It has been a long time since an article I authored garnered as many e-mails and phone calls as this recent one, which appeared in the new column for GCs in the Philadelphia-based The Legal Intelligencer. In-House Counsel Seek Value From Law Firm Marketing Dollars by Micah Buchdahl Published by…
DEAR MAM: I read your comments in a recent article in Conde Nast Portfolio, and was wondering how easy it is to become a Super Lawyer? And how can I get rated somewhere? SINCERELY YOURS, LC, New York, NY DEAR LC: To be honest, if you have a heartbeat and…
The ABA’s first-ever national law marketing conference is approaching…November 8-9 at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, DC. The Law Firm Marketing Strategies Conference commemorates the 30th anniversary of Bates v. Arizona, and examines the state of law firm marketing for U.S. law firms, and the hottest issues presently on the…
Just kidding about the “death” reference. The much-talked about changes to the attorney advertising rules in New York take effect today. And in the end, New York proved no better (or worse) than the majority of state bars in creating different standards for what is and is not kosher. Don’t…
If you live or work in the Miami area, are attending the ABA Midyear Meeting, or simply would like some no-cost business development learning, the American Bar Association’s Law Practice Management Section is pleased to provide a special slate of law marketing programs, capped by the ABA Women Rainmakers’ Reception,…
DEAR MAM: I read your recent post on Verizon Yellow Pages. I too have had enormous frustrations with their practices–how much things cost? When the deadlines occur? Errors in the ads? What should I do? Is there a person or department you suggest I contact with Verizon? SINCERELY YOURS, JB,…
The November 2006 issue of Law Technology News features a cover story I’ve authored on the process of setting up a law firm blog today. This is the story of DelawareIPLaw.com, brainstormed and created by three associates in the Intellectual Property section at Wilmington, Delaware-based Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor.…
DEAR MAM: I practice employment law at what would probably be considered a megafirm. A few of us are wondering whether it might be better to venture out on our own. In today’s market, do you think our futures are brighter staying put (we are on the partnership track, we…
DEAR MAM: Where do you stand on Yellow Pages advertising? My gut is that it is a waste. However, so many still spend so much on it. SINCERELY YOURS, SP, Minneapolis, MN DEAR SP: You’ve struck a nerve. There is no entity that has less of a shot of getting…
Recently, I authored an article on First Year Associate Marketing Plans: It is Never Too Soon to Start, for The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly publications. More and more law firms are beginning marketing plan development for first-years, often setting the stage with introductory programs during the summer associate…