by Abigail Walker | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
HELLO RAINMAKER! Staying in touch with friends and clients – or, How do I Get Back In Touch with Someone I Haven’t Spoken to in a Long Time? This topic strikes fear into the hearts of many who are trying to expand their network and grow their marketing activities. ...
by Abigail Walker | Jan 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hello Rainmakers, Welcome to the first installment of the Maraia Minutes for 2017! Here’s to a new year, one that’s full of possibilities and new opportunities. For me, my new opportunity is taking the reins at Maraia & Associates. I am committed to continuing...
by josiah | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
Traditionally, money has been a huge motivator in the business world. Now enter the Millennial also known as Gen-Y, and money is just not enough to keep them engaged in their job for more than 18 months, productive and motivated, even after years of education. The...
by josiah | Aug 23, 2016 | Uncategorized
How often has your firm hired a lateral partner (or senior associate) who makes great claims about the size of their practice (as well as the portability of their book of business) only to find out AFTER they join your firm that the business doesn’t materialize? It...
by josiah | Aug 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve worked almost exclusively with law firms for over two decades. I’ve spoken to lawyers and audiences who hail from over 100 different countries and it always amazes me how similar they think regardless of their cultural heritage. Law schools around the globe...