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DVD

Bridging the Gap - March 2017


Old iMIS Number:
FEN64


Description

 
Total Credits: 16.0 (Professional Practice 9.0, Skills 4.5, Ethics 2.5)
 
Newly admitted attorneys can satisfy all of their annual MCLE requirements by attending this twoday program which is ideal for “bridging the gap” between law school and the realities of practicing law in New York State. Experienced attorneys who have an interest in other areas of practice can also attend and benefit from this program by learning practical information from skilled and experienced practitioners.
 
Topics to be included:
 
Client Counseling 101 | What to Do When You Get that 3:00 a.m. Call | Advising Clients Charged with DWI and Vehicle and Traffic Law Matters
Key Lawyering Skills for Opening or Improving a Law Practice | What New Lawyers Need to Know
Client Intake | Letters of Engagement | Retainers Review of the NY Rules of Professional Conduct
Matrimonial and Family Law Update
Crowdfunding | What New York Lawyers Need to Know When Advising Clients
What New Attorneys Need to Know about Linkedin Social Media Marketing and Attorney Advertising Rule 7.1 and Recent Ethics Opinions
Managing Client Expectations and Communication Skills for Lawyers
Pixel Persuasion: Legal Writing for the 21st Century
Intellectual Property | Copyright 101
Discovery, Motions and Depositions | Key Tips for Success
Client Counseling in Elder Law | Medicare and Medicaid Applications
Ethical Considerations in Representing Entrepreneurs

 

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