Tuesday, Sept. 15, 12 – 1 PM live InReach webinar by Chelsie M. Lamie. Are you working too much? Answering the same questions from staff day after day? Do you get frustrated that in the time it takes you to explain something for the umpteenth time, you could have just done it yourself? You can’t run (or scale) a law firm without Processes & Procedures.  Join attorney Chelsie M. Lamie, who has built a seven-figure virtual law firm in under four years, by creating and implementing processes and procedures to maximize the production of her team while minimizing redundancy and maintaining an incredible work/life balance. Course number 4061. Approved for 1.0 General CLE. Section members register for only $50. REGISTER NOW

Chelsie Lamie is a former claims adjuster and insurance defense attorney turned personal injury attorney. For the past twelve years she has exclusively represented the injured.     In 2016, Chelsie opened her own brick and mortar PI firm.  Just two years later, she closed her brick and mortar office, moved her family to Mexico and took her law firm virtual.  One week each month she returns to Florida to attend her in person litigation appointments.  The remainder of the month she runs her practice from Mexico.   In its first year of going virtual, Chelsie’s firm’s revenue grew from six figures to seven figures.  She is passionate about law firm culture and processes & procedures that allows her to live her best life.  Her hobbies include scuba diving, hang gliding and international travel.  Chelsie has recently returned from visiting her 62nd country with her husband of 19 years, David, and their two sons, Michael (6) and Henry (4).

Tuesday, Aug. 18 live InReach webinar by Nora Riva Bergman of Real Life Practice. Join Nora as she shares lessons from her upcoming book, 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers: Boost wellness. Build resilience. Yes, you can. The statistics are clear. Lawyers are challenged with depression, stress, anxiety, and alcohol abuse at levels much higher than the general public. But there are things we can do to increase our happiness quotient and avoid burnout. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn why happiness, wellness, and resilience are essential to your health, your wellbeing, and your effectiveness as a lawyer. And you’ll learn things you can do right now to get happy and stay happy. Course number 4013. Approved for 1.0 General, 1.0 Mental Illness Awareness CLE. Section members register for only $50. REGISTER NOW

Nora Riva Bergman is a law firm coach and author. She is the founder of Real Life Practice and a certified Atticus Practice Advisor. A licensed attorney since 1992, Nora brings a deep understanding of the practice and business of law to her work with lawyers and law firms across the country. She has practiced as an employment law attorney and certified mediator and has served as an adjunct professor at both Stetson University College of Law and the University of South Florida. Nora is a graduate of Villanova University’s Lean Six Sigma Program. She is the author of 50 Lessons for Lawyers: Earn More – Stress Less – Be Awesome and 50 Lessons for Women Lawyers – From Women Lawyers.

Contact:

• 866-662-0993
• nora@atticusadvantage.com
• nora@reallifepractice.com

Whether you’re learning a new practice area or keeping your practice on the cutting edge, Florida Law Update 2020 is an incredible CLE opportunity. 8.0 hours of credit. Solo & Small Firm Section members register at a discount.

Florida Law Update will provide statutory updates for the following areas: Business and Litigation Law, Labor and Employment Law, Animal Law, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Criminal Law, and Real Property Law. Approved for 8.0 hours of CLE credit, 1.0 each in Business Litigation, Criminal Appellate, Criminal Trial, Elder Law, Labor and Employment, Marital & Family Law, Real Estate, and Wills, Trusts & Estates. Course number 3353.  REGISTER NOW

Special thanks to Program Chair Peggy Hoyt for her hard work in recruiting an excellent group of presenters and producing another outstanding CLE event.

“Merging Law Firms and Promoting Associates to Partners: How to Handle the Legal Structure of Law Firm Ownership” is a live audio webcast by Laurie Lee of The Legal Department for Service Professionals, P.A. in Jacksonville. Many solo practitioners and small firms run into particular issues when looking to expand. Some expand by merging practices with another lawyer or firm and some expand by promoting associates to partners.  In both scenarios, there are business concerns that need to be understood and addressed that will be discussed during this program. Course number 3413. 1.0 CLE credit. REGISTER NOW

Laurie Lee, The Legal Department

Laurie Lee started her career as a history teacher but after a conversation with an advisor reawakened her childhood passion for law, she switched focus going all in on her pursuit of a law degree. Her love for creativity, independence and optimistic life-view made practicing law on behalf of the small, service-based business a perfect fit.

The Legal Department evolved out of her desire to occupy an uncommon space in the legal industry. She wanted to share knowledge and create long-term relationships with clients as their trusted advisor changing the narrative of attorney-client relationships. Laurie’s deep understanding that relationships are essential to the success of the business owner; whether it’s relationships between owners, clients and customers, or community partners, a business must develop and adopt good business practices.

In an industry where making money and winning are prime objectives, Laurie’s singular focus on serving businesses that serve others through the exchange of information and relationship building is a revolutionary concept. Focusing on this type of client drives her continued pursuit of innovative ways to educate and serve her clients.

Laurie graduated from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law with honors in 2003 and has practiced business law since becoming a member of the Florida Bar that same year.

The SBA awarded Laurie Lee the 2019 North Florida Woman-Owned Business of the Year; an award recognizing her work supporting and advocating for small businesses. She is an AV Preeminent® Peer-Rated by Martindale-Hubbel®, the highest possible rating for professional ethical standards and legal ability. This honor is achieved through reviews and recommendations from members of the bar and judiciary. She also has a 10 out of 10 Superb AVVO® Rating.

Bar Involvement

• Member of the Jacksonville Bar Association
• Vice-Chairman of the Jacksonville Bar Transactional Section (2016-2017)
• Chairman of the Jacksonville Bar Corporate & Business Law Committee (2014-2015, 2015-2016)
• Member of the Florida Bar Business Law Section

Business Involvement

• President of the Small Business Resource Network (2019-2020)
• Small Business Resource Network, Program Chair (2016, 2017, 2018)
• Small Business Resource Network, Steering Committee (2008, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Member of the Women Business Owners of North Florida