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THURSDAY, MAY 15
8:45AM - 10:00AM
Open Your Own Law Firm: Action Items and Considerations for the Attorney Entrepreneur
Solo and Small-Firm Track (Signature)
This CLE will cover practical guidance and big-picture considerations for attorneys who are going out on their own or are curious about doing so. Topics will include: 1. Initial investment costs and budgeting 2. Building a support network of attorneys (highlight NJSBA and county bars) 3. Finding and hiring vendors (great opportunity to incorporate event sponsors into the CLE), including banks, insurance brokers, case management software, IT specialists, Solo 401k/SEP IRA options, etc. 4. Creating your brand 5. Managing business and trust accounts and staying compliant with ethics rules 6. Knowing when to hire 7. Marketing (to general public) and networking (to build referrals from attorneys) 8. Managing the chip on your shoulder that develops from adversaries treating you differently in your first year solo 9. Developing 1/3/5 year plans
Moderator/Speaker:
Christopher J. Keating, Esq., Keating Law Firm, LLC
Speakers:
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton Law Firm PC
Brandon H. Rutter, Esq., Brandon Rutter Law, LLC
Antoinette Solomon, Law Office of Antoinette Solomon
THURSDAY, MAY 15
3:15PM - 4:45PM
The Happy Rainmaker's Playbook: Strategies and Ethical Considerations for Growth, Sustainability, Transitions and Succes
Solo and Small-Firm Track (Central Ballroom CD)
Are you on the path to becoming a rainmaker, or already one, and wondering what's next? This seminar is for both new attorneys starting in their first legal position and seasoned professionals looking to take their practice to the next level. The panel will provide actionable strategies for building and sustaining a thriving practice while maintaining personal happiness, fulfillment, and ethical standards. We'll explore key topics, including: · Growth Strategies: Building relationships and leveraging bar memberships to grow your book of business while upholding professional ethics. · Sustainability: Tips for maintaining momentum while balancing the demands of leadership, client relationships, ethical obligations, and personal life. · Practice Positioning: How to align your practice for long-term success, including ethical branding and expanding your market reach with integrity. · Transitions and Succession: Guidance on preparing for your first legal role and transitioning smoothly into your next; from navigating leadership shifts to structuring succession plans that protect your legacy while ensuring ethical continuity of client service and firm values.
Moderator/Speaker:
Jamie M. Zug, Esq., Law Office of Jamie M. Zug
Speakers:
Jonathan Ilan Amira, Esq., Gloucester County, Prosecutors Office
Craig M. Aronow, Esq., Rebenack, Aronow & Mascolo, LLP
Judith Bachman, Esq., The Bachman Law Firm PLLC
Kimberly M. Gilhooly, Esq., Monmouth County, Prosecutor's Office
Jennifer Gillman, Esq., Founder and President , Gillman Strategic Group, LLC
Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton Law Firm PC
Corinne McCann Trainor, Esq., Fox Rothschild
Brandon Lee Wolff, Esq., Brandon Wolff