When to Twerk in Court

May 3, 2013 by
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First of all, let’s lay out a legal definition of twerking, particularly for lawyers who don’t understand it or who have yet to adopt it in their practices. According to a reputable legal dictionary currently under development, twerking is:

a dance move that involves a person shaking his or her hips and bottom in a bouncy up and down motion, causing it to shake, ‘wobble’ and ‘jiggle;’ to dance in a sexually suggestive twisting fashion; see also, freaking, grinding, booty dancing, butt dancing, and most things offensive to administrators.

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Where to Find Chank and Big Legal Brain

August 17, 2011 by
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Like most marketing and law practice gurus, when I’m out of blogging ideas I highlight any remotely interesting upcoming speaking engagements and mall appearances.  Luckily, I’ve started to line up quite a few things, including appearances involving tattoos, progressive rock, and creative financing with your IOLTA. Here are the upcoming highlights. [Read more...]

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Top Yoga Moves for the Courtroom

July 28, 2011 by
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With the advent of competitive yoga and a possibility of it being added to the Olympics as an event, there is no better time to incorporate yoga into your practice. Yoga often resonates with intelligent white people with a lot of money and time, or people you want as clients. Or people you may find on a jury. Which is why you should consider incorporating some strategic yoga moves during a trial or hearing. Not only will it enable you to relax and better control your performance, it should impress a judge and jury. Here are some top moves to consider.
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Rakofsky Against the Internet: The Movie

May 19, 2011 by
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We have a talented bunch of brand professionals here in the office, so when this whole Rakofsky thing hit the fan, we put a crack team of legal marketers on the job. We were especially concerned about sitting around doing nothing at a time when lawyers across the country were struggling to understand how this could have happened. Today, we are pleased to announce “Rakofsky Against the Internet: the Movie.” Our trailer is complete, and we hope to see folks at the premiere in the fall, Cannes shortly thereafter. Take a look and let us know what you think.

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Boost Your Web Site with Cheesy Stock Images

April 14, 2011 by
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A number of attorneys have thought about having a law firm web site. For those that do not yet have a web site, or for those thinking about enhancing their current site on Yahoo, deciding on appropriate images can be an initial stumbling block. It doesn’t have to be, especially with the wealth of information and millions of stock images available. If you are stumped by picking an image for your site, here are four key image categories that can provide that oft-missing Wow factor from many law firm websites today. [Read more...]

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Top Sessions for SlothLaw 2011 Announced

March 25, 2011 by
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Each SlothLaw 2011 proposal had only two requirements: 1) bring your vision of a legal topic or issues to life and 2) do so in a time span of no less than six hours. After opening the proposals to voting in early March 2011, the selection committee chose the following five proposals. Congratulations to the presenters! We’ll see everyone at SlothLaw 2011! [Read more...]

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Giving Out Trophies to Clients

February 18, 2011 by
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Everyone loves a trophy, and your clients are no exception. A well-appointed trophy at the right time can cement the attorney-client relationship, remind the client about your awesomeness, and make most clients feel like they did something significant. And with the cost of plaques and trophies diminishing rapidly, it’s a great time to implement a trophy-based rewards program. But when should you give out trophies to clients? And for what? Here’s what our field research shows.
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Use Singing Telegrams to Deliver Bad News

January 31, 2011 by
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In every practice except mine, you are going to get a bad result in a case. It’s inevitable. But, while frustrating, you can make it worse by failing to inform the client in a timely and professional manner. It’s a tough thing to do, but luckily there are an abundance of resources and approaches that can help. For instance, Twitter, a faxed note, or a letter dropped into the mail on a Friday morning are good examples. But for a truly personal touch that will engage the client and help them consider you for future work, you should try the singing telegram.
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PowerTip: Using Overhead Projectors at Trial

December 22, 2010 by
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Overhead projectors are the draft horses of multimedia presentation equipment. They are sturdy, easy to use, and extremely effective for leaving lasting impressions with juries. But, in the wrong hands or without proper training, an overhead projector can produce a multimedia disaster at trial. Before you or your AV technician rolls your overhead projector through the courthouse doors for your next trial, remember these few quick tips for success.
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