Facilities Management, Finance, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Practice Management, Technology

Take Charge – What a Successful Solo and Small Firm Conference Looks Like

Well, I wasn't in attendance this year, as I was out on a leave of absence.  Bummer!  But, if what I have heard since my return to work is any indication of what the attendees at this year's Solo and Small Firm Institute enjoyed, this was a successful solo and small firm conference!  Because pictures can speak… Continue reading Take Charge – What a Successful Solo and Small Firm Conference Looks Like

Technology

DAY 1 at ABA TECHSHOW 2016

Day 1 was a whirlwind of activity. Here's a quick snapshot: After a great meeting the day before with the Bar Leader Institute attendees - I presented on a panel on Managing Technology with Catherine Sanders Reach, Danielle Hall, and Jim Calloway at a pre-session - I started the day attending the TECHSHOW Opening Session… Continue reading DAY 1 at ABA TECHSHOW 2016

Technology

ABA TECHSHOW 2015 – Next Month in Chicago!

If you don't already have your registration confirmation for this year's ABA TECHSHOW, then you need to hurry and sign up! I truly enjoyed leading the conference on last year, and having the opportunity to make it a record-breaking year for the ABA Law Practice Division's program.  But, I am just as excited about this year.… Continue reading ABA TECHSHOW 2015 – Next Month in Chicago!

Practice Management, Technology

Top Things for 2015 – That You Might Have Missed in 2014

Start 2015 with a review of all of your advertising materials to make sure that they are in compliance with the revised Rule 7.2 which became effective in March 2014.  The most common problem we’ve seen is the failure to include the lawyer or firm’s address in advertising.  Please be aware that the requirements of… Continue reading Top Things for 2015 – That You Might Have Missed in 2014

Ethics, Practice Management, Technology

Holiday Cheer and Our Gift to You: A Take on Social Media and Practice Management

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and not a peep from us?  Well, we’ve been hard at work in the back ground – sort of like Santa’s little legal elves - building our post on social media and law practice management.  Why, social media?  Well, it’s because we are still seeing lawyers struggle with what to… Continue reading Holiday Cheer and Our Gift to You: A Take on Social Media and Practice Management

Practice Management, Technology

Fall Quarterly CLE for Solos and Small Firms Coming Back Around

Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to gear up for things like pretty leaves, football (SEC is preferred down here), and cooler temps. But, it’s also time to mark your law office calendars again for the Fall CLE focused on solo and small firm practice. While the agenda will be posted at ICLE… Continue reading Fall Quarterly CLE for Solos and Small Firms Coming Back Around

Technology

ABA TECHSHOW 2013 – Bringing Lawyers and Technology Together

One of the favorite parts of my job is attending and participating in ABA TECHSHOW.  This annual conference brings together the world's leading legal technology experts and boasts one of the most expansive and on-point product Expositions in legal technology today.   Yes, it's a big deal, and I am so grateful that I get to be intimately involved with putting… Continue reading ABA TECHSHOW 2013 – Bringing Lawyers and Technology Together

Technology

New Toys and Tools – Time and i5

You can tell we are headed towards the holidays when local stores start putting out their Halloween and Fall displays.  Insiders in legal technology can tell, too, by the release of cool toys and tools. Here are a 3 new releases that have caught my eye over the last couple of weeks: 1) TABS3 Connect - This new service… Continue reading New Toys and Tools – Time and i5

Ethics, Finance, Practice Management, Technology

Seasonal CLEs for Solos and Small Firms Begin

Beginning August 16th, the Law Practice Management Program will begin sponsoring seasonal CLE programs geared toward the latest topics on practice management, ethics, technology and finance for solo and small firm practitioners.  The 1st Summer program will highlight these general topics. Ultimately, if you are in solo or small firm practice, you recognize the many important practice… Continue reading Seasonal CLEs for Solos and Small Firms Begin