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Forensic. Advisory.

Fraud

Using IT to tap into foreign markets

Mustapha Mugisa Your


Forensic & Anti-fraud Expert.
To live on practicing law, know the business of law! We know what you did last year! The ICT Fraud Investigators File Page 1
ICT Fraud Seminar, JULY,28th , 2011

What are the top 4 priorities for law firm growth?

Key priorities for law firms


Promote firm visibility
Ensure consistent branding Strategically promote firm success stories Form strategic partnerships with international firms for referrals.

1. Establish a robust website that is CMS 2. Optimize site for social networks 3. Set a blog and keep it up to date

Key priorities for law firms


Promote firm visibility

Consistent branding

1. Professional logo, font, Strategically promote firm writing across success stories board Form strategic partnerships 2. Clear firm positioning on with international firms for Internet or referrals. presentations

Key priorities for law firms


Promote firm visibility Consistent branding

Strategically promote firm success stories


Form strategic partnerships with international firms for referrals.

1. Write papers and position papers 2. Upload on Amazon and website 3. Email to peers

Key priorities for law firms


Promote firm visibility

1. Identify source Consistent branding of legal due Strategically promote firm diligence and success stories partner with H/Q law firms Strategic partnerships 2. The need to with international firms find you on Internet strong!

Is your firm fairing well?


Research by IBA on law firms growth in 2013

Law firm priorities

Law firm strategic plan

80% of the law firms responded that their strategic plans were theoretical. Only the partners knew about them. Most of the contents were theoretical abstractions

What is your firm strategy?

What is your firm strategy?

Understanding law firm economics

What are law firm economics?


1. Financial goals what are they? 2. How are they achieved? 3. Which systems are used to track them? And by who?

Why law firms are struggling?


Few staff members have understanding of the firms economics no clear cost measurement and revenue generation. All staff, including associates must know how revenue is generated and costs managed.

Trends reshaping the legal industry


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. E-Discovery Multi-generational workforce Social networking Legal process outsourcing Globalization collaboration Virtual law firms Constellation one source of legal advise 8. Alternative billing models 9. Diversification

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