The Rainmaking Podcast TRP 69: Trends in Business Development Growth with Cole Silver
In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Cole Silver, Chief Client Officer at Blank Rome, about the evolving landscape of leadership, business development, and recruiting in the legal profession. Drawing from his experience as a business development expert and in-house counsel, Cole explores how technology, remote work, and shifting client expectations are reshaping how law firms compete for both talent and clients. The conversation dives into how video platforms have shortened the hiring process, how firms are leveraging remote work for competitive advantage, and why trust, communication, and resilience are critical in the new business environment.
Scott and Cole also discuss the ongoing war for associate talent, the growing importance of leadership development in law firms, and the limitations of the traditional billable-hour model. Scott shares his perspective on what truly drives retention and growth—emphasizing firm culture, visionary leadership, and rainmaker training as the keys to future success. With insights from both sides of the legal talent equation, this episode provides a candid, strategic look at what’s ahead for the legal industry.
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Cole Silver serves as the Chief Client Officer for Blank Rome. In this role, Cole provides consultative client relationship support to the Firm and its clients, helping to identify and implement strategies and tactics to improve client satisfaction, expand into new areas of service, and ensure an outstanding client experience. With over 25 years of experience as General Counsel to several high-growth companies, Cole brings an insider's view of clients' key legal concerns and what they want and expect from the outside counsel. He has authored books and trained numerous professionals in the areas of client development and service.
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colesilver/
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