Solo & Small-Firm Practitioner Forum - Abingdon

(5/26/2023)

Agenda


Friday, May 26, 2023
8:30a.m.
Introductions and Welcome
8:30a.m. - 8:40a.m.
Luis A. Perez - Chair, CLSBA Executive Committee
Stephanie E. Grana - President, Virginia State Bar

8:40a.m.
How It Started/How It's Going: Ethics Issues When Merging or Unmerging Law Firms
8:40a.m. - 9:40a.m.
Emily F. Hedrick - Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar
Stephanie E. Grana - President, Virginia State Bar

9:45a.m.
Avoiding Bar Complaints: Maintaining a Culture of Ethical Compliance
9:45a.m. - 10:45a.m.
Prescott L. Prince - Former Assistant Bar Counsel, Virginia State Bar

10:50a.m.
Mastering Advanced Legal Research Techniques in Fastcase
10:50a.m. - 11:50a.m.
Khristina Williams - Director of Customer Support, Fastcase, Inc.

11:50a.m.
Town Hall Meeting
11:50a.m. - 12:20p.m.
Hon. Elizabeth K. Dillon - Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia

12:20p.m.
Lunch
12:20p.m. - 1:15p.m.

1:15p.m.
Addressing the Occupational Risks in the Practice of Law
1:15p.m. - 2:15p.m.
Brian K. Moore - SWVa Program Manager, Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program

2:20p.m.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Law Firm Employees
2:20p.m. - 3:20p.m.
Sharon D. Nelson - President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc.
John Simek - Vice President, Sensei Enterprises, Inc.

3:25p.m.
Strategies for Success in Hiring, Training, and Supervising Law Firm Employees
3:25p.m. - 4:25p.m.
Emily F. Hedrick - Ethics Counsel, Virginia State Bar
Lisa S. Brook - Member, VSB Technology and the Future Practice of Law