At the Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference on Oct. 28-30, you'll be able to get your CLE credits, browse the vendor hall, network with colleagues, and have your chance to win prizes – all while social distancing at work or home.
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Several Wisconsin lawyers talk about what their firms are doing in terms of business viability during the pandemic. They say they are focused on retaining staff, improving client relations, and maintaining positive cash flow.
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Even as economic reopening happens, solo and small firms will need to find new opportunities to use their skills and connect differently with clients and potential clients, says Wausau solo Sarah Ruffi.
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Law firms, like all employers, have been inundated with advice and guidance for reopening their workplaces in the wake of the COVID quarantine. Jane Clark, Sheila Conroy, and Hannah Renfro provide guidance on reopening your office in a manner thatprotects your employees and clients, as well as your bottom line.
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Writing for the State Bar of Wisconsin Public Interest Law Blog, Liz Groeschel discusses details of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that impact federal student loan borrowers.
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Every lawyer makes mistakes occasionally, but hindsight can help reduce the likelihood of malpractice-level errors. Tom Watson says bankruptcy/collections, estate/probate/trust, plaintiff's personal injury, real estate, and family law drew the most malpractice claims in 2019.
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In this article, Melodie Wiseman provides practical tips for lawyers who are now working from home, including setting clear intentions, avoiding distractions, and staying connected.
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Tim Pierce, Keith Sellen, and Christopher Shattuck introduce a new, free, self-assessment tool that gives Wisconsin lawyers, especially those in smaller firms, a new way to measure and improve their operations, manage risk, and increase client satisfaction.
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Legal industry experts highlight national trends, including business development, meeting client needs, recruiting talent, and technology. Wisconsin lawyers can use this information to build momentum in 2020.
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Wisconsin lawyers talk about how the economy is affecting their practices and how they're meeting those challenges, whether by taking on new roles or practice areas, streamlining practice management procedures, or better communicating their value to clients.
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From providing tips on protecting your privacy to avoiding scams, the State Bar of Wisconsin's law office management Practice411 elist offered useful practice information in 2019. Here they are, all in one place.
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