I. Associates and business development myths
14 mins
II. How to find time in your schedule for business development
6 mins
III. What are some Rainmaking (business development) tactics you can begin to use to create a book of business:
40 mins
a. Social Media
i. What your social media profiles says about you and how to create a brand that says what you want
ii. How to scrub your social media of posts that will hurt your business development opportunities
iii. Best practices for Social media
b. Blogging
c. Networking:
i. Where to network
ii. How to network with people older than you without feeling silly;
iii. How to create a strategic network of people who will help you with your career
IV. The Model Rules of Professional Conduct (ABA) that you need to know to keep from losing your license:
60 mins
a. Rule 1.1: Competence
b. Rule 1.8: Duties to Prospective Clients
c. Rule 1.6: Confidentiality
d. Rule 1.8: Conflicts of Interest – Current Clients
e. Rule 1.9: Duties to Former Clients
f. Rule 5.5: Unauthorized Practice of Law
g. Rule 7.1: Communication Concerning a Lawyer’s Services
h. Rule 7.2: Communication Concerning a Lawyer’s Services: Specific Rules
i. Rule 7.3: Solicitation of Clients
Total:
120 mins
