Please join me for an Expert Webcast tomorrow, March 19, from 1pm to 2pm PDT on “Effective Thought Leadership and Communication Strategies in the Time of a Global Crisis.”

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I’m often asked how do you know if your social media efforts are working, and other than resulting in new business, which may take time to materialize, there are other

Hey lawyer friends – join me on March 22 for a New York City Bar Association evening program on “How to Use LinkedIn for Lead Generation and Client Retention” from

It’s never been more important to stand out from your peers in this crowded, saturated market. Becoming totally immersed in your clients and prospects by learning as much as you can about them is one way to separate the good lawyers from the great lawyers.

This requires time and effort by asking smart questions and conducting thorough research (for example, by setting up free Google alerts on your top clients/prospects so that you are informed about important news about them, and using social media tools such as LinkedIn to learn about job moves and updates of your important connections). Today, most people just don’t send emails announcing their new positions anymore – it’s now up to you to do research.

Being aware of major developments and news affecting your clients’ organizations enables you to better anticipate their needs and it shows that you care. In this case, knowledge is power.

So how do you put this into practice?