Do you dream of starting your own practice? Have the recent law firm mergers
and shifts affected you? Are you reevaluating your career and thinking about
striking out on your own? Have you been recently admitted to the Bar and have a
plan to go straight into your own practice? “How to Start and Run a Successful
Solo or Small-Firm Practice” is a comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts seminar about
how to set up and operate your own firm.
Attended, literally, by
thousands, this lively program, which has been one of the most popular and
valuable MBA seminars to date, includes a working, networking lunch for a chance
to meet with colleagues who can help get you started.
Our faculty of experienced, successful lawyers will provide guidance and
insight on every aspect of starting a law firm while sharing practice pointers
on growing their own firms.
A networking reception will follow this incredible program allowing you
to continue to meet and mingle with colleagues.
Complimentary appetizers, beer and wine will be served.
Program highlights include:
The Mechanics of Setting
Up Your Firm
- Analyzing the costs and benefits
- Going solo vs. associating with others
- Selecting a practice area
- Scouting sources of business before making the move
- Location considerations
- Choice of entity
- Technology
- Office space
- Staffing
- Budgeting
- Financing
- The proper way to leave your current firm
The Mechanics of Running Your Firm
- Case selection
- Client relations
- Docket control
- Fees and billing
- Accounting and bookkeeping systems
- Bank accounts, including IOLTA
- Discrimination and harassment policies
- Avoiding malpractice
- Malpractice and other insurance
- Highlights of the rules of professional conduct
The Essentials of Marketing
- Networking
- Speaking, lecturing, teaching
- Writing
- Getting written about
- Advertising
- Web sites
- Using social media
Putting it All Together
- Working efficiently and profitably
- Setting priorities
- Taking care of yourself
- Where to turn if you need help
Additional faculty to be announced