Perfect Pitch: Four Tips to Hit the Right Notes with Your Presentation
By Kelsey Heino – July 22, 2019 | What you should remember the next time you’re preparing for and presenting a client pitch.
Solo & Small Firm
The Solo & Small Firm Committee’s purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and resources on issues uniquely impacting the solo and small firm litigator and that will enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of members’ litigation practices.
Practice Points
Crossing Boundaries: Should You Take that Out-of-State Case?
By Kelsey Heino – July 22, 2019 | Taking cases in foreign jurisdictions and serving as local counsel expand your opportunities, but it is important to analyze the pros and cons of each engagement.
Articles
Family Law and Divorce Tax—Revisited
By Thomas C. Ries and Kris Hallengren – May 01, 2019 | How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 can affect your clients and your practice.
Marketing with Directory Listings
By Michael L. Goldblatt – May 01, 2019 | How to optimize your listing and attract more clients using lawyer directories.
Sound Advice
Mentoring 101
By Eleni vanRoden – April 5, 2019 | Looking back to Kelsey Heino's informative talk on mentoring, this Sound Advice discusses different types of mentoring with ideas for expanding your perceptions of a mentorship. (12:26 min)
Benefits of Pro Bono Work for Solo and Small Firm Attorneys
By Emily J. Kirk – November 1, 2018 | Our legal system is filled with far too many people who simply cannot afford a lawyer’s billable rates, yet, they need the advocacy, advice and expertise that we can provide. And without the help of solo and small firm attorneys (who make up the majority of attorneys in our country), this critical need in our justice system will continue to go unmet. That’s why we need all attorneys – including those in who may be on their own or in smaller firms – to consider taking on a pro bono client in the coming year. (06:32 min)
Solo & Small Firm
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Meetings
Aug
20
Events | Webinar
How to Succeed as a Trial Lawyer: Negotiating and Mediating Ethically
ETHICS 60 min
Most cases settle before trial. You need to know how to negotiate and mediate while avoiding ethical pitfalls. What statements to opposing counsel are unethical, including nondisclosure of facts you…
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women Leading for Success in the Courtroom, in the Judiciary and in the Profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from leading litigators from across the nation a…