And would blogs work for large firm clients as well — or do
other client development activities such as speaking at national conferences and in - person networking matter more?
Unlike private practice, individuals employed in non-profits, the government, and legal service organizations are not under pressure to meet high billable hour quotas, gain face - time with partners, or spend free time
on client development activities.
It's always been a part the K&L Gates» identity to be be client focused, but over the past decade the company has shifted focus from traditional brand building to more
strategic client development activities.
Unlike the private sector, there isn't the pressure to meet billable hour quotas, gain face - time with partners, or spend free time
on client development activities and thus allows for more flexible schedules, and 9 - to - 5 work days.
To foster that sense of personal responsibility, firm management should encourage each lawyer to analyze his or her own contribution to the firm in areas such as billings, billable hours,
client development activities and enhancing the firm's image.
We have a pretty flat hierarchy I would say internally, and it becomes usually more of an ego - driven thing or something that they need or feel that they desire to buttress
their client development activities.
«Sacrificing
their client development activities», «making enemies among partners» and «the short memories of those partners not involved in the management process concerning the personal and professional sacrifices and contributions of lawyer managers» were identified as the major concerns confronting managing partners and members of management committees.
Have you ever not started
a client development activity because you were afraid of failing?
When it comes to learning, teaching, training, and engaging in business development the best starting point is a series of guiding principles that will apply to
all your client development activities: