Attorney at Work

JULY 6, 2021

Career and marketing coaches counsel lawyers to become thought leaders. They also self-publicize through social media, podcasts, YouTube videos and blogs. It may also accelerate promotion within a law firm. Maybe you go about your daily practice conceiving better ways to build the proverbial legal mousetrap.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Table of contents Multiply Your Speaking Engagement’s Marketing Impact 1. Write and publish the article. Repurpose it as a blog post or video (or both). Multiply Your Speaking Engagement’s Marketing Impact. your speaking engagement’s marketing impact. Write and publish the article. Easy-peasy.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you’re planning to use stock photos, illustrations, even video clips to market your law firm, you need to know the ropes. Plus, it looks bad if your firm is accused of copyright infringement and your firm has an IP practice. What Marketers Don’t Know About Copyright Usage Might Hurt You or Your Firm.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A time to exercise or relax, mow the lawn or clean the house and — you guessed it — spend a few hours performing 10 marketing and business development activities that will help your business, your relationships and your practice in the long run. Repurpose a slide deck, conference presentation or webinar into a blog post.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Recently, a marketing company asked me to take over writing the blog posts for one of its clients, a law firm that specializes in construction law. You’ve hired a group of non-lawyers to write posts that sound like they were written by an expert in construction law.”. What I thought was, “Duh.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 12, 2021

No lawyer should assume their education is over at any point in their career — and certainly not upon graduation from law school. Some of the best ways to get smarter are to read, write and surround yourself with people who push you to perform at a higher level. Lifelong Learners Write. Lifelong Learners Read. Read great books.

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Above The Law

MARCH 6, 2025

Instead of the standard Partner at XYZ Law Firm, consider something more engaging, like: Business Litigation Attorney | Helping Companies Resolve Complex Disputes Efficiently Estate Planning Lawyer | Guiding Families Through Generational Wealth Strategies This small tweak clarifies your value and improves searchability.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

This is the question that many large and small law firms and solos ask themselves. All firms desire engagement with potential clients on social media but often do not know how to craft effective content or create and implement a strategy that converts to new business. Write with the goal to have your post shared.

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Estrin I once took a job in an AmLaw (top firms in the country) firm. I had been recruited away from my previous firm, a well-known entertainment law firm. I had been recruited away from my previous firm, a well-known entertainment law firm. Some firms expect you to be available 24/7.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I’ve written several columns that featured one of my favorite people in marketing, my friend Joe Pulizzi. His work has been instrumental in my marketing plans. He graciously agreed to be interviewed about how his recommendations apply to the legal industry. If you want to be regular, do it the old-fashioned way.

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Above The Law

MAY 1, 2025

The faster technology advances, the harder it becomes to track both incremental and significant changes in legal professionals adoption rates. The good news is that many options are available if youre seeking current statistics about legal technology. First, lets consider the smartphone data.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Marina Shepelsky Founder, CEO Shepelsky Law Brooklyn, NY Fordham Law School, 2002. Now as founder and CEO of three-lawyer Shepelsky Law, she practices immigration law along with family and divorce law. Intellectual property law sparked her interest until she found it to be boring. “In Supreme Court.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 7, 2021

Considering a podcast for your law firm? Consider writing down your motivation, so you have something to hang on to later. Do you aim to share your law firm’s brand or attract more website traffic? Lawyers may want to examine common myths, or demystify legal matters, or educate listeners on their area of practice.

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The Estrin Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The other day while I was having my nails done and my lip waxed, I received a desperate call from one of our good clients, a major AmLaw 100 firm (the top in the country). The firm had 22 openings for corporate paralegals in California alone (attributed to opening new offices) and needed even more in offices across the country.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 7, 2022

If you wanted to write a book, publish an article, get on the radio, have your face appear on video or get a record deal, you needed to scrape, grind and pray that you got discovered. And therein lies the rub: When there are no barriers to entry, the market gets flooded with content. In yesterday’s world, publishers held the power.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 12, 2022

If attorneys need non-legal information about anything, I’m sure to find an email asking me to find it, and yes, they’ve usually already tried a Google search. If you need a legal form, they have a large selection in many different areas of law. Do you want to branch out into marketing your firm?

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Above The Law

MARCH 20, 2025

Not many lawyers attend SXSW since its not a legal conference, but there are a few law-related sessions. As you might expect, it wasnt particularly well attended, but most of the audience consisted of lawyers or legal professionals with varying levels of experience with Gen AI. Now, Im no stranger to Gen AI or LLMs.

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LawSites

APRIL 5, 2023

Email communications are a cornerstone of running a modern law firm. According to the American Bar Association, 41% of law firms use email marketing. As one of the most commonly used law firm marketing tools, emails are expected by clients as part of their legal experience.

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Above The Law

MARCH 13, 2025

Without getting hung up too much on the developments she predicted, for Legal, the most important thing in my view is its the mindset that should be used to deal with change and the questions that need to be asked. The rules by which we operate are breaking down Its true for society and its true for Legal. Legal does not like change.

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CARET Legal

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Law firm growth depends on various factors, including the effective use of technology, delivering exceptional client service, and targeted legal business development. competitive legal landscape. For firms looking to expand, adopting modern strategies for growth is crucial.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

Sure, writing a blog post is one thing; and, sending out an enewsletter is another t hing – but, getting face-to-face time with your potential clients is undefeated as a method for generating new business. So, if you r marketing planning does not include time and space for workshops, it may be time to tweak your marketing plan.

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LawSites

APRIL 11, 2024

While the last few years have brought an abundance of new and innovative legal tech products to market, the fact of the matter is that not every new product will succeed. Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years. In 2016, legal tech entrepreneur Derek Bluford was riding high.

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Patently O

MARCH 12, 2023

by Dennis Crouch In October 2022, Canada’s largest intellectual property firm became a publicly traded entity. Smart & Biggar , a firm that includes 100+ Canadian patent attorneys and agents (most of whom are also registered with the USPTO) was purchased by the Australian company IPH Limited. billion Australian dollars ($1.2

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. And what law firm wouldn’t want to get paid faster and more efficiently, with minimal action required by the firm?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 5, 2022

If you’re reading this blog post, I don’t have to tell you about the desire to work hard, achieve, or care about what you do. In November of 2019, I began applying for jobs before finishing the program, but without experience directly in a law firm setting (as well as COVID), it was not easy. Getting Started. Mindset Matters.

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Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Your legal writing sample is a crucial component when applying for legal positions or internships. It gives potential employers insight into your legal writing skills and ability to formulate persuasive arguments. Your sample highlights your proficiency in legal writing, grammar, and style.

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CosmoLex

MARCH 5, 2025

A law firms website should be a useful tool for building relationships with potential clients and highlighting the firm’s strengths. With so many choices listed in search results, its critical that your firm is easily found by those in search of legal help. What Is SEO for Lawyers/Law Firms?

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The current job market is robust , affording you the luxury of not having to tolerate an unhealthy firm culture or subpar leadership. The present moment presents a wealth of opportunities, thanks to the tight job market. Talk things over with a reputable recruiter (like Estrin Legal Staffing!). Timing is everything.

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LawTechnologyToday

JUNE 13, 2022

Attracting new clients to your law firm can be daunting, and the competition among firms (especially in high-traffic cities) can be brutal. You need to market your firm to help stand out from the pack, but that does not come with risks. Establish a Marketing Budget.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Investing in law firm marketing is an investment in your firm’s future. You may have a well-run firm full of experienced and brilliant attorneys—but if you don’t have clients, none of that matters. Why is Attorney Marketing Important? Why is Attorney Marketing Important? Marketing Lead.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2022

But before I tell you about those 3, let me start by saying that in this job market, if you’re seeing a paralegal job posting that wants at least 2 years of experience and you have no experience, I would still apply. Employers, especially in the legal industry, are having a really hard time filling open positions right now.

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LawSites

JUNE 15, 2023

The legal technology company Casetext celebrates its 10th anniversary today. In a blog post the company published today, it describes itself as “a ten-year overnight success.” Think a marriage of Wikipedia and Digg, but for law. Having followed Casetext’s growth since its start through this blog.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While these technologies can’t—and shouldn’t—replace most of the very sensitive work legal staff do for their clients, ChatGPT can save your team much-needed time to maximize billable hours. Understandably, many law firms are cautious about utilizing ChatGPT and other AI tools.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In the world of digital marketing, nothing stays static. This marketing checklist will help take the guesswork out of your promotional efforts and provide you with the structure and direction your firm needs to succeed in 2022 and beyond. Display Legal Awards and Accolades. Write Compelling Content.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 14, 2025

For decades, legal scholars have recognized that fiduciary duties under corporate law may force private companies to address climate change. This blog offers reflections on the Colloquium and highlights areas for future research and action around climate-related fiduciary duties.

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Blumberg

JULY 12, 2021

Ransomware attacks are rising, big law firms and small solo practitioners firms are equally both at risk. What can you do to keep your firm safe from attacks? Educate the employees of your firms. Manage the use of the firm’s software. Cybersecurity is never a hands-off element of running a law firm.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

After years of writing about the launches of other companies’ legal technology products, I am proud to announce one of my own: the LawNext Legal Technology Directory , which we hope will become the most trusted source of legal tech products in the market. . Take a moment to review a legal tech product you use.

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