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Why Legal Demand Is Unpredictable — and How It Affects Business Development for Lawyers

Jay Harrington | Many lawyers pursue work more aggressively when business is slow, but let efforts fade when they get busy. The problem is that legal demand does not arrive on your schedule.

Jay Harrington - June 15, 2026
What Makes a Good Lawyer
What Makes a Good Lawyer: Five Essential Traits

What makes a great lawyer? Is it intelligence, good people skills, effective writing? Five traits that make a lawyer stand above the rest.

Jamie Spannhake - June 4, 2026
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Presenter’s Paradox: For the Most Effective Attorney Bio, Embrace Science

The more experience we can show, the more impressive our bios become. Right? Wrong. Katherine Hollar Barnard explains.

Katherine Hollar Barnard - February 25, 2026
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Are You Dealing With Executive Functioning Disorder?

Wendy Merrill | Lawyers who struggle with organization and focus may be dealing with EFD.

Wendy Merrill - August 5, 2025
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Should You Be ‘Vibe Lawyering’ with Generative AI?

Should lawyers take a page out of the coders’ book and start embracing “vibe lawyering”?  iManage's Paul Walker has three great tips.

Paul Walker - July 25, 2025
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The 95:5 Rule for Lawyers: Why Business Development Is a Long Game

Jay Harrington | You're not pushing people down a funnel. Most of the people won’t move until they’re ready. But you can catch them as they fall.

Jay Harrington - July 14, 2025
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This Is How to Make Friends in Three Easy Steps

There's no magic spell for how to make friends, but there is a proven formula that's one part authenticity and two parts patience.

Bull Garlington - July 2, 2025
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Turning Rate Increase Discussions Into Opportunities

Sally Schmidt | Tips for managing pricing conversations to deepen your relationships.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 15, 2025
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You Hired a Rainmaker: Now What? Create an Integration Plan

Jay Harrington | A successful integration strategy looks like a business development campaign. Law firms that get it right do these four things well.

Jay Harrington - June 10, 2025
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Three Legal Project Management Tips for More Profitable Flat Fees

Karen & David Skinner | LPM is a powerful tool for any attorney who wants to implement flat fees, increase efficiency, deliver a better client experience and improve profitability.

David and Karen Skinner - May 14, 2025
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