Golden Gate University School of Law
and
The State Bar of California
present
"GOING SOLO: A Seminar on How to Start a Law Practice"
and
The State Bar of California
present
"GOING SOLO: A Seminar on How to Start a Law Practice"
WHEN: Saturday, May 31, 2014
WHERE: GGU's Campus: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco
COST: Students are FREE; GGU Alumni are $25; non-GGU Alumni are $125
WHAT: The goal of this five-panel event is to educate alumni and law students on developing business skills for building and maintaining a law practice, and to present a positive network-building atmosphere that invites the exchange of ideas and business cards. Up to 5.5 MCLE credits available.
FOOD: Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
VOLUNTEERS: We need several law student volunteers to help make sure this event runs smoothly! Please email lawcareer@ggu.edu if you are interested in volunteering.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact us at 415-442-6625 or lawcareer@ggu.edu.
RSVP: Register here
SCHEDULE
8:30-9:00am
Registration and breakfast
9:00-10:00am
The Big Decision: Is solo practice right for you?
10:05-11:05am
The Business Plan: Everything you need to know and do before you launch
11:10am-12:10pm
Establishing a Law Practice: Your business & professional development plan
12:10-12:55pm
Networking/Lunch break
12:55-1:55pm
Running a Law Practice: Finance and office management
2:00-3:00pm
Professional Responsibility: Ethical issues common in solo practice
3:00-3:30pm
Mindfulness Presentation: Creating a Joyful Legal Career
(please keep checking this blog post for the latest updates and changes to the event)