Louisiana lawyers who still need Professionalism credit can get it online a my PaperlessChase.com site. If you need Ethics credit we have courses for those too. If you need more than 4 hours of credit come to one of our live seminars. And if you know any other lawyers who are agonizing about getting those credits let 'em know that there's an easy way to learn and get CLE credit online.
I'll be doing three live, all-day CLE programs in late December: one in Baton Rouge and two in New Orleans. Each program is 6 hours of CLE credit, with 1 hour of Ethics and 1 hour of Professionalism. If you want to sign up use the promo code ERNIEATTORNEY to save 10% off the price of the program.
Here's a brief summary of the programs.
When: Friday (Dec 21st) - 6 hours total CLE (1 hr Ethics; 1 hr Professionalism; 4 hrs LPM)
Executive summary: All lawyers will learn how to use technology to work more productively while out of the office, and to more efficiently handle email in and out of the office. Litigators will learn how to gather information (including social media information), and to better organize that information. All lawyers will learn to avoid ethical problems and how to present a more professional online appearance to potential clients and others. We'll also cover the latest law-related tech tools, and tell you which ones are truly useful and reliable, and easiest to use.
When: Thus (Dec 27st) - 6 hours total CLE (1 hr Ethics; 1 hr Professionalism; 4 hrs LPM)
Executive summary: All lawyers will learn how to use technology to work more productively while out of the office, and how to more efficiently handle email in and out of the office. Litigators will learn how to gather information (including social media information), and to better organize that information. All lawyers will learn to avoid ethical problems and how to present a more professional online appearance to potential clients and others. We'll also cover the latest law-related tech tools, and tell you which ones are truly useful and reliable, and easiest to use.
When Friday (Dec 28st) - 6 hours total CLE (1 hr Ethics; 1 hr Professionalism; 4 hrs LPM)
Executive summary: All lawyers will learn how to lessen the reliance on paper, and to set up systems that allow them to work with documents more efficiently while out of the office. We'll explain how to create complex documents more easily, ways that allow those documents to be reused later as forms. Litigators will learn to be more effective in advocacy by using tools that help them create compelling visual presentations. We'll finish with a rapid-review of interesting tech tools, focusing on the ones that actually help you get more done in less time, with less stress.
I was interviewed by Evan Anderson for a TV segment on New Orleans’ Fox8 News regarding the recently enacted Louisiana law (Act 375), which prohibits online impersonation. The Act makes it illegal to:
The maximum fine is $1,000, and the maximum jail sentence is six months. It’s not a crime with harsh penalties, but it would seem to be pretty easy to prove.
Do you want to learn to take your law practice to a new level of efficiency? Becoming paperless is the path you want to take, and it's not as hard as you'd imagine. Dane Ciolino and I are going to do a 3 hour live CLE seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana this Thursday from 1 – 4 pm (April 19th). So, if you're able to attend, please click here for more details on the topics we'll cover, and to sign up.
If you're not able to attend, then you can still watch our free online videos (which include Ethics and Professionalism CLE). If you're a Louisiana attorney and want CLE credit then you can pay us and we'll get you credit for watching the videos. We have many more free videos on advanced paperless processes over here.
Information is power, but knowing how to process digital information is like having "superpowers." We teach people how to acquire these superpowers (and lawyers get CLE credit). Wouldn't you like to learn how to become paperless and take your practice to an amazing new level of efficiency?
Do you want to learn to take your law practice to a new level of efficiency? Becoming paperless is the path you want to take, and it’s not as hard as you’d imagine. Dane Ciolino and I are going to do a 3 hour live CLE seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana this Thursday from 1 – 4 pm (April 19th). So, if you’re able to attend, please click here for more details on the topics we’ll cover, and to sign up.
If you’re not able to attend, then you can still watch our free online videos. If you’re a Louisiana attorney and want CLE credit then you can pay us and we’ll get you credit for watching the videos, two of which supply Ethics credit. We have many more free videos on advanced paperless processes over here.
Information is power, but knowing how to process digital information is like having “superpowers.” We teach people how to acquire these superpowers (and lawyers get CLE credit). Wouldn’t you like to learn how to become paperless and take your practice to an amazing new level of efficiency?
Do you want to learn to take your law practice to a new level of efficiency? Becoming paperless is the key, and it's not as hard as you'd imagine. If you want to learn more about this, Dane Ciolino and I are going to do a 3 hour live CLE seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana on April 19th from 1 – 4 pm. So, if you're able to attend, please click here for more details on the topics we'll cover, and to sign up.
If you're not able to attend, then you can still watch our free online videos. If you're a Louisiana attorney and want CLE credit then you can pay us and we'll get you credit for watching the videos, two of which supply Ethics credit. We have many more free videos on advanced paperless processes over here.
Information is power, but knowing how to process digital information is like having “superpowers.” We teach people how to acquire these superpowers (and lawyers get CLE credit to boot). Wouldn’t you like to learn how to become paperless and take your practice to an amazing new level of efficiency?
If any Louisiana lawyers out there just need a few hours of CLE credit, remember you can get up to 4 of your 12.5 hours by watching online videos. The videos we offer, which are fully accredited in Louisiana, include the following:
Our videos are free to watch as much as you want (we want people to learn!). You only pay if you want Louisiana CLE credit. This approach does two things that we think you’ll appreciate: (1) it makes it easier for you to start watching the videos with the fewest mouse clicks; and (2) you can check out the video before you pay to see if it looks like it will be useful to you.
Call us crazy, but we think CLE should be easy and useful. Maybe you’re “crazy” that way too.
In addition to the two day seminar on more advanced technology information for lawyers, my CLE company also offering a half-day intro to paperless lawyering.
Here's the schedule. (Click here to sign up; Early Bird pricing in effect until Dec. 1st). The event is on Dec 30th of this year.
09:00–10:00 am - Creating a paperless law practice
Creating a paperless practice involves picking the right scanner, and then setting it up for the common, everyday scan jobs. Setting up a reliable file-naming, and storage system is critical, preferably one that allows file access via the Internet. There's only one "right" scanner, and we'll tell you what it is.
10:00–11:00 am - Maintaining a paperless practice
Maintaining a paperless practice is about dealing with digital documents. Mostly, it's about getting proficient at using PDFs, and making notes and highlighting key information. Transitioning away from fax machines and printers is also important. So is creating a digital signature. We'll show you how.
11:00–12 noon - Workflow & logistical issues
Some workflow issues are different for each firm, and it's important to tweak those to suit your firm's particular needs. There is no technology issue that can't be overcome by someone with sufficient knowledge, but often the stumbling blocks are human nature and psychological. Come with questions; we've got answers.
A lawyer's take on technology's effect on society, especially the legal profession (which shuns rapid change the way vampires shun light).
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