Articles by Kendra Brodin

How To Have a Successful Blog
A blog is like having your own personal soapbox for the whole world to see. Having a blog can keep you up-to-date in the field you practice in, and it can help establish you as an expert.
Published 22Dec2010, viewed 267 times

Financial Management: How to Stay Afloat
In order to be successful, attorneys need know a lot about a lot of things. And financial management is one of those pieces of knowledge you need to have for law practice success.
Published 19Dec2010, viewed 273 times

Law Firm Organization: How Well Do You Know It?
One key to a successful practice is the strength of the firm behind you. Sure, you have to be smart, dedicated, and driven, but your law firm has to be organized as well. Without a full understanding of how your law firm works, you can't be 100% effective. Why? Because you are part of a whole, and every piece must fit in order for the system to operate smoothly.
Published 12Dec2010, viewed 357 times

The Importance of Case Status Meetings
Cast status meetings are very important for any successful lawyer. They can be effective in managing work, and can also be good for morale. It can be a great way to build strong team and a solid firm.
Published 05Dec2010, viewed 243 times

Do Yellow Pages Ads Work?
Advertising in the Yellow Pages can be beneficial to your law practice. You don't have to have the biggest, sexiest, most expensive ad. Be smart about what you say in your ad, and you'll see an increase in the number of people who seek you out for services!
Published 30Nov2010, viewed 314 times

The Pitfalls of Social Media for Lawyers
Social networking can be good for any business. There are some pitfalls that are especially targeted at lawyers. You might want to review the bar's ethics rules for a quick refresher and ask questions if something seems unclear. You don't want to end up in hot water for making a seemingly innocent error!
Published 24Nov2010, viewed 331 times

How to Use Social Networking to Build Your Law Practice
The key to success in using social networking in your legal practice, is knowing how to use it in the right way. If you properly use it as a business tool, it can transform the way you do business and your law practice will flourish in no time.
Published 21Nov2010, viewed 585 times

Reflective Listening: A Key Skill for a Lawyer
Reflective listening is a productive skill to have. By listening carefully, you will not only have the ability to gain deeper information about the person, you will also develop a deeper relationship with the person.
Published 17Nov2010, viewed 188 times

Law Firm Culture and You
Think about your law firm and its environment. It doesn't matter if the firm is large, medium or small—the culture around you is what is important.
Published 14Nov2010, viewed 201 times

Importance of Internal Communication
It is an unanimous fact that communication with clients is a top priority of all law firms. Communication with the people we work with in our firm should also be high on the priority list, but it's often not. There are many different ways to disseminate information: in person, on paper, and electronically.
Published 11Nov2010, viewed 196 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 7: Being A Little Selfish
Do not be misled by the title; by being selfish, I intend to emphasize the importance of self-care, which means taking the time to restore and rejuvenate ourselves. Unless we take the time off to refresh ourselves, we will not be successful in our legal careers or any other profession. Do something for yourself; it will benefit you and those around you.
Published 11Oct2010, viewed 253 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 6: Always Be Learning
Learning is an important part of development, be it personal or professional. Successful women lawyers keep themselves current with information in their fields of expertise. It is important to take the time to read, learn, and most importantly apply the knowledge acquired for improvement and enrichment of lives.
Published 04Oct2010, viewed 374 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 5: Keeping the Best, Ditching the Rest
It is important to take actions that reap fruitful results. If you engage in activities that do not result in productive results, then make an effort to try it again. However, if that does not help either, you should invest your time and energy in doing something else that will give a better return on your investment.
Published 30Sep2010, viewed 235 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 3: Taking The Right Actions
Taking the right actions is the key to achieving success for a woman lawyer. If you waste time and do things that don't serve you, you will never achieve anything worthwhile in life. By taking the right actions at the right time, you will not only focus on your accomplishments but you will also move forward in life with dignity and grace.
Published 27Sep2010, viewed 189 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 4: You Are What You Eat (In Every Way)
Focusing on the right things stimulates our minds and allows us to be more creative. It is essential to find some time to read books that elevate our spirits. Finding some time to meditate, pray and connect with nature can help us nourish our souls. Last but not the least we should surround ourselves with people who will influence our lives in a positive way.
Published 28Aug2010, viewed 264 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 2: Get Focused
To be a successful woman lawyer, you need to be focused in your pursuit towards a successful professional career. You need to have clearly defined goals, goals that will lift your spirits. If you stay true to your goals and not get distracted by trivial matters, you will be well on your way to achieving your dreams. All you need is a sincere effort on your part and the rest will fall in place.
Published 28Aug2010, viewed 251 times

Seven Success Strategies: Part 1: Be Responsible
Responsibility is one of the most important traits of successful women attorneys. It is important to be able to take control of one's own actions and reactions. Accomplished women lawyers do not waste time on resentment, guilt or worry. They know what it takes to succeed, they choose to be responsible for their own reality and their own destiny. They make the right choices and move forward in life.
Published 26Aug2010, viewed 599 times

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