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 FEATURES: PRACTICE PLANNING TIPS FOR SUCCESSElephant? What Elephant?By Douglas B. RichardsonA few prescient law firms already are capitalizing on the enormous business development leverage conferred by a commitment to Legal Project Management, both as a road to more work from clients and as a differentiator from slow-to-adapt competitors. What is Legal Project Management and how can it help you? Planning an Effective Launch Strategy for a Digital Records PolicyBy Thomas J. RalstonMoving law offices can be a daunting task and implementing a digital records policy at the same time can amplify the complexities associated with a move. Read one firm's story on how to successfully manage both. Sustainability: How Values-driven Law Firms Are Surviving Tough Times and Prospering Over the Long TermBy William R. BlackburnFirms are embracing a new model of governance to survive and prosper in good times and bad. The Business Development Express is About to Leave the Station - Will You Be On It?By George BrandonIt's not too early to start thinking about business development for 2011. One of the most important aspects of putting together a business development plan is identifying and tracking your contacts. Perfecting the Part-Time Schedule: Tips for Attorneys and Law Firm ManagementBy Christine Spinella DavisSuccessfully pulling off a part-time schedule for an attorney is not an easy task for either the attorney or firm management. These tips will help you navigate the challenges of making a part-time schedule work while ensuring the attorney continues to be viewed as a valuable and integral part of the team.  MARKETINGProfessional Development: It's Not Just for LawyersBy Sally J. SchmidtIn-house marketing staff should be continually improving their skills and credentials-just like the firm's lawyers do. Special from Law Practice magazine's September/October 2010 issue.  FINANCEAre You Prepared for Your 'Second Season'?By Ed PollThe time leading up to and beyond the closing of a practice can be called the lawyer's "second season." Preparing for your "second season" requires a clear personal retirement plan, that is separate and distinct from a practice estate plan. TECHNOLOGYBest of ABA TECHSHOW – PowerPoint Storyboarding in the CourtroomBy Paul J. UngerThe technique of storyboarding is a perfect fit for opening statements and closing arguments in the courtroom. This article will show how to develop themes and then use PowerPoint to effectively complement your story, instead of creating distractions that muddy your presentation. MEET THE WOMEN RAINMAKERS!Karen G. Johnson-McKewanBy Natasha InnocentiThis intellectual property attorney at Orrick's San Francisco office provides practical advice for young lawyers seeking to build a book of business as well as tips for all attorneys seeking to stay competitive in a distressed economy. |
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