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Play to Win: Planning a Strong 4th Quarter for Your Law Practice

Sally Schmidt | Football games are often won or lost in the fourth quarter. Here are some end-of-year marketing plays you can use to finish the year strong.

Sally J. Schmidt - July 2, 2026
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30-Day Business Development Plan for Lawyers

Don't wait for your pipeline to dry up. Take these positive, actionable steps over the next 30 days to set up a sustainable law firm business development plan built for modern legal success.

Jay Harrington - July 1, 2026
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Running a Client Team

Sally Schmidt: Much has been written and said about the value of forming client teams, but not all lawyers understand what that actually means.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 30, 2026
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AI Training for Lawyers: Why One Skill Beats Nine Prompts

Ernie Svenson: Most AI training aimed at lawyers is shiny-object stuff. That's exactly why none of it sticks.

Ernest Svenson - June 26, 2026
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Demolish Your Opponent’s Argument With These Very Specific Adjectives

Teddy Snyder | Sometimes you just run out of ways to say somebody’s trying to peddle a lie, but a real advocate never runs out of the right vocabulary.

Theda C. Snyder - June 24, 2026
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Did You Know Being a Terrible Guitar Player Could Make You a Better Lawyer?

Your brain doesn’t care if you are any good at your creative hobbies. Karen Skinner explains why being terrible may actually make you a better lawyer.

Karen Skinner - June 22, 2026
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Scale: The Three-Step Formula to Grow a $1 Million+ Legal Practice

Jay Harrington | If you try to do everything yourself, you’ll limit your potential. Here are three fundamental steps to achieving scale.

Jay Harrington - June 21, 2026
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The Lost Art of Having Fun: 5 Ways to Have More Fun This Summer

Jamie Spannhake | When was the last time someone asked you what you do for fun? Not what you do for work. Not what you do to stay healthy. If you can’t remember, read on for five ways to add a little fun to your life this summer.

Jamie Spannhake - June 19, 2026
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Legal Marketing Strategy Made Simple: What, Who, Where, How and When

Jay Harrington | You need a simple strategy — a one-page marketing plan — that prioritizes rapid action you can build on.

Jay Harrington - June 17, 2026
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Social Media for Law Firms: Still Driving Clients to Law Firms in 2026

Annette Choti | In 2026, social media is still one of the most effective tools you can use to build credibility and attract new clients. Here's how to make the most of the top platforms.

Annette Choti - June 16, 2026
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