This program will identify and focus on the principal business decisions and ethical issues an attorney should address while going through the process of establishing a solo practice.
In a 2021 ALPS Insurance survey of women attorneys, over 1/3 of respondents reported they were “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with their work/life balance. It seems there is a disconnect between the number of women in law schools and the number of women who enter (or remain) in the legal profession. That’s bad news for business and not a good indicator for the current culture of law practice.
The program will begin with a brief review of the specific conflict rules from the Rules of Professional Conduct. From there, Mark will challenge the typical excuses for not maintaining a formal conflict checking system and detail what a state of the art conflict checking process looks like.
This program will address ethical, malpractice, and risk management issues that can arise when lawyers enter into various business relationships with other lawyers. Topics presented will include co-counsel and of counsel relationships, the use of contract attorneys, office sharing concerns, and things to think about when buying a law practice.
Are you an attorney looking to improve your client communication skills and find happiness in your legal practice? Introducing our exclusive course tailored for attorneys like you! Learn how to navigate challenging conversations, manage expectations, and provide unparalleled support to your clients throughout their legal journey — while setting boundaries that work best for you.
In this 90-minute course, we'll teach you to soar in this ultimate course for solo attorneys that covers everything you need to know to protect yourself and your clients from potential malpractice claims. From client communication to document management, ethical considerations to risk assessment, this course will empower you to navigate your solo law practice with confidence and professionalism.
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined in the US. This program will start with a discussion of trust accounting basics, address common missteps lawyers make, and share back-office best practices to help attorneys stay on the right path.
Law firms handle sensitive client information, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. The responsibility of everyone in the law firm to protect client information doesn't fade just because the office setting has changed. Is your firm taking every possible step to safeguard client data?
Discover the best practices for securely storing and organizing your client files, protecting sensitive information, and maintaining a solid record-keeping system. Don't let file management become a headache or a heap! We've got you covered! (Literally.)
This program will demonstrate how easy it is to avoid some of the ways that calendaring missteps occur through the use of a well-designed calendaring and docket control process. While there is no one right way to accomplish the task, the key will be in thoughtful planning, thorough training, and commitment to follow through from everyone in the office.
