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8:30
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9:00
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Check in, informal introductions, coffee & tea.
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9:00
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9:15
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Seminar kickoff: Pre-seminar survey results.
Review objectives, expectations.
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9:15
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10:30
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FirmWorks - That's Why They Call It Practice.
Subjects include: Managing workload, interacting with support staff, developing
mentoring relationships, and grasping the importance of an attorney's ultimate
responsibility for his or her own career development.
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10:30
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10:45
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Morning break.
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10:45
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12:00
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FirmWorks – Practical Applications.
Mini-case studies and related activities. Includes hand-held audience
response units for anonymous polling and participant feedback to ensure
a high level of engagement and interactivity.
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12:00
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12:45
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Lunch (bag lunch provided).
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12:45
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2:00
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FirmWorks - More Practice.
Subjects include: Understanding the economic underpinnings of law firms, exploring
practical professionalism including establishing a personal code of ethics, practicing
with integrity and responding to ethical dilemmas, dealing with negative and
overly positive reviews, remedying skill set gaps, and building your reputation.
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2:00
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3:15
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FirmWorks – More Application.
Mini-case studies and related activities. Includes hand-held audience
response units for anonymous polling and participant feedback.
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3:15
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3:30
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Afternoon break.
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3:30
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4:00
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FirmWorks - Take away plans.
Group activities employing the seminar’s information: Developing plans and
procedures to enhance recruiting, improve retention, and increase job satisfaction.
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4:00
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4:30
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Group presentations and discussion.
(Three presentations at 10 minutes each).
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4:30
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5:30
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Cocktails and post-seminar interactions.
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| * This Program Outline may be revised from time to time to reflect a change in focus or relevance.
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