Personal and professional development: The Online-Coaching Program The Law Profession Assistance Conference and the Lawyers Professional Indemnity Company have set up an online, self-coaching program offering six workshops, each workshop containing 20 or more modules addressing specific issues or skills. The goal is to help you become more productive and effective in your professional and personal life by enhancing the vital people and organizational skills that are essential to being a successful lawyer. Article in French
Community relations: Make hay while the sun shines - By Cheryl Stephens Some law firms make the mistake of isolating themselves from their market: They don't get to know their neighbors or intervene in the community. When more than 70 per cent of new clients come to you by referral from their friends and family, you lose a big opportunity when you are isolated from the community. Article in French
The bottom line: Three initiatives to increase revenues by 20 per cent - By Richard Stock There are three initiatives that lawyers and firms can use to improve revenues by at least 20 per cent. Keeping in mind that current revenue levels cover expenses and generate profits for partners, adding 20 per cent to revenues can add up to 50 per cent to the profits of most firms. Article in French
