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Calming Down an Angry Client

We like to believe that if we do everything well, our clients will always love us. It's just not true. Here are 10 steps to soothe an angry client.

Originally published April 28, 2026
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks

Sally Schmidt | When you do something repetitively, it’s easy to go on autopilot. Establishing client service protocols helps ensure you’re paying proper attention to every client.

Originally published April 28, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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The Law Firm Productivity Myth That’s Burning Lawyers Out

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Originally published April 27, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Law Firm Reddit Marketing Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts (Yes, Reddit)

Annette Choti explains how a smart Reddit marketing strategy boosts your law firm's reputation both in-platform and off — helping to capitalize on the 'helpful information' AI search engines are prioritizing. Here's what you need to know.

Originally published April 26, 2026
Last updated June 14, 2026
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Beyond AI Policy: What to Tell Your Clients After Heppner

Eric Magnuson | A written prohibition on the use of consumer AI tools is a sticky note on an unlocked door. It does not prevent entry. Contracts, technical controls, training and enforcement must reinforce the policy.

Originally published April 24, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Ways to Say Thank You and Follow Up With Extraordinary Style

How do you say thank you after a job interview or follow up after a promising client meeting? How do you express appreciation for a mentor’s advice, or thank someone for a solid referral? Gratitude is the coin of the realm when it comes to taking that extra step to cement a relationship or seal […]

Originally published April 24, 2026
Last updated May 28, 2026
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The 2 ChatGPT Prompts to Keep Your Law Firm Visible in the AI Era

Jessica Aries shares two plain-language AI prompts that can audit how visible you are in AI searches and show why more prospects don't convert when they land on your website.

Originally published April 23, 2026
Last updated June 3, 2026
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The Seven Pillars of Legal MSO Deals

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd: 'The Legal MSO industry is still in its early stages. That means firms are getting the best deals they will ever get — at least the firms that aren't distracted shiny objects while the MSO is taking control over autonomy, culture and the massive payouts at the end.'

Originally published April 23, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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How to Recognize Workplace Bullying in the Legal Profession and What Your Law Firm Can Do to Stop It

Ending workplace bullying doesn't require perfection, says "Surviving Bully Culture" author Andy Regal; it requires accountability. Here are three quick actions law firms can take now to stop it.

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Time Management Methods for Lawyers and the Duty of Diligence: Prioritizing with Purpose

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: How should I balance priorities when everything for everyone seems to be a “top priority”?

Originally published April 22, 2026
Last updated June 5, 2026
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