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Law Practice Technology Essentials
Exactly what technology do you need to start your practice? Diane Ebersole and JoAnn Hathaway, Practice EZ Advisors from the State Bar of Michigan Practice Management Resource Center, explore hardware requirements and software options to ensure that you have all the required technology to get your practice up and running. This two-hour seminar was presented to Cooley Law School students and faculty.
Presenters:Diane Ebersole and JoAnn Hathaway from the State Bar of Michigan Practice Management Resource Center
Program Date: January 25, 2012
Duration: 120 Minutes
Cost: Free

Making Collaboration Tools Work in 2012
Discusses the gap between tools and people in collaboration, the common challenges faced when implementing collaboration tools, especially ones used by lawyers, and best recommendations for improving the adoption of collaboration tools and technologies in 2012.
Presenters: Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell from Legal Talk Network
Program Date: January 16, 2012
Duration: 31:30 Minutes
Cost: Free

Creating a Better Law Office by Becoming Paperless
Discusses the best practices for moving toward a safe, paperless office.
Presenters: Rodney Dowell and Ernie Svenson from Legal Talk Network
Program Date: December 7, 2010
Duration: 30 Minutes
Cost: Free

To Cloud or Not to Cloudcloud
You’re starting a new firm, or you want to revamp your existing firm’s technology. What approaches and strategies make the most sense for the 10-20 lawyer firm in 2011? Is the “cloud” part of your firm’s immediate future?
Presenters: Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell from Legal Talk Network
Program Date: February 3, 2011
Duration: 38 Minutes
Cost: Free

Macs in the Law Office
More attorneys are turning to a MAC instead of a PC for their office needs and want to know more about the critical tools for their practice.
Presenters: Rodney Dowell and Ben Stevens from Legal Talk Network
Program Date: November 5, 2010
Duration: 34 Minutes
Cost: Free



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Casemaker

Casemaker, provided FREE to you as a member of the State Bar of Michigan, will save you hundreds of dollars every month on legal research. Now Michigan is one of very few states to have launched the brand new Casemaker. Be among the first to see how Casemaker is changing legal research.

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Clio Practice Management Systems

Practice management software can help you manage your practice more quickly, efficiently, and to a higher standard. Explore Clio, a web based practice management application that provides a suite of online tools, including document management, time tracking, billing, task management, trust accounting, calendaring, e-mail integration, and more. Access Clio using your PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Droid, Palm Pre, and BlackBerry. Questions: Contact the Practice Management Resource Center Helpline at (800) 341-9715.

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The Education Center, located in the State Bar building, is equipped with 12 computer stations, to allow members and their staff to attend seminars and training sessions facilitated by our experienced practice management advisors.

Reservations may be made by calling the PMRC Helpline at (800) 341-9715 or sign-up online.


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