Program focuses on the nuts and bolts of practicing law - for new
and not-so-new lawyers
October 13, 2003
The State Bar Building for Success: The Ultimate 'How-to' Seminar
for New and Not-So-New Lawyers is coming to Milwaukee, Madison, and
Wausau in January. Presented by the State Bar in conjunction with the
Young Lawyers and Senior Lawyers divisions, a distinguished faculty will
focus on topics essential to succeeding in the business of practicing
law.
"This organization exists to help its members succeed," says State
Bar President George Burnett. "From civility to time management,
'Building for Success' will give lawyers the professional building
blocks to a successful practice."
This unique program includes a full day of interactive sessions with
judges, colleagues, and presenters in a combination of plenary and
breakout sessions. Lawyers new and not-so-new will find these topics
useful - Building Your Practice With Know-How and Class; Networking:
It's a Contact Sport; Let's Make a Deal: The Art of Negotiation;
Client-based Counseling Practices: Getting the Story Straight; Drafting
Documents: Some Quick but Thoughtful Steps; The Art of Persuasion:
Selling Your Client and Yourself; Life and Lawyering: Finding the
Balance; All in the Family: Handling Divorce Cases; and No Such Thing as
a Small Law Firm: Clarence Darrow Was a Solo Practitioner.
Local judges and experienced attorneys will be on hand to share their
expertise from the opening breakfast social through the closing
reception. During lunch, technology experts will offer tips on effective
and affordable law office technology systems. Participants will receive
a CD with answers to "Questions I Wish That I Asked in Law School."
In September 2002, Burnett appointed a committee of lawyers and
judges to develop the program. The committee, cochaired by Nathan
Fishbach, Whyte, Hirschboek, Dudek S.C., and Tom Dixon, State Bar CLE
Director, has dedicated the program to the memory of Leonard Loeb, a
former State Bar president who passed away in March of this year.
"Leonard was very enthusiastic about a 'bridge-the-gap' type of
seminar that would take advantage of what more experienced practitioners
had to offer to their newer counterparts," says Fishbach. "We are
pleased that the Young Lawyers and Senior Lawyers divisions are both
involved in this project."
The committee is seeking sponsorships to keep the registration fee at
a nominal $59. Sponsors at press time include WILMIC and Lexis.
The program will be presented on Jan. 14 in Milwaukee, Jan. 15 in
Madison, and Jan. 30 in Wausau. Tuition is $59, and the program will be
submitted for CLE credits. For information about becoming a sponsor or
to register, contact the State Bar at (800) 728-7788 or (608)
257-3838.
