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Alumni networks have been greatly undervalued for decades. So many law firms have an 'annual drinks reception' and think that is enough. Done well, the alumni network should be treated in the same way you should treat your biggest clients. These are people that know the firm, and are often in positions where they have the gift of giving out legal work to external law firms. Relying upon 'existing or latent goodwill' is nowhere near enough. Alumni need to be filtered and treated in very different ways in exactly the same way you would filter firms as potential BD targets. Adopting a 'one size fits all approach' is lazy and is potentially (almost certainly) handing winnable work to rivals.

We are honored to be named in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2024. The Chambers and Partners publication ranks the world's top law firms and lawyers who understand the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals and provide specialist advice. Our firm and four of our Principals — Michael Berger, Jason Adess, Brian Blitz and Dina Warner — were recognized for their accomplishments and expertise. Learn more about our ranking at the link in the comments. #FamilyLaw #LawFirm

What an honour and privilege it was to be a part of our International Academy 1 and 2 program. By strategically ensuring everyone works individually as well as in groups, skills and thought paterns were collaborated in order to further develop business skills, planning and problem solving, and thereby contributing to growth in the business acumen. #LegalProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfLaw #ProfessionalGrowth

🌟 It has been incredibly rewarding to conclude International Academy 1 & 2 with such a special group of associates. Their dedication to mastering legal expertise and business acumen is truly inspiring. I look forward to seeing the remarkable paths they forge ahead! #LegalProfessionals #CareerGrowth #FutureOfLaw

Cleary Gottlieb continues to receive exceptional rankings in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners Europe, earning 29 practice and 71 lawyer rankings, 21 of which were top-tier. Learn more: https://ow.ly/J29150QWZr1 #ChambersandPartners #ChambersEurope #legalrankings

Insightful reflections were shared by Michael Guilday at The Legal 500 General Counsel Summit, a narrative that resonates deeply with my own professional ethos. While many law firms boast extensive resources and manpower, such assets do not necessarily align with the needs of a General Counsel. Boutique firms are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for General Counsels. They are able to act as partners that offer a level of personal interaction and understanding of structural and political nuances within organisations that larger firms simply cannot match. It’s this deep empathy for the unique challenges General Counsels face that transforms competent legal work into superlative client service. Michael's dedication to SFM, his insights, and strategic use of external counsel clearly illustrate why he is consistently ranked as one of the top General Counsels in Australia.

Congratulations to Danish member firm Mazanti-Andersen for being rated as a ‘Top Tier’ firm in The Legal 500. We can't wait to congratulate the all team in person at the LFN Annual Conference 2024 taking place in Copenhagen in the month of May, and hosted by the firm! #leadinglawfirm #leadinglawyers #legalnews

Illinois lawyers, don't miss out on the opportunity to nominate your peers for Super Lawyers & Rising Stars! The nomination deadline is quickly approaching on May 20th. Remember, nominations are only accepted online and must be made through your account. The online tool allows you to easily review saved nominations and add or edit names at any time of the year. Click below for more information! #SuperLawyers #RisingStars

#TeamSPB has been recognized as one of the most recommended law firms in the United States in TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Top Law Firms 2024. The listing is the result of a research study conducted by data and business intelligence company Statista identifying the top performing law firms across the nation based on recommendations made by lawyers and clients. Read more about the award at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eJagEaQk #LawAwards I #TopLawFirm I #TimeMagazine

We are honored to announce that four Coon & Cole attorneys have been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers® list! Partner David Cole and of-counsel attorneys Marc Shach, Constance M. Hare, and Gary R. Greenblatt have been selected by Best Lawyers® for their 2025 list of the "Best Lawyers in America." #BestLawyers #BaltimoreLawyers #CoonandCole #CommercialLaw #EstatesandTrusts #BankruptcyLaw