Law Practice Magazine
March 2006
LPM CENTRAL
Section Nominates Gary Munneke to ABA Board of Governors
Former Section Chair Gary A. Munneke has been nominated to serve a three-year term as a Section Representative on the ABA Board of Governors. Gary is a Professor at Pace Law School, and has been actively involved in the ABA and state bar associations for more than 30 years. He is a frequent presenter and author, and he has long been active as an author and advisor to the LPM Book Publishing program. He served as Chair of the Law Practice Management Section in 1999-2000, and has served most recently as an LPM Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates and on the ABA Nominating Committee.
Congratulations to Gary on his nomination.
Essential Reading
The Complete Guide to Designing Your Law Office
By Suzette S. Schultz and Jon S. Schultz
This comprehensive new resource provides all the information needed to plan or remodel a law firm’s office space. The authors set out the best approaches for designing every area in the law office, including individual offices and workstations, conference rooms and reception areas, and more. Every step of the process is covered in detail, from determining optimal square footage, to selecting the right security systems and technology, to hiring and working with movers. In addition, helpful checklists, schedules, forms and letters are included on an accompanying CD-ROM.
The Essential Formbook, Volume IV
Disaster Planning and Recovery/Risk Management and Professional Liability Insurance
Part I in the final volume of The Essential Formbook series provides guidance on both planning for disaster and on recovery after such an event, including contributing to the disaster relief of others. In addition to the text, more than 50 valuable checklists, worksheets, lists and other forms are provided, including a disaster recovery plan outline. Part II examines professional liability insurance for lawyers.
It will help lawyers to better understand what lawyers’ professional liability coverage policies contain, how they work to provide risk protection, and what to expect in purchasing coverage. Forms include sample professional liability policies and applications.
The Successful Lawyer: Powerful Strategies for Transforming Your Practice
By Gerald A. Riskin
Available as a Book, Audio CD, or Combination Package!
Global management consultant and trusted advisor to many of the world’s largest law firms, Gerry Riskin goes beyond simple concept or theory and delivers a book and audio CD packed with practical advice that you can implement right away. By using the principles he shares, you can live out your dreams, embrace success, and awaken your firm to its full potential. Large law firm or small, partners and associates in every area of practice—all can benefit from the information contained in this book. With this book, you can attract what you need and desire into your life, get more satisfaction from your practice and your clients, and do so in a systematic, achievable way.
Order these titles at www.ababooks.org or call (800) 285-2221.
Spotlight on Law Practice Management Section Staff
The Law Practice Management Section’s dedicated staff works to ensure the continued quality of Section programs and services. Eunice Hubbard joined the ABA Law Practice Management Section staff in 2004 as the Business Manager. She manages office administration, financial reports and budgetary issues for the Section. See below for contact information for Eunice and all Section staff.
Larry C. Smith
Section Director
(312) 988-5661
Alissa Brugger
Meetings & CLE Coordinator
(312) 988-5634
Neal W. Cox III
Director, Marketing, Planning & Promotion, LPM Books
(312) 988-6084
Cindy Gonzales-Galvan
Meetings & CLE Manager
(312) 988-5615
Kurt Harzke
Technology & Communications Manager
(312) 988-5706
Eunice Hubbard
Business Manager
(312) 988-5620
Timothy Johnson
Production Manager, LPM Publishing
(312) 988-6092
Beverly A. Loder
Director, LPM Publishing (Books)
(312) 988-6106
Jasamyn E. Roberts
Director, Marketing & Member Services
(312) 988-5654
Lea Rucker
Member Services Project Coordinator
(312) 988-5644
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