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What's your client development return on investment? Do you know all the ways to measure your ROI? It's important to know so that you don't waste time, energy or money on things that aren't working well (or well enough for what you're putting into it).

Listen to today's installment of the podcast to learn how to measure your client development ROI and maximize your business development efforts.

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You're finally a law firm partner or have been told you're going to soon be promoted to partnership. Congrats! But... What will change? What will now be expected of you? And how can you best prepare yourself? Listen to today's Life & Law Podcast installment to find out everything you need to know about what to expect as a new law firm partner.

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Ready to build your law practice to support the WHOLE life you want to live?

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Ready for a proven (and highly effective) legal billing alternative to the billable hour that isn't flat-fee billing or package-based pricing? That's what today's episode is all about. Listen to learn how to transform your legal billing in a way that will: (1) improve efficiency, (2) strengthen client relationships and (3) increase workflow over the long-term.

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BECOME A NEXT-LEVEL LAWYER

Join the Next Level Lawyer Newsletter for weekly tips, tools & strategies on how to cultivate the mindset, leadership & business skills you need to get you and your practice to the next level (without working more hours or pushing yourself harder). Go here to join now:

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Join me for a candid yet also inspirational discussion with Aliza Shatzman about judicial discrimination & the changes needed within our judiciary.

Aliza Shatzman is the President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that as many law clerks as possible have positive clerkship experiences.

In today’s interview, Aliza shares her gut-wrenching personal story of having to deal with gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by a former DC judge. And how that closed the door to her big legal dreams.

But it doesn’t end there. Today's story is also about courage and resilience.

Here's what we cover:

--> Life lessons around how to be courageous in the face of daunting odds and bounce back after thinking you’ve lost out on your dreams.

--> How victims of judicial discrimination are treated (and why so few file complaints).

--> Why we’re ALL impacted (and our profession is tarnished) by judicial discrimination.

--> The truth about how women in law treat other women when it comes to discrimination (that must be addressed honestly).

--> How you can make a difference to increase judicial accountability.

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FOR SHOW NOTES & LINKS:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/judicial-discrimination/

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Interested in becoming a law firm partner? Not sure, and want to know what it takes? In this episode, we’re covering everything you need to know to make partner in a law firm, including:
- Why it's important to consider NOW regardless of your current status, role or ambitions.

- Why it's not enough to be a rock star associate.

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READY TO GET TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL OF SUCCESS + IMPACT?

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For show notes and all other links go here:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-make-partner/

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Is podcasting for lawyers just another legal marketing gimmick? What would you use it for (and what would you even talk about)?

Isn't podcasting too time consuming to make it worthwhile for a busy lawyer like you?

Join me and fellow recovering lawyer Robert Ingalls to get the answers to all of the questions above and so much more.

Like many lawyers, Robert battled anxiety for years from the pressure, long hours, and constant conflict of a litigation career. With no business/marketing background and only a love for podcasts Robert decided to see if lawyers would pay him to help them launch podcasts.

The answer? Yep.

No matter your angle, today's guest and his story is inspirational and packed full of gems I know you'll learn from.

Here's are just a few of those gems:

--> How the the typical lawyer mindset (and our amazing ability to lean in) can work against us.

--> When to listen to your intuition (not just facts).

--> The mindset shift Robert made that transformed his anxiety-ridden mindset into one of contentment (that you can do too!).

--> How to use podcasting as an effective legal marketing, branding and even networking tool.

--> Whether podcasting for lawyers will work for all attorneys (from solo to Big Law lawyer) and why/why not.

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READY TO BECOME A *HAPPILY* SUCCESSFUL LAWYER?

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https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/free-call/

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FOR SHOW NOTES AND LINKS:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/podcasting-for-lawyers/

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Do you sometimes have trouble achieving goals? Not able to commit time to the things you want? Feel like you’re not getting far enough fast enough? At least part of your problem likely relates to one or more mindset blocks.

The other part of the problem? You’re either: (1) unaware of their existence, or
(2) believe they aren’t a problem (because they’re so universal).

The good news is that you can overcome whatever blocks are getting in your way. So long as you understand what they are.

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REENERGIZE BOTH YOU & YOUR PRACTICE WITH THE LIFE & LAW ROADMAP

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For show notes and all links go here:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/mindset-blocks/

The post #69: 3 Common Mindset Blocks (Making Everything Harder) appeared first on Life and Law Podcast.

If you’re in the hunt for a new associate you know how crazy-competitive the legal job market is right now. There’s a lot of work and not enough attorneys to get it all done (so it seems). Which has made attorney retention and recruiting difficult (to put it mildly).

So… how can you attract the best talent and fit? What do you need to offer them? And what can you do if you’re at a small or medium-sized firm (who can’t keep up with Big Law salaries)?

Because these questions keep coming up in my conversations with clients and former colleagues, I knew I needed to bring in an expert. Join me today to find out the answers to the questions above (and much more) from Brian Moskowitz of Kenzak Group, a boutique legal talent agency and search firm.

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Ready To Become A Happily Successful Lawyer?

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For show notes and all other links go here:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/legal-job-market/

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After last week’s episode, I thought it important to share my own story about leaving law behind.

Not just for those of you who might be considering the same thing. But for anyone who might be wrestling with the possibility of making a big change to their lives.

Because change is uncertain. And uncertainty creates anxiety – even fear. I hope that sharing how I navigated through my own anxiety, fear and worries will be helpful for you whenever you face those same things.

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Ready To Become A Happily Successful Lawyer?

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For show notes and all links, go to:
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/leaving-law-behind/

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Are you an unhappy lawyer trying to figure out if you're just unhappy in your current law firm or position versus being unhappy with practicing law altogether? How would you know the difference? That's exactly what we cover in this episode.

Join me and special guest Sarah Cottrell, host of the Former Lawyer Podcast, to discover:
- What keeps unhappy lawyers stuck where they are.
- How to know if you want to leave law altogether (or if it's that you need a law firm or practice change).
- The #1 thing to do should you decide you're going to leave law behind.
- Your next steps for figuring out what you want to do (if it's not practicing law).

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KNOW YOU WANT TO BE A LAWYER BUT NEED SOME HELP WITH BECOMING A HAPPILY SUCCESSFUL LAWYER?

Book a call with Heather to find out how she can help here:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/free-call/

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For show notes and all other links go here:

https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/not-sure-you-want-to-practice-law/

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