The Grand Prix of Small Firms and Solo Practitioners Conference 2023
May 5, 2023 @ 12:40 PM - 6:15 PM
Sponsored by the Small Firm and Solo Practitioners Section of the Delaware State Bar Association
This seminar is Live Only.
Thank You to Our Sponsors! (Click HERE to see our sponsors)
Dedicated to YOU, the solo or small firm practitioner, this conference is curated to address topics and issues you face running your practice. The Small Firms section is the largest in the Delaware State Bar Association and represents the vital and growing segment of Delaware’s legal community. Our topics have been selected with input from the section to help attorneys address the unique challenges they face and to learn from experts and peers about running an effective, efficient and sustainable practice.
This year, the conference will include a ride along experience with driving experts of the Dover Motor Speedway! Sit back and hold tight as you ride shotgun in the passenger seat or back seat with a professional driver for 3 laps of “Monster Mile”. This exclusive experience is built in to the cost of the CLE and will immediately follow the conference!
Moderator:
Jimmy C. Chong, Esquire
Chong Law Firm, P.A.
Small Firms Section Chair
8:15am
Gas ‘N’ Go
Registration and Breakfast (provided)
8:40am-8:45am
Start Your Engines
Opening Remarks from the Small Firms Chair Jimmy Chong, Esquire
8:45am-9:45am
Increasing Your Firm’s Horsepower
Phil Bolton
Vice President of Accel Marketing Solutions, Inc.
This panel will hear from Accel Marketing Solutions, Inc. which specializes in law firm marketing, websites, educational legal content, social media marketing, video production, pay per click, reputation management, etc. Learn all the techniques to push the pedal to the metal for your firm.
9:45am-10:45am
Waving the Red Flag
David A. White, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Charles Slanina, Esquire
Finger & Slanina, LLC
Jessica L. Tyler, Esquire
Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Phishing Scams and Cyber Security-Are you playing by the rules for internet advertising and cyber security? Hear about updates on current scams and professional responsibility. Keep your office and staff protected and yourself out of the disciplinary office!
10:45am-11:00am
Pit Stop
Break with drinks and refreshments
11:00am-11:45am
Getting out of the Race
William W. Erhart, Esquire
Estate and Elder Law Services
Carol Waldhauser
Former Executive Director of DE-LAP
The Next Chapter and Succession Planning- Hear from these two about the tips and strategies to set yourself up for success and what to expect. Ask all your questions!
11:45am-12:30pm
Tune- Up Time!
Lunch (provided) and Mingle with Exhibitors
12:30pm-1:15pm
Alone at the Front
Mary Ellen Murrah
Strategist and Operations Consultant, Vista Consulting Team
Growth Mindset: How your firm can grow sustainably and intelligently- In order to get your firm to its ideal state, you must examine both the business of law and the practice of law as well as successfully implement scalable systems and processes that can grow with your firm. It’s important to honestly assess your firm now and envision your firm of the future. Developing solid Standard Operating Procedures, generating and analyzing critical reports, and intentional automation are keys to firm growth. Lastly, regularly measuring success is critical in recognizing when adjustments in goals or direction are necessary.
1:15pm-2:15pm
Getting to the Finish Line
Bernard G. Conaway, Esquire
Conaway-Legal LLC
Yvonne Takvorian Saville, Esquire
Weiss, Saville & Houser, P.A.
Ins and Outs of ADR- Hear from this dynamic duo on effective dispute resolution to help parties reach the finish line.
2:30pm
Vroom, vroom!
Ride along with a professional driver on “Monster Mile”! (see above)
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND RATES
This CLE is LIVE ONLY. To receive credit, you must sign in and complete the Certificate of Attendance at the end of the program. For questions on CLE rules, registration questions, or venue specifics, please contact CLE Director Caroleena Goldman at cgoldman@dsba.org.
| CLE PRICING INFORMATION | Cost: |
|---|---|
| DSBA Members | $210 |
| Non-members (get member rate by JOINING) | $310 |
| Pennsylvania Credit – add: | $18 |
* advertised price is for the standard member rate.
OUT OF STATE CLE CREDIT INFO
Those attendees who wish to receive CLE credit, other than from Delaware or Pennsylvania, should contact their individual State’s CLE Commission for credit. The Delaware State Bar Association can provide you with the Agenda (included in the Materials sent with your registration confirmation) and a Certificate of Attendance (upon completion of the webinar), which should meet the requirements of compliance.
All rates include CLE Seminar and any materials. To register now or review DSBA CLE Policies, click below.
GOLD SPONSORS:
MANY THANKS TO OUR GREAT EVENT SPONSORS!
Delaware State Bar Insurance Services powered by USI
Excelsia Injury Care
SILVER SPONSORS:
O’Rourke Investigative Services
TD Bank
Delaware Lawyers’ Assistance Program (DE-LAP)
SIGNAGE SPONSOR:
