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| Fall Meeting Schedule |
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The GP|Solo Fall Meeting Schedule is available for download on the Division's website:
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Thursday, October 4th
Friday, October 5th
Saturday, October 6th
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| Law Student Event: How to Get a Job in a Small Firm |
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In GP|Solo, we're fortunate to have a good number of law student members, and we haven't forgotten you! In fact, we'll be holding a special presentation at Temple University's Beasley School of Law on Thursday night (October 4th, 4pm-6pm) entitled How to Get a Job in a Small Firm. This unique opportunity is open to any and all law students, and will be followed by a wine and cheese "meet & greet" reception. Presenting will be the Division's Chair, Keith B. McLennan (Partner at Miller, Turetsky, Rule & McLennan, P.C.), William T. Hogan III (Partner at Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough, LLP) and Laura V. Farber (Hiring Partner at Hahn & Hahn, LLP), and you will have a chance to informally chat with these leaders in the solo & small firm community at the reception.
In addition to Thursday's special event, any interested law students are invited to attend, at no charge, any of the CLE courses on offer throughout the weekend, as well as any of the open sessions of the GP|Solo Fall Meeting. I encourage you to take this rare opportunity to learn what the ABA — and in particular the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division — has to offer.
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Difference Makers Awards Dinner &
Night at the Museum
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National Constitution Center facade with Preamble. Photo Courtesy of National Constitution Center (Scott Frances LTD).
Friday night of the Fall Meeting (Oct. 5), we will honor six lawyers who have made a difference to the Bar, the Community, Pro Bono and Breaking Barriers, at our Difference Makers Awards Dinner. In a crowded field, this year’s winners were:
- William T. Robinson III (Florence, KY) for Community Service
- C. Dale McClain (Worcester, PA) for Service to the Profession
- Wendy Demchick-Alloy and Mary Coyne Pugh (Montgomery County, PA) for their work with the Child Advocacy Project
- Harvey F. Strauss (Maple Glen, PA) as Co-Director of Legal Aid for Southeastern PA
- Judge Pamila J. Brown (Ellicott City, MD) for Breaking Barriers
This is no ordinary awards dinner! It starts at 4:30pm with a Night at the Museum at the National Constitution Center, including an exclusive tour of this magnificent new facility and testament to our most vital document. This is followed by a reception and dinner gala, including entertainment from Philly's hottest blues band, Blues Anatomy. Get your tickets for the Difference Makers Dinner when you register now for the Fall Meeting and National Solo & Small Firm Conference.
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| Council Election to Fill Unexpired Term |
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At the Fall Council Meeting in Philadelphia, on October 6, 2007, the 2007- 2008 Division Council will hold an election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term created by the resignation of council member, Alan O. Olson. This council term shall terminate at the adjournment of the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association. Nominations for this council seat shall be made to the Division Secretary, jennifer j. rose, c/o ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610, fax 312.988.5711, genpractice@abanet.org, no later than 24 September 2007. No special form is required for the nomination, and self-nominations may be made.
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| Division Member at Large to the Board of Governors |
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At the Fall Council Meeting in Philadelphia, on October 6, 2007, the 2007-2008 Division Council will nominate a member of the Division to fill the position of Division Member at Large of the Board of Governors pursuant to §6.3 of the Division’s Bylaws. The term of office is a three-year term commencing at the adjournment of the next Annual Meeting of the Association. The selection of the Division Member at Large shall be made by the Council with due regard for the eligibility requirements for election to the Board of Governors. Any Division member seeking election as Division Member at Large shall so inform the Division Secretary, jennifer j. rose, in writing, at least ten (10) days prior to the beginning of the Council’s Fall Meeting. Nominations shall be made c/o ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60610, fax 312.988.5711, genpractice@abanet.org, No special form is required for the nomination, and self-nominations may be made.
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| Enjoying Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia has long been known as the birthplace of the nation, but in recent years the town has shown it's not just for history buffs. Philly is quickly gaining notoriety for great shopping, delicious restaurants and scintillating nightlife. For more information on all there is to see and do in this vibrant metropolis, visit the city's official tourism website at GoPhila.com.
For a handy visitor's reference written by a true local and a fellow Division member, see Nicole Gerson's Philadelphia Guide on all the many entertaining options in the Cradle of Liberty, appearing in September’s upcoming New Lawyer e-publication.
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| Nominations for GP|Solo Division Offices |
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Memorandum from the GP|Solo Division Nominating Chair, Stephen Rosales:
Keith B. McLennan has appointed me to serve as chair of the Division’s Nominating Committee for the coming bar year. The committee members are Betty Adams, Alan Olson, Elio Martinez and Patricia Sexton. The Nominating Committee will meet during the 2007 Fall Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, October 4-6 to nominate individuals for the positions of Division Vice Chair, Secretary and Members-At-Large of the Council. In accordance with §4.4 of the Bylaws, the Committee will nominate five Council Members-At-Large to serve four-year terms. Minority applicants are encouraged. The duties, terms of office, and eligibility requirements for each of the positions to be filled are outlined in the Division Bylaws.
Please return your completed questionnaire (please download the Word document at the foot of this memo) to the Division Office via email at genpractice@abanet.org or via fax at (312) 988-5711 or mail directly to ABA, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610 postmarked by Friday, September 21.
During the Fall Meeting, each interested individual will have an opportunity to appear in person before the Nominating Committee to discuss his/her qualifications and aspirations. Please note, however, that a personal appearance is not necessary for an individual to be considered by the Committee. Further, an appearance before the Committee will not entitle one to reimbursement for attendance at the meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (617) 489-9001 or by email at s.rosales@rosalesandrosales.com.
Sincerely,
Stephen B. Rosales
Chair, Nominating Committee, GP|Solo Division
» Download Nominating Questionnaire «
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| Get a Virtual Office with Regus |
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| Special Rate on the Billable Hour’s Humorous Gifts |
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Just in time for the holiday season, The Billable Hour Company has teamed with GP|Solo to offer a 10% discount to Division members on its humorous gifts especially for lawyers and legal professionals. Whether you’re looking for a present for your partner or a little something for your secretary, cards for your clients or a fresh and funny gift for a friend, you’ll find it at www.TheBillableHour.com.
The company’s gifts include unique timepieces with dials marked in six-minute increments; books and games; personal and office accessories; CDs featuring funny songs about the law; gift baskets (which the company aptly calls "Survival Kits"); and custom logo timepieces. At the Billable Hour Card Store, you can find over 175 customizable greeting cards featuring law-related cartoons. The store’s print-on-demand technology allows you to send highly personalized cards to your clients, colleagues, prospects and friends.
To get the GP|Solo member discount, visit www.TheBillableHour.com and enter coupon code ABAGP at Step 2 of checkout.
» Visit the Billable Hour’s Website «
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Blogging: Ethical Considerations for the Lawyer;
Legal Implications for the Client |
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Blogging: Ethical Considerations for the Lawyer; Legal Implications for the Client »
Thursday, September 20, 2007
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Mountain | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pacific
Presented in conjunction with the ABA's Law Practice Management Section and the ABA Center for CLE.
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| 2007 Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy |
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The ABA Commission on Women and the Young Lawyers Division present the third Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy on November 8-9, 2007 in Chicago.
Women 3-10 years out of law school will take charge of their leadership potential -- self-assess -- and build their own personal leadership plans. They will hear from those who have led the way before them and will take away practical, concrete advice and guidance. The WILL Academy's mission is to empower women lawyers to direct and manage their own careers more effectively by gaining knowledge, finding mentors, and honing their networking capabilities.
» Visit the WILL Academy Website «
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| GP|Solo Book Spotlight |
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BONUS: The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM with all of the forms, checklists and letters to save you time.
Price: $135.95
GP|Solo members: $115.95
» Find out about other GP|Solo Books «
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