Five Minute Mentor Series

Trust Account Basics
May 13, 2013
with Jamie Sudler

This seminar provides an overview of how a lawyer should and should not use a trust account. It includes basic examples of everyday practices and problems, and some bookkeeping practices are also covered. Click here to purchase this CLE.

Lawyer Website Marketing
April 8, 2013
with Dustin Ruge
 

As a solo or small firm practitioner, how important is website marketing to the success of your solo/small firm practice? What role are mobile searches and devices playing in the search for an attorney? Click here to purchase this CLE.

Colorado Professionalism and the United Nations Darfur, Africa
with Richard Pennington 

The relationship between law, ethics, professionalism, and being “helpful.” How clients' professionalism concerns intersect those of the attorneys.

BYOD —Bring Your Own Device
March 11, 2013
with Phil Shuey

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is the hot topic in the IT world, but what does it mean for the solo and small firm? Learn what BYOD is, and is not, and how to leverage the concept in your practice.
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Death of a Solo, Death of a Law Practice
Feb. 11, 2013
with Barb Cashman 

What will happen to your solo/small firm practice in the event of your disability or death? Do you have a plan?  The vast majority of solo and small firm types don't!  This presentation reviews a few different scenarios of what might happen when there is no planning. Click here to purchase this CLE.

Legal Lightning—Using Technology to Spark Efficiency and Profitability in Your Firm
Jan. 14, 2013
with Tom Zichterman

The most profitable law firms share two common characteristics. First, they all run a very efficient ship—one that integrates flexible software with well-defined business process. Second, they all focus on the hardest part of the practice, generating income, while leaving technology to those who know it best. This presentation outlines how law firms, by making the right business decisions about software, systems and infrastructure, can vastly increase their revenue, decrease their costs and run a vastly more profitable business. Click here to purchase this CLE.

Quick and Easy Tips to Safeguard Client Data
Dec. 10, 2012
with Reba Nance  

The Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct require that all lawyers protect client confidentiality. Reba Nance discusses quick and easy things lawyers can do to ensure that their clients' data is protected. Click here to purchase this CLE.

Wearing Two Hats: The Ethics of Being Both an Attorney and Real Estate Broker (and other Dual Practice Ethical Dilemmas)
Nov. 12, 2012
with Eric L. Nesbitt

Following and abiding by the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct can be challenging enough for an attorney, but issues can become even more complicated if you are practicing two professions. Eric Nesbitt, a Colorado licensed real estate attorney and commercial real estate broker, covers ethical considerations involved with actively practicing dual occupations. Click here to purchase this CLE.

Design, Build and Run Your Practice So You Can Leave It (With a Smile)
Oct. 8, 2012
with Maria B. Lopez  

Develop a practice model that fits you, consider time frames for transition planning, learn about selling your practice, technology issues, valuation elements, and more.

Quick Tips on Oral Advocacy
Sept. 27, 2012
with Judge Richard Gabriel

Lawyers as Independent Contractors in Firms
Sept. 10, 2012
with Dave Sprecace

Learn about the possible implications for lawyers practicing as independent contractors in firms
 

Technology and Your Firm
Aug. 22, 2012
with Phil Shuey

Phil Shuey explains the technological considerations when opening your own law firm.

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Lawyers on Facebook — Oh My!
Aug. 13, 2012
with Barb Cashman

Become more comfortable talking about and considering the use of your own “brand” in social media, primarily Facebook.  We identify some of the legal and ethical risks of Facebook, and how to mitigate such risks and still have a satisfying and meaningful engagement with social media.    

Choosing Clients Wisely: A 5-Step Plan
June 11, 2012
With Jon Olafson

While your livelihood depends on having clients, not all clients are good clients. Most client problems can be avoided by choosing clients more carefully. Regardless of the size of your practice, you will save time and maximize your profit potential by developing and implementing an easy five step plan to smart client selection.

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