Beyond Biglaw
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Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Foul Of Mouth, Foul Of Mind?
While those with puritanical tendencies may consider the presence of prodigious profanity in legal offices unprofessional, there are actually some benefits to cursing that may explain its pervasive use. -
Boutique Law Firms, Partner Issues, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 3 Quality Control Tips For Firms
With competition for clients fierce, and enhanced by the expressed the desire of many corporate clients to keep as much work as possible in-house, a focus on quality control is a must for firms at every level of the legal profession. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Boutique Law Firms, Old People, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Gray Innovation
Intellectual property firms of all sizes would do well to develop marketing strategies targeting “senior” innovators; they can often be great clients to work with, as columnist Gaston Kroub explains.
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Boutique Law Firms, Screw-Ups, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Mistake Tolerance
The likelihood that clients (or colleagues) will forgive a mistake depends on a few key factors, as columnist Gaston Kroub explains. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Categorizing Clients
In order to make a good decision about how to handle clients, it is important to assess their actual or potential contribution to the firm’s professional and financial bottom line. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: The Litigation Audit
The idea of asking for a second opinion, as a standalone "legal product" acquired from a separate firm than the one acting as lead litigation counsel, is underutilized in the litigation marketplace. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Don't Become Prey
Conditions are unfortunately ripe for the already brutal legal profession to become even more brutal, according to columnist Gaston Kroub. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Get Out More
Getting out there is the only way to stay relevant as a lawyer in this competitive environment, according to columnist Gaston Kroub. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Morale Matters
Why is morale so important, and what can be done to combat poor morale at a law firm? -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 3 Things Lawyers Should Be Thankful For
Even if times are tough, there is always something to be thankful for -- even for lawyers. -
Biglaw, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Uberizing Biglaw?
What can law firms learn from the disruptive ride-sharing company? -
Media and Journalism, Small Law Firms, Sports
Beyond Biglaw: Goodbye, Grantland
Columnist Gaston Kroub says goodbye to a website that was loved by many lawyers. -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Growing Strong
Growth through lateral hiring creates excitement, according to columnist Gaston Kroub -- but law firms, especially small law firms, must be careful and smart about growing.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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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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Biglaw, Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Pumping Your Book
What exactly is "pumping your book," and is it a good idea? -
Litigators, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Handicapping An Appeal
As with anything else in law, practice and preparation usually lead to positive results. -
Litigators, Patents, Small Law Firms, Technology
Beyond Biglaw: Defining A Litigation Victory
The latest Federal Circuit ruling in the long running Apple v. Samsung patent saga presents an opportunity to discuss what it means to win in litigation. -
Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Know Your Game
Taking a few moments to reflect on what values you personally hold dear, and how well you are playing “your game,” is something that is a worthwhile exercise at any point in time. -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Summer Associates
Beyond Biglaw: Choosing Between Summer Job Offers
Choosing between firms looking to hire you as a 2L summer associate presents some interesting challenges, as Biglaw partner turned boutique-firm founder Gaston Kroub explains. -
Biglaw, Job Searches, Small Law Firms, Summer Associates
Beyond Biglaw: Interviewing For A Summer Associate Position
Former Biglaw partner Gaston Kroub offers advice for securing a summer associate position. -
Romance and Dating, Small Law Firms, Weddings
Beyond Biglaw: Should You Marry A Lawyer?
Columnist Gaston Kroub considers the pros and cons of marrying a fellow attorney.