Law Technology

CLE Update: Chicago and on the Web Next Week!

By Ross

Just thought some of you might be interested in two upcoming CLE programs – one live in the Chicago area on Wednesday, August 19th and the other online and available everywhere. on Thursday, August 20th.  Here’s the scoop on the two programs:

“Social Media for Lawyer (and Other Tech Tools to Help Good Lawyers Survive Bad Times)” – This is a live program for IICLE in Chicago on Wednesday, August 19th at the UBS Tower. There are 6.25 CLE credits including 2.5 Prof. Resp. credits. Here’s the link to the program and registration info: https://www.iicle.com/BooksandProducts/ProductDescription.aspx?ID=337. I’ll be doing nearly seven hours of presentations including:

• “Social Media, Viral Marketing, Low Overhead and Smart Spending to Grow & Maintain Your Practice Ethically & Affordably” – In these tight economic times, business development and client retention are more critical than ever. But of course, with marketing budgets slashed for firms across the board, the key is leveraging least-cost legal marketing resources. Ross will explore how to generate business in the most cost-effective, yet professional and ethically compliant manner ? how to leverage web technology and resources such as social media (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin), building and revamping websites and blogs that actually generate work and reflect positively on your abilities,  and even more to build and bring in a book of business you can live on and thrive!

• “Tightwad Technology: 60+ Free and Cheap Tools and Web Services for Illinois Lawyers (Part One and Part Two)” – In these unusual and frankly, frightening economic times, lawyers everywhere need to squeeze the most out of every overhead dollar, while at the same time, maximizing the quality of client services and responsiveness. Diametrically opposed goals? Not at all! In two in-depth sessions, we’ll explore a plethora of free or very inexpensive software products, tips, techniques, and web resources for propelling your practice forward while better serving every one of your clients. We’ll learn about free anti-virus products, free webinar and conference calling services, free and cheap Word and Outlook tools and much more! Save a bundle, learn a bunch!
• “Tightwad Technology: Better Using What You Already Have – Top Word, WordPerfect, Outlook, and Acrobat Tips!” – In these trying times when we’ve seen our 401Ks tumble precipitously, it’s not the ideal time to splurge on new technology. Instead, we’ll show you how Technology Tightwads wring more productivity and profits out of the systems you already have. We’ll explore law practice-specific tips, tricks and shortcuts for better using Word 2003 and 2007, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. See the Acrobat Typewriter in action. Discover how Acrobat is the best tool for digging you out of your overflowing Outlook mailboxes. See Word “Styles” demystified. Learn about Outlook as a Case Manager. Why buy more when you can better use what you already have . . . and better serve your clients at the same time!
• “From Paper to Pixels: Building the Complete (and Green) Electronic Case File” – Who isn’t buried in piles of paper – at your office, at home, seemingly everywhere? How many otherwise billable hours do you and your staff waste everyday looking for case information you can only find in a paper file? If these thoughts already conjure images too painful to contemplate, you desperately need this session. Award-winning legal technology consultant, Ross Kodner, will walk you through his Paper LESS Process – a proven, practical, realistic and cost-effective way to whip those piles into shape and show all that paper who’s boss. Learn how to go from paper to pixels, building complete electronic client case files . . . saving both your pocketbook and the planet.

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Then the next day, I’m doing an online program with my old techno.pal Andy Adkins, Director of the Legal Technology Institute at the Univ. of Florida’s law school. Andy and I have been presenting together for almost two decades, usually in the practice management subject area. That’s the focus of the program on August 20th called:

• “Minimize Risk with Legal Case, Matter and Practice Management Systems” – Case, matter, and practice management systems and processes will help your practice become more efficient and effective in all aspects of operating your practice and addressing the needs of clients. Whether you are a litigator or a transactional attorney, in private practice or in a legal department, this seminar will focus on the functions and advantages of case, matter, and practice management system software and related processes. Our two panelists, Andrew Z. Adkins III and Ross Kodner, are both pioneers and leaders in legal technology. Each has more than 20 years experience in working with lawyers, law firms and legal departments covering all practice areas and sizes. We’ll cover the basics of these systems and provide detailed discussions of the leading software systems in the legal profession along with practical tips for best practices deployments. Learn how contemporary practice management systems and processes can manage risks, allow you to better represent your clients and maximize profitability and productivity . . . while reducing the stress of daily law practice.

The program is being webcast at 1PM EDT for 90 minutes. Andy and I have been immersed in the practice management world for a collective 44 years between us – we’ll have tons of great tips and “street smarts” to pass along including our thoughts about Cloud Computing practice management approaches. Info on the program is at:

http://www.lorman.com/teleconference/teleconference.php?pid=204609

Hope some of you can join me next week in Chicago or online!

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Full post as published by Ross Ipsa Loquitur on August 12, 2009 (boomark / email).