by virtualmarketingofficer Now that the whole legal industry is in upheaval –swapping $160,000.00 starting salaries for associate apprenticeship programs, implementing alternative billing practices, cutting loose under performing equity partners, and watching BigLaw compete with LittleLaw…
by virtualmarketingofficer I am enthusiastic about social Web tools and particularly Facebook. Continuing in my series of Facebook Fridays, this post will address: Should a law firm have a Fan Page and if so, what…
by virtualmarketingofficer Political topics are not my focus, however, I recently read with great interest a op-ed piece, Winds of Change? by The New York Times Op-Ed Columnist THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN that drew me in…
by virtualmarketingofficer If you are still questioning the effectiveness or the role of social networks in “real” business transactions, just ask some of the the 32 law firms that have made it to the next…
by virtualmarketingofficer Many law firms are (finally) starting to take a serious look at social networking tools as an inexpensive resource for developing new business. (Note: This author points out that online social may be…
by virtualmarketingofficer What’s in a name? A lot. At least on June 13th starting at 12:01 a.m. (EDT). Why? Facebook is hosting a name claim extravaganza. That’s right, no more url addresses with Facebook.com and…
by virtualmarketingofficer A huge source of information about the law resides in lawyer authored blogs, says Rees Morrison, who blogs at LawDepartmentManagementblog.com. Rees is a law management consultant. However, when it comes to finding management…
by virtualmarketingofficer Need something to do this weekend? Greg Lambert, 3 Geeks and a Law Blog, just posted the ‘09 list of must read blog posts. Gathering suggestions from his Twitter community, this list rocks….
by virtualmarketingofficer I asked Mike O’Horo, of Sales Results Inc. if he thought social networking online will expedite the development of young professionals into rainmakers. His response was so on point that I would be…
by virtualmarketingofficer Does blocking access to social networking sites at the office really work? Are social networking sites the only places of risk for companies and law firms on the new social Web? If your…
