Jim Calloway - Oklahoma City, OK

Many lawyers tend to think of marketing as somewhat distasteful or they may only think of marketing their practices 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. Our speaker will show you how to design and implement your own marketing plan.

Reid Trautz -Washington, DC

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.

Natalie Thornwell - Atlanta, GA

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! 

Bruce Dorner - Londonderry, NH and Dan Coolidge- Warner, NH

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 techniques 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

Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III, Miami FL, William I. Weston, J.D., Ph.D. Hollywood, FL

The program will focus on two topics - Professionalism and the importance of professional behavior both to the client and to the court as well as an in depth discussion of conflicts of interest situations including emphasis on Model Rule 1.7, the panel will also discuss the concept of ethics as a multifacted concept involving values, normative rules and professional behavior.