Legal Marketing:

AmLaw Tech's Survey on Technology

This survey from AmLaw Tech shows law firms are spending more money on technology. They are upgrading systems. Remote access - communications and mobility are hot items. For more details, see the article:

Spending Wisely on Technology
Law firms are starting to invest in upgrades, but only those with quick benefits, by Amy Kolz, AmLaw Tech, 09-23-2004

November 18, 2004 in Legal Management: Surveys, Charts, etc. | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

The 2004 AmLaw Midlevel Associates Survey

The 2004 AmLaw Midlevel Associates Survey is now available. You have to register, but access is free.

More than 4,000 associates at nearly 200 top law firms were surveyed.

See the article "2004 Associates Survey: What Makes Midlevels Happy?" from The American Lawyer for more information and charts.

November 18, 2004 in Legal Management: Surveys, Charts, etc. | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

LTN Law Firm/Law Dept. Awards

Attention: Law firm/legal department IT people, knowledge managers, and law librarians:

The entry deadline for submissions for the LTN Law Firm and Law Department awards has been extended to December 13.

American Lawyer Media (publisher of Law Technology News) knows you are behind the scenes of many of the important technology implementations made by firms and law departments this last year. The LTN Awards are a great way to not only help your clients, but for you to share the spotlight.

There are five categories, covering IT director, IT champion, most innovative use of technology in a trial, by a law firm and by a law department.

The winners will be honored at Law Technology News' second annual Awards dinner, in New York City during LegalTech New York, on Jan. 31.

It's so important that the tech warriors get the recognition that they so keenly deserve. They want to make sure everybody in the tech community has a chance to enter.

Details and an application form are available at www.lawtechnologynews.com

(the "LTN Awards" button on the top navigation bar)

If you have any questions, call Kevin Vermeulen, at 212 545 6269.

(This information was provided by and posted at the request of Monica Bay,

Editor-in-Chief: Law Technology News; Editorial Director: Law Firm Inc. | Small Firm Business).

November 15, 2004 in Web/Tech | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (1)

Reading List

Kendall F. Svengalis: Legal Information Buyer's Guide & Reference Manual 2008
An essential reference book for any law library, especially in law firms. I wish I had had this when I first started my business. Thanks again, Ken (****)
Margaret Grisdela: Courting Your Clients: The Essential Guide to Legal Marketing
See our review under Book Reviews section.
Nelson Blish: The Taking of the King
This is another science fiction book. I know, not related to legal marketing, but by a local attorney.
Harry Beckwith: Selling the Invisible
Great advice for people trying to market service businesses.
Clarence H Ridley and Peter C Quittmeyer and John Matuszeski: Computer Software Agreements: Forms and Commentary with Forms
One of my clients says, "This is the best book of forms, not just for computer software. If you buy only one book for a business law firm, get this one." Published by RIA (see http://www.west.thomson.com)
Robert F. Rosenzweig: Alien Assist: The Taking of USS Louisiana
This has nothing to do with Legal Marketing, but I had to post this because the author is my first cousin. I'm proud and jealous. I guess I'll have to write one of my own. By the way, the book is science fiction. Congratulations, Bob!
Larry Smith: Inside/Outside: How Businesses Buy Legal Services
This book is a goldmine of information on the inside workings of corporate law departments. Anyone selling services or products to this market should read it. Published by American Lawyer Media, [email protected], phone: 800-603-6571, www.lawcatalog.com, c2002.
Mary Ellen Bates: Building & Running a Successful Research Business: A Guide for the Independent Information Professional
Well, it's about time we had a new book on this subject. Mary Ellen has described just about everything you need to know about starting an information business, except of course, how to do the research. It's expected that you know how to do your job. If you are starting a business or want to improve the one you have, you must get this book. (Information Today, c2003, http://www.infotoday.com) (*****)
Margaret Metcalf Carr: Super Searchers on Competitive Intelligence: The Online and Offline Secrets of Top CI Researchers (Super Searchers series)
Another gem in the series. Vital reading for anyone doing market or competitive research. And I know the author! (****)