I started a Facebook fan page for The Legal Watercooler. Why? Not sure yet. But, I started a blog, not knowing why. I joined LinkedIn, not knowing what to expect. I joined Twitter, really not having a clue what to expect.
Part of what I need to do, as a legal marketer,
I subscribe to Fortune Magazine for two issues: “The Fortune 500 “and the “Best advice I ever got” issue, which came over the weekend. As we start what is going to be a slow week for many of us as we look forward to the upcoming holiday weekend (or are already on vacation), why not
I came across this post, I Tweet, therefore I am, by Jeffrey Gitomer on Twitter that I found interesting. Take the time to read the whole post, but Jeffrey has great advice on what we should be including in our Tweets:
Here are a few of my ideas for future tweets: (Feel free to
As I prepare for the Los Angeles County Bar Association Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Conference, beginning today, I’ve come across some great information and statistics for my presentation, Social Networking for Lawyers: A Roadmap to Success, which I’ll share with the readers of The Legal Watercooler on Thursday.
The panel, which includes
Another law firms, Howrey, announced this week that they too will begin an apprentice program for their 1st and 2nd year associates.
Although I no longer get “summer vacation,” I can sure appreciate it!
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I will be moderating a panel at the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Second Annual Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Conference, June 24-25.
Social Networking For Lawyers: A Roadmap to Success
Thursday, June 25. 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
In this interactive session we will explore the buzz surrounding social networking and social media tools
Headlines today are blasting: BigLaw Reluctant to Respond to Open Casting Call and Few Large Firms Answer FMC’s Calls for Help.
Where’s the fire? What I read in the story, and what I think is incredible, is that the smaller and regional firms have greater opportunities and chances to
Like many legal industry pundits, consultants and visionaries, I am fascinated by what the legal industry might look post-recession.
Industry consultants and firm leaders alike anticipate law
Whether it’s called an apprentice program, internship or fellowship, another law firm has joined the bandwagon.
Kudo’s to Louisville, Ky.-based Frost Brown Todd for launching their apprentice program.
Rather than raking in a full salary, these apprentices will spend their first 1,000 hours learning on the job at lower pay and under stricter