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Adele Lois Abrams, Chair
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Section Dues: $15.00 per year

Nominations are now open for the
16th Annual David Hjortsberg Award
To be presented at the MSBA Annual Convention on Friday, June 14
Deadline for nominations is May 23, 2013
Nomination Form

Questions? Please contact Mike Jacobs or Jeff Letzkus or Phil Cronan.

MSBA Annual Meeting Section Program:

How to Dominate the Internet While Avoiding Costly Ethical Mistakes
Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 8:00 am – 10:30 am
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Managing Practice Ain’t For Sissies Part 1
Friday, June 14, 2013 | 8:00 am – 8:30 am
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Get A Grip! Effectively and Efficiently Administering Your Practice
Friday, June 14, 2013 | 8:30 am – 9:30 am
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50 Finance Tips in 60 Minutes
Friday, June 14, 2013 | 9:30 am – 10:30
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Managing A Practice Ain’t For Sissies Part 2
Friday, June 14, 2013 |11:00 am – 12:00 noon
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Where Are Your Vulnerabilities? Technology and Cybersecurity In the 21st Century: Not Just For Big Firms
Friday, June 14, 2013 | 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
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Article: Obtaining Records from Social Networking Websites

SECTION-SPONSORED VIDEOS

From the 2012 Annual Meeting: Going Geek: It's all the Rage
View this fun and informative session from the 2012 Annual Meeting and learn how to embrace new technology that will enhance your practice. 
Filmed by Merrill LAD

Solo and Small Firm Practice Webinar - Lawyers can be Employers, Too
Section Members Only
Original air date: January 27, 2012| Run time: 56 minutes

2011/2012 ANNUAL REPORT:

This Section sponsored two “Hanging Out a Shingle” programs and held its 13th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference in November at the BWI Hilton. It authored several practice management-specific articles for the May/ June 2012 Maryland Bar Journal and also produced a webinar on Personnel Issues for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners. The Section also celebrated its 26th anniversary and increased its membership for the 14th consecutive year. It will co-sponsor, in conjunction with the Negligence, Insurance & Workers’ Compensation Section, the 12th Annual Solo Day at the MSBA Annual Meeting.

PURPOSES

The purpose of this Section is to promote the solo and small firm practice of law and undertake such other and diverse activities authorized from time to time by the Association or the Officers and Council of the Section as shall enhance the competence and skills of solo and small firm practitioners, and improve their ability to deliver the most efficient and highest quality legal services to their clients. The activities of this Section are designed also to enhance the role of solo and small firm practitioners as contributing members and leaders of their communities, the legal profession and the Association.