In just a couple of weeks, the adrenalin kick is going to hit you. It never fails: Fall's arrival means it's time to get learning. Sure, you could try your hand at letterpress, or craft beer appreciation or even "Boot Camp Fit" classes (so ...
Joan Feldman - August 12, 2016This month's big question: "We’re a small firm and can’t afford to hire a full-time marketing director. Are there other options we should consider?" Of course there are. And in this edition of "Ask the Experts from the Legal Marketing ...
The Editors - August 9, 2016Last October, I posted advice in this space on how to extricate yourself gracefully from unwelcome conversations at networking events. Recently, a reader asked how to handle the reverse situation: when you’re the one being ditched. (I’ll ...
Mike O'Horo - August 8, 2016Few attorneys are eager to step away from client work to find new business, yet it’s an essential part of your practice. Since you must invest the time, what’s the best way to get the most from your effort? A new research study identifies ...
Lee Frederiksen - August 4, 2016In our product-oriented culture, people are encouraged to define and exploit their “personal brand.” I have always resisted the idea that individuals should come up with a self-definition that parallels Disney or Apple. Both people and careers ...
Wendy Werner - August 2, 2016Okay, I'll say it and get it out of the way: "A picture's worth a thousand words." Trite as the aphorism may seem, it has been proven true time after time that a good solid image can be far more powerful than any block of text. Why do the most ...
Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - July 29, 2016Recently, I interviewed the partners at a law firm as part of a marketing assessment. I asked each of them whether there is any particular industry or type of client the firm should target for business. One of the lawyers said to me, “I don’t ...
Sally J. Schmidt - July 28, 2016Last month, I was asked to speak at BlogPaws, a national conference for pet bloggers. (Yes, I got to take Rosie the basset hound with me.) I was part of a panel that presented a three-hour workshop called "Legal Dos and Dont's of Blogging and ...
Ruth Carter - July 18, 2016You can create a video that simply exists on your website, or you can create legal videos that help you capture new clients and cases. While there is no magic formula to creating effective legal video content, there are general rules and ...
Michael Mogill - July 13, 2016Question: How can I get my partner to cross-sell me to her great contacts? One of the toughest nuts to crack in a law firm is getting that important introduction to someone else's client. You know they need your expertise ...
The Editors - July 12, 2016