Hanging Out Your Shingle (Without Hanging Yourself)
Presented by the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section Co-sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division and SIU School of Law
Program Information
Program Date:
June 30, 2008
Program Location:
SIU School of Law
Carbondale, IL
Chairperson:
Julie Ann Sebastian
Developing Your Law Practice
Our speaker will present practical tips on how to develop and manage a law practice in a professional and competent manner. The session will cover engagement letters including a discussion of Dowlin, calendar systems, filing systems, conflict checking, and message systems.
Approved Credit for Illinois State Bar Association
Total General MCLE Hours: 0.75
Including Professional Responsibility: 0.75 (pending)
Speaker Information
Ebony R. Huddleston   [ view bio ]
Conflicts of Interest
As an attorney you must be aware of potential conflicts of interest. This segment of the program will discuss those issues including multiple representation in a single matter; former client issues; aggregate settlement of claims; conflicts arising from your financial, business, property or personal interests; business dealings with clients; and waivable and unwaivable conflicts.
Approved Credit for Illinois State Bar Association
Total General MCLE Hours: 0.50
Including Professional Responsibility: 0.50 (pending)
Speaker Information
Daniel Feeney  [ view bio ]
Developing Your Practice and Keeping Clients
Our speaker will discuss issues relating to ethical advertising and marketing, networking, and communicating with clients so they remain your clients.
Approved Credit for Illinois State Bar Association
Total General MCLE Hours: 0.50
Including Professional Responsibility: 0.50 (pending)
Speaker Information
Bernard Wysocki   [ view bio ]
A Law Firm Is a Business: Treat it That Way
Effective law office management is essential for maintaining good client relations, reducing the risk of malpractice claims or client complaints, and improving your firm image and the image of the profession. This session will address proper handling of client money and funds, IOLTA accounting, handling payments, disbursement when the settlement check comes, and maintenance of accurate accounting records.
Approved Credit for Illinois State Bar Association
Total General MCLE Hours: 0.75
Including Professional Responsibility: 0.75 (pending)
Speaker Information
Mary F. Andreoni   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected
Illinois State Bar Association
Total General MCLE Hours: 2.50
Including Professional Responsibility: 2.50
Online Demo
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