This Legal Life: Lessons Learned from a Life in Legal

On this episode of This Legal Life, host Ben Chiriboga sits down with Michelle Woodyear, Principal Consultant at Mount Insights. Michelle and Ben delve into the key pillars of creative problem-solving and their application across industries, including the legal field, to drive innovative solutions. They also explore practical techniques for overcoming creative blocks and highlight the importance of cultivating a creative mindset in problem-solving.

In this episode of This Legal Life, Raya Blakely Glover, Global Head of Business Development for Markets and Business Relationships at Bird & Bird, joins host Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, to dive into the power evolution of client-facing business development teams.

Raya and Ben share how law firms' approach to business development has changed over the years, particularly in the US market. They discuss the characteristics of successful BD team members.

Get ready for an engaging episode of This Legal Life as we welcome Allan Carton (Lead Consultant, Carton & Co) and Paul Roberts (CEO & Co-Founder, MyCustomerLens). Allan and Paul join host Ben Chiriboga (Chief Growth Officer, Nexl) to dive into the transformative power of client listening.

In this episode, Allan and Paul share their expertise and insights on why law firms need to shift from individual to collective listening. Discover practical strategies to kickstart your journey towards meaningful results, as they provide actionable advice on how to get started.

Prepare to be inspired by real success stories and valuable lessons learned from the field. Learn how active listening can become a catalyst for client satisfaction and business growth, revolutionizing the way legal services are delivered.

Don't miss this opportunity to uncover the secrets of client listening and tap into its remarkable potential to transform the legal industry. Join us on This Legal Life as we explore the power of client feedback and elevate the standard of legal services through active engagement.

In this episode, our host Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, is joined by Natasha Tucker, Director, Business Development Operations at Bennett Jones SLP, to dive into the transformative power of embracing change within team relationships.

Ben and Natasha share strategies for building resilience, including fostering a supportive team culture and encouraging personal growth. Together, we will explore the limitless potential that embracing change, effective communication, and building resilience can bring to team relationships.

Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights and practical tools that will empower you and your team to navigate change and confidently strengthen your bonds along the way. Embrace change, communicate effectively, and build resilience for a brighter future!

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Meet Natasha:

For more than two decades, Natasha Tucker has excelled in content management, proposals, pursuits, account management, and project management. At Bennett Jones, she holds a prominent national leadership position, directing Business Development operations. Her primary objective revolves around boosting revenue streams and optimizing client connections by leveraging legal technology solutions. Through opportunity monitoring and leveraging client data for predictive analysis, she actively contributes to steering strategic business initiatives and fostering astute client relations.

Connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashatucker/

Welcome back to another episode of This Legal Life. In this episode, our host, Chief Growth Officer Ben Chiriboga, sits down with the Director of Media Relations at Haynes and Boone, Jacob Bourne. Jacob and Ben dive into the world of collaboration and how you can create a culture of collaboration within your law firm.

About Jacob: Jacob Bourne is the media relations director at Haynes Boone, an AmLaw 100 firm with 19 offices worldwide. He and his team work daily with the firm’s lawyers on strategic messaging, earned and owned media, and best practices for brand awareness throughout the lawyers’ various industries and targeted to their specific audiences. Before his career in legal, he spent a decade in journalism, primarily covering the NBA for Bleacher Report.

Connect with Jacob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobwbourne/

In this special edition of This Legal Life, we're bringing you the audio edition of our latest #OneFirm Webinar: Conference ROI.Want to make the most out of the 2023 event season? Join us for an exclusive #OneFirm Webinar audio version where our Chief Growth Officer Ben Chiriboga teams up with Anne Heathcock, Managing Director of Marketing at Winston & Strawn LLP, to unlock the secrets of maximizing your event experience.Get ready to dive deep into the world of legal events as our experts share valuable tips and insights that will empower you to make the most of the 2023 legal event season!

In this thought-provoking episode of This Legal Life, our host, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl Ben Chiriboga is joined by the Director of Marketing & Communications at Crumiller, Jacob Eidinger. Ben and Jacob delve into the power of emotional investment in career growth and how it influences motivation, passion, and commitment. They explore the concept of emotional investment in the context of professional development.

About Jacob:

Jacob Eidinger is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Crumiller, a feminist litigation firm that fights discrimination and harassment in the workplace, healthcare, and beyond. He previously established the marketing department at Wigdor LLP, one of the most recognized plaintiff-side litigation firms in the U.S. In these roles, Jacob has led impactful digital marketing and PR campaigns for hundreds of high-profile sex abuse and employment discrimination cases. Jacob is the Co-chair of the LMA Social & Digital Media SIG and Co-Facilitator of the LMA LGBTQ+ Member Resource Group. In 2021, Jacob was named Member of the Year by LMA New York.

In this episode of This Legal Life, our host Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl sits down with the Director Of Knowledge Management at Levenfeld Pearlstein, Rebecca Holdredge. Together they dive into Rebecca's incredible career journey and what it takes to become the hero of your own story.

In this episode of This Legal Life, join host Ben Chiriboga (Chief Growth Officer at Nexl) as he sits down with Managing Principal at LEAP Legal, James Stapleton, for an in-depth discussion on navigating and managing conflict.

In this episode of This Legal Life, host Ben Chiriboga is joined by Legal Business Consultant Simon Tupon to challenge traditional notions of leadership and delve into the evolving landscape of the legal profession. Ben and Simon explore how leaders within the legal field can make their mark and redefine the conventional understanding of what it means to lead.Join us on this captivating journey as we challenge the norms, ignite change, and embrace personal growth. Get ready to expand your understanding of leadership and unlock your true potential as a leader in the legal profession and beyond.Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simontupman/Learn more about Simon and his work: https://www.simontupman.com/