Revitalizing talent development and career advancement strategies can propel midsize and smaller firms into the next decade.

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Adapted from an article by Gene Commander.

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In-person meetings may seem like a relic, but many clients prefer face-to-face contact. Besides, showing up in real life when your competitors are leashed to their screens could be the advantage you need: There is nothing like meeting in person to build client relationships. Here are Sally Schmidt’s expert, start-to-finish tips for mastering client visits.

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Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.

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Microsoft Copilot has definitely gotten better since Danielle DavisRoe’s 2024 review, but there’s still a ton of growth potential for the GenAI assistant. Here’s what she found year-over-year.

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Adapted from an article by Danielle DavisRoe.

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Adapted from an article by Jamie Spannhake.

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Don’t believe legal AI myths. Get the facts about artificial intelligence in your law firm and make informed decisions.

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Adapted from an article by Danielle DavisRoe.

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Adapted from an article by Gene Commander.

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Additional Resources:

Talent-Driven Law Firm Mergers: A Smart Growth Strategy for Firms of All Sizes

Leveraging Agile Career Strategies to Retain Women Lawyers

Law Firm Talent Development: Rebooting Career Advancement Strategies

AI in Law Firms: The AI Revolution in the Business of Law

For many Baby Boomer men, retirement can feel more like a loss than an opportunity, but there’s a positive upside to proactively planning the next chapter of your life. Practice management consultant Camille Stell offers a guide.

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Adapted from an article by Camille Stell.

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Five Reasons Lawyers Avoid Retirement

Five Ways a Sabbatical Can Help You Assess Retirement

Using Design Thinking to Plan Your Retirement

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Adapted from an article by Theda C. Snyder.

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Clients appreciate when their lawyers take a businesslike approach to rate increase discussions. Here are tips for creating opportunities to deepen your relationships.

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Adapted from an article by Sally J. Schmidt.

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Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make the Process Easier by Karen and David Skinner

Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Legal Fees by Roy Ginsburg

Be Reasonable, People! AI’s Impact on Legal Fees by Mark C. Palmer

SOPs are detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing tasks that occur regularly in your practice. Creating law firm SOPs might seem daunting at first, but it’s a straightforward process that pays off significantly in the long run.

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Adapted from an article by David Skinner and Karen Skinner.

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