Welcome 2011 ISBA Solo and Small Firm attendees. As promised, I have posted our 60 Tips presentation on my Files pages on my blog. You should check that page out. There may be things on there that you would also find useful. However, if you just want to download the presentation, I am including a link to it here.
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ISBA and the US Supreme Court
I just saw on the ISBA’s Illinois Lawyer Now Blog that the ISBA has five spots left for its trip for members to be admitted to the United States Supreme Court.
I went on one of these trips a few years ago. Based on my experience the, let me say that, if you have been considering this, sign up right now. I had an absolute blast on my trip and I cannot recommend this trip highly enough.
How to Solve a Computer Problem
The Reasonably Prudent Law Student linked to this recently on her Facebook page. I find it so true.
I Co-Authored an Article on Metadata
The State Bar of Wisconsin recently published an article on metadata that I co-authored with Wisconsin Practice Management Advisor Nerino Petro. Nerino and I have spoken on this topic before on a couple of occasions. This is a topic that far too many attorneys remain in the dark about.
If you are not sure what metadata is or how to manage it, I encourage you to go read the article.
You can find it here.
Handling Fame
I am too young to have enjoyed Dick Cavett. Sure, I know who he is. However, I just never watched him on television.
Now I get the opportunity to experience him a new with his blog at the New York Times. He writes about a variety of topics and I find myself enjoying his posts more often than not. His latest post focuses on fame, but touches on a variety of other topics as well, including being careful about what conclusions we draw about people.
I know this has nothing to do with either technology or the law. However, I urge you to check out what he has to say.
Happy Veterans’ Day
To all of those who are serving or have served: Thank You.
In the meantime, if you have not seen the photo essay on the making of an American solder, today is the perfect day to check it out. More can be found here.
At the ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference
I have arrived at the ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference. I have already ran into some friendly faces and am excited about the upcoming programs. I am speaking on both Friday and Saturday, but I have today free to enjoy the conference, attend some sessions and visit with friends that I rarely get to see.
I hope to see you at the conference.
Blogging–Survivor Style
Sean Carter has proposed a Surivor-style blogging challenge in an attempt to build a habit of posting a blog entry each day. As Sean explains:
If you’re like me, then every Sunday afternoon, you say to yourself, “This week is the week that I start blogging regularly! I mean it this time!” However, before you know it, it’s Thursday and you haven’t posted a single entry on your blog. So you say to yourself, “Next week is the week that I start blogging regularly! I mean it this time!”
I know that I have had weeks like this and I like Sean’s idea of trying to get in a habit of posting daily. Hop over to Sean’s blog to see the full details.
Fuzzy Navel Released
I recently reviewed an electronic ARC of Fuzzy Navel by JA Konrath. I enjoyed the book and would certainly recommend it if you have read and enjoyed his other novels.
Anyway, the book’s release date is today. If you have been waiting for it, wait no more. If you have questions, check out my earlier review. In either instance, Fuzzy Navel is now available for purchase.
Time to Register for 2008 ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference
I just received the registration brochure for the 2008 ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference. This is shaping up to be another great conference and I am really looking forward to it. There are three programing tracks with lots of good programs and speakers scheduled. I urge you to attend if at all possible.
If you register before July 15, you can take advantage of the early bird discount.
You can find out more information about the conference here. You can download the registration brochure here.