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Ready to hang out your shingle?

Here’s crucial guidance on how to avoid the pitfalls of new-practice formation – or climb out if you’ve already fallen in

There probably was a time when just about all that lawyers had to do was hang up a sign and they were in business.
If only it were so simple! The reality today is that there are a myriad of details – business, financial, accounting, case management, marketing, and technological – to get right when stepping out on your own.

Learn where to look for start-up traps
Whether you’re fresh out of law school or an experienced attorney looking to leave a large firm, our seasoned pros will give you the guidance you need to avoid costly rookie mistakes in setting up your new practice – and to correct those mistakes if you’re already in over your head.

• Arm yourself with good accounting practices, especially for trusts, to avoid running afoul of the Office of Lawyer Regulation
• Examine ways to track work in progress and manage case files so nothing gets lost
• Learn how to make sure you are communicating with clients in a timely manner and keeping track of significant dates
• See how the right technology can make your new practice hum with efficiency and not commit electronic malpractice

If you’re transitioning from an established firm …
Sure, you’re a good lawyer, but legal skills don’t always translate into business skills, and once you’re a business owner, the responsibility is all yours.

If you’re a recent law school graduate …
You’ll gain a detailed knowledge of all the steps involved in running a law practice as a business.

If you’ve already taken the plunge …
You’ll learn how to dig yourself out of the hole and get your fledgling practice up on its feet and running smooth.

Wherever you are on the experience scale, this seminar will get you thinking about the issues you need to address when you decide to hang out your own shingle. Because once the elation is over, the pitfalls await. Enroll today for a more prosperous and independent tomorrow.

The last day to preregister online was June 5, 2008.