35th Annual National CLE Conference® - Law Practice Management
January 2018
35th Annual National CLE & Ski Conference
It's BACK IN VAIL!
Top 10 Reasons for You to Go to the National CLE Conference!
10. 35 Years of outstanding CLE in a world-class destination
9. Learning from top practitioners from around the country
8. Networking with lawyers from throughout the U.S. (and internationally)
7. More than 16 CLE credits in only 5 days
6.Great for firm team building
5. Vail mountain is the 3rd largest ski mountain in North American and the 2nd largest in the U.S., with almost 200 trails, and 31 lifts
4. Discount lodging and lift tickets
3. Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile tours, snowshoe tours, dog sled rides, sleigh rides, ice skating, Ski tubing, luxury bowling, ice climbing, hot tubs, spas, shopping, restaurants, relaxing… And a convenient conference schedule so you can do as much, or as little as you like!
2. Some of the top restaurants in the region featuring casual comfort food to specialty foods to fine dining
1. YOU EARNED IT! Reward yourself and start the year off right!
Top-Notch Legal Education – 9 Substantive Areas of the Law Plus Law Practice Management Sessions
All presentations are live, and feature some of the best lawyers, judges and experts from throughout the country. Our early morning and late afternoon schedule provides 16-19 hours of continuing legal education credit per program while at the same time allowing you ample time to enjoy this world-class resort.
Network with Other Lawyers
Breakfast and après ski are more than just meals. They provide you an opportunity to meet and network with outstanding lawyers from across the country. Make new contacts and new friends!
Savings
We expect to bring over 400 participants to Vail, including lawyers, spouses, children and guests. The result is a significant savings for you on rooms, transportation, ski lift tickets, equipment rentals, and more.
About the Law Education Institute:
The Law Education Institute was established in 1980 by Attorneys James J. Podell and Peggy L. Podell for the purpose of presenting outstanding continuing legal education programs. Long active in Bar activities, Jim and Peggy developed the National CLE Conference® into one of the preeminent programs in the country.
Their insistence on high quality speakers and programming has resulted in ABA sections and numerous State Bar and other associations co-sponsoring the programs. It is in the memory of Jim Podell that Colorado Bar Association CLE continues the tradition of this Conference.
The Very Best Legal Education…
- Top-notch speakers – among the best lawyers in the country
- Cutting-edge topics
- Opportunities for open discussions
- Outstanding resort location
9 Substantive Areas of Law to Choose From…
- Bankruptcy
- Business and Taxation
- Civil Litigation
- Employee Benefits
- Environmental Law, Land Use, Energy and Litigation
- Family
- Health
- Intellectual Property
- Labor & Employment
PLUS, a complete law practice management session is back again this year by popular demand!
Testimonials
- First Time Attendee. Excellent Program. Great Schedule. Great Program!
- Long-time Attendee…so glad to be back in Vail!
- Excellent quality of information.
- I love this Conference!
- The conference brings together the best speakers and industry leaders from across the nation in a variety of fields. I walked away with both valuable insights from my colleagues as well as numerous new professional contacts...
- This is the best CLE available. Thanks for doing such a great job with this conference.
- The interactive component is fantastic. Love the amount of experience the speakers bring to this conference.
- Good overall subject matter; timely topics ... plus skiing!!
- The quality and caliber of presentations were definitely top notch.
- I appreciated the opportunity to hear from an expert in my field in the classroom, but the bonus was spending a day skiing with that same expert - quality networking doesn't get much better than that!
Please book your room by December 12, 2017. All reservations require a credit card. Reservations made after December 12th will be at the hotel's current rate available.
Cancellations:
Cancellations by December 27, 2018 will receive a full refund of tuition paid. After December 27, 2018 no refunds will be issued, but substitutions are welcome.
Special Thanks to Our 2018 Sponsors!
Platinum Sponsor
How to MANAGE a Small Law Firm
Gold Sponsor
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Silver Sponsors
AB Court Reporting & Video, Inc.
First Indemnity Insurance Group
LIV Sotheby's International RealtyCo-Sponsors
ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division
ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law
ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
International Trademark Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
35th Annual National CLE & Ski Conference
January 3-7, 2018, Vail Mountain Marriott Resort
Program Agenda:
Law Practice Management
Program Chair:
Christopher T. Anderson, President and COO, How to MANAGE a Small Law Firm, Athens, GA
MCLE Accreditation is not being sought from any state for the Law Practice Management program. Attendees of the Law Practice Management program may apply on their own to any state or states for accreditation. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of “CLE.” Attorneys seeking to obtain MCLE credit in some states are required to pay state accreditation fees directly to the state.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Registration
Christopher T. Anderson, President and COO, How to MANAGE a Small Law Firm, Athens, GA
(Presenter for all LPM sessions)
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Making Your Law Firm BUSINESS Work for You
- “Failing to plan is planning to fail”
- The #1 reason law firm owners struggle is a failure to make three core decisions
- Why having a plain-English business plan is critical for your growth
- The purpose of EVERY successful law firm business
- Learn the 7 main parts of every successful law firm and how to get them working FOR you
5:30-6:30 p.m.
The 4 Stages of Law Firm Growth: How to identify the stage you’re in and push through so you don’t get stuck
Stage 1 – Creating a Successful Practice
Stage 2 – Upgrading to a Sustainable Business
Stage 3 - Growing Your Business to Break 7 Figures
Stage 4 – Becoming a CEO: Profiting From your Purpose
Thursday, January 4, 2018
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Marketing: Building a business by helping others
- The big mistake most law firm owners make when making marketing decisions
- How to build a marketing plan that achieves the financial, personal and professional goals of the owner
- Attract more clients by solving more problems
- Make sure you’re sending the right message to the right prospective clients to maximize your marketing results
- Understand the 2 main jobs of marketing and make sure they’re working for you
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Marketing Execution: The small law firm’s guide to implementing effective marketing campaigns
- Pay Per Click – Don’t pay more than you need to
- Social Media – It’s not them, it’s you
- Your Website – What it is for, and what it isn’t!
- Print Advertising – Luckily your competition is doing it wrong
- Workshops – Educate your market with compelling content
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Plenary Session - More Fun with Ethics at the Movies
Larry J. Cohen, Ph.D., J.D., Cohen’s Counsel, Bethel, VT
6:30 p.m.
Wine Reception
Friday, January 5, 2018
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Automatic Referrals: How to trigger more repeat and referral business from current and former clients
- How to cultivate consistent and reliable referral revenue
- It’s all about them!
- Keeping referral sources loyal to you
- The magic words. The other magic words
- Stop NetSocializing and start NetWorking
8:00-9:00 a.m.
The Key to Scalability: Building your production line
- A real business is operated by systems
- Systems are operated by people
- How to build systems that grow your business AND grow WITH your business
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Building your A-Team: How to attract, hire and train quality people to run the systems that run your business
- Understanding the key roles in a successful law firm and why you shouldn’t be doing most (almost any) of them
- Delegating your way to profitability
- What you absolutely CANNOT delegate
- Understanding the “technician trap” as it applies to your law firm
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Putting it all together: Stop guessing and start planning
- How to use Shop Keeping Units (“SKUs”) to help you plan for growth
- How, when and who to hire to keep pace with your growth
- How and when to upgrade your systems and physical space
- How to use SKU’s to understand your capacity, and maximize your time at near-full capacity
Saturday, January 6, 2018
7:00-8:00 a.m.
Calendaring your profit: Convert your time into wealth
- Avoid the trap of limiting your profits by trading time for money
- The three mindsets around money
- The truth about multi-tasking
- Planning for success
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Running your practice by the numbers: Money, metrics, and strategic financial management
- Getting control of your numbers
- The key financial terms you must know to discuss your firms metrics
- Know the 6 key reports every law firm owner should be using
- Know the difference between rear-view reporting and forward looking projections
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Selling done right: Part 1 The most ethical thing we do for prospective clients
- Nobody hires an attorney to solve a legal problem
- Helping your client understand value (How to sell FOR your client)
- Profit for you, profit for me
- The difference between doing business with you … and not
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Selling done right: Part 2 The most ethical thing we do for prospective clients
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Plenary Sessions
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
The Ethical Boundaries of Adversary Investigations
- Addressing the Need for Information about Your Adversaries, Including Such in Intellectual Property Disputes
- Investigative Techniques Generally, and Use of Private Investigators, Specifically
- Applicable Law and Rules, Including Rules 4.1 (a), 4.2, 4.3, 4.4(a), 8.4(c), and 5.3 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct
- Potential Penalties and Consequences for Violations
- Case Analyses and Hypotheticals
Presented by Michael Chiappetta, Senior Legal Editor, Intellectual Property & Technology, Practical Law, New York, NY. Your speaker will share with you his experiences in the intellectual property practice area along with how such ethical considerations may apply in other practice areas and other practice area examples
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
E-Discovery and Ethical Considerations
Gregory MacFarlane, JD, Legal Consultant│E-Discovery Specialist, Thomson Reuters, New York, NY
Location Information
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO 81657
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715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO 81657
Registration Fees
| Before December 22 | $699.00 |
| CBA Member - Before December 22 | $679.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS---ELITE Pass Holder | $499.00 |
| New Lawyers (in practice 5 years or less) | $499.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $349.50 |
- General Credits: 19.00
- Ethics Credits: 1.20
- EDI Credits:
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