Bob McNeill has been presenting programs on law practice management, and on leveraging technology to practice more efficiently, productively, and profitably. Contact the sponsoring groups to attend future programs, or contact us to obtain a copy of the course materials or to arrange a presentation to your firm.

"Technology to Start and Run a Law Practice"

Maryland State Bar Association
Hanging Out Your Own Shingle Program
June 25, 2005

The Hanging Out Your Own Shingle conference shows lawyers who want to start their own law practice how to do so, with programs on marketing, ethics, business practices, and technology. Bob McNeill will discuss the technology basics you need in your law practice.

Time Matters Discovery Day

Maryland State Bar Association
May 20, 2005, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ecker Business Training Center, Columbia, MD

Get up to speed with Time Matters case management software. Learn how to:

Centralize daily activities and information - client/case management, document preparation, research, and billing. Accomplish formerly time-consuming task almost instantly or at least in much less time.
Coordinate efforts among members of the office.
Do more without relying on others.

Computerized Case Management Expo

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
Thursday, May 19, 2005, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
MTLA Headquarters, 120 W. Fayette St., Baltimore, MD 21201

Interested in becoming more organized in your case management? Want to learn more about Time Matters or HotDocs? Here's your chance. We will demonstrate how MTLA members are using computerized case management to provide higher quality legal services to their clients, become more productive and profitable, and worry less about missing deadlines. See how MTLA members are using the Time Matters case management program and the HotDocs document assembly program to handle:

Case and index information
Rolodex Information
Firm-wide Calendar
Document, note, phone call, task, and email management
Deadlines
PI pleadings creation
Workers' comp forms creation
Management reports

Speakers:

Robert S. McNeill - Moderator
Laura G. Zois, Esq., Miller & Zois, LLC
Harry W. Blondell, Esq. - Law Office of Harry W. Blondell
John B. Tansey, Esq. - Tansey & Hall
John J. Cord, Esq. - Janet, Jenner & Suggs, LL

"What to Look for in Case Management Software"

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association 2004 Trial Advocacy Conference November 11, 2004 University of Maryland Conference Center Adelphi, MD

There are many choices available for firms deciding which case management software is best for them. Why should you invest in a case management program? What should you expect case management software to do for you? What features should you look for? How should you choose between all of the options? What kind of commitment is necessary for a successful implementation? Should you implement all of the functions at once, or spread them out over time? How much do they cost? How can you measure the benefits? What kind of training do you need? How can you get on-going support? These and other aspects of choosing the best case management software for you will be discussed.

Click here for program materials.

"How to Keep from Drowning in the Deluge of Spam and Other Email Problems"

Maryland State Bar Association
Sixth Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference
Saturday, November 6, 2004; 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

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There are practical and easy ways to cut down on email spam and protect yourself from viruses and other attacks. Before you miss an important message, or give up on using email altogether, attend this session.

"Using Technology to Leverage Your Time and Automate Your Practice"

Maryland State Bar Association
Fifth Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference
Saturday, November 15, 2003, 11:15 am. - 12:15 p.m.

http://www.msba.org/events/soloconf03/schedule.htm

All law practices should have standard procedures to handle routine tasks. From the first contact with a potential client to closing the case, technology tools can leverage your time to accomplish these tasks in less time with less effort, making your firm more productive and profitable. See how lawyers are using these tools to track deadlines, reduce paper shuffling, generate documents, keep track of the status of cases, monitor staff workloads, increase client satisfaction, and more.

"Creating Order Out of Chaos: Implementing a Case Management Program"

Maryland Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention
Wyndham Hotel, Baltimore, MD
May 30, 2003, 1:15 p.m.

Implementing a case management system is the best investment you can make in your law practice. Time is a lawyer's stock in trade, and freeing up time lets you perform other work. Having all pertinent information at your fingertips not only saves you time, but also increases client satisfaction
because it makes answering clients' questions quicker and more accurate. A well-implemented case management system makes it easy to keep track of deadlines, and makes it possible to generate routine documents with the click of a button. This program will present the Best Practices of how to
implement a case management system.

Gadgets and Gizmos a'Plenty - But I want more!

Glasser Legal Works 2003
San Francisco Hilton
http://www.legalwks.com/
Tuesday, April 22, 2004, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Now that commentators and techies have stopped using the word convergence, new generations of pocket-sized devices are emerging that work as cell phones, calendar and phone books, global position satellite systems, cameras, television and projector remote controls, wired and wireless email and Web devices — some or all of the above. Our panel will show you, up close and semi-personal, the best of the newest.

Moderator: Sandra Rosenzweig • Speakers: Ross Kodner, Robert S. McNeill

Dealing with the Digital Deluge of Email and Attachments

Glasser Legal Works 2003
San Francisco Hilton
http://www.legalwks.com/
Wednesday, April 23, 2004, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Even in a small firm, receiving and storing the huge quantity of messages and electronic documents has become a major headache. Not only do you need the hardware to handle the inflow, you also need a carefully thought-out plan for what to save and what to destroy and how to do both. The faculty will guide you through the policies and the technologies for handling these electronic records efficiently and effectively.

Moderator: Meg Block • Speakers: Christopher J. Johnson, Robert S. McNeill

Practicing with Less Travel: Virtual Conferencing

6th Annual Daily Journal Legal Works 2002
April 15, 2002, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
San Francisco Marriott

http://www.legalwks.com/conferences/lwsf/track2.htm

Although video conferencing costs less and less, establishing the base capabilities still requires preparation, investment in training and a long-term commitment to have layers function effectively with virtual conferences and hearings. This session will show the state of the art and where it needs to go to meet the needs of lawyers and clients.

TMG has teamed up with MICPEL (the Maryland Institute for the Continuing Professional Education of Lawyers, Inc., a cooperative effort of the Maryland State Bar Association, the University of Maryland Law School, and the University of Baltimore Law School) to provide lawyers and their staffs with three levels of Time Matters training by sharing the cost of training, which may otherwise be cost-prohibitive for a small firm. These three courses are designed for (1) new Time Matters users, (2) experienced Time Matters users, and (3) Time Matters administrators. "Hands-on" training is provided on the latest version of Time Matters, which is the best way to learn any software program. We have tentative plans to broadcast this course over the Internet for those who wish to "audit" it. There is a separate registration and tuition for each course, and courseware is included. For questions, contact TMG, but contact MICPEL to register.

"Back to the Future with Microsoft's Terminal Server!"
How Microsoft’s Thin Client Technology Makes Networking Simpler and Less Expensive"
May 13, 1999
Microsoft Office, Washington, DC

This program will discuss the potential pitfalls faced by law firms in dealing with the Year 2000 problem. Many computers and programs were designed for keeping dates only until the year 2000. The program will discuss how you can prevent your system from being affected at the start of the new millennium, and how to advise your clients with regard to avoiding or resolving the legal problems they may encounter due to Y2000 issues. Because of the popularity of this topic, places for the seminar are expected to fill quickly, so please call soon.

"Case Management Systems"
April 23, 1998

"Novell NetWare for Small Business and the Corel Legal Suite"
March 23, 1998

The new Novell Network software for Small Business is designed for networks of up to 25 work stations and includes all of the common functions most users require.