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• With the Downturn, It’s Time to Rethink the Legal Profession
  The economic downturn is hitting the legal world hard. American Lawyer is calling it “the fire this time” and warning that big firms may be hurtling toward “a paradigm-shifting, blood-in-the-suites” future.
• Developing Business in a Small Firm
  Business development at small firms poses many challenges different from those faced by women lawyers at larger firms.
• Grow Your Large Clients
  Growing your firm’s most important clients has never been more critical.
• Competitive Advantages
  The basic question underlying every hiring decision is, why you? 
• Closing the Deal
  Too often women lawyers are hesitant to take the steps that will turn a business development opportunity into an actual client.
• Bringing Home the Bacon While Minding the Farm
  With a leadership role, women lawyers have a greater opportunity to grow their business and, in turn, help the next generation of women lawyers succeed.
• Career Corner - What Advice Can You Give Those Who Just Want to Hold On to The Jobs They Have?
  Ensure that you don't find yourself among the ranks of the unemployed.
• Having It All: Tips for Putting Your Priorities and Your Plan in Place
  What is the secret to having it all? You can’t—at least not all at once.

• Fuel the Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law and Life
  —Homestudy
• PowerPoint - Effective Use for Courtroom, Boardroom, and Public Presentations
  —Homestudy
• Get Organized and Get Things Done!
  —Homestudy

Lawyers' Professional Liability in Colorado: Preventing Legal Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions

This book contains a wealth of information for lawyers to use in identifying and avoiding malpractice pitfalls, avoiding the kinds of errors that lead to disciplinary actions, and instituting good risk management procedures.