Presented by: Small Firm & Sole Practitioner

Program Information:
MAKE YOUR MISSION POSSIBLE
The 2nd Annual two-day 2009 Small Firm and Solo Practitioners Conference: MISSION POSSIBLE is sure to be a hit with an excellent line-up of speakers and sessions.
More than ever the Small Firm and Solo Practitioners need to run an efficient, comprehensive, and profitable firm prepared to meet the complex needs and requirements of clients. The conference will arm you with the cutting-edge tools you need. This year’s inspiring program focuses on providing strategies and information to transform today’s difficult challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. The impressive lineup of speakers will guide you through the important topics of the day (work/life balance, rainmaking, technology and practice management) and provide insightful looks to the future.
The possibilities are endless. The mission is possible.
Benefits of attending the Mission Possible Conference include:

• Up to 6.25 hrs CLE on topics like Cash Flow Tips in a Down Economy and Negotiating in a Troubled Economy
• Access to The Smart Lounge which will provide an invaluable networking setting
• Website building consultation and 2 free months of hosting by Lawyerly Marketing
• Complimentary entry to LegalTech West Coast tradeshow (a $625 value!)

New to the conference: LACBA introduces The Smart Lounge featuring T-Mobile. The Smart lounge, centrally located within the conference, is the hub for conference attendees, speakers and vendors. The lounge is fashioned after the World Café model, with comfortable seating and internet access, and is a perfect spot for all conference attendees to network, check emails, update their social media status and conduct business.

In addition to accessing the internet you will also be able to schedule a 15 minute consultation with Lawyerly Marketing, a legal marketing company that assists firms with all of their marketing needs. As a bonus for attending the symposium you will be given two free months of website hosting based on your consultation.

The lounge sponsors include Smart Source, T-Mobile and Lawyerly Marketing.
Attendees to the conference will also receive complimentary entrance to the 2009 LegalTech West Coast tradeshow floor, with over 200 exhibitors.

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Closing event just added! Join us for a post-conference Book Launch Party!

Come share good conversation, good food & drinks, and good music.  All are welcome but only the first 200 to arrive at the party will receive a complimentary copy of The Reluctant Rainmaker: A Guide for Lawyers Who Hate Selling, by Julie A. Fleming, J.D., speaker at the 2009 Small Firm & Sole Practitioner Conference.

When: Thursday, June 25, immediately following the Small Firm & Sole Practitioner Conference (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
Where: Los Angeles Convention Center (Level 2), Concourse Meeting Room 409 A/B.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available:
General Sponsorship: $2000
•2 passes to interact with attendees in the Lounge
•Space for promotional material at the general media table
•All meals included
•Access to the networking reception after the tradeshow
•Tradeshow access to LegalTech
•Listing on website and marketing materials.

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Speakers:
Jessica Dominguez, Law Office of Jessica Dominguez
Julie A. Fleming, Life at the Bar LLC
Gideon Y. Grunfeld, Law Firm Development
Jeff Kichaven, Professional Mediation & Arbitration
Alexander H. Lubarsky, Class Consultants
Patricia L. McCabe, Attorney at Law
Brenda McGann, Brenda McGann Public Relations
Jeremy N. Miller, Miller Health Law Group
Heather M. Milligan, Barger & Wolen
Elizabeth A. Moreno, A Professional Corporation
Alexis M. Neely, Attorney at Law
Louise Nemschoff, Attorney at Law
Edward Poll JD MBA CMC, LawBiz Management Company, Edward Poll & Associates
Tracy Kwiker MBA, Pivotal Events

Location:
Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St. , Los Angeles

Times:
Registration: 8:00-8:30AM
Meal/Reception:
Program: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Prices:

Space is limited. Advance payment required to guarantee seating. Attendees must arrive within the registration period. If this program does not state that it is sold out, please feel free to register at the door. 48-hours (2 business days) cancellation notice required.

The LACBA Online Event Registration System will not allow multiple registrations (e.g. one person registering multiple people), although one person may register him or herself for multiple events.

For assistance with multiple registrations or if you wish to register by Phone with Visa, MasterCard or American Express please call our Member Services Department at (213) 896-6560 Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

For questions about programs or program registration, send e-mail to our Member Service Department: msd@lacba.org

The Los Angeles County Bar Association is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. If this is a CLE event, the Los Angeles County Bar Association certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit. CLE events will state the amount and type of credit offered in the calendar listing.