Who wouldn’t want to learn tactics for increasing productivity, or how to implement technology to improve office efficiency?
For most solo practitioners and small firms, the work of running an office is often just as challenging as their legal practice. So, we offered our second Law and Practice Update last weekend, focusing on everything a general practitioner needs to consider when making improvements to their practice. The seminar included substantive content for the major practice areas as well as technology advice and strategy for the small firm.
And we were thrilled by the response of the participants. “I have attended both of the Law and Practice Update courses and strongly recommend them to all solo and small firm practitioners,” says Eric Harvie, a solo practitioner from Banff. “Last year, I implemented several of [legal technology expert] Barron Henley’s suggestions regarding law firm technology and saw an immediate increase in productivity. And every lawyer would learn something from courses like “Help! My Inbox is Exploding” or “Drowning in Paper: Paper Reduction Strategies for Lawyers.”
“It really is an excellent opportunity for lawyers to come together for two full days to learn not only updates in the law, but also technological strategies for running your business,” says seminar chair Darryl Aarbo of Courtney Aarbo in Calgary. “The program accounts for upwards of 12 hours of CPD, and provides really hands-on, practical tips. I think the technology aspect is so valuable, because as we all know, technology is constantly changing, but in a busy practice we don’t necessarily have time to keep up with the changes. A seminar like this helps make it all really doable. I tell lawyers that if they’re going to attend just one seminar a year, this is the one to go to.”
There are other advantages to attending as well, including a number of LESA coupons for use towards our live events and resources, and the chance to connect with other lawyers and exhibitors. “For us, this kind of seminar is a fantastic opportunity to meet people in the legal community,” says Rebecca Hyder, a customer development specialist with econveyance™, our conference Gold Sponsor and an exhibitor. “The technology aspect really connects to what we do and what we’re trying to promote within the legal community, as our software handles all aspects of a real estate file. We’re new to the Alberta market – we’ve only been here a couple of years – so it’s great to talk to so many people who are interested in technology and who are applying it in their firms. And it’s a great chance to touch base with some of our clients as well.”
Did you miss this year’s Law and Practice Update? Keep watch for our next one. As Eric Harvie says, “I will be back next year.”
