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How to Get It All Done: Tackling Time Management Challenges in Your Practice

ABA Center for Professional Development Webinar , United States

Juggling all of your daily responsibilities can be difficult for lawyers at any stage of their careers, but it can be particularly challenging for young lawyers who are new to the practice. This webinar will cover some of the most common (and most difficult) time management issues faced by lawyers in their practice. You’ll learn how to deal with information overload, manage your email inbox, use your calendar effectively, make meetings more productive, and more.

Lawyer, law practice management consultant, and co-author of the Law Practice Division book, “How to Do More in Less Time: The Complete Guide to Increasing Your Productivity and Improving Your Bottom Line,” Allison C. Shields, will give you strategies, tips and tricks to help you focus, prioritize and plan your day so you can focus more on learning the ropes and serving your clients.

Ethical Issues and Implications on Lawyers’ Use of LinkedIn

CLESeminars.com , United States

Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have become part of every lawyer’s daily life, and they can be helpful tools for expanding your professional presence and marketing your practice, as well as valuable investigative tools. But the same ethical rules that govern lawyers’ conduct also apply to their use of social media, ...

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New York State Bar Association Webinar: Time Management

NYSBA-Webinar

Join us for this one hour webinar presenting practical time management tips for lawyers at all stages of their practice. More details to follow. Presenters: Allison C. Shields, Esq. and James Joseph, Esq.

New York State Bar Association Solo Practitioner Conference

Convene 810 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, United States

The New York State Bar Association will be holding its annual Solo Practitioner's Conference again this year, on October 28, 2019. The conference will feature a full day of programming specifically geared toward solo practitioners, and covering topics including networking, reputation management, client appreciation, and using LinkedIn effectively and ethically (my topic). For more information ...

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Get Active and Get Real Results from LinkedIn

Zola Media Webinar

On November 19, 2019, at 2 p.m. Eastern, I'll be doing a webinar with Zola Suites/Zola Media, Get Active and Get Real Results from LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a rapidly-growing professional network, and one in which most lawyers have a presence. But although many lawyers have established a LinkedIn Profile, few use the platform actively or ...

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Combating Scope Creep with Alternative Fee Arrangements

On December 17, 2019, I'll be presenting a webinar based on my recent article in the ABA Law Practice Division's Law Practice magazine, entitled, Combating Scope Creep with Alternative Fee Arrangements. More details and registration information coming soon.

Combating Scope Creep with Alternative Fee Arrangements

ABA Law Practice Division Webinar , United States

Are you afraid to use alternative fee arrangements in your practice because you're worried about scope creep? Or are you currently using alternative fees yet struggling with clients who keep asking for more work but don't want to pay additional fees? Find out how you can prevent or eliminate scope creep when using alternative fees.

Getting Paid: Tips, Techniques and Ethics

NYSBA-Webinar

Clients can easily become dissatisfied when they don’t understand the lawyer’s fees or billing practices. Lawyers lose money when they fail to capture their time properly and do not approach billing and invoicing from the client’s perspective. Improper billing practices and poor client communication surrounding fees can result in ethics complaints. But by making a ...

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Creating an Exceptional (and Ethical) LinkedIn Presence

Online

Maintaining your professional network is even more crucial now than it ever has been, and LinkedIn is an often overlooked resource for doing so. Although a large majority of lawyers have a LinkedIn presence, few lawyers use it strategically or obtain the maximum benefits from using it. Allison C. Johs, co-author of Make LinkedIn Work for ...

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Getting through the Day – Time Management Skills for Lawyers

NYSBA-Webinar

Juggling a multitude of daily responsibilities can be difficult for lawyers at any stage of their careers, whether young lawyers who are new to the practice or seasoned veterans with many years of practice under their belt. This webinar will cover some of the most common (and most difficult) time management issues lawyers face, including ...

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LinkedIn for Law Students

NYSBA-Webinar

It’s never too early to start networking, making connections, and building your professional reputation, and LinkedIn® is a fantastic tool for doing just that. Law students who get a head start on creating a standout LinkedIn Profile, using LinkedIn to help make and foster connections, and participate strategically on the platform can get a leg ...

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2021 Tech Summit – NYSBA

NYSBA-Webinar

I will be presenting two programs as part of this year's Tech Summit with the New York State Br Association, both on Day 2 of the Summit (December 8, 2021) - Using Tech to Manage Your Time and Control Your Calendar Learn Outlook-specific strategies for many of the most common productivity needs of busy legal ...

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