Michael Webb

Senior Vice PresidentBusiness Development and Public Reputation

As Senior Vice President of Business Development and Public Reputation services for Jaffe PR, Michael's unique perspective on business development, communications and marketing comes from two decades experience with a variety of companies in legal and commercial sectors. Read my full bio, connect with me on LinkedIn, or follow me on Twitter.

Taking ownership of your firm’s LinkedIn company page

Last summer, we examined “The Business Opportunity You Never Knew You Lost,” and the reputation risks for attorneys who do not develop a supporting presence on relevant social media sites. ... Read more

Before the Pitch: Does Your Firm Perform Social Media Checks?

Small law firms can level the playing field in the pursuit of new business by using social media to check for relational opportunities and conflicts. ... Read more

To Be, Or To Have Been? That Is The Question.

During a recent social media presentation in San Antonio, Texas I was asked by one of the attorneys in attendance whether or not biographies on social media sites such as LinkedIn should be written using first- or third-person voice. ... Read more

Law Firm Social Media Policies: Subtle Warning in Facebook Firing Case

So your firm already has a social media policy in place? Don’t relax yet, because the “overly broad rules” language in the NLRB complaint could shape future legal actions. Additionally, as many firms only developed Band-Aid policies, the minimal protection they had just got more limited. ... Read more

I Love the Smell of Business Development in the Morning…

Sales is not a job for the timid nor the meek. (Luckily, most lawyers aren’t saddled with either of those afflictions). Just as Col. Kilgore from Apocalypse Now was passionate about battle, I get a rush from cultivating relationships and helping clients find new business. I cut my teeth in sales 25 years ago. Real sales. Cold calls, hot leads and walk-ups. ... Read more

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