4/13/07

The State Bar of Michigan will present a one-day seminar designed to strengthen and streamline legal practices. The workshop, titled “Tips and Tools for a Successful Practice,” will take place from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9 at State Bar headquarters in Lansing.

Among the highlights of the event’s agenda are presentations about maintaining mutually beneficial client relationships, drafting effective fee agreements, managing trust and business accounts, and law office management. Scheduled speakers represent a variety of legal organizations, including the State Bar of Michigan, the Attorney Grievance Commission, the Attorney Discipline Board, and private law firms.

The cost to attend the seminar is $65, and registration and payment must be received by Wednesday, May 2. Participants can reserve their spot by signing up online at http://e.michbar.org, faxing the registration form to the State Bar at (517) 346-6365, or mailing the form with check or credit card payment to:

ATTN: Tips and Tools for a Successful Practice Workshop
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend Street
Lansing, MI 48933-2012

For more information on the workshop, contact Karen Spohn in the State Bar of Michigan Professional Standards Division at (517) 346-6309 or by e-mail at kspohn@mail.michbar.org.