Strategic Storytelling and Publishing for Attorneys: How storytelling can transform your legal practice

Melanie Herschorn
Melanie Herschorn | Big Impact Books

Known for helping attorneys become bestselling authors and get positioned as experts in their practice area, Melanie Herschorn wants to help you step into your spotlight as an authority. As a publisher, bestselling author, and book marketing strategist, she’s on a mission to empower new authors to share their stories with the world.

Live Video-Broadcast: July 11, 2025

2 hour CLE

Tuition: $195.00
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Program Summary

In today’s competitive legal world, expertise alone isn’t always enough to make your firm stand out from your competitors. The most successful attorneys go beyond technical skills and connect with clients on a deeper level and storytelling is the bridge that makes this possible. By highlighting the unique qualities of your firm and your approach to the practice of law, storytelling becomes a tool not only for attracting clients but also for building trust, establishing prestige, and creating a meaningful legacy.

Join Melanie Herschorn, an expert in strategic storytelling and publishing for attorneys, to discover how sharing your firm’s story can elevate your personal brand, unlock new business avenues, and set you apart in a crowded legal marketplace.

This course is co-sponsored with myLawCLE.

Key topics to be discussed:

  • Learn how to share your unique story positions as a trusted authority in the legal field, reflecting the high standards and prestige of the profession
  • Discover how personal storytelling can bring in both clients and high-value opportunities that align with your firm’s vision for excellence
  • Gain actionable strategies for using storytelling to foster authentic relationships with clients and the wider community, solidifying your place as a leader in the profession

Date / Time: July 11, 2025

  • 1:00 pm – 3:10 pm Eastern
  • 12:00 pm – 2:10 pm Central
  • 11:00 am – 1:10 pm Mountain
  • 10:00 am – 12:10 pm Pacific

Closed-captioning available

Speakers

Speaker_Melanie HerschornMelanie Herschorn | Big Impact Books

Known for helping attorneys become bestselling authors and get positioned as experts in their practice area, Melanie Herschorn wants to help you step into your spotlight as an authority. As a publisher, bestselling author, and book marketing strategist, she’s on a mission to empower new authors to share their stories with the world.

Melanie has an impressive background as a Hollywood celebrity publicist, having walked dozens of red carpets and appeared on the Bravo reality show “My Life on the D List”. She has also been an award-winning journalist, serving as the afternoon news anchor and reporter for the Harrisburg, PA affiliate of NPR. Additionally, she launched and scaled her own breastfeeding clothing company, successfully selling her designs on Nordstrom.com, Amazon, and in boutiques across North America.

For the past six years, Melanie has been helping authors leverage their books for business growth, credibility, and media opportunities. Her clients have sold thousands of books, featured in national media, and developed new revenue streams, including programs and events based on their books.

As a speaker, Melanie brings a wealth of expertise and valuable insights to her audience. She offers practical strategies for book writing and marketing, thought leadership, and leveraging a book for business growth. Her engaging presentations provide actionable tips and inspiration, empowering attendees to take bold steps in their author journey. With Melanie, you gain a dynamic speaker who will elevate your event, leaving your audience motivated and equipped to make a significant impact on their story.

Agenda

I. Learn how to share your unique story positions as a trusted authority in the legal field, reflecting the high standards and prestige of the profession| 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

II. Discover how personal storytelling can bring in both clients and high-value opportunities that align with your firm’s vision for excellence | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

III. Gain actionable strategies for using storytelling to foster authentic relationships with clients and the wider community, solidifying your place as a leader in the profession | 2:40pm – 3:10pm

Credits

Alaska

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through Alaska’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity.
Alabama

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Arkansas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Arizona

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

California

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Colorado

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Connecticut

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Ethics / Professionalism

District of Columbia

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Delaware

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Florida

Approved via Attorney Submission
2.5 General Hours

Receive CLE credit in Florida via attorney submission.
Georgia

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Hawaii

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Iowa

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Idaho

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Illinois

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Indiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 NLS Credit

Kansas

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Practice Management

Kentucky

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Louisiana

Pending CLE Approval
2 Law Office Management

Massachusetts

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maryland

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Maine

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Michigan

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Minnesota

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Missouri

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Mississippi

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Montana

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

North Dakota

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through North Dakota’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity. Section 1, Policy 1.14
Nebraska

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

myLawCLE reports attendance to Nebraska on each attorney’s behalf for all programs. Please do not self-report.
New Hampshire

Approved for CLE Credits
120 Ethics / Professionalism minutes

As of July 1, 2014, the NHMCLE Board no longer provides pre- or post-approval of courses. Attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance online at www.nhbar.org, based on qualification provisions of Rule 53.
New Jersey

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New Jersey’s recognition of multi-jurisdictional reciprocity, except for the courses required under BCLE Reg. 201:2
New Mexico

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Nevada

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

New York

Approved for CLE Credits
2.4 General

Our programs are CLE-eligible through New York’s Approved Jurisdiction Group “B”.
Ohio

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Oklahoma

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

Oregon

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Pennsylvania

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Rhode Island

Pending CLE Approval
2.5 General

South Carolina

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

South Dakota

No MCLE Required
2 CLE Hour(s)

Tennessee

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

Texas

Approved for CLE Credits
2 General

Utah

Pending CLE Approval
2 Professionalism & Civility

Virginia

Not Eligible
2 General Hours

Vermont

Approved for CLE Credits
2 Law Practice Programming

Washington

Approved via Attorney Submission
2 Other (Office Management) Hours

Receive CLE credit in Washington via attorney submission.
Wisconsin

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 Law Practice Management

West Virginia

Pending CLE Approval
2.4 General

Wyoming

Pending CLE Approval
2 General

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