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Cynthia Sharp's Publications*
- How Do You Stay Well and Balanced During These Times?, American Bar Association's Voice of Experience, the Senior Lawyers Division's monthly e-newsletter, July 2020
- How to Avoid Making the Blow of a Pay Cut Even Worse, Law 360, May 26, 2020
- How to Improve and Protect Your Online Reputation, ABA GPSolo Publication, November/December 2019: Digital Bumps in the Road
- Unmasking the Impostor Syndrome, ALM Marketing the Law Firm, November 2018
- The Social Media Strategist- All Things Must Pass, ABA GPSolo Publication, September/October 2018: The Art of Persuasion
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Book Review: LinkedIn Marketing Techniques for Law and Professional Practices, ABA GPSolo Publication, February 2018
- The Social Media Strategist: Building Profitable Relationships, ABA GPSolo Publication, January/February 2018: Veterans Law
- The Lawyer's Guide to Profitable Virtual Presentations, Part 3, ABA GPSolo eReport April 2017
- The Lawyer's Guide to Profitable Virtual Presentations, Part 2, ABA GPSolo eReport February 2017
- Building a Practice: Early-Stage Rainmaking - Starting from Scratch, ABA GPSolo Publication, November 2017
- The Lawyer's Guide to Profitable Direct Marketing Campaigns, ABA GPSolo Publication, October 2017
- Social Media Strategist- Social Media Content Strategy, ABA GPSolo eReport July/August 2017: Developing Your Greatest Resources
- Strategic Plan Essentials for the Successful Law Firm,
- Video Killed the Telephone Call: How Social Networking Can Extend Your Reach, ABA GP Solo Magazine May/June 2017
- 3 Tips to Give New Employees a Jump Start on Productivity, ABA GPSolo eReport, June 2017
- Effectively Staffing Your Law Firm, Jennifer J. Rose, Editor, ABA GPSolo Publication, June 2017
- Engaging Lawyers in a Profitable Speaking Initiative, ABA GP Solo Magazine May 2017
- Creating and Operating a Successful Law Firm- An Interview with Kerry Lavelle, ABA GP Solo March 2016
- Creating a Client Centric Brand®, ABA GPSolo eReport, February 2016
- The Strategic Networker, ABA GPSolo eReport October 2016
- Obstacles to Effective Delegation, ABA GP Solo Magazine August 2016
- Tools for Developing Business Through Public Speaking, ABA GPSolo eReport July 2016
- THE SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST: Using Video to Connect with Your Target Audience, Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, June 2016
- Anatomy of a Client Relationship - A Case Study; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, April 2016
- Gain Competitive Advantage Through Competitive Intelligence, Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, January/February 2017
- A Lawyer's Guide to Profitable Virtual Presentations, Part 1, Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, January 2017
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No-Cost/Low-Cost Law Firm Marketing: Defining and Finding the Target Audience; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, January 2016
- Branding Essentials for Solos and Small Firms, ABA GPSolo Magazine, November 2016
- Essential Qualities of Successful Rainmakers, ABA GPSolo Magazine, November 2016
- Business Development - Ethical Considerations; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, October 2015
- Business of Branding: Creating a Client-Centric Brand®; ALM Law Journal Newsletter, September 2015
- Leverage Your Professional Brand Online; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, June 2015
- Social Media Ethics in the Age of Documented Mischief, ABA GPSolo, May/June 2015
- The Lawyer's Guide to Financial Planning; ABA Publishing Endorsement, April 2015
- Fundamentals of Being an ABA Author; Seminar, April 2015
- Research in the Cyber World; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, April 2015
- Are Your Clients Satisfied with your Legal Services? Are You Sure?; Article, ICLEF, March 2015
- Investment Perspectives; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, February 2015
- 4 Keys to Developing & Protecting Your Professional Brand; Webinette, Elder Law Answers, February 2015
- The Lawyers Guide to No/LowCost Marketing; Webinette, Elder Law Answers, February 2015
- Tips on Selling a Niche Practice; Webinette, Elder Law Answers, February 2015
- The Lawyers Guide to Delivering an "Elevator Pitch"; Webinette, Elder Law Answers, January 2015
- A Lawyer's Guide to Financial Planning; Audio, ABA Solo, Small Firm, GP Division Brown Bag Session, January 2015
- Take Charge of Your Own Economy: Part One; Article, In the Loop, Winter 2014
- Interview of Cynthia Sharp; Interview, ABA GPSolo eReport, November 2014
- Modern Marketing Strategies for Lawyers; Webinar, LexisNexis, November 2014
- Social Media: The Importance of a Law Firm Policy; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, October 2014
- Low-Cost (or No-Cost) Marketing for Lawyers; ABA GPSolo, August 2014
- Whether to Consult a Financial Advisor or Do It Yourself; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, July 2014
- Take Charge of Your Own Economy: Part Two; Article, In the Loop, Spring 2014
- Social Media: Moving Forward with Social Media; Article, ABA GP Solo eReport, April 2014
- Social Media and Other Research Tools; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, December 2013
- Social Media Marketing & Ethics; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, October 2013
- Making the Case for Social Media; Article, ABA GPSolo eReport, August 2013
- Delegation Dynamics; Article, In the Loop, Fall 2011
- Improving Your Law Firm’s Bottom Line - Part Two; Mercer County Bar Association Newsletter October 2011
- PA CLE Annual Provider Conference Notes; Equipping Our Lawyers August 2011
- Improving Your Firm's Bottom Line - Part One; Mercer County Bar Association August 2011
- Mandatory CLE: Stop Playing Time Games and Get Serious About Learning!; Equipping Our Lawyers April 7, 2011
- Parents of Children with Special Needs Entitled to Income Tax Benefits; New Jersey Law Journal March 21, 2011
*Copies of articles published prior to 2011 are available upon request. (See Curriculum Vitae for Representative Publications.)
Cynthia Sharp The Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Planning (ABA, 2015) The Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Planning by Cynthia Sharp is an indispensable resource for any professional seeking financial literacy and security. Sharp, a veteran attorney with an LL.M. in taxation, explores essential financial and tax concepts that all lawyers must grasp in order to properly guide clients as well as to secure their own economic futures.
A roadmap to this comprehensive and well-researched book is provided in the detailed table of contents which is available online. (See link below.) Written for busy professionals, this practical, step-by-step and fun-to-read guide provides unbiased and balanced recommendations, resources, references and tools. All readers, whatever level of wealth, will benefit from Sharp’s extensive knowledge and wisdom. CLICK HERE to order The Lawyer’s Guide to Financial Planning, available through ABA Book Publishing.
Thanks to Terry LaBan of Breakthrough Visuals for creating this graphic recording during one of my recent CLE presentations in Philadelphia.
Management Tools
- The Reality Focus - Self Assessment Tool for Delecatees
- The Reality Focus - Self Assessment Tool for Delegators
Recommended Resources
- Greene, Arthur G., The Lawyer's Guide to Increasing Revenue, Second Edition, Chicago, IL: ABA Publishing, 2011. Print.
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