The Practice Management Advisory Service of the D.C. Bar presents the Small Firm Lunch and Learn Series. Each program in this series will explore a topic of particular interest to members who are starting, managing, or growing law firms in the District of Columbia. Most sessions take place from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the D.C. Bar (901 4th Street, NW) and are free to Bar members and their staff. This is a brown bag event. Attendees may bring their own lunch. Beverages are served.
In addition to registering online, you may also email [email protected] to register for all events.
Schedule
Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the D.C. Bar has decided to take precautionary measures to protect our members, our staff, and the community we serve. Beginning March 16, key Bar services will only be available online via videoconference.
September 16 — Local SEO for Law Firms: How to Rank Higher in Google & Sign Better Cases for Free
Presented by Casey Meraz
In this program we will cover the strategies and tactics SEO companies don’t want you to know about and how your law firm can rank for important keywords in your market that will bring your firm new cases. In this presentation we will review how local search works and the tactics you need to implement to increase your visibility and grow your law firm for free.
October 14 — What Small Firm Lawyers Need to Know about Malpractice and Cyber Insurance
Presented by Mark Lefever of USI Affinity
Selecting malpractice coverage is important for lawyers in a firm of any size. How much coverage is needed? How much should it cost? How does the cost of defense affect the premium and coverage? How can a fee dispute affect coverage? What happens if the lawyer changes providers? What are the insurance issues surrounding the pandemic?
This informative program will also explore topics and issues such as where malpractice claims originate, how to determine appropriate coverage, and how to select a carrier, policy, and broker. We will discuss how a firm can protect itself against a cyberattack and how to be prepared when one does occur including, what cyber insurance does and does not cover.
October 21 — Protect Your Law Firm from the Biggest Security Threats of 2021, Without Having to Become a Security Expert or Waste Your Valuable Time
Presented by Tom Lambotte founder and CEO of Security+
Lawyers have made significant advancements in their adoption and advancement of technology over the past ten years, primarily fueled by the global migration to the cloud. Thanks to this progress, it is easier than ever for a small law firm to get access to and configure the technology needed to practice.
Unfortunately, the simplification of technology introduced an often-overlooked downside that exposes thousands of small law firms to the risk of suffering a data breach. This is because the responsibility of security practices resides under ‘taking care of technology myself.’ While cloud technology has made most things more straightforward, cybersecurity threats have become more complex, and lawyers often do not possess the skills, knowledge, or time to protect themselves adequately.
So how do you fully secure your law practice from the ever-growing list of cyber threats so that you can be at ease and so you can count on more than hope to protect you? Join us to tap into expert knowledge to advance the security measures of your law firm quickly.
To register or for more information on this program and other services offered by the Practice Management Advisory Service you may contact Daniel M. Mills, assistant director, or Rochelle D. Washington, senior staff attorney, at [email protected].
