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| The Buzz |
February
2005 |
While we are still tabulating the nominations
for the Buzzy Awards, we do have have a lot of
news to report, including ways you can get active in the
Section. There even is a contest to win a free copy of our
brand new book, Mastering Voir Dire and Jury Selection by Jeffrey
T. Frederick Ph.D.
We would like to thank all of those who wrote in with their
suggestions and for the warm reception the first issue of The
Buzz received. |
| Diversity
Fellows |
The Section’s Diversity Committee and Membership Board identifies and nominates
four lawyers of color who will be appointed by the Chair-Elect to funded fellowship
positions within the Section, effective during the following bar year.
Deadline April 30, 2005.
Find
out more and apply to the Diversity Fellows program
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| Bylaws |
 Attention all members, the
Bylaws Committee has recommended to the Council that certain
Section Bylaws be changed. Please download and review
the revisions
to the Bylaws (MS Word) and email genpractice@abanet.org with your comments, questions and suggestions.
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| Join
a Committee |
Committee membership offers you
the opportunity to exchange ideas and gain insight from other
solo practitioners who share your interests and expertise
Join
Three Committees at No Extra Cost!
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| Spring
Meeting |
 May 18-22, 2005
Miami, Florida
Fontainebleau Hilton
We're having a heat wave!
The ABA's General Practice, Solo
and Small Firm Division and the Young Lawyers Division, are
joining forces with the Florida Bar Association and the
Florida Young Lawyers Association for a national conference
offering outstanding opportunities for lawyers to participate
in substantive programs and exciting social activities…all
under the warm Miami skies.
Find out about the CLE, social events and things to do around
town at our Spring
Meeting pages. |
| Member
Benefit |
GP|Solo and WestLegalEd presents
online CLE programs available to you, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week from the convenience of your home or office
computer. Remember,
GPSolo Section Members receive a discount of 33% on
all GPSolo
Online CLE. |
| Solosez |
 Solosez is
an electronic mail discussion list that has matured into a
worldwide community of more than 1100 solo and small firm practitioners.
It is a place for lawyers to share
and obtain information on a wide range of personal and professional
subjects: legal questions, client referrals, topical issues,
practice technology problems and solutions, travel information,
jokes, or just to gloat about a court victory or vent about
a local judge. You can join Solosez on its website: Solosez.net
Solosez Supreme Court Group Admission
Each October, Solosezzers from around the country
and around the world get together in Washington with friends
and family for a group admission to the bar of the United
States Supreme Court.
Find out how
to participate in this memorable experience on
Solosez.net |
| TECHSHOW |
March 31 to April
2, 2005
Chicago, IL
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
This year ABA TECHSHOW will also feature Technology Roundtables,
small-group sessions focusing on the implementation and feasibility
of leading legal technologies. The exhibit area will feature
more than 100 of the top vendors in the legal industry. And
the Technology Training Institute will give participants
the opportunity to learn directly from the vendors how to
use their software applications.
GP|Solo Section members will receive a discount of $100
off every registration. To register, visit www.techshow.com.
Be sure to input Program Promoter Code PP25. You can also
register by telephone: Simply call the ABA Service Center
at 800/285-2221 and mention Program Promoter Code
PP25. Receive an additional $100 off the price if
you register by February 18. |
| Contest |
 Mastering
Voir Dire and Jury Selection: Gain an Edge in Questioning
and Selecting Your Jury
by Jeffrey T. Frederick Ph.D.
This new and expanded edition by one of the nation’s
most experienced trial consultants goes beyond other books
on jury selection and focuses on the skills needed to conduct
effective voir dire and jury selection, ultimately improving
your chances of a favorable verdict at trial. This valuable
guide will help you understand effective voir dire and jury
selection strategies and adapt them to the unique circumstances
you face in your trial jurisdiction.
Price: $99.95
GP|Solo members: $89.95
Win a free copy of this book! |
| Help
Stop These Attorney Liability Provisions |
A bill pending in Congress
would:
- Tell lawyers what they can and can't say to their clients;
- Make
lawyers personally liable for their clients' financial
disclosures;
- Require some lawyers and firms to advertise that they are "debt
relief agencies."
If you don't want Congress between you and your clients,
Act Now! |
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