Adrian Dayton
Posts by Adrian Dayton
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Lawyer Advertising, Legal Ethics, Social Networking Websites, Technology
LinkedIn Recommendations: Yay or Nay?
I’d like to believe we live on a planet where reason dictates the choices we make as well as the policies of law firms. As numerous personal experiences and Above the Law articles have demonstrated to me, this isn’t always the case. And nowhere is this irrationality more perplexing than firm policies towards LinkedIn recommendations. […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites
The Key to a Good Law Blog? Try Listening.
This past week, bestselling author Seth Godin pointed out that most bloggers and users of social media are failing miserably: There are millions of songs on iTunes that have sold zero copies. Millions of blog posts that get zero visitors each day. The long tail is real… given the ability, people create more variety. Given […] - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Lawyer Advertising, Technology
What's Wrong With Your Law Firm Bio?
Don’t take it personally. Nobody is perfect, but unfortunately, when it comes to law firm bios — well, most of them stink. They tout the vast accomplishments of the lawyer: where they went to law school, if they graduated with honors, whether they were on law review. Then they often include a laundry list of […]
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Biglaw, Blogging, Facebook, Small Law Firms, Social Networking Websites, Technology, Twittering
ABA Survey: Lawyers Profiting From Web 2.0
Almost two years ago, I joined Twitter to help find a publisher for a book I was writing. A couple weeks later, a friend I followed on Twitter asked, “Does anybody know a contracts lawyer?” I responded and won a new client. A lawyer winning business on Twitter was somewhat unusual at that time, but […] -
Biglaw, Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Have Law Blogs Failed to Live Up to Expectations? Biglaw Partners Opine
“The secret to happiness in life is setting low expectations.” — My Uncle Lyman Over the past few weeks, in the comments to my ATL posts, there have been a number of questions about whether or not large law firms are bringing in real clients through their law blogs. While we have seen some instances […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Email Marketing and the Power of Permission
In a classic Seinfield episode, Jerry gets the phone number of a girl he is interested in from off of a list of people donating money for the AIDS Walk. Jerry does his best to keep this a secret from the girl, but eventually he lets it slip to George, who lets it slip to […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
The Group Blog v. The Personal Blog
Are you a superstar or a team player? When it comes to law blogs, the question is: do you have your own blog, or are you part of a team that writes a group blog? With over 45% of the Am Law 200 now using blogs, amid mounting evidence that blogs bring both publicity and […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Give Your Legal Writing Nine Lives
“If you build it, he will come.” — Voice heard by Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams Writing a book, blog, article or white paper are all great ways to get noticed and build relationships in the legal industry. Unfortunately, practicing lawyers confront great demands on their time, and even though they have good intentions, […] - Sponsored
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Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
Social Media Lessons from a Russian Sniper
Ed. note: Adrian Dayton is a lawyer and writer who advises law firms about business development through social media. He will be writing a series of guest posts for Above the Law about social media. The opening sequence of Enemy at the Gates begins with a volunteer Russian soldier named Vassili being forced into the […] -
Blogging, Media and Journalism, Social Networking Websites, Technology
The All-or-Nothing Social Media Skeptics
Ed. note: Adrian Dayton is a lawyer and writer who advises law firms about business development through social media.. He will be writing a series of guest posts for Above the Law about social media. Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the […]
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.