Lunch n learns for virtual teams: a dozen ideas (first published on Knowledge for Lawyers)

A common way for law firms to train their teams is the “lunch n learn” lecture, but with so many firms permanently switching to virtual or hybrid teams, how can we ensure that our virtual attendees find them compelling...

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Legal pricing: “There are a lot of tricks I knows…” (first published on the Validatum website, 13 November 2021)

Inspired by lyrics from the musical Les Miserables (Master of The House), Richard Burcher, legal pricing expert from Validatum discusses the common practice of charging for disbursements or extras on top of a bill. For many years it has been…

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What is a law firm? – Drs Murray and Fortinberry – THE LAW CHAT SERIES – 21 OCTOBER 2021

During this instalment of the Law Chat series, Simon talks to organisational change experts Drs Murray and Fortinberry who look at how law firms will evolve, how they are led and organized, and the kind of culture which they...

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“I Have Serious Budget Pressures – Cut Your Rates! (first published on Validatum 17 October 2021)

There are few communications from a corporate client that are more guaranteed to send an icy chill through the veins of most partners unless of course it is accompanied by a postscript, “… and if you don’t, we’ll be...

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An accountant’s view for law firms – Sam Bassett – THE LAW CHAT SERIES – 22 September 2021

In this episode of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon and Sam Bassett, Director of Moore Markhams, discuss Sam’s perspectives on key trends affecting law firms. You can watch the full episode by clicking here or on the video below:…

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Who is Responsible for Profitability in Your Firm? (first published on Validatum 13 September 2021)

In an article first published on Validatum, legal pricing expert Richard Burcher discusses the concept of profitability and considers who the responsibility falls to. Legal PR firm, Byfield Consultancy, has just published a report in association with London Business School,…

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Event: Organisational Storytelling – 12 & 19 October 2021

A two-part online training event to teach you the fundamentals of organisational storytelling and provide time and space to put them into practice, presented by Helene Russell. This course is ideal for leaders who want to make their presentations more…

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Practice fit – preparing the legal practitioners of the future – Ann-Maree David – The Law Chat Series – 24 August 2021

In this episode of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon and Ann-Maree David, Legal Education Specialist and Executive Director at the College of Law in Queensland, discuss the new mindset and skills required for tomorrow’s successful lawyer. You can watch…

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KM Lobby: Incredible edition – interview with Helene Russell

A podcast about knowledge, learning and profitability in the legal sector. The “Because You Need to Know – Incredible Edition” podcast series from Pioneer Knowledge Services, with Edwin K Morris, Monica Danese-Perrin and Ginetta Gueli in conversation with Helene Russell,…

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The Firm of the Future 2.0 – Building Relationships by Subscription – Ronald Baker – The Law Chat Series – 25 June 2021

In the latest instalment of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon chats with value pricing guru and best-selling author, Ronald J. Baker who explains how firms are taking advantage of the subscription model to create and capture value. You can …

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