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Highlights From the 2019 LMA Annual Conference
Best Lawyers
Did you make it to LMA 2019? Read the Best Lawyers recap of this year's biggest takeaways.
Going All In
Krista K. McIntyre
Success in any legal space requires total commitment to your clients. Here’s a meaningful mnemonic to help you get it done.
What Is Content Marketing? And How Do I Do It?
Zack McKamie
Creating the right kind of content for the right kind of people is crucial to get the results you want.
Where to Begin Marketing Your Law Firm
Scott Parks
Start by identifying your target audience. Then, tailor your message to fit.
How to Handle a PR Crisis
Mike Androvett & Mark Annick
Planning your strategy in advance, and having a team ready to handle a disaster, can help you tackle a problem before it starts.
The Publisher Is You: How to Tell Your Story Effectively
Kit Frieden
Control the narrative and bring attention to your work and expertise with these publishing tips.
Our Tips on Top Lawyer Lists
Pat Rafferty
What are legal rankings, and how can you get your name in the top spot?
How to Create a Bio that Attracts New Clients
Mark Annick
Put your most relevant information first. Make it sound like you.
David Ackert's Top Advice on Social Media and Client Prospecting
Best Lawyers
The president of Ackert Inc. offers his insights on business development to Best Lawyers following the 2019 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference.
Hanging Your Own Shingle? Put Your Best Foot Forward on Day One
Scott Parks
How to market yourself to get new clients and keep your old ones after starting a new firm.
An Interview With Robert B. Legault of Legault Joly Thiffault (LJT) Avocats
Best Lawyers
Robert B. Legault discusses his firm's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" award for Advertising Law in Canada with Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer.
Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent
Best Lawyers
Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.
Six Steps to Social Media Success for Law Firms
Bria Burk
Firms can use social media to promote awards, establish their positions, and bring attention to a practice area.
The Profit in Nonprofits
Patricia Brown Holmes
Volunteer organizations are the lifeblood of the legal profession. Their model ought to be embraced by all.
Alternate Routes
Jennifer Alvey
For many women, a government job is an ideal—albeit necessary—springboard to a law-firm partnership.
The Promised Land
Jennifer Alvey
Real work-life balance and sophisiticated practice at a women-owned law firm.
Compliance Can Mean Sink or Swim for Cannabis Startups
Richard Lieberman
Legal Uncertainty Permeates the Cannabis Industry
The Six Essential Rules for Lawyers Dealing With Reporters
Mary Flood
Talking to the press doesn't have to hurt you. Follow these tips to get the most for your client.
The Importance of Trial Preparation
Benjamin Slater III
What are the keys to success in the courtroom?
Stroock Partners with New York Lawyers for Public Interest to Develop Critical Guide for Nonprofits on Immigration Enforcement
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Marked increases in immigration arrests, especially in and around courts, schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, have generated fear and uncertainty among immigrant communities and left many non-profit service providers questioning how to continue effectively assisting their immigrant clients.
How to Diversify Your Client Portfolio
Scott Distasio
Streamlining your networking process and tapping into local media resources are two ways to grow your client base.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Los Angeles Times Wins First Amendment Fight
Best Lawyers
A roundup of recent news of listed lawyers across the country.
4 Ways to Engage Your Client on Their Terms
Scott Distasio
Upping your customer service skills could boost business, propel your career, and help you retain top clients.
In the News Weekly Roundup: Millions in Fund for Native American Farmers
Best Lawyers
This week in news from our listed attorneys, millions are set aside in a fund for Native American farmers after a winnning class action suit.
What the Seller-Friendly Market Means for Private Equity
Best Lawyers
JP Bogden and Kurt Sarno of 2019 Canadian "Law Firm of the Year" award-winner Blakes discuss trends in the private equity sector.
ITN Weekly Roundup: Petition Denied Against Emmy-Winning Show
Best Lawyers
A look at the headlines featuring Best Lawyers listed lawyers for the week of July 22.
The Quest for Smarter, Better RFPs
Anne Forkner
A law firm that cannot meet deadlines, stay within page limits, and answer all parts of a question in an RFP is providing important information regarding the firm’s ability to meet client requirements.
