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Long-held stereotypical attitudes continue to deprive women of a level playing field in law firm advancement, professional advance, and client-development efforts. For example, we still hear that a woman attorney is weak or ineffective because she speaks too softly or asks a lot of questions (she isn’t being heard) or she is too aggressive, strident, and shrill (she raises her voice), while a male attorney—in the same situation—is viewed as in command and assertive, that is, doing his job. Gender biases and gender communication differences can affect a woman’s success and hurt her professional and business development opportunities. Join Andrea Kramer, a partner in McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and a frequent speaker on improving gender diversity, for this important program for all attorneys. Offering tips for eliminating bias in the legal profession and leveling the playing field for both men and women attorneys, she: • teaches ways

Growing your business or advancing your career requires a strategic plan and set of skills that will help you to differentiate your legal services or products from those of everyone else. Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. for Part 2 of this two-part series in which she explains the process and skills needed to develop and execute a strategic plan for yourself or your small firm. • In Part I (program 2034), attendees learn how to create a competitive advantage for themselves and small law firms. This process helps them to: (1) identify their strengths and weaknesses; (2) locate opportunities and threats; and (3) develop a strategic intention to support marketing strategy or career advancement. Necessary leadership skills are explained. • In Part II (program 2036), attendees learn how to develop goals and action plans to advance personal career and law firm goals, such as an effective marketing strategy. Necessary leadership skills are explained.

Leadership, in today’s large and medium-sized law firms, must be built upon a foundation of innovation and relationships. Excellence in leadership requires more than a charismatic personality or ability to influence others. Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. for Part 2 of this two-part series in which she explains the actions and skills needed to successfully develop and advance firm-wide, practice group, and other client-development marketing strategies. • In Part I (program 2033), attendees are introduced to two processes. The first process helps attendees learn how to evaluate the current context in which they are trying to lead. The second process helps them to create a strategic direction and goals. Necessary leadership skills are explained. • In Part II (program 2035), attendees learn how to take strategic goals and create an action plan for implementing each goal. The presentation focuses on how to implement goals through effectively developing and leading teams and addressing obstacles that

Growing your business or advancing your career requires a strategic plan and set of skills that will help you to differentiate your legal services or products from those of everyone else. Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. for this two-part series in which she explains the process and skills needed to develop and execute a strategic plan for yourself or your small firm. Part 2 continues on June 3, 2010. • In Part I (program 2034), attendees learn how to create a competitive advantage for themselves and small law firms. This process helps them to: (1) identify their strengths and weaknesses; (2) locate opportunities and threats; and (3) develop a strategic intention to support marketing strategy or career advancement. Necessary leadership skills are explained. • In Part II (program 2036), attendees learn how to develop goals and action plans to advance personal career and law firm goals, such as an effective marketing strategy. Necessary leadership skills are explained.

Leadership, in today’s large and medium-sized law firms, must be built upon a foundation of innovation and relationships. Excellence in leadership requires more than a charismatic personality or ability to influence others. Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. for this two-part series in which she explains the actions and skills needed to successfully develop and advance firm-wide, practice group, and other client-development marketing strategies. Part 2 continues on June 2, 2010. • In Part I (program 2033), attendees are introduced to two processes. The first process helps attendees learn how to evaluate the current context in which they are trying to lead. The second process helps them to create a strategic direction and goals. Necessary leadership skills are explained. • In Part II (program 2035), attendees learn how to take strategic goals and create an action plan for implementing each goal. The presentation focuses on how to implement goals through effectively developing and leading teams and addressing

We know the statistics on women and minority lawyers at the highest levels of our profession. We know the reasons in favor of improving these statistics and building diverse organizations. But, do we really know the strategies for building diversity into our firms and managing ourselves and our groups in diverse environments? Join Susan Letterman White, Esq. as she explains the strategies for creating diverse law firms and how to implement them so that everyone has a chance to do their best work. These strategies ultimately create firms with improved competitive positions in the marketplace.

Join popular presenter Steve Bennett, a partner at Jones Day, as he discusses the ethical issues surrounding a lawyer’s use of social networks. Topics include: 1. How lawyers may use social networks 2. A review of applicable ethics rules 3. Best practices in the use of social networks by lawyers NOTE to TX Attorneys: This course has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 1 credit hours, of which 1 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.

You’ve all heard about new Web 2.0 tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Legal OnRamp. Can these tools help lawyers do their jobs better or are they a diversion? Join our presenters, including the General Counsel of leading companies such as Cisco Systems and FMC Technologies, to see how they are using Web 2.0 collaboration (not social networking) to improve quality and reduce costs in specific projects such as improving internal contract processes, reducing outside counsel costs, improving training and improving client service.

Join our panel of current and former attorneys and other experts in professional development and practice management for a lively and timely discussion of the thoughts and actions you as an attorney can take to stay relevant in today's economically challenged environment. Topics include: • activities you should do to increase your value to your firm and your clients • the importance of client relations at this vulnerable time • when and how to "re-invent" your practice • exploring the connectivity avenues available to you • when to step up to a leadership role

Why are many intercultural matters so frustrating and time-consuming? What drives your counterpart’s behavior and your reaction to it? How can you build trust across the barriers of geography, culture and language? What are the key elements of success when working internationally? Why don’t they honor contracts the same way we do and what can you do about it? Whether you are (a) working with clients from different cultural backgrounds; (b) working on an international arbitration, judicial action, or commercial transaction, or (c) pitching business internationally, an appreciation of cultural differences enhances your abilities to build trust and communicate effectively, which are critical to your success. In this fast-paced, highly informative and entertaining seminar, you will find answers to these and many other questions. Walk away with actions, ideas and insights you can put to use immediately. Improve your success, avoid costly mistakes and minimize stress and frustration.