GPSolo Magazine - March 2005
Section News
General Practice, Solo and Small Firm
2005 Spring Meeting
To be Held in Conjunction with The Young Lawyers Division
May 18-22, 2005
Fontainebleau Hilton
Miami, Florida
The landmark Fontainebleau Hotel is the backdrop for this special meeting. Make your plans now to bring family and friends and enjoy a spring retreat. The hotel is on 20 acres of oceanfront property featuring a grotto pool with cascading waterfalls, a children’s interactive water playland, tennis courts, and cabanas to reserve for a relaxing day. Windsurfing, parasailing, and championship golf are also available. Call the hotel at 800/548-8886 to request a room at the special ABA rate: $149 single or double. The reservation deadline for the special rate is April 30, 2005.
Don’t Miss Solo Day Road Show 2005
Hot Tips for Solos
Friday, May 20, Fontainebleau Hilton, Miami, Florida
Improve efficiency, reduce stress, maximize profitability, and enhance client service. This year’s dynamic presentations will include:
Marketing Your Practice Without Selling Your
Soul
Jim Calloway, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma
Many lawyers tend to think of marketing as
somewhat distasteful, or they may only think of marketing when
business is slow. Many of us have seen unprofessional and
“over the top” advertisements for lawyers. But the
small firm lawyer can have an effective marketing effort without
being crass or unprofessional. This fast-paced program will cover
all aspects of marketing, from personal networking to attorney
web pages to business cards and e-newsletters. Jim Calloway will
show you how to design and implement your own marketing plan.
Zen and the Art of Office Management
Reid Trautz, Washington, D.C.
Being a solo or
small firm practitioner is not an excuse for bad
management or poor procedures. Here are tips all solo and small
practitioners can and should implement to make their practices
more relaxing and rewarding.
Rainmaking with Creative Billing
Natalie Thornwell, Atlanta, Georgia
Time, billing,
and collecting can be a real pain, but not when you know the
secrets that can boost your productivity and cash flow, reduce
complaints, and improve your client relations. Don’t
believe us? Join us for an hour that will change your mind and
the way you do business.
Tips, Tools, Techniques, Gadgets, and
Gizmos
Bruce Dorner, Londonderry, New
Hampshire, and Dan Coolidge, Warner, New Hampshire
Join Dan and Bruce for a trip down Techno Lane. Hear about
what’s hot in software and gadgets, and how to separate the
“Gee whiz!” gizmos from the truly useful widgets.
Learn from the masters how to find the right technology to
improve service to your clients and to make your practice more
enjoyable—maybe even improve your bottom line. As always,
they’ll cover the tips, tricks, and gadgets along with the
legal nooks and crannies of the Internet. This is both a
practical and lighthearted look at what’s happening in the
technologically proficient solo and small firm law office.
Exciting Spring Meeting Social Events
Thursday, May 19, 2005
“We’re Having a Heat Wave!” Welcome
Reception
The Miami Host Committee invites you to
join them, and friends old and new, under the stars of Miami for
a beach party on the beautiful grounds of the Fontainebleau
Hotel. Shed your coat, put on your shorts, and enjoy tropical
drinks while listening to the sounds of a Calypso beat under the
balmy Miami Beach sky. All conference attendees, guests, and
families are encouraged to attend this complimentary welcome
reception.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Vizcaya
Museum and Gardens
Join us for a party to remember
on Friday evening at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a National
Historic Landmark in Miami and the original winter home of James
Deering. Vizcaya, one of South Florida’s most famous
attractions, was originally constructed in 1916 on more than 180
acres and was designed to resemble an Italian villa, with
incredible architecture, art and furnishings, and rolling gardens
that go on for miles. Our enchanted evening begins with cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres in the Vizcaya estate and gardens, to be
followed by dinner, dessert, and dancing overlooking Biscayne
Bay. Ticket: $85, includes open bar, dinner, dancing, and
transportation. Suggested attire: tropical cocktail (no
suits/ties needed).
Saturday, May 21, 2005
After-Dinner Party
Things really heat up
once the sun goes down. Make reservations with friends and
colleagues for dinner at any one of Miami’s fabulous and
diverse restaurants. Then return to the group for one more good
time on Miami Beach. Later, the sounds will fill the night on our
private patio of the Hotel Astor. After a cocktail and regrouping
with friends, venture out with your Host Committee’s list
of the beaches, clubs, and hot spots. No ticket necessary, cash
bar.
Enjoy the benefits of membership:
- Award-Winning Periodicals
- Special Member Discounts
- Practice Area Committees
- Continuing Legal Education
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
