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7 Unwritten Rules for the Best Outside Counsel Relationships The Mad Clientist

7 Unwritten Rules for the Best Outside Counsel Relationships

Written rules define the protocols of engagement. Unwritten rules define the relationship. These rules reveal themselves through actions and behaviors. It’s virtually impossible to build client relationships without understanding and embracing the unwritten rules. But the rules constantly evolve as clients gain more experience managing outside counsel — and adapt…
BTIConsulting
December 4, 2024
15 High-Octane Business Development Tactics Especially Powerful This Time of Year The Mad Clientist

15 High-Octane Business Development Tactics Especially Powerful This Time of Year

It's pivot time. Corporate counsel are downshifting to get into high gear for year end. This pivot is a rare mix of planning, action, and near-term goal setting. It is also the perfect storm for attorneys to develop business. Here are 15 high-octane business development tactics especially powerful this time…
BTIConsulting
September 4, 2024
67 Firms Best at Cost Control — And You’ll Never Guess Why The Mad Clientist

67 Firms Best at Cost Control — And You’ll Never Guess Why

Say goodbye to protracted rate negotiations. You can also skip the mandatory rate cuts, RFPs, elaborate reporting protocols, stringent oversight, and micromanagement — all of which are the typical reaction to cost control. The days of draconian cost management are over for now. “I have complete confidence the cost will…
Michael Rynowecer
May 15, 2024
Secrets from The MAD Clientist Diary: 7 Redacted Client Feedback Interviews — Antics and Unscripted Reality The Mad Clientist

Secrets from The MAD Clientist Diary: 7 Redacted Client Feedback Interviews — Antics and Unscripted Reality

We conduct an enormous number of client interviews at BTI. We have conducted more than 300 just this year. We hear a lot. It covers the spectrum and always brings an unexpected surprise. Most good — while others grab your attention — immediately. These 7 mini cases offer a learning…
Michael Rynowecer
March 29, 2023
The 30 Law Firms Giving Clients the Best Pitch The Mad Clientist

The 30 Law Firms Giving Clients the Best Pitch

“Very focused on our business and industry.” Senior Corporate Counsel, Large Tech Company “Thoroughly analyzed our case and provided a very detailed presentation. It was impressive.” Deputy General Counsel – Litigation, Leading Financial Service Organization “Very effective in building a presentation around our unique legal needs and how they can…
Michael Rynowecer
March 15, 2023