Shortly after arriving at a new sales job at an AmLaw 100 firm known for white collar litigation and an emerging-technology practice, an acquaintance was…
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Leadership advice is everywhere. Recently, I searched “leadership books” on Amazon and found more than 70,000 titles. That’s overwhelming for any professional — especially busy lawyers…
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Henry Ford famously said, “Nothing happens until somebody sells something.” In law firms, we might add that nothing happens until somebody buys something. And for…
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Law firm leaders who focus on costs may want to consider one that is not a discrete line item on financial statements but which nonetheless…
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Many firms continue to express disappointment with the assimilation and performance of lateral partners. As we head into 2026, it’s worth resetting expectations—and actions. Lateral…
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A well-respected law firm CMO asked me recently: “What makes an effective business development plan for a lawyer?” At first blush, that seems like a…
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