ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED
REGISTRATION TO CONTINUE AT HOTEL ON OPENING DAY, THURS., MAR. 6, 2014 BY CHECK ONLY
FOR THE ONLY CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE SOLO PRACTITIONER!
($300.00 for up to 15 CLEs)
Priced Right -- Good Timing -- Excellent Speakers -- Relevant, Useful Topics
Your Entire CLE Requirement & Then Some!
Whether Newly or Seasoned Solo - This Conference is for YOU!
"Efficient. Effective. Excellent." A 2013 return attendee's review.
DATE, VENUE and ACCOMMODATIONS:
March 6 - 7, 2014 (Thursday and Friday after Mardi Gras)
Marriot New Orleans
555 Canal St.
New Orleans, La. 70130
*HOTEL ROOM BLOCK NOW FULL*
For two days, over 40 national & regional speakers will present four tracks of programming on dollar-wise legal technology and tips, law practice management, substantive law tips and forms, ethics, professionalism, marketing tips and more -- all tailored to the small office practitioner.
NEW THIS YEAR:
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HANDS-ON TECH LAB STATIONS so that you can try out tech products and software.
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LUNCHTIME LAGNIAPPE SESSIONS: Interesting short (0.5 hr. CLE) on Legal Tech Topics
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HEALTHCARE SCREENINGS: Sponsored by Gilsbar
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DISCOUNT ON ABA's highly acclaimed The 2014 Solo & Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple by 2013 solo conference presenters Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek, and Michael C. Maschke (LSBA price $50; normally $89.95).
Just starting your office? Or, wanting to upgrade your technology? This annual guide is for you and the only one of its kind written to help solo and small firm lawyers find the best technology for their dollar. It provides the most current information with unbiased recommendations on computers, servers, networking equipment, legal software (e.g., time and billing systems, case and document management systems, etc.), printers, scanners, security and backup products, smartphones, the iPad, social media and anything else a law office might need. Written in clear, easily understood language, the book is an excellent resource.
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It's all here and nowhere else!
Whether a newly minted or seasoned lawyer, this IS the conference to go to! Don't miss it!
TO REGISTER:
AMONG THE FEATURED SPEAKERS ARE:
Brett Burney, Esq., Burney Consultants LLC, Cleveland, OH. Brett’s straight forward and lawyer-to-lawyer style have put him in demand across the country, including to the ABA’s Tech Show and other solo conferences. A well-respected author and reviewer on legal technology, Brett is a frequent contributor to LLRX.com, Law Technology News magazine, Legal Assistant Today magazine, and Law.com, a leading legal news and information network for attorneys. His particular focus is on lawyers who want to integrate Macs, iPhones & iPads into their practice. His expertise also includes the ins and outs of electronic discovery. Prior to establishing Burney Consultants LLC, he litigated, built document databases, and advised on electronic discovery issues.
Craig Ball, Esq., Austin, Texas. A board certified trial attorney in Texas, Craig has expertise in forensic technology, emerging technologies, digital persuasion, electronic discovery, and trial tactics. An energetic speaker at continuing legal education programs for the bench and the bar throughout the country, Craig is also an instructor in computer forensics and electronic evidence to the Department of Justice and other law enforcement and security agencies. Craig's articles frequently appear in the national media, including in ABA, ATLA and American Lawyer Media print and various online publications. He also writes a multi-award winning monthly column on computer forensics and e-discovery for Law Technology News and Law.com called "Ball in your Court."
Catherine Sanders Reach, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago, IL. A seasoned speaker and a prolific author on legal technology matters, Catherine is returning to the Big Easy and to this conference (2008 and 2010) with her informative and easy-to-understand technology presentations. She is the Director, Law Practice Management and Technology for the Chicago Bar Association, and was previously the Director at the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center for over ten years. She has served on the ABA TECHSHOW Board from 2007-2009 and is on the Editorial Advisory Board for Law Technology News, Law.com’s LegalTechnology and Law Practice Today. Armed with a master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, she was selected to be one of the inaugural Fastcase 50, celebrating 50 innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders in the field of law.
Other reviews of the 2013 solo & small firm conference:
“Went this year because it changed the way I practiced law.”
“Enjoyed that there were more practical CLEs. I had the opportunity to pick up pointers not only from presenters but from seasoned lawyers in the audience.”
“Great way to evaluate how far I’ve come, solidify what I know, learn something new and figure out what I want to work on within my practice.”
“With this conference, I can see where I’ve been and figure out & develop where I want to go.”
“I enjoy the content and format of this CLE better than any I’ve attended.”
“Best conference I’ve ever been to.”
“A very well planned conference with great speakers and timely, practical topics.”
“I think all of the topics were helpful and I had a difficult time deciding which to attend.”
“It’s a great overall balance of information for solos. It’s a great way to meet other solos.”
“Awesome.”
“Best ever.”
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations must be received in writing no later than Monday, February 24, 2013. Timely refund requests will be paid in full, except for a $25.00 administration fee. No refunds will be made after February 24, 2014.