Earlier this month, Proskauer was a proud participant in Student Leadership Network’s Cool Careers, Potential Paths day at their Young Women’s Leadership School of Manhattan. At the event, Firm volunteers, including lawyers and business staff, shared their education and career paths with a class of high school seniors. Our panelists discussed how choices they made shaped their successes
Law Firm Marketing & Management
How to Market Yourself When You Have Downtime
It’s spring break season. That means some of your clients and colleagues are headed to the beach, skiing in the mountains, or simply unplugging for a few days.
And while it may be tempting to fully check out along with them, here’s the truth: downtime is one of the best opportunities to focus on marketing.…
Cut a Deal or File a Suit? Every Big Law Response to Trump Scrutiny Is a Blueprint- [The American Lawyer Quotes Gina Rubel]
By Furia Rubel
Law firms that have been targeted by executive actions from the Trump administration are responding in a variety of ways. Some have chosen a confrontational approach, while others are attempting to negotiate and find common ground. With limited time, each firm is weighing the pros and cons of different strategies and evaluating the likely outcomes.…
Balancing Tech and Expertise: Optimizing Contract Review
By Benny Henson
Today, legal teams are under mounting pressure to ensure contract efficiency while mitigating risks. Yet, traditional contract review processes—rooted in manual workflows—often fail to keep up with growing regulatory demands and increasing contract volumes. The result? Delays in deal closures heightened compliance risks, and resource-intensive legal operations.
One company that experienced these challenges firsthand was…
What a Day at LegalWeek NYC: Glad I Got on the Plane a Day Earlier Than Planned
I’m notorious around LexBlog for what happens when you “get Kevin on the road.” I come back energized — even if it means coast-to-coast flights, sketchy sleep, less-than-ideal eating, and being on my feet half the time.
Being here in New York City this week — among friends, new ideas, and good conversations — reminded…
Sharon Sandle receives 2025 Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award
By Will Korn
Sharon Sandle, director of the Law Practice Resources Division of the State Bar of Texas, is the recipient of the 2025 Pat Nester Innovation in Professional Development Award. This award was established by the State Bar of Texas CLE Committee in 2017 and recognizes an individual whose innovative contributions have substantially advanced continuing legal education…
Creating a Strategic Marketing Plan to Outthink Big Competitors
By Eric Elliot
The big competitors are here; how can smaller firms compete effectively without breaking the bank? Discover innovative strategies to outsmart your larger competitors and thrive in a competitive market.
How to Build Your Credibility and Influence on LinkedIn
Let’s be honest, LinkedIn can feel overwhelming. There’s pressure to post regularly, say something insightful and somehow stand out in a sea of professionals all trying to do the same thing. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to go viral or be a full-time content creator to build real influence on LinkedIn.
Thought leadership…
The Confirmation Process
By Janet Falk
There are three steps that a potential client takes to confirm you are the attorney who can help them solve their issue.
It is irrelevant whether you received a phone message at the office or an email from a visitor to your website.
Until you speak with the person, you don’t know how they found…
Another tranche of proposed financial advice changes lands
By Allens
The QAR recommended that superannuation fund trustees should be able to provide personal advice to their members about their interests in the fund, taking into account the member’s personal circumstances, including their family situation and social security entitlements if that is relevant to the advice. The review also recommended removing the restrictions on collective charging…