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Instead of trick or treats, how about CLE credits for Halloween this year?
You don’t have to wear a costume to earn the credits, it will take some spookiness out of eDiscovery, and you get a head start on costume ideas. After all, armed with CLE credits on eDiscovery, you’ll be entitled to splurge on a new super lawyer costume this year.
Here’s the lineup of legal tech webinars and events – including a cross-country road show coming to a city near you – currently scheduled for October 2015. Keep an eye on the list too as we have a few events we might update as we work to solidify the logistics on a few additional events.
1. CLE Webinar: eDiscovery – Connect the Dots. This CLE Webinar is a one-hour practical overview of eDiscovery, litigation technology, and best practices. The topics are geared toward helping you make decisions to better serve your clients and avoid potential pitfalls. This session is ideal for legal professionals who are new to eDiscovery or just need a refresher. Note: CLE is approved or in the process of approval for 60 minutes of CLE credit. The type of credit requested is General, but the credit allowed will be determined by the state governing MCLE board.
- When: Sep 29, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online; register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Michael W. Mallory, Esq.
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2. PCLaw® Feature Friday Webinar: Reporting. In this webinar you’ll learn basics and best practices for reconciling PCLaw reports, such as the Client Ledger to the Billing Fees Journal and the Accounts Receivable Report to the Client Summary. You’ll also learn which reports are meant to be reconciled to the General Ledger and how to reconcile these.
- When: October 9, 2015 | 12:00-1:00 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary for existing customers with a current AMP
- Presenter: Mahad Mehelay, senior customer systems engineer
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3. Juris® Feature Friday Webinar: Vendor Setup. This webinar demonstrate how to add vendors to the Juris Core product. It will also explore how to combine vendors when duplicates exist in the system, how to inactivate a vendor, and how to use note cards to store and documents related to the vendor.
- When: October 9, 2015 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary for existing customers with a current AMP
- Presenter: Duane Cary, training specialist
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4. Time Matters® Feature Friday Webinar: Setting Alerts. You can’t observe every user all the time, but the Time Matters software can. In this webinar you’ll learn how to configure messages to alert specified users when defined actions are taken for contacts or matters. You’ll also learn how to watch client and case records to monitor for inactivity and take corrective action.
- When: October 9, 2015 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary for existing customers with a current AMP
- Presenter: Linda Tant, curriculum developer
Also see: 5 Expert Tips for the Time Matters Practice Management Tool
5. LexisNexis Litigation Webinar – Concordance. In this webinar you will learn about Concordance discovery management software and best practices for using this tool in your firm. Concordance is an electronic discovery, litigation document management, and litigation support tool. Concordance makes it easy to identify, organize and analyze case-critical information so that you can collaborate and share – across your firm or around the world.
- When: October 21, 2015 | 12:00-12:30 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Jessica Solano, litigation solutions architect
Also see: The Complexity of eDiscovery Amid the Evolution of Technology
5. Let’s Get Growing! Helping Attorneys Be Proactive about Business Development. Oh, sure – attorneys have gotten the message loud and clear by now: “Participate in business development or else” – but that doesn’t mean they’re happy about it. You may never get them to love it, but you can make them more effective (and possibly even embrace it!). Register for this complimentary webinar to get a comprehensive look at the strategies and tactics to make those around you proactive about business development.
- When: October 21, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Mo Bunnell, president and founder of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG)
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6. Law Firms in Business Develop Transition: Survey Results. A soon to be published survey of 400 law firm marketing and business development professionals found firms are upbeat about growth. However, competition is the #1 barrier to growth and most respondents said the strategy to win new law firm business has shifted. In this webinar we will review the survey results which include organizational structure, investment activities and other trends.
- When: October 27, 2015 | 11:00-12:00 p.m. (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Matt Thompson, director of the Client Success Team
Also see: Raindance: 5 Takeaways on Client Teams from #LSSO
7. eDiscovery: Proportionality and the New Rules. This webinar will look at the soon-to-be-implemented amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure – examining the changes that focus on proportionality. Our speakers will describe those changes, address why they are being made, and discuss what ensuing changes in behavior we should expect to see.
- When: October 27, 2015 | 1:00-2:00 pm (CT)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenters: John M. Barkett, partner, Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP and moderated by George Socha and Tom Gelbmann, co-founders of EDRM
Also see: How to Outsource eDiscovery: The Three-Legged Stool
8. Moneyball for Lawyers: Using Data to Build a Major-League Practice. This webinar will show small law firms how to use more stats and spreadsheets — and fewer “gut instincts” — to dictate business decisions. This webinar won’t help you win any pennants; but you will come away with a better understanding of how your firm works, what you can do to make it work better, and where you can take it in the future.
- When: October 27, 2015 | 2:00-3:00 pm (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Christopher T. Anderson
Also see: Six Business Metrics Every Law Firm Should Measure
9. 2105 Mid Year Legal Spending Trends. Don’t miss an informative review of the 2015 Mid-Year Enterprise Legal Management Trends Report. Get the latest insights into legal industry dynamics, including the most recent data on hourly rates corporate law departments are paying outside counsel. Find out which practice areas are experiencing the most rate volatility; where partner rates are rising; where they’re falling; and more, in this in-depth review of mid-year CounselLink data.
- When: Oct 28, 2015 | 1:00- 1:45 pm (ET)
- Where: Online, register here
- Cost: Complimentary with registration
- Presenter: Kris Satkunas
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New! Cross Country Litigation Solutions Road Show
In October, the litigation technology team is also conducting a road show dubbed “Eat, Drink and Simplify your Litigation Process.” Some of these events are CLE Eligible and coming to a city near you. All of these events are complimentary with registration. All times listed below are local!
- Washington, DC | October 1, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for the Free Live CLE Litigation Luncheon presentation “Social Media: The Litigator’s Guide” by Mike Mallory, Esq. This 1-hour program is designed around the quickly developing legal and practical issues involving Social Media in litigation. Plus enjoy lunch on us, after the presentation, and mingle with local legal professionals. Register here.
- New York | October 8, 2015 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for the Litigation Luncheon Free Panel presentation Security Considerations When Protecting Your Clients’ Data. This 1-hour program is designed around the quickly developing legal and practical issues involving Security in the ever-changing legal world. Plus enjoy lunch on us, after the presentation, and mingle with local legal professionals. Register here.
- Phoenix | October 8, 2015 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us for the Free Live CLE Litigation presentation “Leveraging Information Governance to Reduce Discovery Demands & Manage Cases More Efficiently” by Julie Kaplan. This 1-hour program will demonstrate how you can couple Information Governance with eDiscovery and technology advancements to maximize efficiencies and minimize client risks and costs. Plus enjoy cocktails on us, after the presentation, and mingle with local legal professionals. Register here.
- Chicago | October 22, 2015 | 11:30 a..m to 1:30 p.m. Join us for the Free Live CLE* Litigation presentation “Leveraging Information Governance to Reduce Discovery Demands & Manage Cases More Efficiently” by Julie Kaplan. This 1-hour LIVE program will demonstrate how you can couple Information Governance with eDiscovery and technology advancements to maximize efficiencies and minimize client their risks and costs.
- Atlanta | October 28, 2015 | 6:00 – 8: 00 p.m. At LexisNexis, we take pride in the support we provide legal professionals and the critical work you do. We would like to show you our appreciation by having you join us for our Free Litigation Solutions TopGolf event. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, have a few drinks and casually learn about our comprehensive litigation solution that can help you simplify your litigation process, while mastering your swing.
- Raleigh | October 29, 2014 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Join us for the Free Live CLE* Litigation presentation “E-Discovery: Connect-The-Dots” by Mike Mallory. This 1-hour LIVE program will review common terms and concepts, the primary law and key issues likely to arise in Court, and how technology is used to manage Electronically Stored Information. We review the nature of tools available at each stage of litigation, typical legal/ethical issues, and strategies to manage these moving parts — all toward helping you make decisions to better serve your clients and avoid potential pitfalls.
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Stay tuned! We plan to update this page with a few more events for October soon!
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