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Tightwad Tech & the Portable Practice

- Location -
Concierge Conference Center
780 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212) 735-0072

Featuring
Ross L. Kodner, Esq.

Part I: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST)

"Tightwad Technology for Tough & Trying Times: Practicing Smarter, More Profitably and Greener"

1.0 Credit in Ethics and 2.0 Credits in Law Practice Management

From Paper to Pixels: Paper LESS Works, Paperless Doesn't

• Who isn't swimming in a sea of paper every day?
• Avoid ethical and malpractice risk by best tracking client files
• Learn about the only practical way to manage paper in your practice via document   management
• Move to complete, contiguous electronic case files, while still keeping paper
• Bill at least 15 more minutes every single day - or much more
• No more aggravating paper chases around the office looking for matter files
• A proven, twenty year field-tested process for every practice, large or small

From Chaos to Cases: Practice Management Systems That Really Work

• Dates, deadlines, case notes - modern law practice is a dizzying swirl of information
• Practice management systems are the ultimate malpractice safety net
• Track...everything and access all case information from everywhere
• Recover at least 15 billable minutes every day
• Practice management systems are the central beating information heart of a practice

Tightwad Technology: 60 Top Time-Saving, Practice-Protecting Tips for All Lawyers

• Learn how to better use the tech you already have without spending more!
• Free and cheap tools including conference calling and internet faxing
• Squeeze more out of Word, Acrobat, Outlook and your practice manager
• Information you can put to use IMMEDIATELY in your practice!

Part II: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (EST)

“The Portable Practice: Mobile Lawyering from Court, Your Balcony or the Nearest Starbucks”

1.0 Credit in Ethics and 2.0 Credits in Law Practice Management

The Mobile Lawyer: All The Tools to Practice Anytime, Anywhere - Laptops, Netbooks, Smartphones, Cloud Computing and More

• Everything about portabilizing your practice
• Choosing the right laptops, netbooks and mobile gadgetry
• Smartphones and tablets - from iPhones to Blackberry to iPad, Android and beyond - how to choose?
• Practicing law in the "cloud" - tools and systems to practice anywhere, anytime

The Mobile Lawyer: Better Using Microsoft Word 2007 and Adobe Acrobat in Your Portablized Practice

• Demystify Word 2007 - learn about styles, using "Lego" in Word to build documents
• The top (and necessary) Word tools - from revealing codes to numbering paragraphs
• Addressing the Word metadata issue, the PDF First approach and protecting your clients, cases and practice
• Acrobat - far beyond mere PDFing
• Legal PDF tools: Bates stamping, redaction, typewriter, PDF "electronic three ring binders" and more
• Securing your PDFs and removing PDF metadata

The Mobile Lawyer and How NOT to Commit Malpractice With Your Portable Technology

• See how you could commit malpractice in a single mouse click or touchpad swipe
• Protect client confidences in a digitally scary world
• Practice securely and safely with online backup, internet syncing and safe email
• Avoid mobile security nightmares that expose case information and strategy
• Save your practice, save your livelihood, save your law license!

All sessions and the appearance of Ross Koder, Esq. are made possible by the generous assistance of:
* Tabs 3 and Tabs PracticeMaster from Software Technology, Inc.
* Worldox GX2 from World Software

NYSBA CLE Webcast Information

What is a CLE Webcast?
A Webcast is a live Internet broadcast, with audio and video streaming of a seminar. You can participate in the program from the comfort of your home or office, without having to travel to a seminar site. The webconferencing feature allows you to ask questions of the speakers live online.

What do I need to participate in a Webcast seminar?
• A high-speed Internet connection
• A computer with sound card and speakers (16 bit or better)
• A recent version of Acrobat Reader in order to download and view materials
• Adobe Flash Player

How will I receive materials?
Connection information will be emailed to you 24 hours before the program begins. The written materials are available for viewing online during the seminar, or, if you prefer, you can download them and print them before participating in the seminar. All registrants will be forwarded a web link to access the program and course materials. If you would like a hard copy of the written materials mailed to you, please contact the CLE Registrar.

Will I be able to ask questions?
During the seminar, attendees may submit questions to the speakers using the Q&A tab, and the speakers will answer the questions during their presentation.

Will the speakers announce a program code during the program?
Yes. During the course of the seminar, the speakers will announce a program code. Please record the program code on the MCLE Listener Verification Form available at the materials link and mail it back to us within one week. 

How will I receive my MCLE certificate?
In order to receive MCLE credit, you must stay on the line throughout the seminar.  During the seminar, the speaker will announce a program code.  On the MCLE Listener Verification Form, please write down the code announced during the program and mail the form to the following address: New York State Bar Association - Attn: CLE Registrar - Webconferences, One Elk Street, Albany, New York  12207.  

You will receive your official MCLE Certificate in about 2-4 weeks by mail in an envelope marked "MCLE Certificate Enclosed."  If you need your certificate sooner, please call the registrar at (518) 463-3724.  Please note that you are required to keep your MCLE certificate for 4 years.  Login to your MyNYSBA account to track your credits online. 

What if I miss the program? Will the program be recorded?
CLE Teleconferences/Webinars and CLE Webcasts/Webconferences are recorded and archives are available online a few weeks following the program.  For a list of prior teleconferences/webinars, go to Previous Teleconferences/Webinars and Webcasts or visit our CLE Online webpage at www.nysba.org/CLEOnline. 

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA will make reasonable modifications/accommodations to allow participation in its services, programs, or activities by persons with disabilities. NYSBA will provide auxiliary aids and services upon request. NYSBA will remove architectural barriers and communication barriers that are structural in nature where readily achievable. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O’Brien at cobrien@nysba.org.  

The last day to pre-register online was March 22, 2010.

Members, please login to get member discounts.

Seminar
LIVE-Attending Both Part 1 and Part 2	$265.00
LIVE-Part 1 - Tightwad Technology for Tough & Trying Times	$150.00
LIVE-Part 2 - The Portable Practice	$150.00
Web Attendee Part 1	$150.00
Web Attendee Part 2	$150.00
WEB-Attending Both Part 1 and Part 2	$265.00

Seminar
LIVE-Attending Both Part 1 and Part 2	$345.00
LIVE-Part 1 - Tightwad Technology for Tough & Trying Times	$230.00
LIVE-Part 2 - The Portable Practice	$230.00
Web Attendee Part 1	$230.00
Web Attendee Part 2	$230.00
WEB-Attending Both Part 1 and Part 2	$345.00

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities:
NYSBA welcomes participation by individuals with disabilities. NYSBA is committed to complying with all applicable laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of its goods, services, programs, activities, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations. To request auxiliary aids or services or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact Cindy O'Brien at 800-582-2452 or cobrien@nysba.org.