Class recorded November 18, 2020

How do you find clients in these unprecedented times? Join consultant, coach, author and former litigator Gideon Grunfeld for this discussion, which will cover proven strategies for successful business development during an economic crisis. In the second half of the presentation, learn the next step: how to negotiate, set and bill your fees ethically.

Class covers:

• 5 ways to broaden your reach to potential clients
• 3 elements that make your message compelling right now
• 1 critical marketing pitfall to avoid in these turbulent times
• How to negotiate, set and bill your fees ethically
• How to avoid the single most common problem that causes lawyers to be disciplined in connection with their fees and invoices

Earn 1 hour California Participatory Legal Ethics MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration Fee: $25, Non-refundable.

Presented by: Gideon Grunfeld

Gideon Grunfeld is a cum laude graduate of UC Hastings School of Law. After completing a federal clerkship here in the Central District, he worked as a big firm business litigator for almost ten years, first at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, and then at Covington & Burling. In 2004, Gideon founded Rainmaking For Lawyers, which helps lawyers and law firms work more productively and profitably. He is one of the co-authors of the treatise, “A California Guide to Opening and Managing a Law Office,” which was published by the State Bar of California.

TESTING

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

This class will teach you how to use CHEETAH, Wolters Kluwer's state of the art online legal research database featuring practice guides, treatises, and primary sources in all major areas of law. Learn to search faster and more powerfully for the legal information and practice pointers you need.

Class covers:

• The content available on the new, intuitively designed CHEETAH and why you need it for your legal research
• Improved ways to browse and search primary and secondary content in CHEETAH
• How to use Smart Charts – Only three clicks to create a 50 state, federal or international interactive chart on a given legal topic!
• Practical legal research examples drawn from common, relevant legal areas

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Bridget Fonger:
Bridget is a Legal Training Consultant at Wolters Kluwer. She started her training career in 1985 at Skadden Arps in New York where she managed the weekend staff, and was responsible for major SEC filings. Bridget also co-wrote a book entitled The Lazy Woman's Guide to Just About Everything in which she shares tricks, tips and tools to save time, while ensuring effectiveness and efficiency. Bridget received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 from the University of California, Berkeley where she majored in International Human Rights Law.

Registration fee: $10 for the­ class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Reduced-rate parking options available during registration

Saturday, July 20, 2019  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

This class introduces legal researchers to cases, statutes, and regulations, and the roles they play in your research. Learn fundamental legal research concepts by focusing on the elements and features of legal research materials and the tools by which to locate them.

Class covers:

• Introduction to primary and secondary authority
• Finding tools
• Characteristics of legal research materials
• Legal research tips

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.