Best Law Office Education

They. experienced how meditation and mindfulness practices support a more effective and enjoyable legal practice. The program includes: ·. Instruction on a number of simple meditation techniques. ·. Concrete guidance for establishing a daily meditation and mindfulness practice. ·. Exercises designed to give the reader practical experience in bringing the insights of meditation and mindfulness to meeting the challenges of daily life - and particularly of legal practice. ·. Practical examples of how mindfulness and meditation can help to cultivate a more joyful and satisfying law practice. ·. Discussion of scientific research on the effects of meditation and what the evidence shows about its benefits. ·. Practical tools, including access to guided meditations and worksheets that allow the reader to track his or her progress. This book will provide a straightforward introduction to meditation and mindfulness using language and examples that will be familiar and comfortable to those in the legal community. Often presented in a way that feels artificial and inaccessible, it seems antithetical to a culture that places great value on logic and reason. This book will appeal to lawyers because it is premised on the clear and scientific principle that the brain, like the body, can be trained and optimized to perform better.

A complete start-up guide you can use to get your practice off the ground quickly, as well as comprehensive action steps for maximizing the performance of an existing practice Industry specific advice from two recognized legal experts that have developed a highly successful legal practice using Gerber’s principles Gerber’s universal appeal as a recognized expert on small businesses who has coached, taught, and trained over 60,000 small businesses. Loaded with practical, powerful advice you can implement easily, this one-stop guide enables you to realize all the benefits that come with a thriving legal services business. Combining the wisdom of renowned business development expert Michael E. Gerber and the legal expertise of attorneys Robert Armstrong and Sanford Fisch, The E-Myth Attorney equips you to:Liberate yourself from the predictable and often overwhelming tyranny of unprofitable, unproductive, and time-consuming routinesTransform yourself from a successful legal technician (attorney) into a successful legal-manager-entrepreneurRethink your practice, shifting from tactical thinking (working "in" your business) to strategic thinking (working "on" your business) Stop trading time for dollars Manage those processes through which people get things done, which becomes your ManagementSystem—for everything you do Implement innovative systems to produce consistent results as your practice growsTake the sanctity of time seriously, blocking time for entrepreneurial work and using a weekly planning toolCreate the story about your practice; this storybecomes the heart of your practice.

Are your business development efforts organized, clear and directed? You will learn: • The 3 Step Strategy for business development success • How to talk to your friends about business • A formula guaranteed to make rain and advance • Components of truly effective conversations • How to engage people authentically using your style The title describes this book perfectly—if your efforts to make rain feel daunting (and scattered), you CAN make it rain with the easy to follow approach and formula outlined in the book. --Ronald H. Shechtman. Managing Partner, Pryor Cashman LLP Daunting to DOable: You CAN Make IT Rain presents a highly practical approach to business development for lawyers that is based on deep experience and psychological insight. --Cathy Fleming. Former President, National Association of Women Lawyers In Daunting to DOable: You Can Make It Rain , Karen Kahn has written a fantastic book that is timely and practical. Karen “gets it.” In Daunting to DOable she shines a light on the nagging doubts that inhibit business development and gently urges the reader beyond personal roadblocks. The book removes the mystery from business development and sets forth in unprecedented fashion the specific processes that foster successful rainmaking at law firms. --Angela Beranek Brandt. Partner, Larson King, LLP. and Officer of the National Association of Women Lawyers Karen’s psychological and coaching training shine through in her approach to business development and her recognition that authenticity is central to any relationship. --Katherine Larkin-Wong. President, Ms. JD Karen Kahn is a pragmatic and passionate thought leader whose approach, laid out in Daunting to DOAble , provides measurable results. --Kit Chaskin. Partner, Director of Women’s Initiative Network, Reed Smith Karen Kahn’s new book provides a fresh insight into the intersection between valuable relationships and business development. -- Tanya Y. Johnson. Senior Diversity Manager, Perkins Coie LLP Combine decades of psychological insights into human motivation and the fears that stop us, with outstanding coaching skills, add a pinch of encouragement, a teaspoon of love and a step-by-step plan of action and you have a recipe for success. In Daunting to DOable , Karen has translated years of experience, deep knowledge and a passionate desire to help others achieve their dreams into a road map for career and business development success that is highly consistent with your personal values and goals. As coach, psychologist, and gender expert, Daunting to DOable: You CAN Make it Rain brings to the table a powerful and blended perspective that all lawyers can learn from. --Jeanne Cullen. Partner at an AmLaw 50 law firm Daunting to DOable is a quick, easy, and fun read, but most importantly, the approach works. -- Leah Rudnicki. Partner, Reed Smith Karen B. Kahn, EdD, PCC, psychologist and certified coach, has a reputation as the “go-to” person to generate success in the ever changing world of being an attorney. Sometimes personal trainer, sometimes best friend, as you read her words you know she is your silent partner, cheering for you, fine turning your approach, and yes, pushing you to experiment outside your comfort zone.

Comprehensive Coverage of Law Office Technology Technology in the Law Office is a thorough and up-to-date guide to navigating the constantly changing technology used in the modern-day legal world. Also Available with CourseConnect with the Virtual Law Office Experience This edition is also available with a CourseConnect Online Course for Technology in the Law Office. THOMAS F. GOLDMAN, JD , is Professor Emeritus of Bucks County Community College, where he was a Professor of Law and Management and Director of the Center for Legal Studies and the Paralegal Studies Program.

Through illustrative stories and clear ‘how to’ directions, Fleming offers a guide that will take the plan out of business development and replace it with success.” Don Hutcheson, Editor and Publisher of The Complete Lawyer.

An eagerly anticipated second edition of this established and highly regarded text teaches the key practice skill of contract drafting, with emphasis on how to incorporate the business deal into the contract and add value to the client's deal.

file court papers handle depositions and interrogatories comply with courtroom procedures pick a jury prepare your evidence and line up witnesses present your opening statement and closing argument cross-examine hostile witnesses understand and apply rules of evidence locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses make and respond to your opponent's objections get limited help from an attorney as needed monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit. An excellent resource that outlines what's involved in representing yourself in court -- from presenting evidence to the rules of cross examination.

Apply important legal concepts and skills you need to succeed. Get educated, land a job, and start making money now! Paralegal Career For Dummies is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics — from getting certified to landing a job and getting ahead. Inside, you'll find all the tools you need to succeed, including a CD packed with sample memos, forms, letters, and more!