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Law Practice Today Expo 2020 |
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SCHEDULE & EXPO TRACKS WITH CLE DESCRIPTIONS
| Schedule-At-A-Glance Thursday, April 2 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Exhibitor Set-Up 12:00-4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 1:00-2:00 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 2:15-3:15 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 3:30-4:30 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks Friday, April 3 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open 9:00-10:00 a.m. Plenary Session: The Bill & Phil Show 10:15-11:15 a.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 12:30-1:45 p.m. Judicial Roundtable Luncheon 2:00-3:00 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 3:00-3:30 p.m. Door Prize Winners Announced & $1000 Grand Prize Drawing 3:30-4:30 p.m. CLEs: Choose from 3 Tracks 3:30-5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Dismantle |
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
TRACK 1 – SOFTWARE (3 Sessions)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Formatting Briefs & Microsoft Word Master Class - Power Tips for Lawyers & Law Firm Staff - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Barron Henley, Affinity Consulting, Columbus OH
One of the most difficult tasks one can undertake is formatting a brief in Microsoft Word that has a title page, table of contents, table of authorities, multi-level paragraph numbering, and page numbering that starts over in the middle of the document and switches formats. It takes 8 hours to learn how to build such a document from scratch, but only an hour to learn how to use a pre-built, customizable template. In this seminar, you’ll be able to download our template and follow along on your own computer as we demonstrate how to use the built-in formatting tools. We’ll also show you how to easily customize it for any font, point size or paragraph alignment you may want. The heavy lifting is already done, and if you use this template as the starting point for your next brief, you’ll save yourself many hours and much frustration.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Improve Your Outlook: Default Settings in Office every law firm should know - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Barron Henley, Affinity Consulting, Columbus OH
Lawyers and staff are generally drowning in email and many feel helpless when trying to get it under control. This seminar will show you how to use all of Microsoft Outlook’s feature set to efficiently store, organize email (and attachments), and successfully deal with high email volume. We'll also show you how to fix Outlook’s default settings for email, calendar, contacts and tasks. Finally, we’ll explain many amazing and useful Outlook features which most users don't even know are there.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Become an Excel Wizard - Practice tips for Legal Professionals - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Barron Henley, Affinity Consulting, Columbus OH
If you have Microsoft Office, then you have Excel. However, if you are like most lawyers, you're either underutilizing Excel or not using it at all. In this seminar, we’ll show you exactly how you can start using it in your practice to improve your work product and make your life easier. Produce flawless fiduciary accountings, amortization schedules, real estate closing statements, disbursement schedules, medical bill summaries, and graphical representations of data (pie charts, bar graphs, etc.). You'll also learn how to use Excel as a list manager and data source for mail merge functions (quickly creating hundreds of letters or labels in Word from a list of names and addresses in Excel).
THURSDAY TRACK 2 - PRIVACY (3 Sessions)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Understanding Familial DNA 1 hour of General CLE Credit
Katherine L. Cross - DNA Technical Leader Guardian Forensic Sciences (Philadelphia PA)
DNA technology has impacted the legal community in a substantial way the past twenty years, given it is a powerful scientific tool to determine identity in toxic tort cases, criminal investigations, paternity in family law matters, and can become an issue in estate litigation, just to name a few examples. As genetic genealogy websites become more popular and individuals continue to voluntarily submit their DNA or enter their genetic profiles onto publicly available genetic genealogy sites, the more biological information there is to compare with DNA samples from civil and criminal cases. Unlike traditional DNA analysis, statistical modeling is used with genetic genealogy, and there are privacy concerns with accessing DNA profiles on genealogy websites. Katherine Cross, an experienced DNA analyst with Guardian Forensic Sciences, will explain genetic genealogy and its practical impact.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Consumer Privacy and GDPR - What do you need to know? 1 hour of General CLE Credit
Eric Chad, Merchant & Gould, Minneapolis, MN
The laws and regulations relating to the collection, use, processing, and storage of consumer data and consumer privacy are constantly evolving. Our speaker will discuss two of the more significant developments in this area from the last few years: The EU’s General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR)
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Personal Data You and Your Clients Voluntarily Give Up - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Michael Maschke, Sensei Enterprises, Inc., Fairfax VA
As the world becomes more connected with the implementation of 5G and the prevalence of the Internet of Things (IoT), prepare to be surprised at what apps on your phone, computer system, internet browser, and companies know and store about you. What information are you giving away and how can you stop it? Plus, how can you find information about your clients, opposing counsel’s clients and yourself?
THURSDAY TRACK 3 – SMALL FIRM (3 Sessions)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Math Allergies: Take the Pain out of Accounting, Time Tracking and Billing - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Natalie Kelly, Director of the State Bar of Georgia’s Law Practice Management Program, Atlanta GA
Accounting can be difficult for lawyers, and as business owners, many struggle with the required tracking and other numbers-based tasks needed in modern law practice. This program will help attendees ease any pain they may be experiencing with tracking time, getting bills out, collecting fees and accounting for money coming in and going out of their law offices. A review of best of breed financial management systems and policies and procedures will be explored to help attendees craft or update their own processes.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Designing the Law Firm of the Future - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Erin Gerstenzang, EHG Law Firm, Atlanta GA
The law firm of the next 5, 10, or 20 years looks nothing like law firms of the recent past. Today’s inexpensive yet highly effective technology tools enable lawyers to build firms they love to run, where they can exceed client expectations and design their professional lives on their own terms. Lawyers can meet countless challenges of the profession ethically and effectively if they know what tools to use and where to find them. In this presentation, we highlight law firms who are using these tools and how they are doing it, explain how they meet ethical and professional obligations, and demonstrate how law firms can continue to evolve over the coming years to deliver more and better legal services.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Care & Feeding of Social Media: Enhancing Your Online Presence Ethically - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Erin Gerstenzang, EHG Law Firm, Atlanta GA
Use social media with purpose and authenticity to build a strong referral network. In this session, we will examine fun and engaging examples of attorneys who are excelling at social media marketing alongside more problematic approaches. We will cover why you should be using social media, how you can do it effectively and ethically, and what you should be doing on social to bring in more clients.
Friday, April 3, 2020
FRIDAY OPENING SESSION – Room 406
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
The Bill & Phil Show: It’s 2020, So Where Is My Flying Car? 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Bill Ramsey, Neal & Harwell (Nashville), and Phillip Hampton, LOGICFORCE (Nashville)
Bill and Phil look at the state of technology heading into the decade of the 20’s. So much has been promised with the booming technological revolution. Many promises have been kept; but others have proven to be elusive. The presenters showcase the latest technology trends for law firms that have proven to be revolutionary and practical. They examine the role of the Cloud and mobility in the ongoing transformation of the legal tech space; and how the utility of the Cloud has evolved over the past decade. Also, Bill and Phil will unveil some of the latest gadgets and innovations that every legal professional will want.
FRIDAY TRACK 1 - LITIGATION (4 Sessions)
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
E-Discovery - Collection & Preserving Evidence from Mobile Devices - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Michael Maschke, Sensei Enterprises, Inc., Fairfax VA
Learn the ins-and-outs of collecting, analyzing and recovering evidence from mobile devices, and listen to real-world stories and examples from the trenches. We will discuss best practices for the preservation of information from mobile devices, including what artifacts can be recovered from devices that may be beneficial to your case. Digital forensic capabilities have grown over time and now we are able to recover more data than ever before that may be vital to your case. Come learn about the some of the new types of information that forensics can uncover, along with updates on capabilities to recover communications and other important user-generated data.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Advanced Written Persuasive Advocacy - Integrating theme and theory into your written advocacy - 1 hour of General CLE Credit
Lucy Jewel, University of Tennessee College of Law
This course will cover effective written advocacy in trial and appellate courts. Organized from Aristotle's three-part framework of logos (rule-based reasoning), pathos (the emotional resonance of the case), and ethos (credibility of the writer), this talk will include lessons on classical rhetoric as well as modern storytelling techniques.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Construction Litigation - Point/Counter-Point - 1 hour of General CLE Credit
W. Michael Baisley, Long Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
J. Ford Little, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
Robert P. Noell, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
W. Paul Whitt, Lewis Thomason
With the strong economy in Tennessee there has been a significant increase in construction projects. But, with more construction come more construction-related disputes. These disputes range from early detection of issues (such as delays and/or defective construction) to full blown litigation following the completion of the project. In this session, panelists representing 4 separate viewpoints (Owner, Designer, Contractor, and Subcontractor) will discuss practical ways to address construction disputes in an effective manner, with an eye toward avoiding costly litigation battles.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Courtroom Presentation Technology - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Katherine Bike, The Trial & Litigation Company
It is crucial that attorneys, especially in complex cases, present their client’s story in a way that is easy for the judge and jury to follow and understand. It is also important to present evidence smoothly and seamlessly so that miscues do not distract the message. Trial presentation technology and services helps you to control your trial and deliver a far more polished case. Learn about exhibit organization, do’s and don’ts when presenting evidence to a jury, trial presentation software (How it is useful; How to make it useful; Mistakes to avoid; Power Point vs. Trial Director), and When to consider using Litigation Services.
FRIDAY TRACK 2 - TRANSACTIONAL (4 Sessions)
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Transactional Closings in the Digital Age - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Sam Beutler, SimplyAgree, Nashville TN
Transactional law has always been subject to logistical and organizational challenges, but a plethora of emerging technologies gives attorneys new ways to address these challenges for complex deal work. Attend this session to learn how you can utilize workflows and technology to streamline transactional closings and meet client demands designed for the digital age.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
How to Protect Yourself and Preserve Confidentiality when Negotiating (includes Electronic Document Exchange - when to use Word, PDFs, track changes, etc.) - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Barron Henley, Affinity Consulting, Columbus OH
Opposing lawyers routinely email versions of a document back and forth during the negotiation process; and many instruments are never reduced to paper until they’re ready to sign. This approach is unquestionably fast and convenient compared to mailing or faxing paper documents. However, electronic document exchange presents many issues that practitioners need to be aware of and risks to protect against. In this seminar, you'll learn when it's appropriate to use word processor files and when it's appropriate to use PDFs. We'll cover how to track your changes in a document and how to ascertain what changes were made by others (even if there are attempts to conceal those changes). You'll also learn how to add comments and annotations to Word or PDF files, how to lock documents down to prevent further changes, and how to avoid including hidden (and potentially damaging) information in the files you're working with (this hidden information is known as metadata). Finally, using plain email arguably affords you no reasonable expectation of privacy. We'll also discuss your email encryption options which ensure that only the intended recipient can open your emails and/or attachments thereto.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Just Between Us: Drafting Effective Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements - 1 hour of General CLE Credit
Meghan Morgan, Associate General Counsel, Pilot Flying J (Moderator)
Cynthia L. Gibson, General Counsel, Bush Brothers & Co.
Marcia A. Kilby, Chief Legal Officer, DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
Teah Kirk, Clayton Homes
Many business transactions, employment agreements, and litigation settlement agreements rest on the bedrock of the parties agreeing to keep confidential the terms of the underlying agreement. These agreements, sometimes considered extended exercises in boilerplate, are more properly a complex array of terms defining what’s confidential, what’s not, what constitutes a breach, and how long confidentiality must be maintained. This panel of in-house counsel will offer a practical guide to drafting confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements in a range of settings to enhance effectiveness and enforceability.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
What You Need to Know About Construction Contracts - 1 hour of General CLE Credit
Adrienne L. Anderson, Anderson Busby PLLC
Attendees will learn about the inherent risks in construction projects and ways to mitigate those risks through proper drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. Concentrating on anticipating and avoiding or providing remedies to issues that plague every complex project, our speaker will offer best practices for negotiating against surprises and some legal challenges affecting the construction industry.
FRIDAY TRACK 3 - TECH UPDATES (4 Sessions) – Room 400A
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Using Practice Management Systems to Streamline Processes - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Natalie Kelly, Director of the State Bar of Georgia’s Law Practice Management Program, Atlanta GA
With increasing pressure and mounting competition, it is important to operate efficiently. Many practice management systems offer readily available automation options to facilitate your firm’s move to streamlined delivery of legal services via automation. Learn what automation is available and how it works in this session.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A Rundown on Specific Practice Management Software Tools - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Natalie Kelly, Director of the State Bar of Georgia’s Law Practice Management Program, Atlanta GA
Watch as the presenter in this session shows you exactly how some of the leading practice management tools work while answering your questions about how these programs can specifically work for you. Join her as she creates and tracks a legal case file from the stage of a prospective client to a closed file.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Proven Tips to Improve Client Communications - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Sean J. Martin, Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC, Nashville TN
In this session, you will learn how to better understand client needs and expectations as we review ethics rules and best practices for establishing, maintaining and terminating attorney-client relationships. You’ll learn how to employ proven technology to more effectively communicate with your clients, including how to respond timely and securely and how to keep track of all your communications automatically.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence Tools in the Practice of Law - 1 hour of Dual CLE Credit
Sean J. Martin, Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC, Nashville TN
Many of the tools lawyers use today – online research platforms that suggest other areas for research, software packages that help complete forms or propose or assemble document language, and discovery tools that sort through documents – are driven by artificial intelligence and machine learning. This program will look at some of the ethical obstacles and opportunities as lawyers incorporate artificial intelligence into the day-to-day practice of law. We also explore what AI is and what it isn’t. (Hint: the robots are not coming for your jobs!)
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