I met virtually with Recorded Future this morning for a close up briefing of how their Temporal Analytics Engine might be used by law firms. Firms who use this can better predict the needs of their own clients and prospective clients as well. There is so much more that this technology can do if used effectively
Would you associate these powerhouse law firms with “Quality of Life”?
Top 10 recipients of associates’ seal of approval:
1. Ropes & Gray
2. Williams & Connolly
3. Morrison & Foerster
4. Fitzpatrick
5. Shook, Hardy & Bacon
6. Hughes Hubbard & Reed
7. Jones Day
8. Davis Polk
9. Paul, Weiss
10. Skadden, Arps
View the entire 2011 Vault Law Firm Quality of Life Rankings.
Bold Move by CMS Cameron McKenna: “pay what you think its worth” option
Speaking of bold, CMS Cameron McKenna has a pricing team! (See page 14 of their brochure, The future of fees: your route map to value.)
Punchline: CMS Cameron McKenna has 122 Equity Partners and employs over 1,000 fee earners in 10 offices. They are big enough and influential enough to be a tipping
SECURITY — a lucrative future-oriented practice area awaiting your firm
Greg George, Managing Partner of top security firm GTI Advisors Threat Management Practice Group has created a comprehensive due diligence report — among his many recommendations, he suggests that businesses consult a law firm – is your law firm ready to answer that call? SECURITY may be a lucrative future-oriented practice area awaiting your firm.
Appreciation as an Action
Appreciation is not assumed — it has to be communicated… if you think your clients know you appreciate them, ask your self "how would they"… Make it explicit and you’ll separate yourself from the masses !
Driving 2010 Revenues through Rainmakers First
I’ve witnessed first- hand increases per participant ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars.
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Edge International Review Winter 2010
We are very proud of our latest Edge International Review. For a complete downloadable version (or just the articles you want) click on the cover or go to EdgeInternationalReview.com
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Great Lakes Law Firms – Legal Market Analysis Now Available
If your firm has offices in the Great Lakes Region (or is thinking of expanding into it) there is an unprecedented and unmatched comprehensive analysis available: “2010 Legal Market Analysis Great Lakes Region”
The report contains:
- 115 pages of detailed factual competitive intelligence
- 126 charts, graphs and illustrations
- 8 States and 10 Metropolitan Areas
- Information
Guru to the Gurus: David Maister
Nearly three decades ago, in the early days of Edge International, there was only one writer in the area of managing a professional firm that commanded our unqualified respect and attention. That was David Maister.
“Managing the Professional Services Firm” is the Bible, according to many leaders of some of the largest professional
Law Firm Leadership Eye Openers
Take a few moments at the beginning of your next (executive, practice group, industry group, client team) meeting and watch this piece from Australia’s George and Margaret Beaton (Beaton research and Consulting). They have been friends for a long time and not only built an amazing high end consultancy but have done it