Is law school’s ‘Dude!’ ad the ‘lamest’?

Richmond School of Law is touting its selectivity and employment statistics in an ad that uses a text message format, complete with abbreviations and lingo. TaxProf Blog shows the ad and proclaims it the “clubhouse leader for the lamest law school ad of 2013.” The ad shows a cell phone…

Jul 2, 2013 1:50 PM CDT

SCOTUSblog founder shares tips for business development and marketing (podcast with transcript)

If a potential client invites Thomas Goldstein for a meeting, he makes sure he can discuss the issues of their case–without any notes–for at least one hour. That works much better than glossy marketing materials, or focusing the discussion on this firm, says the U.S. Supreme Court lawyer. He speaks with ABA Journal reporter Stephanie Francis Ward in this month's podcast.

Jul 1, 2013 1:30 PM CDT

Hearsay: July 2013

Jul 1, 2013 8:50 AM CDT

BigLaw partner is a Twitter convert

Theodore Boutrous launched his Twitter account just five months ago, but he’s already singing its praises. Boutrous co-chairs the appellate and constitutional law practice group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He spoke with Bloomberg about why he is now, in the publication’s words, a “Twitter freak.” “It’s such a powerful…

Jun 24, 2013 11:05 AM CDT

Firms with blogs have seen increased revenue; is there a correlation? (video)

Kevin O’Keefe, founder of the social media company LexBlog, says that his company’s annual State of the AmLaw 200 Blogosphere report is showing that AmLaw 200 firms with blogs are reporting more revenue growth. “But is it blogging, or is it the behavior that brought about the blogging that’s bringing…

Jun 6, 2013 4:00 PM CDT

What ethics issues to consider when offering unbundled legal services

Jun 1, 2013 8:20 AM CDT

In-person networking the right move for every lawyer?; Summer reading recs from bloggers

Late last week, Philadelphia law partners Jordan Rushie and Leo Mulvihill at Philly Law Blog and Lawyerist, respectively, wrote about “the hustle” that goes along finding clients for their small law practice. Rushie wrote about his unpaid professional / networking activities, which includes heavy involvement in and legal work for…

May 24, 2013 1:29 PM CDT

Do LinkedIn endorsements violate legal ethics rules?

Legal blogger Robert Ambrogi received an email alert this morning notifying him that an Internet acquaintance he’s never met or spoken to had endorsed his litigation skills on LinkedIn. Ambrogi says that is not uncommon for connections with no firsthand knowledge of his skills to endorse him on LinkedIn, a…

May 21, 2013 8:51 PM CDT

Question the quality of client leads from the Web; Should you link up with competitors on LinkedIn?

Last month, Arizona criminal defense attorney Matt Brown noted at Tempe Criminal Defense that he was taking a break from blogging to go on a 700-plus-mile hike. But he checked into the office periodically. “At some point after climbing onto the Colorado Plateau, however, the volume of voice messages increased,”…

May 17, 2013 1:30 PM CDT

‘Borrow a brolly’ campaign by Linklaters reaches soccer player’s wife and Daily Mirror readers

Linklaters got some free publicity when the wife of soccer player Wayne Rooney sported an umbrella with the logo of the British-based law firm at a Manchester United home match. The Daily Mirror ran photos of Coleen Rooney to show her “baby bump” at the match in Old Trafford. But…

May 17, 2013 11:15 AM CDT

Do you have ‘professional telepathy’? It’s what Ernst & Young looks for from firms (video)

Trevor Faure, Global Leader of Legal Services for Ernst & Young, tells Bloomberg Law’s Lee Pacchia that general counsels at large corporations are looking for four things from the law firms which represent them: professional telepathy, professional prescience, exceptional client service and cost efficiency. “But please note, [cost efficiency] will…

May 16, 2013 5:20 PM CDT

BigLaw rolls out apps for clients; effort sends message ‘this isn’t your grandfather’s law firm’

A small but growing number of law firms are launching apps that help and possibly impress their clients. Latham & Watkins released its latest app last week, one that helps clients learn more about overseas anti-bribery laws, the Recorder reports. Previous apps by the firm explain jargon in fields such…

May 10, 2013 11:04 AM CDT

Florida lawyer backs Tebow hire by Jaguars in radio ad

Orlando lawyer John Morgan has paid for radio spots urging the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign Tim Tebow. Morgan’s ad began airing on Tuesday in Jacksonville, report Pro Football Talk and the Orlando Sentinel. Morgan tells listeners that Tebow played on two championship teams and says Jaguars owner Shahid Khan should…

May 8, 2013 1:13 PM CDT

Building business as a new attorney (podcast with transcript)

Business development starts from the ground up, guests tell ABA Podcast moderator Stephanie Francis Ward, and associates have opportunities to make good first impressions today with the decision makers of tomorrow.

May 6, 2013 1:30 PM CDT

How lawyers are mining the information mother lode for pricing, practice tips and predictions

May 1, 2013 10:20 AM CDT