The legal world really is starting to work differently. And while the path is uncertain, change is certainly creating opportunities for new career directions. For our "New Math, New Money" download, legal careers expert Wendy Werner asked a few ...
Wendy Werner - April 18, 2014Question: “After several networking lunches and casual meetings with a potential client, she invited me to come meet with her and her staff to “tell us what you can do for us.” What should I do? How can I make sure I stand out ...
The Editors - April 15, 2014
In this series, Oklahoma attorney Noble McIntyre has been offering tips on rolling out the welcome mat for clients and prospective clients. His first two posts provided pointers on phone etiquette and office appearance — but it's the people ...
Noble McIntyre - April 14, 2014
The Legal Marketing Association (LMA) held its annual conference last week in Orlando, Florida, attended by more than 1,200 professional marketers. The buzz focused on a range of topics, from adapting to the “new normal” and sophisticated ...
Mark Beese - April 11, 2014
The best way for potential clients to gauge chemistry and competence — short of meeting you in person — is by watching you in an online video. With a mere tap on their tablet or smartphone, they can get up close and personal for a sample of your ...
Drew Keller - April 10, 2014
Katy Goshtasbi provides an excellent yet simple definition of a personal brand: It's what people say about you behind your back. Essentially, it’s your reputation. As people have become more active on social media, though, the idea of a ...
Ruth Carter - April 9, 2014When a lawyer runs afoul of the rules of professional conduct, there are consequences. Depending on the severity of the rule violation, discipline might consist of disbarment, suspension, reprimand (public censure) or admonition (private ...
Roy S. Ginsburg - April 8, 2014
Loyal adherents to the professional dress code shudder at the arrival of warmer weather. Spring — especially that first 65-degree day — is the time when normally well-dressed lawyers are tempted to throw off their woolen suits and play hooky, at ...
Ryan Sullivan - April 7, 2014
When he started his solo practice, Bryan Sims knew he wanted a paperless firm: "I didn't want to pay for storage," he recalls. At ABA TECHSHOW 2014, Sims said a change of attitude is the key to a paperless path: "The first step is to change your ...
Joan Feldman - April 4, 2014These days it seems like everybody wants to claim, “I gave a TED talk.” The reason? These talks are famous for being fresh and interesting. TED talks are no longer than 18 minutes — ever. Official TED talks take place at TED or TED-licensed ...
Theda C. Snyder - April 3, 2014
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