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Elevating Legal Marketing Through Strategy, Coaching, And Technology

Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2025

Understanding and aligning with lawyers needs, the necessity of tailored coaching and business development (BD) strategies, and the increasing role of qualitative and quantitative data and technology in demonstrating value of investment (VOI). Effective coaching, therefore, must transcend practice or industry silos and focus on the attorney.

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Should You Hire a Career Coach? Know What to Look for First

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JULY 20, 2021

How do you know it’s time to hire a career coach? The answer to that is pretty simple: You should hire a career coach when you’re not making the progress in your career you would like to make. Coaches help you focus on taking action. If this is you, it’s time to hire a career coach. What Does a Career Coach Do?

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ROI of Coaching: Is Your Firm’s Business Development Coaching Program Working?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A framework for measuring the ROI of coaching. Your firm or practice group launched a business development coaching program for your lawyers. You are among many progressive firms that realize the value of coaching in helping attorneys develop their rainmaking skills. Measuring the ROI of Your Firm’s Coaching Program.

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Five Things to Know About Working with a Coach

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MARCH 24, 2023

Jamie Spannhake | Whatever you’ve been hoping to change or improve, it’s important to know what to expect from a coaching relationship. The post Five Things to Know About Working with a Coach appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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The Paralegal Coach's Playbook: Strategies for Launching a Successful Virtual Paralegal Business

Speaker: Amanda DeVincenzo, MPPA - Paralegal Business Empowerment Coach and Founder of DeVincenzo Consulting, LLC

Take the guesswork out of starting your own virtual paralegal business with proven strategies and support from an experienced paralegal business owner and business empowerment coach.

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Coach Is Suing Gap, Inc. For Trademark Infringement

Above The Law

APRIL 11, 2024

The case centers on two Old Navy T-shirts with the word ‘coach’ printed on them. The post Coach Is Suing Gap, Inc. For Trademark Infringement appeared first on Above the Law.

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Branching Out to Expand Your Clientele

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JUNE 16, 2022

As a sports fan, I always like reading about “coaching trees.” ” Coaching trees are like family trees but they show how one coach produced other successful coaches who went on to other teams. Coaching Trees. How to Branch Out to Find New Prospects.

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School Prayer Football Coach Quits On Team Because It Was Always All About Him

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The post School Prayer Football Coach Quits On Team Because It Was Always All About Him appeared first on Above the Law. Supreme Court victor bails on the job he claimed he was fighting for. and no one is surprised.

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Supreme Court will hear case of praying football coach

ABA Journal

JANUARY 18, 2022

Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the coach of a high school football coach who lost his job after defying the school…

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Lawyer is suspended for coaching client using chat function during virtual trial

ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

An Arizona lawyer has consented to a two-month suspension after he was accused of using the chat function on GoToMeeting to coach his client during…

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In the case of the praying football coach, both sides invoke religious freedom

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 24, 2022

Share Joseph Kennedy had never coached football when Bremerton High School, a public school near Seattle, Washington, hired him in 2008. From 2008 until 2015, Kennedy worked as a part-time coach for the school district, on a year-to-year contract. Kennedy decided that he would do the same, he said.

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Meet Me At ILTACON: Traveling Coaches, Legal Learning Innovators [Sponsored]

Above The Law

JULY 15, 2024

The post Meet Me At ILTACON: Traveling Coaches, Legal Learning Innovators appeared first on Above the Law. Swing by Booth 400, where your tech adoption can catch up to your tech aspirations!

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Building A Scalable Law Firm Without Losing Your Identity

Above The Law

MAY 2, 2025

Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the BE THAT LAWYER Podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys. His clients soon become top rainmakers and credit Steves program and coaching for their success. He can be reached directly by email at steve@fretzin.com.

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“The ‘siren song’ of the Bremerton praying coach case keeps on echoing”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

“The ‘siren song’ of the Bremerton praying coach case keeps on echoing”: Columnist Danny Westneat has this essay online at The Seattle Times. And online at Slate, Mark Joseph Stern has a Jurisprudence essay titled “ The Supreme Court’s Fake Praying Coach Case Just Got Faker.”

“The story of the praying Bremerton coach keeps getting more surreal”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

“The story of the praying Bremerton coach keeps getting more surreal”: Columnist Danny Westneat has this essay online at The Seattle Times. The post “The story of the praying Bremerton coach keeps getting more surreal” appeared first on How Appealing.

How to develop and keep associates? BigLaw firm tries embedding career coaches

ABA Journal

MAY 18, 2022

Vinson & Elkins has hired seven career coaches and embedded them in firm practice groups. They will intervene as needed to get associates and partners…

Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers’ Job Searches

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APRIL 8, 2025

Calling legal professionals, recruiters and coaches: Volunteer to help government lawyers who've lost their jobs. The post Get Involved: Volunteer to Support Federal Government Lawyers Job Searches appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Be That Lawyer: How To Drive Success In Uncertain Times

Above The Law

APRIL 29, 2025

As a business development coach for lawyers around the globe, Id like to offer a few practical strategies to help you move forward — even when it feels like hiding under your desk might be the safer bet. Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the BE THAT LAWYER Podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys.

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Public School Coach Forgot How The First Amendment Works. 6th Circuit Is Happy To Remind Him

Above The Law

AUGUST 30, 2023

The post Public School Coach Forgot How The First Amendment Works. Understandable mistake after Bremerton. 6th Circuit Is Happy To Remind Him appeared first on Above the Law.

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“Supreme Court Sides With Coach Over Prayers on 50-Yard Line; Joseph Kennedy, a former high school football coach in Bremerton, Wash., had a constitutional right to pray on the field after his team’s games, the justices ruled”

HowAppealing

JUNE 27, 2022

“Supreme Court Sides With Coach Over Prayers on 50-Yard Line; Joseph Kennedy, a former high school football coach in Bremerton, Wash., Robert Barnes of The Washington Post reports that “ Supreme Court rules for high school football coach who prayed at midfield.” ” David G. ” David G.

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Gorsuch and Kavanaugh sour on Lemon endorsement test in praying football coach case

ABA Journal

APRIL 26, 2022

During oral arguments Monday in the case of a praying football coach, U.S. Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh appeared ready to abandon…

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3 Questions For A Leadership Coach For Women (Part II)

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The post 3 Questions For A Leadership Coach For Women (Part II) appeared first on Above the Law. Even the most forward-thinking law firms can benefit from periodic review of their retention and employee satisfaction metrics.

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“Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer; Members of the court’s conservative majority indicated that the coach, Joseph A. Kennedy, had a constitutional right to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line after games”

HowAppealing

APRIL 25, 2022

“Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer; Members of the court’s conservative majority indicated that the coach, Joseph A. ” David G Savage of The Los Angeles Times reports that “ Supreme Court conservatives lean toward allowing football coach’s postgame prayers.” ” The U.S.

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“Joe Kennedy hasn’t returned to coaching since Supreme Court upheld his 50-yard line prayers”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 11, 2022

“Joe Kennedy hasn’t returned to coaching since Supreme Court upheld his 50-yard line prayers”: Alex Swoyer of The Washington Times has this report. The post “Joe Kennedy hasn’t returned to coaching since Supreme Court upheld his 50-yard line prayers” appeared first on How Appealing.

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How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm

Above The Law

MARCH 14, 2025

Steve Fretzin is a bestselling author, host of the BE THAT LAWYER Podcast, and business development coach exclusively for attorneys. His clients soon become top rainmakers and credit Steves program and coaching for their success. He can be reached directly by email at steve@fretzin.com.

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“Supreme Court to Hear Case of Coach Who Lost His Job Over Postgame Prayers; A federal appeals court ruled that a school board in Washington State could require the coach to stop praying at the 50-yard line after high school football games”

HowAppealing

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Supreme Court to Hear Case of Coach Who Lost His Job Over Postgame Prayers; A federal appeals court ruled that a school board in Washington State could require the coach to stop praying at the 50-yard line after high school football games”: Adam Liptak of The New York Times has this report. ” David G. ” Mark A.

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“Supreme Court considers whether high school football coach has right to pray on the field”

HowAppealing

APRIL 21, 2022

“Supreme Court considers whether high school football coach has right to pray on the field”: Mark Walsh has this report online at ABA Journal.

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High school football coach who prayed at midfield gets warm reception from some justices

SCOTUSBlog

APRIL 25, 2022

Share During nearly two hours of oral argument on Monday, a majority of the Supreme Court appeared sympathetic to a high school football coach who sued his school district after he lost his job because of his post-game prayers at the 50-yard line. Clement responded that the school district can determine what the coach’s duties are.

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“How a Jewish debate coach contributed to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination”

HowAppealing

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

“How a Jewish debate coach contributed to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination”: Shira Hanau of The Jewish Telegraphic Agency has this report.

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“U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case on a Florida health coach giving dietary advice”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 13, 2022

Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case on a Florida health coach giving dietary advice”: Jim Saunders of News Service of Florida has this report on a petition for writ of certiorari that the Institute for Justice filed Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court. The post “U.S.

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Q&A With Michelle Banks: A Pioneering Personality

Attorney at Work

APRIL 14, 2022

Now she is a senior advisor and executive coach at BarkerGilmore, where she specializes in executive leadership coaching for women general counsel. In my coaching, I typically support newer general counsel and those who are going through other transitions — for example, going global or public, or changing industries. And it is.

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School Prayer Coach Told Supreme Court He Wanted His Job Back… He Hasn’t Bothered To Show Up

Above The Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The post School Prayer Coach Told Supreme Court He Wanted His Job Back… He Hasn’t Bothered To Show Up appeared first on Above the Law. This should shock no one at all.

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“When Faith and Football Teamed Up Against American Democracy: The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide the case of a football coach at a public high school who was told he wasn’t allowed to pray on the field in front of players; The expected result is a win for the coach — and the further erosion of the separation between church and state.”

HowAppealing

JUNE 13, 2022

Supreme Court will soon decide the case of a football coach at a public high school who was told he wasn’t allowed to pray on the field in front of players; The expected result is a win for the coach — and the further erosion of the separation between church and state.”

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“High-School Football Coach Takes Case for Prayer to Supreme Court; If successful, the case could help reset the line between church and state”

HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2022

“High-School Football Coach Takes Case for Prayer to Supreme Court; If successful, the case could help reset the line between church and state”: Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal has this report.

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“Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom; Joseph Kennedy, a football coach at a public high school in Washington State, lost his job after praying on the 50-yard line after games”

HowAppealing

APRIL 24, 2022

“Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom; Joseph Kennedy, a football coach at a public high school in Washington State, lost his job after praying on the 50-yard line after games”: Adam Liptak has this front page article in today’s edition of The New York Times.

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15 Alternative Paralegal Career Options

Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

If you have been working as a paralegal for most of your career, it might be helpful to talk to a career coach or take a career assessment test. A career coach can help you assess your professional situation with a greater degree of insight, analysis, honesty, and encouragement.

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Coaching High School Wrestling Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Coaching my son’s high school wrestling team has been great fun, but it’s also demonstrated how a legal career can benefit from certain experiences, such as embracing the unknown, studying the rules and engaging with new people, says Richard Davis at Maynard Nexsen.

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“Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Over Prayers on the Field Resigns; Joseph Kennedy’s case expanded the place of religion in public life; On Wednesday, he said he would ‘continue to work to help people understand and embrace the historic ruling at the heart of our case’”

HowAppealing

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

“Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Over Prayers on the Field Resigns; Joseph Kennedy’s case expanded the place of religion in public life; On Wednesday, he said he would ‘continue to work to help people understand and embrace the historic ruling at the heart of our case’”: Eduardo Medina of The New York Times has this report.

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“Clarence Thomas’s $267,230 R.V. and the Friend Who Financed It; The vehicle is a key part of the justice’s just-folks persona; It’s also a luxury motor coach that was funded by someone else’s money”

HowAppealing

AUGUST 5, 2023

and the Friend Who Financed It; The vehicle is a key part of the justice’s just-folks persona; It’s also a luxury motor coach that was funded by someone else’s money”: Jo Becker and Julie Tate of The New York Times have this report. “Clarence Thomas’s $267,230 R.V. The post “Clarence Thomas’s $267,230 R.V.

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UIC law prof must receive online diversity training, coaching before classroom return, letter says

ABA Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A law professor who used abbreviated versions of the N-word and the B-word on a final exam must undergo diversity training “to facilitate his return…

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Business Development Strategy for Lawyers | Open the Playbook

Attorney at Work

JANUARY 26, 2024

Sally Schmidt | The best coaches put their players in a position to succeed; do the same thing for your business development. The post Business Development Strategy for Lawyers | Open the Playbook appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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GC Writes The Legal Equivalent Of Maximum Side-Eye In Response To Latest Lawyer For Coach Bob Huggins

Above The Law

JULY 11, 2023

The post GC Writes The Legal Equivalent Of Maximum Side-Eye In Response To Latest Lawyer For Coach Bob Huggins appeared first on Above the Law. Bob Huggins is trying to pull a George Costanza and the GC isn't having it.

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“Justice Neil Gorsuch’s Radical Reinterpretation of the First Amendment; His opinion in the case of a public-high-school football coach who led prayers on the fifty-yard line privileges religious speech”

HowAppealing

JULY 20, 2022

“Justice Neil Gorsuch’s Radical Reinterpretation of the First Amendment; His opinion in the case of a public-high-school football coach who led prayers on the fifty-yard line privileges religious speech”: Fabio Bertoni has this Daily Comment online at The New Yorker.

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The Estrin Report

JUNE 11, 2024

Make yourself comfortable I like to coach my candidates, because a lot of them haven’t interviewed in a long time and even if they have it’s not something they do a lot of, so it’s not like people are experts at interviewing. Previous installments of the series are here.

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School Prayer Football Coach Quits On Team Because It Was Always All About Him

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Public School Coach Forgot How The First Amendment Works. 6th Circuit Is Happy To Remind Him

“Supreme Court Sides With Coach Over Prayers on 50-Yard Line; Joseph Kennedy, a former high school football coach in Bremerton, Wash., had a constitutional right to pray on the field after his team’s games, the justices ruled”

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“Supreme Court Leans Toward Coach in Case on School Prayer; Members of the court’s conservative majority indicated that the coach, Joseph A. Kennedy, had a constitutional right to kneel and pray at the 50-yard line after games”

“Joe Kennedy hasn’t returned to coaching since Supreme Court upheld his 50-yard line prayers”

How To Master Your Time And Build A Thriving Firm

“Supreme Court to Hear Case of Coach Who Lost His Job Over Postgame Prayers; A federal appeals court ruled that a school board in Washington State could require the coach to stop praying at the 50-yard line after high school football games”

“Supreme Court considers whether high school football coach has right to pray on the field”

High school football coach who prayed at midfield gets warm reception from some justices

“How a Jewish debate coach contributed to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to Supreme Court nomination”

“U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case on a Florida health coach giving dietary advice”

Q&A With Michelle Banks: A Pioneering Personality

School Prayer Coach Told Supreme Court He Wanted His Job Back… He Hasn’t Bothered To Show Up

“High-School Football Coach Takes Case for Prayer to Supreme Court; If successful, the case could help reset the line between church and state”

“Coach’s Prayers Prompt Supreme Court Test of Religious Freedom; Joseph Kennedy, a football coach at a public high school in Washington State, lost his job after praying on the 50-yard line after games”

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Coaching High School Wrestling Makes Me A Better Lawyer

“Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Over Prayers on the Field Resigns; Joseph Kennedy’s case expanded the place of religion in public life; On Wednesday, he said he would ‘continue to work to help people understand and embrace the historic ruling at the heart of our case’”

“Clarence Thomas’s $267,230 R.V. and the Friend Who Financed It; The vehicle is a key part of the justice’s just-folks persona; It’s also a luxury motor coach that was funded by someone else’s money”

UIC law prof must receive online diversity training, coaching before classroom return, letter says

Business Development Strategy for Lawyers | Open the Playbook

GC Writes The Legal Equivalent Of Maximum Side-Eye In Response To Latest Lawyer For Coach Bob Huggins

“Justice Neil Gorsuch’s Radical Reinterpretation of the First Amendment; His opinion in the case of a public-high-school football coach who led prayers on the fifty-yard line privileges religious speech”

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