Amy Derby

Current

• Independent Consultant at LawFirmBlogger.com
• Freelance Writer and Blogger at Derby Writing Services

Past

• Corporate Bankruptcy Paralegal at DLA Piper

Recommended

3 people have recommended Amy

Connections

135 connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

• LawFirmBlogger.com
• @LawFirmBlogger

Amy Derby’s Summary

Formerly a paralegal at DLAPiper (Chicago office), I have been an independent consultant and freelance writer since 2004.

Amy Derby’s Specialties:

Web strategy, social media consulting, blogging, writing and editing.

Amy Derby’s Experience

• Independent Consultant

  LawFirmBlogger.com

  (Online Media industry)

  June 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

  Consult with law firms and coach lawyers interested in utilizing blogs and social media to brand, network, and position themselves as thought leaders or experts in their practice areas.

• Freelance Writer and Blogger

  Derby Writing Services

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  June 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

  Write web copy, newsletters and articles for lawyers and other professionals. Have written and contributed to various blogs, including my own blog at http://lawfirmblogger.com.

• Corporate Bankruptcy Paralegal

  DLA Piper

  (Partnership; 1001-5000 employees; Law Practice industry)

  January 1999 — June 2004 (5 years 6 months)

  Drafted Chapter 11 and 7 bankruptcy pleadings, voluntary petitions, fee applications. Researched via LexisNexus, Westlaw, PACER.

Additional Information

Amy Derby’s Websites:

• LawFirmBlogger.com
• @LawFirmBlogger

Amy Derby’s Groups:

•    Legal Marketing
•    Legal Blogging
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Lawyer Marketing | Grow your practice
•    Legal Innovation

Amy Derby’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• expertise requests
• reference requests
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