Notes to young professionals confronting an AI world
Thoughts for lawyers trying to succeed in an AI-influenced environment that now can create more confusion than clarity. Read more @ slaw.ca
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