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Identifying and Addressing Reputational Risk in a Law Firm
How well do most law firms understand and address reputational risks? Last week, I referenced the extreme example of Dewey & LeBoeuf, a bankrupt global firm that ignored reputational risk to the point where it now serves as the profession’s poster child for what-not-to-do. This week, I’ll be more constructive.
A Bill of Rights for Professionals Using Social Media
If we could build business by letting our work speak for itself, many of us would. Unfortunately, that isn’t an option anymore. You need to build your professional reputation in the places where people will look for someone with your expertise. And that includes the web.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed by social media, remember your bill of rights.
Building Trust Within a Project Team
Legal project management often requires lawyers to change how they work with each other. Given the personalities and cultural dynamics within firms, persuading some people to even consider collaborating can be quite a challenge – even if it’s in the best interest of the client. What’s a team leader to do?