LPM Spring Meeting 2008 | Special Events

"Living a Life in the Law"

Plenary Session ~ Download Session Materials 

May 15 through 17, the ABA Law Practice Management Section will convene its “Living a Life in the Law” program and Spring Meeting at the Hotel Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The "Living a Life in the Law" theme will explore the value of successful life management as an integral matter of successful practice management, as well as the business case for law firms to integrate balance into their culture.

The program will kick off with a plenary session examining the importance of work/life balance from a variety of perspectives, including the large firm, the small firm and an individual attorney who has successfully sought out that balance. The panel discussion is scheduled for Thursday, May 15 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Discussion Groups

Attendees will have the opportunity to continue the exploration of a balanced life in facilitated small-group discussions and “mini” coaching sessions on Friday and Saturday.

The discussion groups will focus on specific topics of interest to participants, allowing for idea sharing and the development of real world solutions to life-living challenges. Discussion groups are scheduled for Friday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Discussion topics include:

• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Health & Wellness
• Managing Up, Down & Around
• Developing a Balanced Firm Culture
• The Economics of a Balanced Firm Culture
• Balancing a Career in its Early Stages
• Balancing a Career in its Later Stages

Sign-up sheets for discussion groups will be available onsite at LPM Central (the meeting registration table) in the Canyon Room.

Coaching Sessions

The 30-minute, “mini” coaching sessions will allow attendees to experience the benefits of working with a seasoned coaching professional. Coaches specializing in specific aspects of balancing one’s life will be available for private, one-on-one discussions about specific issues. Coaching sessions are scheduled for Friday and Saturday mornings from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Sign-up sheets for coaching sessions will be available onsite at LPM Central (the meeting registration table) in the Canyon Room.

The meeting and programs are open to all interested legal professionals, including non-ABA members. Registered attendees are also invited to the Section’s Thursday night reception at the Museum of Fine Arts and any other meeting activities of interest to them.

Gathering Reception at Museum of Fine Arts

6:00pm - 7:30 pm

Buses will leave the Hotel at 5:30pm. Live entertainment by "Native Spirits," a contemporary native duo creating beautiful melodic and indigenous music for your enjoyment.

Musicians and Artists
Sky Redhawk: Native Flute, Native Drums and Rattles
Ken Estrada: Guitars, Native Drums and Rattles

Sunset Dinner on Museum Hill

6:30pm: Cocktails
7:30pm: Dinner

Buses will leave the Hotel at 6:00pm. Tickets for this event are $50 per person. Live entertainment by "The Daniel Ward Duo," specializing in spanish guitar, jazz, and flamenco music.

"The Daniel Ward Duo"

LPM has arranged with Destination Services of Santa Fe to provide a number of optional excursions and activities surrounding our meetings in Santa Fe, for both members and their guests.  From area tours and cultural site to cooking classes and sports activities, there are exciting options to complement the Section networking events and round out your week.  Click here for complete details on Optional Excursions and Activities."