Noon-1 p.m.: Running our Law Practices on the Run: Safely and
Ethically (Working Lunch)
Explore the ethical considerations surrounding cloud-based mobile computing
to reduce costs and provide improved client-services with a specific focus
on:
- Web-based e-mail;
- Google Docs, Dropbox; and
- Tablets, iPads and smart phones.
1-2 p.m.: Serving Our Clients in the Modern Legal World: Business
Models for the Future
Learn about about several different business models that will allow you to
effectively and efficiently modify your practice -- today and into the
future.
2-2:15 p.m.: Networking Break
2:15-3:30 p.m.: Fundamental Ethical Issues--Protection for
All
Explore professional responsibility issues for the solo or small firm,
including:
- Changes to and requirements of contingent fee agreements;
- Ethics of social media; and
- Accepting and declining, withdrawing from and closing cases.
3:30-4:45 p.m.: Judges on Negotiation, Mediation and
Arbitration
Learn how negotiation, mediation and arbitration can better serve your
clients’ needs and interests as well as the common ethical pitfalls that create
impasse.
4:45-5:30 p.m.: Networking--Ideas and Approaches
Acquire new skills and tactics from the perspective of a sole practitioner,
small-firm attorney and general practice associate.
5:30 p.m.: Reception
The Second Annual General Practice, Solo & Small-Firm Symposium was
developed by the GPSSF Section Council under the leadership of Chair
John DiSciullo, Esq. and Vice Chair
Scott D. Goldberg,
Esq.
Sponsoring Sections: The Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section