Category: Firm Culture

Highlights (Lowlights?) of the ‘Glass Ceiling Report’

August 29, 2022
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You may have seen that Law 360 released its Glass Ceiling Report last week, the yearly survey tracking the status of gender equity in the legal profession. The biggest piece of news in the report is that there isn’t much news at all. Despite the fact that more than half of law students are women, a far smaller share hold leadership positions in law firms and the numbers haven’t budged much over the...

Family-Friendly BD for the Dog Days of Summer

August 8, 2022
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For lawyers and clients with school-age kids, summer presents logistical challenges — like morning-only day camps — even in the best of times. With the still-looming threat that a positive Covid test could doom childcare arrangements, and back-to-school on the horizon, it’s tough to develop business the old-fashioned way. Get creative on how to strengthen relationships with the working parents in your orbit.

Turn a meeting into an...

Page 2’s Michael Sandler on Becoming a “Sports Dad”

June 21, 2022
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Most of our clients know Michael Sandler from his top-notch media relations skills. But Michael’s personal resume includes another high-stakes matter — navigating his role as a “sports dad.” Below he shares his philosophy for supporting his son’s t-ball efforts.

My six-year-old son Jackson reached a milestone this week: He played in his first official t-ball game. He had already been playing on a soccer team, so my wife and I are now figuring out how best to manage...

Your Brand Is Bigger Than Your Superstars

June 16, 2022
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It’s safe to say that the world does not need any more Depp v. Heard analysis, but one piece of news following the trial caught our attention. Camille Vasquez, who represented Johnny Depp in his defamation claim against Amber Heard, was just promoted to partner at her firm, Brown Rudnick. In addition to delivering a win for her client, Vasquez deftly...