In a market flooded with digital noise and half-baked strategies, legal marketing expert Chris Dreyer stands out by offering something rare: clarity. As the CEO of Rankings.io and the mind behind the PIMCon conference, Chris is reshaping how law firms think about scaling, branding, and attracting clients. In our "Be That Lawyer" conversation, we explored what actually works in 2025, and how lawyers can stop overthinking and start executing.
My first boss told me, "Don't make the client's problem your problem." I think about that a lot. Come early to work. Gives you time to settle in for the day. Every morning, skim your calendar for the week. Once a week, check your calendar for the month. Double-check all your events and deadlines are properly calendared. The cases are yours, not your legal assistant's.
As we progress through our series on the strategic value of presenting CLEs, we've explored how these presentations can enhance your professional reputation and serve as powerful tools for networking and client development. Now, we turn our attention to another critical advantage: the long-term benefits of using CLEs to stay current in your field and sharing that knowledge with others.
This year, many agencies are increasing spending in areas that help them align immediate client needs with longer-term growth. For some, that means investing more heavily in data and analytics to sharpen decision-making. For others, it's doubling down on talent development or technology to stay competitive. Here, 14 members of Forbes Agency Council share the line items their agencies are devoting more of their budgets to this year and the strategy behind these decisions.
No one is coming to save you. No one other than you is responsible for your career. Not your supervisor. Not the managing partner. Not your firm. What you make of yourself is entirely in your hands. The decisions you make. The effort you put forth. The money you spend. What will separate you from other lawyers, what will allow you to break ahead of the pack, is your time, energy, and money, not your firm's.
The Goldrausch Künstlerinnenprojekt project invites 15 FLINTA* artists to take part in its year-long program that runs from January to December 2026. Successful applicants will participate in weekly as well as intensive courses that include practical exercises and seminars. The project was founded in 1989 by the Goldrausch Frauennetzwerk Berlin e.V. in an attempt to counteract institutional disadvantages faced by women artists by helping them forge career paths, develop practical knowledge and present their works publicly.
Forty years ago, I turned down promotion from assistant to associate professor at Harvard to join the strategy department of the U.S. Naval War College, in Newport, Rhode Island. My academic mentors were baffled and dismayed by such a self-willed fall from grace, but in retrospect it was one of the best professional decisions of my life.
In any new environment, acceptance can take time. Adjustments in dynamics and workflows require patience and understanding from both the newcomer and existing team members.
The struggle to properly respond to feedback stems from balancing emotional reactions with professional expectations. Individuals managing feedback should strive for a measured response that still conveys sincerity.
The recruitment process for consulting clubs at UC Berkeley is highly competitive; students are often overwhelmed by the exclusivity and high stakes of the candidacy.
Both boards endorsed the merger plan, reflecting our shared vision and foresight to position Realtors for long-term success, Jennifer Parker, the president of CCAR, said in a statement. The approved plan passed a membership vote, giving Realtors direct influence in shaping our future and endorsing a more impactful association.
Associations shifting from outdated systems to modern learning management systems can significantly enhance member engagement by providing essential features like mobile access and AI personalization.
