Biggest Challenges Faced by a Partner at Rimon Law
Ben's biggest challenge as a Partner at Rimon Law is "generating new business, new clients," requiring consistent effort in networking and relationship building, often with a lengthy timeframe—"months or even years"—before seeing results from initial outreach. This highlights the ongoing need for proactive business development in a legal career at this level.
Networking, Business Development, Client Acquisition, Time Management, Entrepreneurial Skills
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Ben Douglas
Partner
Rimon Law
UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley -- JD and MPP
History, Art History
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Legal
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Generating new business and clients is an ongoing challenge requiring proactive networking and relationship building.
2. Developing new client relationships can take a significant amount of time, sometimes months or years.
3. Balancing current client servicing with the constant pursuit of new business opportunities is a key aspect of the role.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge is generating new business and new clients. I'm largely responsible for building my own client base in my practice.
While I'm busy servicing my current clients, I also need to ensure a consistent stream of new clients. It can take months or even years for potential leads to convert into clients.
Therefore, I must always consider who to connect with and foster relationships with people who can introduce me to prospective clients. This is a significant part of my day-to-day and week-to-week work – actively seeking out new business opportunities.