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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/25/2024 at 2:00 PM (CDT)
Today’s lawyers don’t have the skills or support they need to practice efficiently and effectively. They struggle just to keep up, leaving no space to enjoy their practice, find fulfillment in their work, focus on their growth and development or enjoy life outside of practicing law. They are overwhelmed, unhappy and leaving firm practice. However, lawyers can learn the crucial missing skills needed to take back control of their time and priorities so they can succeed in practice without burning out.
Today’s lawyers don’t have the skills or support they need to practice efficiently and effectively. They struggle just to keep up, leaving no space to enjoy their practice, find fulfillment in their work, focus on their growth and development or enjoy life outside of practicing law. They are overwhelmed, unhappy and leaving firm practice. However, lawyers can learn the crucial missing skills needed to take back control of their time and priorities so they can succeed in practice without burning out. Law firms and their leaders who proactively support their lawyers in building these skills are well-positioned to stand out, leading the industry in well-being efforts’ associate retention, recruitment, support and development. It also creates sustainable change to the burnout-inducing culture of the legal profession.
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• Discover why it’s so hard for lawyers to get clear on their priorities and manage their time well.
• Summarize the four steps for lawyers to take back control of their time and priorities to reduce their burnout in a sustainable way.
• Plan how to support the lawyers in your firm.
• Examine why law firm efforts to support well-being, reduce burnout and increase lawyer retention usually fall flat.
• Recognize the benefits for law firms who invest in developing unfrazzled lawyers.CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Self-Management Skills
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR)
SHRM: 24-RHV2J
HCRI: 677426
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable for three years following the live session.
Kate Ahern, JD, LLM
Unfrazzled Lawyer Strategist, Time Management Mentor
Unfrazzled, LLC
Kate Ahern, JD, LLM, of Unfrazzled, LLC guides lawyers on time management and priorities management skills to avoid burnout and support lawyer well-being through her Unfrazzled University program, law firm workshops, and articles. She’s also a former law professor, AmLaw200 attorney, and transactional attorney (and generally more fun than her LLM in tax might otherwise suggest). Connect with her at KateUnfrazzled.com.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 09/11/2024 at 2:00 PM (CDT)
The webinar introduces the three secrets of best-in-class financial performance: people, product and process.
The three secrets of best-in-class financial performance include: people, product and process. Explore the levels of performance on foundational financial metrics that distinguish best-in-class firms from the average. Attendees will get a comprehensive overview of these critical indicators, enabling them to assess where their legal organization stands and where they should look for improvement.
Objectives:
- Discover the three secrets of best-in-class financial performance and how they contribute to your firm's success.
- Identify the foundational financial metrics for every small to midsize law firm and the performance levels that separate best-in-class firms from the rest.
- Recognize strategies and actionable insights to optimize your firm's performance in each of the foundational metrics.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
Gary Allen, Esq.
Founder and Head of Operations
LeanLaw
Gary G. Allen, Esq., is a Founder and Head of Operations at LeanLaw, a legal timekeeping, invoicing and reporting software company, as well as a partner at Givens Pursley LLP where he has practiced law for 30+ years. He was only three years out of Stanford Law School when the firm he was working for imploded. It happened again three years later. He was left without a job. Those experiences created a passion in Allen to help law firms be better businesses, with efficient operations, streamlined financial management and a laser focus on profitability.
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Given that in any firm your most important assets are your people and your clients, this webinar will help those involved in law firm management, disaster preparedness and crisis management gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. This knowledge will better prepare your law firm and workforce for any situation that could affect your firm and your business reputation.
Nashville, Uvalde, Parkland, Las Vegas, Hawaii, Charlottesville, Minneapolis, the Midwest and Southeast: all sites of horrific traumatic events in the last several years. We see daily news reports with graphic images of people who are survivors of wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, terrorist attacks, bombings, riots/protests or adults and children dealing with the aftermath of active shooter situations. Even a global pandemic has changed our lives and turned our work environment, our law firms and the wellness of our employees upside down. But how often have we taken the time to really think about what happens to us as individuals when we experience traumatic or stressful events?
Behavioral response to stressful incidents or crises and what is happening in the brain can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma. Given that in any firm your most important assets are your people and your clients, this webinar will help those involved in law firm management, disaster preparedness and crisis management gain a better understanding of the “human factor” in a crisis. This knowledge will better prepare your law firm and workforce for any situation that could affect your firm and your business reputation.
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· Discuss today's stressful workplace environment and understand how important it is for law firm managers and professionals to have a handle on the mental health of their lawyers and staff.
· Discover that behavioral response to stressful incidents both inside and outside the workplace environment, and the reaction in an individual’s brain, can be broken down into psychological stages that help to explain why individuals react in certain ways as they experience trauma.
· Identify the “Denial, Deliberation, Decision” psychological phases and provide real-life examples that law firm managers can relate to in understanding the “human factor” and mental health and wellness issues in their law firms.
· Prepare law firm managers to better handle any situation or threat (from either outside the firm or between/among co-workers) that could affect their firm, their employees and their business reputation.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Kathryn Scourby
Principal
KNS Consulting
Kathryn Scourby, CBCP, is the Principal of KNS Consulting, LLC. Scourby works with professional service firms to achieve their goals in the areas of business continuity, disaster preparedness, risk management and compliance. A Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), she consults with and trains management professionals and all levels of staff at private service firms by facilitating table-top exercises and other training in these focus areas, as well as conducting Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and overall business continuity planning. Her experience includes 33 years with international law firm Hunton Andrews Kurth, LLP, including over five years as the firm’s only Business Continuity Manager.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Does your firm find creating a realistic budget, managing spending and controlling your overall expenses challenging? If so, this session will help you regain control of your firm’s expenses and put an effective cost management system in place. Orin Schepps, Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting, will present an eight-step, easy-to-implement, systematic approach to controlling your firm’s spending to ensure you stay on track with a planned budget and effective internal oversight and monitoring methodology. The result will be increased peace of mind over your budget and expenses plus improved ability to obtain insights from this integral aspect of your firm’s finances. Prepare yourself to take on Q3 with a solid cost management and expense control system that will support your law firm’s overall financial stability for years to come.
Does your firm find creating a realistic budget, managing spending and controlling your overall expenses challenging? If so, this session will help you regain control of your firm’s expenses and put an effective cost management system in place.Orin Schepps, Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting, will present an eight-step, easy-to-implement, systematic approach to controlling your firm’s spending to ensure you stay on track with a planned budget and effective internal oversight and monitoring methodology. The result will be increased peace of mind over your budget and expenses plus improved ability to obtain insights from this integral aspect of your firm’s finances. Prepare yourself to take on Q3 with a solid cost management and expense control system that will support your law firm’s overall financial stability for years to come.
Objectives
· Describe the critical tasks of budget planning and monitoring so firms can effectively control costs and achieve financial sustainability.
· Discover strategic tools and software that assist in effective expense tracking and spend management.
· Recognize how to manage and negotiate with vendors and suppliers to obtain better terms and prices.
· Develop expense policies and remain in compliance for audit readiness and overall operational oversight.
· Formulate employee training and awareness programs to support your firm's cost management systems.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Orin Schepps
Founder & CEO
Consultance LLC
Orin Schepps is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Consultance Accounting. Founded in 2008 with a desire to change the way accounting services were provided, Consultance Accounting has become a trusted trailblazer for legal firms, not for profits and other service-based organizations. Schepps’ career experience includes several public accounting, controller and chief financial officer roles.
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Ransomware is evolving! High-profile law enforcement takedowns are making cybercriminals change their strategies, and your old prevention methods don't work like they used to. Attackers are using sneaky new tactics to stay under the radar longer, target your cloud data and cause massive disruptions to your business. Join us for a deep dive into the modern methods that criminals rely on to carry out their attacks.
Ransomware is evolving! High-profile law enforcement takedowns are making cybercriminals change their strategies, and your old prevention methods don't work like they used to. Attackers are using sneaky new tactics to stay under the radar longer, target your cloud data and cause massive disruptions to your business. Join us for a deep dive into the modern methods that criminals rely on to carry out their attacks.
What happens to your data after it’s been stolen? Get an in-depth walkthrough of a ransomware attack with screenshots and videos. Find out how bad patch management can be a green light for criminals in your network and why protecting your cloud data is a top priority. Along the way we’ll give you practical tips to stopping ransomware attacks before they even begin. Don't be caught off guard when it really matters. Learn how to protect your network and keep from becoming the latest headline!
Objectives
· Explain how cybercriminals lurk in your network and steal data.
· Describe how the data that you maintain is monetized by cybercriminals.
· Show why patching and software maintenance are important to a good defense.
· Apply simple but effective cybersecurity practices that keep hackers away.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Matt Durrin
Director of Training & Research
LMG Security
Matt Durrin is the Director of Training & Research at LMG Security, a Black Hat USA instructor and co-author of the book Ransomware and Cyber Extortion. He holds his computer science degree from the University of Montana and his malware research has been featured on “NBC Nightly News”.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Information Technology
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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Join us for a webinar that's all about finding that sweet spot. You’ll walk away with practical steps to move past the tech hype, build a culture that’s all about smart change and shape a digital strategy that helps you chart a path to real digital transformation.
Buying the latest technology doesn’t always mean you’re moving forward. Do you ever wonder why all those shiny new tools don’t seem to fix the persistent issues? Or how to get your team on board with changes they don’t always love? And let’s not forget the real goal here — making sure the tech you choose and the changes you are making will make things better for you and your clients, instead of just piling on more complexity. This isn’t just about technology and applications; it’s about people, smart planning and leadership that’s as committed to evolving as it is to providing top-notch legal services. We’re talking about leading your firm to a place where using technology makes sense — not just because it’s new, but because it truly fits into how you want to work and where you want to go. Join us for a webinar that's all about finding that sweet spot. You’ll walk away with practical steps to move past the tech hype, build a culture that’s all about smart change and shape a digital strategy that helps you chart a path to real digital transformation.
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- Articulate what meaningful digital transformation could look like in your firm.
- Develop a change management plan along with skills to effectively lead your team through the digital transformation process.
- Formulate a digital transformation strategy that leverages insights from the session for ongoing improvement and growth.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Debbie Foster
Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Consulting Group
Debbie Foster
of Affinity Consulting Group is a nationally recognized thought leader on efficiency and innovation in professional legal organizations. Foster’s 20+ years of experience, combined with a mix of strategic management and strong leadership skills, has enabled her to develop a unique ability to work with law firms and legal departments to help them navigate the ever-changing legal services delivery landscape. She has been working with law firms and legal departments since 1995, earned her Lean Six Sigma Certification and is relied on by firms all over the country as a management consultant. Foster is very active in ALA, the Law Practice Division of the American Bar Association and was the Co-Chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2018.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Information Technology
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Operations Management (OM)
HRCI: Pending
SHRM: 24-Y4DYU*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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This webinar is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on various aspects of the workplace.
The more uncertain, complex and ambiguous our working environments become, the more critical a genuinely agile workforce is to success. We’re regularly called to progress faster, while pivoting on short notice. Staying agile demands developing and using our emotional intelligence (EQ) — a crucial skill needed to sustain a safe, healthy and productive workplace.
This webinar is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Emotional intelligence encompasses the ability to recognize, understand and manage our own emotions while effectively navigating the emotions of others and the needs of a situation. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its impact on various aspects of the workplace.
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· Explain the basics of emotional intelligence and its impact on creating a productive and effective work environment.
· Review critical components of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, social and situational mindfulness, and self-management.
· Describe practical strategies for recognizing emotional intelligence mindsets in themselves and others, building social awareness and crafting effective responses that support healthy communication, productivity and collaboration.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Christine Galano
Talent Development Specialist and Leadership Development Trainer
Christine Galano, LCOP-certified career coach, talent development specialist and leadership development trainer, is a highly effective professional resource with more than 25 years of experience supporting associations, nonprofits and corporations. As Principal of OAK LD Consulting and Coaching, Galano provides coaching to individual leaders, essential training for teams, managers and leaders, and employee management consulting. Drawing on her deep understanding of management and leadership competencies necessary for success, she works with individuals through coaching to discover and expand their skills. She supports organizations through blended learning team building, management essentials, and leadership programs that align with corporate culture and ethos.
CLM®Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Self-Management Skills
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Human Resources Management (HR)
SHRM: 24-HVKGC
HCRI: Pending
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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This webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to transform their financial operations and presents a comprehensive approach to improving law firm cash flow by implementing accounts receivable best practices and leveraging the latest technology to effectively reduce collections lockup, take administrative burden off your team and set your firm up for financial success.
Managing cash flow effectively is not just about maintaining financial health; it’s about unlocking growth and opportunity. This webinar is designed for legal professionals seeking to transform their financial operations and presents a comprehensive approach to improving law firm cash flow by implementing accounts receivable best practices and leveraging the latest technology to effectively reduce collections lockup, take administrative burden off your team and set your firm up for financial success.
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· Describe the impact of accounts receivable management on firm cash flow.
· Apply best practices in accounts receivable for law firms.
· Employ technology for optimized cash flow and reduced lockup.
· Apply strategies to reduce administrative burden and enhance client satisfaction.
· Develop a plan to implement tech-driven accounts receivable solutions.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Matt Darner
Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development
CollBox
Matt Darner is Co-Founder and Vice President of Business Development at CollBox, which provides accounts receivable support for law firms. As a business owner, he knows how hard it is to grow a company and is passionate about getting firms paid for their hard work through the use of technology with a human touch. CollBox was named a Finalist for “Best New App” by Clio as part of their 2023 Integration Awards.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
SHRM: 24-KZGKK
HCRI: Pending
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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The IRS applies tax penalties automatically whenever certain issues arise, such as underpayment or a late filing. In 2022, the IRS assessed over $73 billion in penalties. Even taxpayers who “do not have a tax problem” have probably been charged penalties. Penalty abatement is one of the most sought-after services when taxpayers go looking for help. This program will cover how tax penalty abatement works for both the automatic first-time abatement and reasonable cause abatement, how to put together these requests and how to charge for this value-added service.
The IRS applies tax penalties automatically whenever certain issues arise, such as underpayment or a late filing. In 2022, the IRS assessed over $73 billion in penalties. Even taxpayers who “do not have a tax problem” have probably been charged penalties. Penalty abatement is one of the most sought-after services when taxpayers go looking for help. This program will cover how tax penalty abatement works for both the automatic first-time abatement and reasonable cause abatement, how to put together these requests and how to charge for this value-added service.
Objectives
- Describe the first-time abatement program and when it applies.
- Illustrate reasonable cause for avoidance of penalties.
- Explain how to put together a reasonable cause request for abatement.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Eric L. Green, JD, LLM
Managing Partner
Green & Sklarz, LLC,
Eric L. Green, JD, LLM, is a Managing Partner at Green & Sklarz, LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. Green is a nationally renowned tax expert and author/commentator of IRS civil and criminal tax matters. He is a past Chair of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Tax Section and is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. He is the Founder of Tax Rep LLC that serves as a coach for accountants and attorneys on building their own IRS representation practices and is the host of the weekly Tax Rep Network Podcast.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Financial Management (FM)
*Please contact certification@alanet.org for information regarding continuing education credits. CE credit offered for this program is applicable to the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years.
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In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn everything you need for you and your classmates to brainstorm a new compensation model that will meet everyone’s needs and save the firm.
Imagine you are sitting at your desk when the managing partner bursts into your office. He screams, “I overheard Julia, our rock star young partner, plotting to leave the firm with our most productive partners. I have to talk to the other partners, but I need you to figure out what it’s going to take to convince Julia and the others to stay. I’ll be back in an hour!” Once you peel yourself off the floor, who do you call? Your best and most discreet friends at ALA, of course. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn everything you need for you and your classmates to brainstorm a new compensation model that will meet everyone’s needs and save the firm.
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- Identify the three critical elements of every successful law firm business model.
- Explain the four primary failed and outdated models and their fatal flaws.
- Discover the five elements of every law firm compensation system and why they matter.
- Recognize the four metrics every modern firm should track and why.
- Use this information to devise a new compensation model.
Level: Essentials
$39 for members and $99 for nonmembers
Gary Allen, Esq.
Founder and Head of Operations
LeanLaw
Gary G. Allen, Esq., is a Founder and Head of Operations at LeanLaw, a legal timekeeping, invoicing and reporting software company, as well as a partner at Givens Pursley LLP where he has practiced law for 30+ years. He was only three years out of Stanford Law School when the firm he was working for imploded. It happened again three years later. He was left without a job. Those experiences created a passion in Allen to help law firms be better businesses, with efficient operations, streamlined financial management and a laser focus on profitability.
CLM® Application Credit: 1 hour(s) of Organizational Development
CLM® Application Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Legal Industry/ Business Management (LI) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
CLM® Recertification Credit: 1 hour(s) in the subject area of Legal Industry/ Business Management (LI)
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