The Jungle of Law Firm Marketing (And How to Keep Your Best from Swinging Away)

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Capuchin monkeys. Law firm marketing. Holding on to great people. An editor recently asked me, “Why is it that legal marketers leave šŸƒā€ā™€ļø their firms?” While there are several reasons, from lack of advancement to culture to compensation, there are several ways to value and retain your business development and marketing staff. I’ve seen several law firms do this well….

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How Does Trust Figure Into The Equation?

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In the last two weeks, I’ve given four presentations regarding business development and building a personal brand. But these talks were different than the ones I conducted in the past in that they included something new: a portion on the topic of trust. Why trust? Many years ago, when I asked a partner at a firm why his clients hired…

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Both Sides Now: A CMO’s View from Inside and Out

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Remember the Judy Collins songĀ Both Sides Now? Imagine if the lyrics were about law firm marketing. My now-nearsighted eyes have seen it from both sides – almost three decades in-house and now as a consultant and author having spoken or worked with more than 60 law firms. Here are a few truisms about being a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) that…

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What Sets Successful Rainmakers Apart

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Why are certain lawyers successful at developing business while others have a tougher time gaining traction? Based on my research, just a few of the common reasons include… ā˜” 1. Competency (a must) ā˜” 2. Authenticity ā˜” 3 Ability to build relationships ā˜” 4. Trusted advisor status ā˜” 5. Generosity ā˜” 6. Long-term perspective If you are interested in the…

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Lawyers Aren’t Brands—But Branding Still Matters

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No. I don’t think of lawyers as brands, but I do think there is something we can learn from the branding universe. In-house lawyers often focus on protecting and advancing their companies’ brands—but what about their own? Personal and department branding aren’t just for law firm professionals. For in-house counsel, a strong brand can help build credibility, enhance influence within…

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Why So Many Lateral Moves Fail – And How to Avoid the Same Fate

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I see it over and over again. Too often, laterals don’t succeed. The firm hires a 🌟 partner with an impressive šŸ“• of business, or previous government experience, rolls out the red carpet, and then… the integration stalls. Clients don’t materialize. The lateral moves on, leaving the firm with a loss of time, money, and opportunity. As a marketer involved…

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