30: Non-work Passions with Janet Markoff of Major, Lindsey & Africa

And How They Help Your Business Development: Nicole chats with Janet Markoff a partner in the NY office of Major, Lindsey & Africa.   Janet Markoff Bio Strengths/habits that have led to success: Persistence, resilience, responsiveness and not taking things personally. Growth strategy: Having a work spouse. The most significant benefit is emotional. It’s having someone in…

29: Flexibility is Key with Laurie MacDonald of Hinckley Allen

The Industry and Market is Ever Evolving.  A conversation with Laurie MacDonald, Director of Business Development at Hinckley Allen. Laurie MacDonald Bio Strengths/habits that have led to success: Knowing the partners and the strategic direction of the firm well, also resiliency and good listening skills. Growth strategy: Identifying opportunities for growth within current clients and…

28: Zen Networking with Vivia Chen

It’s like Speed Dating   Vivia Chen Bio Nicole chats with Vivia Chen, a lawyer; Senior Columnist at The American Lawyer; and writer of the monthly column and blog ‘The Careerist’. It’s about being persistent. Don’t pester but stay on radar. Anticipate client needs, stay a step ahead. Don’t forget the personal side people want to…

27: Stay Top of Mind with Legal Social Media Expert, Adrian Dayton

Don’t Sell, Create and Share Content Nicole talks with Adrian Dayton the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at ClearView Social.  Adrian Dayton Bio Adrian is an attorney and a top social media consultant within the legal industry. There is a significant difference in the ability, mindset and personality of rainmakers versus the average lawyer when it…

26: Curious and Caring with author Karen Kahn

– Focus Your Time, Effort and Interest – Nicole chats with Karen Kahn – Psychologist, Strategic Coach to Lawyers, and author of Daunting to Doable:  You can make it rain! In exploratory conversations find the questions that feel good to you:  What occupies your time?  How did you get into that? Comfortably use personal relationships for…