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- Posted February 17, 2026
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Client strategies
The Oakland County Bar Association presented a professional development seminar on “Beyond Billable Hours: Growing Your Client Base” Thursday, February 5, at the OCBA offices in Bloomfield Hills. Leading the program was Rain BDM founder and Chief Relationship Officer John Reed (pictured). He discussed how to translate online connections into meaningful in-person relationships, capitalize on networking opportunities, and expand one’s client footprint.
(Photo by John Meiu)
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