The Practice Management Resource Center has partnered with the ABA Law Practice Division to provide members with a monthly issue of Law Practice Today, bringing you the most current information and trends in the legal industry from legal professionals. Law Practice Today focuses on the practical side of being a lawyer; you'll also find articles on business and career development, and managing your practice and technology.
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The Michigan Supreme Court recently adopted comprehensive amendments to Michigan’s civil discovery rules. The New Civil Discovery Rules became effective on January 1, 2020. To prepare practitioners for this change, the State Bar of Michigan is posting educational resources and events. Learn More
In November:
Podcast: Gray-Area Drinking in the Legal Profession
See the new Technology Competency page
Law Practice Today—The Pro Bono Issue
In October:
Virtual Seminar: The Paperless Law Firm – A Digital Dream
Virtual Seminar: How to Run a Lean Law Firm
Professional Employer Organizations and Law Firms: A Beneficial Partnership
Podcast: Coping With Stress in the Legal Profession
In September:
Grow Your Practice and Career with a Consistent, Dynamic, Equality-Based Brand
Podcast: Supporting Resilience and Mental Health for Law Firm Employees
Webinar: September 28, 2021, 2-3 a.m. | Creating a Practice You Deserve
In August:
Google My Business Performance Tracking Guide
Office Sharing: Yours, Mine, and Ours
Podcast: Personal Branding Tips for Lawyers
Webinar: August 25, 2021, 10-11 a.m. | Effective and Affordable Digital Legal Marketing See the PDF
Law Practice Today—The Finance Issue
In July:
Podcast: The SOLACE Program — Helping Michigan’s Legal Professionals and Law Students
Webinar: July 28, 2021, 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Getting the Most From Adobe Acrobat See the PDF
Law Practice Today—The Women in the Law Issue
In June:
Practice Management Software: Your Road to Success
Podcast: Building Your Law Firm’s Web Presence
Webinar: June 23, 2021, 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Ethics of E-Discovery
Law Practice Today—The Solo & Small Firm Issue
In May:
Ethical Considerations of Naming a Firm
Webinar: May 26, 2021, 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Zoom Training for Lawyers and Using it Securely See the PDF
Webinar: May 18, 2021, 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Planning the Perfect Online Event
Podcast: Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary
Law Practice Today—The Alternative Law Issue
In April:
Law Practice Solutions—An Insider’s Strategy for Planning the Perfect Online Event
Podcast: The Attorney Grievance Process in Michigan—Part 2
Law Practice Today—The Young Lawyers Issue
In March:
Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance: Understanding Coverage Limits
For Zoom accessibility guidance refer to Zoom Meetings for Everyone, an easy step-by-step guide, as well as Yale University’s guide Usability & Web Accessibility.
Podcast: The Attorney Grievance Process in Michigan—Part 1
Law Practice Today—The Marketing Issue
In February:
Podcast: Becoming Tech-Competent at TECHSHOW 2021
Legal Technology Assessment—New Discount and Training Resources
Law Practice Today—The Leadership Issue
In January:
Podcast: Diversity and Inclusion: How Lawyer Wellbeing Promotes Inclusivity
Law Practice Today—The Attorney Well-Being Issue
In December:
Podcast: Standing Out in 2021: Professional Growth Tactics for Future-Minded Attorneys
Law Practice Today—The Looking Ahead Issue
In November:
Ten Cybersecurity Lessons Learned About Working from Home
Podcast: Internet Legal Research on a Budget with Carole Levitt and Judy Davis
2020 Economics of Law Practice Desktop Reference
2020 Economics of Law Practice Income & Billing
Law Practice Today—The Ethics Issue
In October:
LegaltechHub—Where legal professionals find the right resources anywhere in the world
Business Development and Marketing During and After COVID-19
Podcast: Cybersecurity Practices That Won’t Bust Your Budget—Practical Tips
Safeguarding Client Data
Lawyers’ Toolkit 4.0: A Guide to Managing the Attorney-Client Relationship
CNA has developed the Lawyers’ Toolkit to assist attorneys in creating documents that will enable them to better manage their interactions with potential and actual clients
Law Practice Today—The Pro Bono & Public Service Issue