Business Development for Women Lawyers

Research suggests that there are gender differences in business development. Regardless of industry, women tend to develop relationships for the intrinsic value of those relationships, while men do so for the potential yield those relationships may bring. Men approach prospects with the goal of obtaining business, whilst women’s goal is to build ties. A gross generalization? Maybe. But the fact is, there are still far more men in partnership and leadership roles than women, and business development – the people you know, your order book, and your ranking within an organization – is key to that.

The book features multiple contributions from women across the globe, looking at the skills and techniques, experiences and talents that female lawyers use to develop their practices and grow their order books, acting as both inspiration and motivation to its readers.

Developing successful, authentic, out-of-the-box business development strategies in a largely male-dominated profession is a challenge for many women lawyers. Where many senior partners have developed business by playing golf or taking their clients for cigars and steaks, women need to find a different way to develop business based upon their own personal interests and strengths.

Contents


Executive summary

About the authors

Chapter 1: Steps to build your practice and be a successful rainmaker

By Susan Duncan, founder and president, Rainmaking Oasis

Chapter 2: Feeling lawyers – how to harness the power of empathy in your legal practice

By Nika Kabiri, VP, Lux Insights

Chapter 3: Advancement and empowerment of women lawyers – taking the credit

By Natasha Innocenti, partner, MLegal Group

Chapter 4: Female-friendly networking – the power of social media

By Belinda Lester, Lionshead Law

Chapter 5: Building reputation and relationships

By Patricia Gillette

Chapter 6: Strategic networking – learning to identify, connect, and benefit your network

By Debbie Epstein Henry, founder, DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing; and co-founder, Bliss Lawyer

Chapter 7: Helping women lawyers overcome their blocks about marketing

By Rachel Brushfi eld, The Talent Liberator, Energise Legal

Chapter 8: Case study – building a boutique law firm

By Pam Loch, managing director, Loch Associates

Chapter 9: Technology – an underrepresented fi eld for women?

By Joanne Frears, Poise Legal

Chapter 10: Developing successful, authentic, out-of-the-box business development strategies

By Audra A. Dial, managing partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Business Development for Women Lawyers


Price: £155
ISBN: 978-1-78358-346-1
Format: Paperback