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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:

ABA Women Rainmakers
  • 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 Pricing

On or Before August 1, 2008

Standard Rate $695
LPM Members $595

After August 1, 2008

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!!

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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

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Program Agenda*

Friday, October 17, 2008

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. LPM Gathering Reception: Welcomes ABA Women Rainmakers Workshop Attendees

Saturday, October 18, 2008

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

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

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