The Ultimate Lawyer training program is a unique training initiative designed with the input of dozens of senior in-house counsel for the sole purpose of building associates' client relationship, service delivery and business development skills. See what associates who participated in The Ultimate Lawyer training had to say about the course.
This course was a great way to get new associates thinking about how to be successful long-term and how to develop habits for success.
- Venable associate
I thought the course was excellent.
- Winston & Strawn associate
Highly recommended for any attorney just learning how to work with clients and build [his/her] practice.
- McCandlish & Lillard associate
It was helpful for in-house counsel to provide input directed at an associate.
- Mayer Brown associate
This was likely the best session at our training.
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton associate
Content overall was wonderful and needed.
- Winston & Strawn associate
The course was clear and to the point, and certainly useful information for a new associate.
- Venable associate
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton associate
The exchange between the trainer and trainees was perfect. The course allowed for interactive discussion without getting off-topic.
- Cooley Manion Jones lawyer
I loved the course...I think the course was very well directed to the audience. Most of the information is useful immediately.
- Fish & Richardson associate
I never thought about how GC's may want answers framed in a way they could pass directly on to their corporate bosses. I thought that insight alone was a huge help!
- Mayer Brown associate
Rod Boddie has practiced law for over 20 years - over 4 years as an associate in a large regional law firm and over 17 years as in-house counsel. As General Counsel, Rod spent a significant amount of time hiring, utilizing and managing outside counsel. His experience providing legal services as outside counsel, consuming legal services as in-house counsel and managing the delivery of legal services from both external and internal counsel, drives his rich and informed perspective of the delivery of legal services and the building of client relationships. What do associates who have attended his programs think of his approach?
Rod Boddie was a dynamic speaker and conveyed his points clearly. Thanks!
- Winston & Strawn associate
I usually hesitate to give so many "5s" [on a 5 point scale] but Rod did a fantastic job. It was much more entertaining and interesting than the typical CLE.
- McCandlish & Lillard associate
Rod was an engaging presenter and his perspectives as inside counsel were extremely informative and helpful.
- Fish & Richardson associate
[T]he trainer was sharply versed on all issues that can arise between GC and outside counsel.
- Cooley Manion Jones Lawyer
I enjoyed how [Rod] tried to sum up key points after questions to better focus the information presented.
- Mayer Brown associate
Mr. Boddie had a very lively and conversational tone. His energy made the presentation go especially well.
- Winston & Strawn
I thought Rod had a great demeanor and was easy to understand and relate to.
- Venable associate
Was very impressive, in control of room, great speaker.
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton associate
Great job, Rod! Thanks for the helpful tips and reminders.
- Fish & Richardson associate
Rod is an excellent, captivating presenter and the [time] flew by.
- Venable associate
Understanding certain basic and sophisticated concepts behind building strong client relationships is critical to an associate's ability to establish a deep and loyal client base, and to develop future business. The Ultimate Lawyer training not only explains those concepts, but elucidates them with relevant real world examples, thereby providing a richer and more sustainable learning experience for the associates. What did the associates think of this technique?
...with not that much experience in client services of any kind, I found the real life examples and the use of recent surveys to be the most helpful parts of the presentation.
- Venable associate
I appreciated [the] practical comments directed to [our firm] specifically. I can't think of much that should be changed.
- Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton associate
Gave good anecdotes and questions for engaging the audience.
- Fish & Richardson associate
Enjoyed the "war stories"... brought to the discussion.
- Mayer Brown associate
Nothing hits home like examples.
- Venable associate
[Rod's] approach from the standpoint of real life lessons and applicability made the information much more easy to retain and follow.
- McCandlish & Lillard associate
War stories" were on point
- Cooley Manion Jones lawyer
Enjoyed the anecdotes and stories. Best way to teach.
- Winston & Strawn associate
Rod brought in excellent real world experiences to drive home his points.
- McCandlish & Lillard associate
I thought that the course was extremely helpful, in that Rod offered up the viewpoint of a General Counsel, which is not something I had thought of previously.
- Winston & Strawn associate
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