Day 1 of 2011 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference is a Wrap!

The first day of the 2011 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference is done and it was a huge success! Day 1 started with a session on legal research with Fastcase and information on the new Wisbar MarketPlace and Books UnBound. PINNACLE, the State Bar of Wisconsin's CLE Department announced that all attendees of the WSSFC would receive a month of free access to Books UnBound starting November 1, 2011. Karin Iwata (E-Myth Worldwide) was the Pre-Conference speaker on "Building a Prototype for Your Law Office: Work ON Your Practice, Not Just IN It". Karin had the audience working in small groups and working on exercises to help them build their practices. 

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Avoiding Legal Malpractice Risks in Tough Times – Use Best Practices

My friend, Dan Pinnington (director of practicePRO), article Legal malpractice risks change in tough times (But the best risk management strategies don’t) was recently made available to a wider audience and is worth reading. Dan provides sage advice and even though he is in Canada and this was originally aimed at Canadian lawyers, it applies to those of us here in the U.S.A.  While I disagree with his position that you shouldn't sue for fees(sometimes you just have to do it) I do agree that in these tough times, you really need to focus on getting as much cash up front as possible (if you accept credit cards this can be easier).

Tablet Love – The Friday Five at Attorney at Work

Attorney at Work has posted their Friday Five article for Friday October 7, 2011 and it's all about tablets and Tablet Love. While much of the information is for those that love the iPad, but  I've contributed for those of us that prefer an alternative. In my case, it's my Acer Iconia Tab A500 tablet running Android Honeycomb 3.2. (more…)

2011 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference is Almost Here

The 2011 Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference October 27-29, 2011at the Kalahari Resort in the Wisconsin Dells is fast approaching. Whether you're practicing on your own or in a small firm, this conference is dedicated to helping you build your business — and improve your life. With more than 32 education and training sessions, you are sure to find the guidance and advice you need to save time and money. Our packed CLE schedule includes great local and national speakers, as well as full vendor hall and social events for everyone!

If you are a PINNACLE Ultimate Pass holder,  you can attend the 2011 WSSFC at no additional charge! (more…)

When Your Trial & Presentation Technology gets bit by Mr. Murphy

We like to think that a technical disaster won't ever happen to us when we are presenting, but that's just not the case. And it's not just a trial: I experienced "technical difficulties" at a presentation last week to the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin. For some reason their projector and my Mac just didn't want to get along. I had been bitten by Mr. Murphy. (more…)