3-Hour Program

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Overview

Why you should attend

Are you thinking about “hanging out a shingle” on your own or joining forces with another solo practitioner? Do you operate your own practice but often wonder what costs you can eliminate and how you can attract new clients? Solos face a host of business and practice management decisions, from what to spend on overhead to how to win clients and handle difficult or non-paying clients. At this program, you will get expert advice from a faculty of top solo/small firm practitioners about the unique practical skills, knowledge, and best practices to develop your small law practice so that it thrives and that you enjoy what you do on your own terms.

What you will learn

  • Setting up your practice: keeping your overhead low; finding office space; virtual offices; shared spaces; staffing issues; equipment and technology needs.
  • Getting started: should you take on per diem and contract work? Low-bono practice and other opportunities.
  • Business and economic considerations: setting prices, billing arrangements, fixed fees.
  • Building your practice: the most effective ways to develop business and attract new clients.
  • Communicating with clients: how do you keep the clients you have and keep them happy.
  • What do you do when something arises outside of your practice area? Ways to align with other solo practitioners to complement your practice.
  • Ethical issues: “real world” concerns, including top attorney ethical violations, avoiding malpractice claims, marketing, social media and conflicts issues.
  • “What I wish someone had told me” - Faculty insights on what they wish someone had told them before they opened up their own offices.

Who should attend

Whether you are a recent graduate or are an experienced practitioner, this program will provide you with the innovative ideas and practical advice you need to set up and maintain a profitable small firm practice.

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