An opportunity for Leaders in Law Firms or Legal Departments to work with Prof Michele DeStefano in Australia from 12-18 October, 2024.
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Back in 2005 this research provided ideas for Marketers in professional services firms who wanted a seat at the leadership table. I think its just as relevant today.
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At a firm retreat this year a partner commented that after seeing me in person my website pic, taken just a few years ago, was “false and misleading advertising”. He pointed out that, unlike in the image I was using online, my hair had turned grey. (Doesn't he know it's the new covid-colour?).
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The NEXL 2021 State of Law Firm Business Development Report is now available. Get actionable strategies, tactics and tips from 150 Law Firms Leaders and ten Law Firm BD Consultants.
Read MoreA survey conducted by Meritas Australia and New Zealand has revealed most employees at small- and medium-sized law firms feel their mental health and wellbeing is important to their firm, and many believe there is an open-door policy which enables them to seek help.
Read MoreThe ALSP industry has made dramatic progress in the past two years with growth led by the Big Four Accounting firms, Captive LPOs, Independent LPOs, Managed services providers and contract staffing services.
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What do Australia’s leading General Counsel really look like? Well, they’re most likely to be based in Sydney, have worked for a top-tier firm, experts in the finance sector and - perhaps most importantly - female
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If, like me, you believe that the essence of good client service is knowing your client, The Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist for Australia and New Zealand should make for a fascinating read.
Read MoreDigging through my files I found this league table from 29 Sept 2005 issue of BRW magazine. Apart from the name changes what stands out for you?
Read MoreThe recent report Australia: State of the Legal Market 2015 revealed just how much the legal market has changed over the past 10 years. What I’m interested in is what this change means for law firms hoping for a future.
Read MoreGiven the many changes to the legal industry in recent years, it's become somewhat fashionable to question the business savvy of the people leading traditional law firms. But my experience is that this thinking misses the point - at least in the main.
Read MoreI’m very pleased to have been invited to join the editorial board of the US-based Legal Sales and Service Organization.
Read MoreIn 2015, I'll again be facilitating the strategy and business planning sessions as part of the College Of Law's Legal Practice Management program.
Read MoreWhile working with architects on business development and growth plans Sue-Ella noticed many operated in an isolated environment finding it difficult to validate their business model and test the long term impact of choices they faced.
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