Agenda by Session Tracks
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PLENARY TRACK SESSIONS
(Auditorium)
A New Love Affair in Legal Service Delivery: Artificial Intelligence...Solo and Small Firm Lawyers' Secret Weapon? - Andrew Arruda
Attorney Wellness: Views from the Bench - The Hons. M. Yvette Miller, Sara L. Doyle, Carla Wong McMillian and Ken Hodges, Moderator
60 Hot Tips, Sites, Gadgets and Ideas in 60 Minutes* - Bob Ambrogi, Andrew Arruda, Kimberly Bennett, Jennifer Downs, Erin Gerstenzang and Natalie Kelly
Coffee & Professionalism: A Chat with the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism - The Hon. Brian Rickman, T. Matthew Mashburn, Jennifer C. Mock, Karen Brown Williams and Karlise Y. Grier, Moderator
Hot-Button Issues for the Coolest Law Practice of the Future: Top Influencers Discuss Key Issues for Solos and Small Firms (Ted-Talks with Town Hall Q&A)
A New Love Affair in Legal Service Delivery: Artificial Intelligence...Solo and Small Firm Lawyers' Secret Weapon? - Andrew Arruda
Attorney Wellness: Views from the Bench - The Hons. M. Yvette Miller, Sara L. Doyle, Carla Wong McMillian and Ken Hodges, Moderator
60 Hot Tips, Sites, Gadgets and Ideas in 60 Minutes* - Bob Ambrogi, Andrew Arruda, Kimberly Bennett, Jennifer Downs, Erin Gerstenzang and Natalie Kelly
Coffee & Professionalism: A Chat with the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism - The Hon. Brian Rickman, T. Matthew Mashburn, Jennifer C. Mock, Karen Brown Williams and Karlise Y. Grier, Moderator
Hot-Button Issues for the Coolest Law Practice of the Future: Top Influencers Discuss Key Issues for Solos and Small Firms (Ted-Talks with Town Hall Q&A)
- Adopting Legal Technology as a Competency - Robert Ambrogi
- Creating Subscription-Based Practices - Kimberly Bennett
- What Building and Marketing Tech in the Legal Community Taught Me about How to Run a Law Firm - Jennifer Downs
- Addressing Ethics, Tech and the New Business Models for Georgia's Lawyers - Paula Frederick
- Creating the Bold New Practice with Automation - Erin Gerstenzang
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TRACK SESSIONS
(Auditorium)
Don't Let Your Money Fly Away! Thorny HR Issues for Solo and Small Firms* – Tennille Hoover
Malpractice Prevention in the Small Law Firm* – Warren Hinds and Megan Zavieh
Managing a Big Trial in a Small Firm Practice - J. Wickliffe Cauthorn (General Practice &Trial Section Presenter)
Legal Ethics of Cyber- and Data Security: Safe Harbors Are for Luddites – Rick Alembik
Proper Trust Accounting: It’s More Than Just Keeping Bank Statements* – Natalie Kelly
Don't Let Your Money Fly Away! Thorny HR Issues for Solo and Small Firms* – Tennille Hoover
Malpractice Prevention in the Small Law Firm* – Warren Hinds and Megan Zavieh
Managing a Big Trial in a Small Firm Practice - J. Wickliffe Cauthorn (General Practice &Trial Section Presenter)
Legal Ethics of Cyber- and Data Security: Safe Harbors Are for Luddites – Rick Alembik
Proper Trust Accounting: It’s More Than Just Keeping Bank Statements* – Natalie Kelly
TECHNOLOGY TRACK SESSIONS
(Meeting Room 5)
Redaction and Other Digital Document Management Know How and Must-Haves – Nancy Duhon
Creating a “Lean” Practice: Process and Mapping Techniques for Solos and Small Firms* – Micah Ascano
Tools for Online Legal Research - Kris Niedringhaus and Carol Watson
Microsoft Word Power Hour – Ben Schorr (via Skype)
Super Cool Microsoft Excel Tips from Beginner to Advanced *- Chris “Smitty” Smith (via Skype)
Redaction and Other Digital Document Management Know How and Must-Haves – Nancy Duhon
Creating a “Lean” Practice: Process and Mapping Techniques for Solos and Small Firms* – Micah Ascano
Tools for Online Legal Research - Kris Niedringhaus and Carol Watson
Microsoft Word Power Hour – Ben Schorr (via Skype)
Super Cool Microsoft Excel Tips from Beginner to Advanced *- Chris “Smitty” Smith (via Skype)
SUBSTANTIVE LAW TRACK SESSIONS
(Meeting Room 3)
ShowBiz Law: Everything You Need to Know – James L. Walker, Jr.
Estate Planning Update – Thua Barlay
25 Hacks to Opening a Lucrative Contract Law Practice* – Yolanda Favors
Immigration Practice Update: Everything You Need to Know Now - Bob Beer
Liar, Liar: Body Language Tells in Mediation - Lee Tarte Wallace
ShowBiz Law: Everything You Need to Know – James L. Walker, Jr.
Estate Planning Update – Thua Barlay
25 Hacks to Opening a Lucrative Contract Law Practice* – Yolanda Favors
Immigration Practice Update: Everything You Need to Know Now - Bob Beer
Liar, Liar: Body Language Tells in Mediation - Lee Tarte Wallace
ATTORNEY WELLNESS TRACK SESSIONS
(Meeting Room 1)
Attorney Wellness: Views Before the Bench…and After - Todd Stanton, Hon. Shondeana Morris, Lynn Garson, Eric Lang, and Sam Skelton
Grace Under Pressure Part I: 10 Tips to Combat Stress in Practice - Danielle Berry and Tara Simkins
Mental Health and the Practice of Law - Eric Lang
Joy and Resilience in the Practice* - Robb Bingham, Brett Campbell and Paul Knowlton
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in the Practice* - Robb Bingham, Brett Campbell and Paul Knowlton
Grace Under Pressure Part II: 10 More Tips to Combat Stress in the Practice* - Danielle Berry and Tara Simkins
Attorney Wellness: Views Before the Bench…and After - Todd Stanton, Hon. Shondeana Morris, Lynn Garson, Eric Lang, and Sam Skelton
Grace Under Pressure Part I: 10 Tips to Combat Stress in Practice - Danielle Berry and Tara Simkins
Mental Health and the Practice of Law - Eric Lang
Joy and Resilience in the Practice* - Robb Bingham, Brett Campbell and Paul Knowlton
Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in the Practice* - Robb Bingham, Brett Campbell and Paul Knowlton
Grace Under Pressure Part II: 10 More Tips to Combat Stress in the Practice* - Danielle Berry and Tara Simkins
HOW TO TRACK SESSIONS
(YLD President's Boardroom)
Matrimonial Mediation: How to Handle Divorce Cases with Mediation – Randy Kessler
How to Secure Small Firm Tech on the Cloud and Off*– Lamont Burwell
How to Avoid a Bar Complaint* – Leigh Burgess
How to Get Started in Bankruptcy Practice* - Kenya Green
How to Outfit Your Small Law Practice Start to Finish: Tools and Hardware for Your Firm* - David Moon
Matrimonial Mediation: How to Handle Divorce Cases with Mediation – Randy Kessler
How to Secure Small Firm Tech on the Cloud and Off*– Lamont Burwell
How to Avoid a Bar Complaint* – Leigh Burgess
How to Get Started in Bankruptcy Practice* - Kenya Green
How to Outfit Your Small Law Practice Start to Finish: Tools and Hardware for Your Firm* - David Moon
SOLO SMALL SUCCESS TRACK SESSIONS
(President's Boardroom)
Business Challenges for the Small Town Lawyer* – José Guzman
From Start Up to Thriving: Strategies for Small Firm Success* – Travis Townsend
Succeeding at Transitioning to Solo Practice* – Gwen Walker
Succeeding at Digital Marketing: Small Law Firm, Big Impact* - Megan Hodgkiss
Starting a Successful Practice: Lessons from Georgia’s Incubator Program* - Michelle Namer, Greg Clement, Charis Dorsey, Esther Graff-Radford and JoAnna Smith, Moderator
Business Challenges for the Small Town Lawyer* – José Guzman
From Start Up to Thriving: Strategies for Small Firm Success* – Travis Townsend
Succeeding at Transitioning to Solo Practice* – Gwen Walker
Succeeding at Digital Marketing: Small Law Firm, Big Impact* - Megan Hodgkiss
Starting a Successful Practice: Lessons from Georgia’s Incubator Program* - Michelle Namer, Greg Clement, Charis Dorsey, Esther Graff-Radford and JoAnna Smith, Moderator
VENDOR SHOWCASE TRACK SESSIONS
(Mock Trial Courtroom/Additional Meeting Rooms)
Vendor Showcase Session #1 - CosmoLex - 5 Reasons Lawyers Make Bad Business Owners — And How Technology Can Help You Be Better - Erica Birstler
Vendor Showcase Session #2 - The RayNa Corporation - Turn Back Time: A Time Management Tech Tour - Lori Gonzalez
Vendor Showcase Session #3 - AngelDown Legal Video Services - The Power of Legal Video: Depositions, Demonstrations, and Deliverables - Ben Jones
Vendor Showcase Session #4 - PeachCourt - eFiling Best Practices in Georgia's State and Superior Courts - Jay Bland
Vendor Showcase Session #5 - Omni Legal - Artificial Intelligence: Is It Finally Ready for Legal Practice? - Sherry Askin
Vendor Showcase Session #6 - Abacus Advisors - Starting and Managing Your Practice as a Small Business - Charlie Feehan and John Guzowski
Vendor Showcase Session #7 - RocketLevel - Legal Marketing: How to Align Your Marketing with Your Client’s Journey - Vu Hoang
Vendor Showcase Session #8 - SynerG Law Complex - The Lost Art of Mentorship: How to Find a Good Mentor, How to Be a Good Mentor, and Why It Matters - Jason Graham
Vendor Showcase Session #9 - LawClerk - Outsourcing 101: How to Ethically Grow Your Firm (and Your Profits) with Freelance Lawyers - Kristin Tyler
Vendor Showcase Session #10 - PwC InsightsOfficer - Getting Your House in Order, the First Ingredient of Growth - T.C. Whittaker
Vendor Showcase Session #11 -Smith.ai - Are You Lawyering or Laboring: 7 Steps to Reduce Interruptions & Chores for a Highly Productive Law Firm - Maddy Martin
Vendor Showcase Session #12 - RyTech, LLC - Demystifying Digital Marketing: Navigating Legal Marketing with High ROI - Steve Ryan
Vendor Showcase Session #13 - Clio - Law Firm Automation 101 - Nefra MacDonald
Vendor Showcase Session #14 - Case Status - Why Amazon Tracks Net Promoter Score; And Your Firm Should Too - Lauren Sturdivant
Vendor Showcase Session #1 - CosmoLex - 5 Reasons Lawyers Make Bad Business Owners — And How Technology Can Help You Be Better - Erica Birstler
Vendor Showcase Session #2 - The RayNa Corporation - Turn Back Time: A Time Management Tech Tour - Lori Gonzalez
Vendor Showcase Session #3 - AngelDown Legal Video Services - The Power of Legal Video: Depositions, Demonstrations, and Deliverables - Ben Jones
Vendor Showcase Session #4 - PeachCourt - eFiling Best Practices in Georgia's State and Superior Courts - Jay Bland
Vendor Showcase Session #5 - Omni Legal - Artificial Intelligence: Is It Finally Ready for Legal Practice? - Sherry Askin
Vendor Showcase Session #6 - Abacus Advisors - Starting and Managing Your Practice as a Small Business - Charlie Feehan and John Guzowski
Vendor Showcase Session #7 - RocketLevel - Legal Marketing: How to Align Your Marketing with Your Client’s Journey - Vu Hoang
Vendor Showcase Session #8 - SynerG Law Complex - The Lost Art of Mentorship: How to Find a Good Mentor, How to Be a Good Mentor, and Why It Matters - Jason Graham
Vendor Showcase Session #9 - LawClerk - Outsourcing 101: How to Ethically Grow Your Firm (and Your Profits) with Freelance Lawyers - Kristin Tyler
Vendor Showcase Session #10 - PwC InsightsOfficer - Getting Your House in Order, the First Ingredient of Growth - T.C. Whittaker
Vendor Showcase Session #11 -Smith.ai - Are You Lawyering or Laboring: 7 Steps to Reduce Interruptions & Chores for a Highly Productive Law Firm - Maddy Martin
Vendor Showcase Session #12 - RyTech, LLC - Demystifying Digital Marketing: Navigating Legal Marketing with High ROI - Steve Ryan
Vendor Showcase Session #13 - Clio - Law Firm Automation 101 - Nefra MacDonald
Vendor Showcase Session #14 - Case Status - Why Amazon Tracks Net Promoter Score; And Your Firm Should Too - Lauren Sturdivant
HANDS-ON TECH TRACK SESSIONS
(1st Floor Training Room)
How to Use the State Bar Website and Other Resources* – Kim Henry
Building Your CloudLawyers Profile and Online Marketing Tips - Yael Boloker
Legal Tech Tips Live* – Natalie Kelly and Mike Monahan
iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks* - Brett Burney (via Skype)
Fastcase for Georgia Lawyers* - Swalitha Richardson
How to Use the State Bar Website and Other Resources* – Kim Henry
Building Your CloudLawyers Profile and Online Marketing Tips - Yael Boloker
Legal Tech Tips Live* – Natalie Kelly and Mike Monahan
iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks* - Brett Burney (via Skype)
Fastcase for Georgia Lawyers* - Swalitha Richardson
"SMALL LAW" FIRM RETREAT TRACK
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FIRM WORKSHOP SESSIONS
(Room SB1)
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LAW STAFF LEARNING SESSIONS*
(Room SB2)
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