Fellow Entrepreneurial Lawyers Help Support Your Business Goals Independent practitioners need others to keep them focused and motivated, and building a network of entrepreneurial lawyers now will pay off in the long term. Here are just a few reasons to surround yourself with other independent lawyers: They get it Camaraderie and support are perhaps the [...]
Tips for building influence as a small law firm Lawyers often cite name recognition and influence as of the best aspects of working in Big Law. While becoming a small law firm founder might require time to create a reputation, there are steps you can take toward building influence. Begin with mindset and your why [...]
How to improve your law firm by seeking mentors and advisors Seeking out diverse perspectives can help inform business and client service decisions. Small law firms and independent lawyers often don't have the luxury of hiring to fill this need, so where can you find people who can offer business insight that will improve your [...]
The key to small law firm success: finding support as an independent lawyer Small law firms grow and thrive because of referrals, but your network goes much deeper than that. Finding support as an independent lawyer means the people in your life believe in both your professional goals and personal values. Going solo without isolating [...]
Expanding your network using LinkedIn for lawyers Thinking about social media marketing makes a lot of us cringe, but choosing targeted strategies can help ease your marketing burden. In addition, the right social channels will help you expand your referral network, which is why we recommend LinkedIn for lawyers. Benefits of LinkedIn for lawyers More [...]
A great lawyer network includes other lawyers, but that's not all Anytime you find your law firm in a sluggish phase, expanding your lawyer network should rank as a top business development priority. Cultivating a lawyer referral pipeline means you can focus less on advertising and marketing. So, who should be in your referral network? [...]
Your personal brand should be a big part of your law firm branding strategy As you build your independent or small law firm, your personal brand should feature prominently in your law firm branding strategy. If you create a strong and intentional brand strategy early on in your firm's growth, it will save you time [...]
Sustainable law firm growth begins with low overhead and flexibility For entrepreneurial lawyers, sustainable law firm growth will allow you to grow your business at your own pace. Demand for legal services increased in 2021, which places small law firms in a great position to win new business and grow their practices. However, that growth [...]
What does it mean to be a social lawyer in modern law? All of us have spent more time online in the past two years than ever before. While technology will continue to play an important role in the legal industry, relationships still matter. The social lawyer is a professional who understands that and who [...]
