ABA Law Practice Management Section | Section Meetings
ABA Women Rainmakers Mid-Career Workshop
Westin La Paloma
Tucson, Arizona
October 17-19, 2008
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An interactive forum developed to give valuable insight and enhance the performance of the mid-career woman lawyer. In conjunction with the LPM Section Fall Meeting to be held October 16-18, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona, the ABA Women Rainmakers Mid-Career Workshop will take place on October 17-19, 2008. This workshop will allow participants to network with other successful attorneys, engage in focused topical discussions with knowledgeable legal professionals and learn how to utilize tools to help assess the participant's career, client relationships, and personal lifestyle requirements in order to maximize rainmaking capabilities. This year the workshop will offer Solo/Small Firm and Large Firm Tracks.
Topics include:
- Rainmaking / business development
- Client relationship management
- Gender boundary issues
- Strategic planning / goal setting
- Negotiation skills and strategy
- Marketing your firm
This session is open to all legal professionals who are, support and/or work with successful women attorneys.
Registration and PricingOn or Before August 1, 2008 |
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| Standard Rate | $695 |
| LPM Members | $595 |
After August 1, 2008 |
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| Standard Rate | $795 |
| LPM Members | $695 |
Special Event ~ Desert Jeep Rally and Dinner
October 18, 2008, 3:00 p.m. - -9:00 p.m.
Event Registration Fee: $50.00
This spectacular event includes a 2-1/2 hour Jeep rally, games, reception, dinner, drinks (beer, wine, margaritas, and soft drinks), bon fire and motor coach return.
Open-air Jeeps will pick us up at the resort promptly at 3:00 p.m. to take us to a private desert location where we will engage in friendly group competition, team building and treasure hunting. We will also engage in spirited games of Cow Chip Chucker, Tomahawk Throw, Mexican Ring Toss, and other desert favorites. Following the rally, games and reception, we will dine and unwind in the beautiful desert surroundings, under stars that never before seemed so brilliant. Don't miss out!!
Refund Policy
A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations. Full refunds are available upon written request until August 15, 2008. Half of the registration fee will be refunded until September 15th. No refunds will be given after September 15, 2008.
2008 Workshop Brochure
Download the 2008 Workshop Brochure
Program Agenda*
Friday, October 17, 2008 |
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| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | LPM Gathering Reception: Welcomes ABA Women Rainmakers Workshop Attendees |
Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Welcome |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Morning Plenary |
| 10:00 a.m. -10:15 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Breakout Session for Solo/Small Firms Breakout Session for Large Firms |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session for Solo/Small Firms Breakout Session for Large Firms |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch with Speaker: Closing the Deal |
| 2:00 p.m. - Until | Free Time OR |
| 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Desert Jeep Rally and Dinner: (6 to a Jeep) Team building, treasure hunt, and dinner. Tickets are $50. |
Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast and Welcome |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Breakout Session for Solo/Small Firms Breakout Session for Large Firms |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Networking Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Morning Plenary |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Breakout Session for Solo/Small Firms Breakout Session for Large Firms |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch with Speaker: Removing Barriers for Women in Law |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Interactive Discussion |
| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Free Time |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Dinner and Closing |

