Law Firm Marketing & Management

#LMA25 Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference Keynote by Nancy MyrlandHeather E. McGowan, a globally recognized future-of-work strategist and best-selling author, delivered a keynote that brought equal parts clarity, urgency, and inspiration to attendees of the Legal Marketing Association’s Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
I posted a shorter overview on LinkedIn, but what follows below is a more in-depth look at Heather’s full keynote.
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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jody Glidden discuss:
  • The evolution and growing impact of AI in professional services
  • Challenges lawyers face in client relationship management
  • The limitations and future of traditional CRMs
  • Strategies for maintaining and expanding client relationships

Key Takeaways:

  • 43% of clients leave law firms not because of service quality but due

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