Lawyers love having their names in the law firm’s logo. Hey, who wouldn’t? It’s the gold star, the brass ring, the highest honor law firms bestow, our industry’s Oscar. But it can get ridiculous, as over time more and more…
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There are few products more boring than shampoo. It’s soap. For your hair. Yet there have been some notable efforts over the years to differentiate it, or make shampoo seem more interesting or useful. Clairol Herbal Essences took this to a…
Very hard, actually. If you want it done right. We haven’t heard it phrased exactly like that, but that’s the implication: “We designed our last logo all by ourselves in Word, and it looks just fine. Why should we pay…
When launching a new marketing campaign, it’s time for a party! Law firms aren’t especially fun environments, so we shouldn’t waste the opportunity to celebrate good news, like the launch of a new brand identity, ad campaign, or website. You…
It’s time to move on. To look forward. Many firms need to stop looking backwards at their Proud Traditions or long-dead founders’ historic accomplishments. No client has ever said, “Oh, if I could only find a firm that’s been in…
Law schools rarely teach students legal-marketing ethics rules. As legal professionals, lawyers are held to a high standard of ethics when it comes to marketing their services. The American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct outline the ethical…
“I have a LinkedIn. But I don’t know where it is.” – Actual quote from a law firm senior partner. I hear variations of this comment every week. Many lawyers struggle with social media; they’re always asking me about it,…
Shell Oil. Target Stores. Apple Computers. Camel Cigarettes. These successful companies all selected their names carefully, recognizing that a great name makes their marketing easier. You can immediately envision their strong iconic logos. The simple name works in many languages. That’s good…
Litigation specialty: defending the police Steve Borkan from Borkan & Scahill is a serious trial lawyer, often representing insurance companies in large, complex cases. He’s also developed a particular niche specialty defending the City of Chicago and police officers in civil…
Six-Word Stories (NPR) Awhile ago, I heard a fascinating NPR piece discussing “Not Quite What I Was Planning,” a book that compiled six-word stories. It’s amazing how much depth and detail you can convey in just those few words. “For…
