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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 | DAY 2 |
Times, sessions, and speakers are subject to change.
Times, sessions, and speakers are subject to change.
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9:00 - 9:50 AM
breakfast & conference registration | sponsored by:
9:50 - 10:00 AM
GREETINGS FROM THE STATE BAR
10:00 - 11:00 AM | plenary | PROFESSIONALISM PANEL
The Human Advantage: Professionalism, Judgment, and the Future of Law Practice
11:00 - 11:25 AM | exhibit hall networking break | sponsored by:
11:25 Am - 12:25 pM | breakout sessions (choose one)
Select from one of the options below.
Law firms of every size are now prime targets for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, solo practitioners and small firms are often the most vulnerable because they lack dedicated IT and security personnel. This session explains the current cybersecurity landscape in plain English and provides practical steps that legal professionals can take to reduce risk. Topics include phishing attacks, business email compromise, ransomware, password management, multi-factor authentication, cloud security, mobile device protection, vendor management, and incident response planning. The presentation will also discuss ethical obligations related to technology competence and safeguarding client information.
Many solo and small firm attorneys are drowning in work they didn’t go to law school to do — not because they lack clients, but because their firms were built to survive, not to scale. This session delivers the operational blueprint attorneys rarely get in law school or bar programming: how to build a support structure that grows with your practice instead of breaking under it. Attendees will leave with a clear framework for evaluating whether to hire, automate, or eliminate tasks; practical tools for integrating AI into daily workflows without sacrificing quality or compliance; a KPI model designed for small firm realities; and workflow strategies that free attorney time for billable, client-facing work. The result: a firm that runs more profitably — with or without you in the room for every task.
Discover how AI, automation, CRMs, e-signatures, intake, scheduling, and document management tools can transform an overwhelmed practice into a more efficient virtual firm. Learn practical ways to streamline workflows, improve client service, reduce administrative demands, and build smarter systems you can put to work immediately.
AI is transforming how lawyers build relationships, attract clients, and grow their book of business. This session explores how attorneys can leverage AI-powered tools, agentic technologies, and chatbots to identify prospects, strengthen client relationships, and create more effective marketing strategies while maintaining ethical and professional standards. Learn how AI can serve as a business development coach, enhance existing marketing efforts, and help attorneys at every career stage generate meaningful opportunities and increase firm revenue through smarter, more efficient engagement.
TBA 12:30 - 1:30 PM | EXHIBITORS' FAREWELL & PRIZE DRAWINGS LUNCH | sponsored by clio
1:35 - 2:35 pM | breakout sessions (choose one)
Select from one of the options below.
Law firms waste enormous amounts of money on marketing every year — not because digital advertising doesn't work, but because the firm wasn't ready for it. Without the right operational foundation in place, leads go untracked, intake fails to convert, and no one can tell whether the marketing is working or not. The vendor gets paid either way. In this session, Jason Wiggam, founding partner of Wiggam Law, shares what he has learned building a firm where marketing investment is connected to real business outcomes — and what he wishes he had known earlier about the infrastructure that has to exist before any marketing spend can pay off. That infrastructure increasingly includes AI — not as a future consideration, but as an operational reality that forward-thinking firms are already deploying across content, intake, call handling, and client-facing touchpoints. This is not a session about which platforms to use or how to write ad copy. It is a session about the operational and systems decisions that determine whether a firm's marketing ever works at all — and why firms that ignore AI in that equation are already falling behind.
The Hidden Friction Tax is a one-hour CLE program that helps attorneys and law firm administrators identify the operational inefficiencies that quietly drain firm performance. Unlike generic practice management content, this course uses a structured diagnostic framework, the Friction Fix Framework™, to help practitioners identify what is costing them, quantify it, and begin fixing it. This course is about the processes, handoffs, and unwritten rules that govern how your firm operates, and what it costs when those systems have gaps.
As brands and digital personalities transform the business landscape, attorneys must understand the intersection of intellectual property, branding, NIL, social media, and AI. Gain practical insights to help clients protect their businesses, maximize leverage, and avoid costly legal pitfalls in an increasingly digital world.
When we think of "The Intelligent Firm," we often focus on automating workflows, legal tech stacks, and AI integrations. But the most sophisticated system in your practice is YOU. For solo and small firm owners, the line between professional overwhelm and operational optimization is thin. This session bridges the gap between physical well-being, mindfulness, and law firm efficiency. Drawing on core Pilates principles—centering, concentration, control, precision, breath, and flow—we will explore how intentional physical and mental alignment directly impacts your business’s bottom line. Attendees will leave with practical, micro-habits to manage stress, sharpen cognitive focus, and build a sustainable, optimized practice that resists burnout.
Learn how to build a more consistent pipeline of clients and referrals through intentional visibility, relationship-building, networking, and follow-up. This practical workshop helps lawyers understand how prospective clients choose counsel and how to turn authentic professional relationships into sustainable business opportunities. 2:40 - 3:40 pM | plenary
60 tips, gadgets, sites in 60 minutes
3:45 - 4:00 PM | CONFERENCE WRAP-UP
state bar of georgia, Law Practice Management Program
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CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
Our breakout sessions are organized into four tracks to help you focus on what matters most to your practice. 
LAUNCH
CONFERENCE ROOM A For lawyers starting, building, or strengthening a practice through better marketing, operations, risk management, and client development. 
LEVERAGE
ROOM 3 Designed for lawyers who want to streamline operations, boost profitability, and build a stronger, more successful practice. 
LEARN
PRESIDENT'S BOARDROOM For lawyers seeking practical insights, substantive legal knowledge, and innovative strategies to better serve clients and grow their practices. 
LEAD
ROOM 1 For lawyers who want to lead through innovation, technology, business development, and strategic practice management. 
SHOWCASE
See It. Experience It. Get Inspired. YLD PRESIDENT'S BOARDROOM See innovation in action. The Showcase puts practical solutions, emerging technologies, and fresh ideas front and center through engaging demonstrations and real-world applications designed for today's law practice. 
AI SKILLS LAB
Learn It. Try It. Put it to Work. ROOM 5 Go beyond talking about AI-starting using it. The AI Skills Lab is an interactive, hands-on learning experience where attendees build practical AI skills, explore real-world workflows, and learn techniques they can put to work immediately. |
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