If you know one thing about me, it’s that I love to talk about the state of the legal industry. We may love to joke about lawyers’ reluctance to change, but truthfully, the industry is no stranger to evolution. And as we close 2024, a year marked by shifting economic priorities and political upheaval, the question on everyone’s minds is: What comes next?

With a new U.S. administration poised to reshape policies that impact both business and law, we can draw from the trends of 2024 and 2023 to anticipate where the legal market might head in 2025 and beyond.Continue Reading State of the US Legal Industry: As We Head into 2025, What Comes Next?

The landscape of networking has shifted significantly in recent years, driven in large part by the pandemic. This period has accelerated changes that were already underway, such as the rise of virtual meetings, remote work, and technological advances. I recently had the opportunity to present to legal professionals in legal aid, and I’m sharing the suggestions that I offered to them – but this transformation presents challenges and opportunities for all legal professionals. Adapting networking strategies to fit the current environment is key to staying effective and connected.Continue Reading Adapting Networking Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Era

Whether you’re confident in your social media skills or still think it’s something “the kids use,” social media can give your networking efforts a significant boost. Social media is just one tactic in your toolbelt, and how you use it depends on your goals. Let’s explore eight ways social media can enhance your professional networking and development. If any of these align with your goals, it’s time to make social media a key component of your strategy.Continue Reading Supercharge Your Networking with Social Media: A Lawyer’s Guide

In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, relationship marketing remains a cornerstone for business development. However, the strategies that worked in the past need to be updated to resonate with the expectations of modern clients and colleagues. Here are two key tactics to modernize your relationship marketing approach:Continue Reading Relationship Marketing for Lawyers: Strategies for Meaningful Connections

Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will automatically attract clients. However, the most successful networkers know that effective networking is more about listening than speaking.Continue Reading Mastering Modern Networking: Listening and Connection Strategies for Business Lawyers

The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue and the lack of personal touch. Here’s how you can overcome the common negatives of modern networking to make meaningful connections:Continue Reading Overcoming Networking Challenges in a Hybrid World: Tips for Business Lawyers

The landscape of networking has shifted dramatically due to recent global events, but business lawyers have unique opportunities to leverage these changes to their advantage. Here are five updated strategies to help you navigate networking in the current environment:Continue Reading Five Networking Tips for Business Lawyers in Today’s Evolving Landscape

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while 7-20% are positive. This means that despite the sheer volume of daily exchanges, only a small fraction will leave a lasting impact.

When you look at all of that data, and what each individual rates as important in their own lives, consider for a moment where their attention on YOU as a lawyer or your firm as a brand may rank.Continue Reading Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking.

“Whether women have children or don’t have children, want children or don’t want children, they are perceived as less worthy of positions, promotions, and earnings than their male colleagues. As noted in legal scholar Joan C. William’s book Unbending Gender, ‘The impact of motherhood shadows every woman, narrowing her options. Even those without children may be harmed.’ Yet if we keep marginalizing women at work — no matter their parental status — we all lose out. Innovation requires a diversity of ideas and perspectives. As a World Economic Forum study found, companies with above-average diversity reported higher innovation revenue than those with below-average diversity. When half the population is kept from contributing or advancing at work, societal progress is slowed.”

How Biases About Motherhood Impact All Women at Work

In my own career, I have been told that my perspectives would change once I have children. I have also witnessed hiring decisions influenced by a woman’s potential for motherhood, and I have observed how women without children are often expected to take on more work, as their time is perceived to be “less valuable.” This issue is playing out in real time on the political stage as well.Continue Reading Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their unique needs and concerns. To truly succeed as a lawyer, you must adopt your client’s perspective and tailor your approach accordingly. Here’s how you can achieve that in today’s legal environment:Continue Reading Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service