The Practice Management Advisory Service of the D.C. Bar presents the Small Firm Lunch and Learn Series. Each program in this series will explore a topic of particular interest to members who are starting, managing, or growing law firms in the District of Columbia. Most sessions take place from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the D.C. Bar (901 4th Street, NW) and are free to Bar members and their staff. This is a brown bag event. Attendees may bring their own lunch. Beverages are served.
In addition to registering online, you may also email [email protected] to register for all events.
Schedule
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the D.C. Bar has decided to take precautionary measures to protect our members, our staff, and the community we serve. Beginning March 16, key Bar services will only be available online via videoconference.
October 22, 2020 - A Day in the Life of a Litigation Attorney
Presented by Margeaux Thomas of Thomas Law Office, PLC
This session will focus on a typical day for a Business Litigation Attorney practicing law in Virginia, Maryland & Washington, D.C., and all the elements involved in creating the foundation of a successful business litigation firm. It will explore the different types of business litigation practices; the nuts and bolts of starting and successfully maintaining a growing practice; the basics of practice and case management; marketing; social networking and the use of search engine optimization; the importance of a healthy attorney-client relationship; production of blogs and content and finally, some helpful tips I've learned along the way!
November 5, 2020 - An Introduction to Legal Research on the New Fastcase 7
Presented by Erin Page of Fastcase
Hosted by Erin Page, Senior Law Librarian with Fastcase Legal Research, this session will cover all the new features and content in the Fastcase platform as well provide a refresher on best practices in legal research.
Fastcase is a Bar member benefit and the leading next-generation legal research service that puts a comprehensive national law library and smarter and more powerful searching, sorting, and visualization tools right at your fingertips. The Fastcase collection includes cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, and constitutions. Fastcase also provides access to a newspaper archive, legal forms, and a one-stop PACER search of federal filings.
November 19, 2020 – Windows 10 and Digital Forensics
Presented by Michael Maschke and Brandon Barnes of Sensei Enterprise, Inc.
With Windows 10 becoming the most popular operating system for desktop and laptop computers, it’s important to understand the potential wealth of information a forensic analysis will provide. Windows 10 and Digital Forensics will offer insight on popular artifacts that may help with your case.
To register or for more information on this program and other services offered by the Practice Management Advisory Service you may contact Daniel M. Mills, assistant director, or Rochelle D. Washington, senior staff attorney, at [email protected].
