7 Tips to Maximize Your Time at a Conference
Conferences and trade shows pack a one-two punch of marketing and networking opportunities. These industry events are places to learn about the latest trends, catch up with colleagues and get your business card in the hands of potential clients. There’s a lot you can accomplish, so it’s important to have a strategy to make the […]
Dust Off Your Marketing Plan: 6 Steps to Accomplish Your Goals by Year-End
The second half of the year seems to fly by faster than the first, and January will be here before you know it. With six months left in 2018, it’s an ideal time to revisit your marketing wish list from the beginning of the year. Are you on track to accomplish everything by December 31, […]
Making the Leap: In-House to Agency Public Relations
There’s a stigma attached to public relations agencies. I was given the impression that, regardless of the type of clients, large agencies churn and burn their young talent (leading to most fading out and few rising), and that boutique agencies lay off their newest talent in the event that they lose one to two key […]
Want to Be a Happy Lawyer? Achieving Happiness Has More Science Behind It Than You Think
This year’s Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference in New Orleans was held during an important event in the city’s history – its tri-centennial birthday. The city was buzzing. Hundreds of legal marketers came together to tackle many of the reoccurring challenges law firms of all sizes are facing in today’s ever-evolving landscape, and the Big […]
Queen Bee Syndrome – Why Women Should Be Concerned About Their Unequal Treatment of Others Too
While more and more companies in recent years say they are committed to gender equality, the proof is in the pudding and, unfortunately, women remain underrepresented at every level in corporate America. According to the “2017 Law360 Glass Ceiling Report,” the share of women with equity partnerships — where the highest compensation and leadership positions […]
6 Ways to Better Communicate with Clients
Clients hire lawyers for their legal expertise, but they stick with them because of their quality of service. A large part of that perceived quality depends on your ability to communicate effectively with clients. Communication is just as important as your “real” work. You could even argue that communication is more important because if you […]
Just Breathe; No Really, You Are Forgetting to Breathe: How Training Your Mind Can Help You Perform
Elite athletes are known for their grit, resiliency and grace under pressure. At this year’s Women Leaders Forum, Christie Southern, Principal, Head Coach Mental Performance Consultants, led a workshop entitled, “Developing the Mind of a Corporate Champion.” The workshop provided an overview of the approach and strategies employed by elite professional and Olympic athletes to […]
3 Ways to Make Your Law Firm’s “About” Webpage Win Over Visitors
The cliché that you never get a second chance to make a first impression is spot on when it comes to your law firm’s website. Your website will undoubtedly serve as your law firm’s introduction to prospects searching online. With this in mind, it’s vital to have an engaging homepage; however, you should spend equally […]
Biggest Issue in Communication? The Belief It Has Taken Place; Uncork Your Better Boss
At the 2018 Women Leaders Forum, Shani Magosky, Owner/Founder, Vitesse Consulting, LLC/The Better Boss Project, shared her tips for “Uncorking Your Better Boss.” The focus of her presentation was how communicating ongoing and on-target feedback is important in all business relationships, whether they’re with employees, fellow attorneys, your boss, your firm’s marketing team, or even […]
Lawyers & Telecommuting: 7 Tips for Making the Most of Working Remotely
Telecommuting is a viable – and often attractive – option for professionals in myriad industries, including lawyers. The benefits for law firms can be numerous, including reducing overhead for smaller firms and attracting top recruits looking for flexibility in larger firms. Lawyers who are able to telecommute some of the time, most of the time […]