Back in October, I co-presented Powerful Writing Techniques to Help You Persuade Judges and Win Clients with Hon. Gerald Lebovits. The ABA’s GP|Solo Division recorded the session, and will be offering it as part of a teleconference and live audio webcast on Wednesday, February 17 from noon-1:30 p.m. (Eastern). The program will start with a [...]

Since Legal Research & Writing Pro launched in May 2008, monthly live teleseminars and tele-webinars (like a webinar, but with audio over the phone and no software to install on your computer) have been an integral part of our educational offerings. Attendance at the live programs and copies of the program recordings have been included [...]

In this motivational program, presenter Stuart Teicher empowers lawyers to succeed by teaching them the secret to thriving as an attorney: Be Captisuading.TM In an inspiring and humorous way, Stuart explains that learning to be a captivating and persuasive professional improves lawyers’ ability to win cases and attract clients. It also spills over to lawyers’ [...]

While the economy is faltering, those who focus on creating and building genuine relationships will strengthen their potential for career and business development. Learn how to stand out in today’s stagnant economy from the author of The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development, which the New York [...]

The spate of fall-like weather we’ve been having lately here in the Northeast reminds me that October is just around the corner and, with it, three live CLEs that I’ll be co-presenting in New York City and Los Angeles.
On Thursday, October 8, social media and legal technology maven Nicole Black and I will be presenting [...]

The law is serious business but speaking about it doesn’t have to be. In fact, if you’re serious about establishing yourself as a leader in your field by speaking at conferences and workshops, developing a sense of humor is a must. In a crowded marketplace, the ability to entertain as well as inform will make [...]

Who says mass media is dying? As newspapers and magazines migrate onto the Web, the reach and brand power of these periodicals is actually going to grow—along with their capacity to promote your practice. With reporters and editors hungrier than ever for low-cost, high-quality copy, there has never been a better time for lawyers to [...]

If you’re like most lawyers, the thought of networking makes your skin crawl. That’s because you haven’t learned how networking really works: it’s nothing more than relationship building.
Join Jennifer Loud Ungar and learn how to build a strong professional network to draw from for career success. In this program, you’ll learn:

How the web can [...]

On Tuesday, June 16, I’ll be speaking on an alternative legal careers panel as part of Getting Back in the Game: How to Restart Your Career in a Down Economy, a day-long seminar sponsored by the New York City Bar and Vault.com. The panel runs from 1:45-3:00 p.m.
Here’s the full program agenda:
9:45 AM – Welcome [...]

If you’re like most lawyers, your “to do” list is overflowing, and you probably feel that you’re facing an uphill battle just to get the “must do” items completed—never mind the fresh ideas you’d like to implement for better client service, business development, or just taking a few moments to enjoy lunch. Join Julie A. [...]