May/June 2012 | THE TIME MANAGEMENT ISSUE

Cover Story

Getting Things Done By Michael Lawyer

David Allen, creator of the Getting Things Done system and author of the book by the same name, shares his views and ideas on how to improve personal productivity.

Features

Blowing Up the Barrier Between Work & Family

By Christy Tosh Crider and Tonya Mitchem Grindon

Work-life balance is not really about segregating your life—it’s about finding ways for your home and work life to complement each other.

Burnout: Avoidable, Not Inevitable

By Meloney C. Crawford and Douglas S. Querin

Burnout in the legal profession is greater than that of other professions, and perhaps now more than ever. Learn how to avoid it by reducing stress and seeking support.

Simple Digital Productivity with Apps, Services, and Gadgets

By Sam Glover

SmartPhones, tablets and apps will not make you a better lawyer, but they can enhance your practice and productivity when used effectively.

Time Management Tricks and Techniques

By Michael J.P. Schewe and Courtney Ward-Reichard

There is little doubt that technology has revolutionized the practice of law, but it can also lead to an almost constant state of distraction.

Avoid a Malpractice Claim Using Time Management Tools

By Dan Pinnington

Missed deadlines and time management errors are consistently some of the biggest causes of malpractice claims, but here’s how to use technology to reduce your exposure.

Use Time Management to Find the Passion in Your Practice

By Tea Hoffmann

Once you define your values, you can set realistic goals that will help you achieve a more rewarding career and satisfying personal life.

Women Rainmakers Through the Generations

By Angela Nadler

When it comes to business development, one size doesn’t fit all. These successful women rainmakers each have a tailored approach to building their books of business.

Technology

Product Watch
By Nerino Petro, Jr
Selecting, Managing, and Securing SmartPhones
By Sharon D. Nelson and John W. Simek
Linking the Clouds
By Erik Mazzone
Marketers can (and should) capitalize on the mobile Web usage trend by adding a dose of mobility to their marketing mix.

Business

Managing: Work-Life Balance
By Jennifer Ator
Determine Your Work-Life Balance
By Wendy L. Werner
Making Time for Marketing
By Sally J. Schmidt
Keeping Score
By Peter D. Roberts
Buried Alive? Master Email Overload
By Tracy C. Parks
Time: Find, Manage, Protect It
By Karen MacKay
Strategies for managing your time and your energy are critical.

Frontlines

From the Editor
By Sheila Blackford
Perspectives
By Tom Mighell
Highlights: LPM in 2012
Associate Training Programs Meet Pro Bono Work
By Robert W. Denney
Five Billing Tweaks to Keep Good Clients
By Laura A. Calloway
The Director’s Desk
By Pamela McDevitt
On the Horizon

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