Putting a well-organized marketing plan into place can be difficult for lawyers. Lawyers are often extremely experienced in certain areas of the law, and it’s easy to get caught up in talking about how experienced you are, how good you are at your job, and why your firm is the … read more

We’ve previously blogged about the Law Society of Ontario’s (LSO) scrutiny of the marketing practices of lawyers and firms in Ontario, and the discipline that may result where firms do not adhere to the Law Society’s rules that govern marketing and advertising of legal services.   Now, legal marketing practices … read more

By now, regular readers of our blog will know that having a well-designed, up to date, and user friendly (across all devices!) website is key to enhancing your firm’s digital presence.   However, redesigning and relaunching your site is just the start. In order to truly maximize your efforts, you … read more

There’s nothing wrong with boasting about your firm’s experience in certain areas of law, the number of lawyers in your firm, or the combined experience of those lawyers. It is not, however, ok to boast about those things if they simply aren’t true.   The Law Society of Ontario recently … read more

In an ever-changing legal landscape, finding clients and generating leads can be challenging. More and more law firms are turning away from traditional forms of advertising and marketing and are looking to expand their digital presence, and their portfolio of clients.   However, how do you even begin to navigate … read more

It’s always great to see clients who have causes close to their hearts and to see people come together to rally behind a cause (and it makes for great marketing content as well). One of the causes Umbrella Legal Marketing is passionate about is raising money and support for narcolepsy and cataplexy. Why … read more

Managing a compelling marketing strategy for your law firm can be tough work; after all, you’ve already got a full time job as a lawyer. Nevertheless, maintaining a digital presence is critical for your firm’s branding and community footprint. Running a successful blog means regularly updating it – something easier … read more

Social media marketing is a terrific way to get your personal brand in front of your community. One of the most obvious places to start in terms of social media content is sharing content that demonstrates your experience and knowledge in the areas of law you practice. Beyond that, though, … read more

As lawyers, we do not receive any formal training on how to develop and maintain a personal brand. With a few exceptions, nothing we learned in law school, during articling, or even beyond properly prepares us for this vital aspect of our careers. Yet, as the legal landscape changes, and … read more

Last week, we blogged about a new feature that Google introduced to its Google My Business service, which makes it possible for law firms and other businesses that use the tool, to add a “women-led” icon to their profile. This week, we explore what Google My Business is in more … read more