Spring 2011

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Civic Education: The need is great, and so is the desire to help

by Clifton Barnes

How can children grow up to be good citizens if they’re no longer being taught such basics as the three branches of government? Across the country, many bar associations are helping to fill those gaps. Here’s a look at a few of their programs and a related initiative.

Practice Management

Solo and small-firm lawyers: A renewed priority for bar associations

Especially in today’s economy, more and more lawyers are in solo practice or at small firms. Is your bar doing all it can to serve this growing membership segment? Two distinguished bar leaders issue a call to action for bars of all types and sizes.

Practice Technology

Think you know LRIS? Think again

by Marilyn Cavicchia

Don’t underestimate your lawyer referral and information service; it has amazing potential when it comes to public service, member service, and nondues revenue. That was the message from panelists at the Midyear Meeting of NABE, NCBF, and NCBP. Also, how do you reach consumers today? Is it goodbye, Yellow Pages, hello Facebook?