Why This Symposium is a Game-Changer for your Practice:
- Tailored for You: With solo & small firms comprising 60% of MSBA membership, we understand your unique challenges.
- Comprehensive Learning: From HR law to ethical marketing and cutting-edge technology – gain insights crucial for your success.
- Curated Expertise: Learn from Maryland's top legal minds and industry experts.
- Flexible Agenda: Choose from multiple tracks to customize your learning experience.
- Networking Goldmine: Connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators.
Invest in Your Future
Attending the MSBA 2024 Solo & Small Firm Symposium is more than just a day out of the office – it's an investment in your practice's future. Embrace innovation, harness new opportunities, and position yourself at the forefront of Maryland's legal landscape.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your practice. Register today and spark your learning, ignite your growth, and fuel your success!
Meet the Faculty:
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Meredith Hill, Esq.
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Cheryl Jones, Esq.
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Brian Thackston
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Jennifer Brennan, Esq.
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Jennifer Leonard, Esq.
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Kelcie Longaker, Esq.
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Thomas DeGonia, Esq.
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Natasha Nazareth, Esq.
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Laurie Wasserman, Esq.
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Agenda
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Raphael Santini, Esq. , Raphael Santini Law Offices and MSBA President
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM: Opening Plenary - The Future of Law: How Solo & Small Firms Can Harness the Potential of Generative AI
Jennifer Leonard, Esq. The Creative Lawyer
Nuts and bolts explanation of how AI is transforming legal practice, including predictive analytics, document automation, and client management, plus practical tips for getting started.
10:10 AM - 10:35 AM: Vendor Presentation & Coffee Break
10:35 AM - 11:35 AM:
Session A: Smart Practice Management to Maximize the Benefits to You,Your Clients, and Staff
Learn practical tips for optimizing workflows & time management, utilizing practice management software, improving client communication, and managing staff.
Session B: Facilitated Roundtable Discussion - Smart Growth: Strategies for Scaling Staff, Case Load, and Systems
Brian Thackston, Operations Manager, Frost Law
Laurie Wasserman, Esq., Wasserman White Family Law, LLC
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM:
Session A: Succession Planning for Solo and Small Firms
Kelcie Longaker, Esq., Gordon Feinblatt, LLC
Learn the important steps for creating a clear and reliable succession plan, including valuation of the firm, transitioning clients, selecting successors, when to revisit the plan, and more.
Session B: Facilitated Roundtable Discussion - Making the Leap from Big Firm Practice to Solo or Small Firm Practice
Cheryl Jones, Esq., CJ Law
Pilar Nichols, Esq., Nichols Gellman
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM LUNCH
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM:
Session A: Practical Implications of the Corporate Transparency Act for Solo & Small Firms
Jennifer Brennan, Esq., Lawrence Law, LLC
Session B: Facilitated Roundtable Discussion - A Modern Approach to Organizing & Operating a Law Practice
Meredith Hill, Esq., The Hill Law Group
Natasha Nazareth, Esq., Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC
2:45 PM - 3:10 PM: Vendor Presentation & Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Closing Plenary: Cybersecurity & Ethics in a Fast Changing Era of Technology
Thomas DeGonia, Maryland Bar Counsel
Participants will gain an understanding of the latest threats and vulnerabilities affecting legal practices, learn best practices for protecting client data, and explore the ethical considerations in maintaining data security and privacy.
4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Holiday Party & Networking
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