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The American Lawyer

Another Big Firm Gets Into the Sports Sponsorship Game

A few months after Cozen O'Connor and Reed Smith put their stamp on pro golf, London-based Ashurst has sponsored former England cricket captain Alastair Cook in a deal that will see the Anglo-Australian legal giant's logo featured on his bat for the next 12 months.
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

Seven Ways to Effectively Handle Boss-Created Crises

From inconsistent and conflicting messaging, to the use of social media that creates more questions than answers, leaders from the White House to Congress have struggled to find—and keep—their message. Moreover, as many bemoan the incivility that has crept into political and social discourse, the use of vulgar language only establishes a perceived "new low" of what's acceptable tone and tenor for public messaging, writes Julie Talenfeld.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Ask the Legal Tech Marketer: How Can I Prove That Client Data is Safe With Me?

Data security is of the utmost importance. Leading legal technology marketers share their tips on how firms can convince clients they care about security.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Multifamily Sale Sets New Record In Fort Lauderdale Submarket

MIAMI—In what marks a new sales record for the area, First Street Apartments, also known as North Fork Gardens, has traded hands. The 65-unit apartment community sits on Northwest 1st Avenue in the Dorse Riverbend submarket of Fort Lauderdale.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Two Firms Putting Their Money Where Their Mouths Are

I am a client service junkie. I admit it. I am always on the lookout for law firms who are doing more than lip service and actually creating protocols and ­initiatives to make every client feel special. And it is well worth the effort. According to BTI Consulting, "when firms adopt—and truly live by—(client service) standards, their growth in profits per attorney is 1.5 percent higher than firms not ­applying a consistent client experience across their firm." Michael Downey, a past president of the American Bar Association's (ABA) law practice ­management section states that "lawyers' failure to return phone calls, communicate on matters and move ­matters forward are major causes for ethics complaints."
12 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Law Firm for the Millennial Generation: An 'Edgy' Miami Firm Dares to Be Different

When many law firms are struggling, and grappling with what to do to attract and retain clients, AXS Law Group is branding itself as an edgy kind of different.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Summer Associates Get Legal Business Boot Camp at Montgomery McCracken

The firm hopes to teach its aspiring lawyers a key skill they probably didn't get in law school: how to win clients.
15 minute read

Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Donates $100,000 to Miami Legal Services in Honor of Firm Founder

Holland & Knight is honoring the 100th anniversary of the birth of founding partner Chesterfield Smith with a $100,000 gift to Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.
1 minute read

Legaltech News

Small Offices Face Closure as Law Firms Seek Efficiency

Firms are instead seeking to minimize costs and take advantage of the increased flexibility technology provides through virtual work.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

GrayRobinson Executes on Growth Strategy With Three New Hires

GrayRobinson's South Florida offices hired another three laterals with a mix of backgrounds as shareholders in the last month, moving forward on its stated plan to grow in lawyer head count in 2017.
6 minute read

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