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July 2018
The Chili Dog That Lawyers Dream of
by Jay Reeves

It is not doing the things we like - but liking the things we do - that makes life blessed.
 
Those words were written by Johann von Goethe a couple of centuries ago, but for me they're just as true today.
 
by Mark E. Sullivan

The Survivor Benefit Plan is the survivor annuity associated with military retired pay.  If the servicemember (SM) or retiree dies first, the spouse or former spouse (FS) survivor will receive 55% of the selected base amount (usually the full pension) for life.The cost is 6.5% of the base amount for active-duty retirements, and about 10% for Guard/Reserve retirees. 
 
interview with Elizabeth Jamison, President MSJDN

From the Army base at Fort Bragg to the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune-North Carolina is one of the most military friendly states in the country. North Carolina continues its tradition in supporting military families by becoming the fourth state to pass a rule modifying the requirements of comity licensure for military spouse attorneys who can prove that they reside in the state due to their spouse's military orders.
 
Elizabeth Jamison, President of the Military Spouse JD network, has been an active member of MSJDN since 2012, including two years as Communications Director from 2013-2015. She is married to a Navy helicopter pilot; his career has taken them to California, Florida, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Libby is admitted to practice in California, Washington State, and before the Supreme Court of the United States. 
 
We had a chance to speak with her learn and more about the MSJDN and the work they are doing to support military families. 
 
In This Issue
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The Lawyer's Retirement Planning Guide by Susan A. Berson
Have you thought about your life after law practice? For many the thought of leaving behind the profession they love and preparing a succession plan is scary. 

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Law Firm Succession: Secrets to a Successful Transition or Sale of a Law Practice CLE

November 7, 2018

More information and registration coming soon.
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TECHNOLOGY  
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  Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Office Products 

Helen Baddour
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Samantha Cruff
Marketing Communications Coordinator
 
I awake at five in the morning to the sound of heavy, fast raindrops on the hotel window. My weather app glows in the dark room: 100 percent rain, 35 degrees, 30 mile per hour winds. Today is April 16, 2018. I am about to run the Boston Marathon.
 
 
Most of us are frequent users of programs such as Word, Outlook, and Excel. But many of us are not familiar with the keyboard shortcuts that can help us throughout our day.
 
Keyboard shortcuts improve productivity by keeping your hands on the keyboard.
 
We all like to be more productive in how we work.
 
 
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Upcoming CLE Programs
 
The Mecklenburg Bar Association Presents Lawyer Coworking: Thriving within the Rules of Professional Conduct
 
When: September 21, 2018
Where: Bar & Foundation Center
           2850 Zebulon Ave.  
           Charlotte, NC 28208 
  
Coworking involves independently employed occupants sharing a common workplace. Often these are open concept spaces with the option to schedule private meetings in conference rooms.  
 
This program examines the ethical implications of lawyers practicing law in a such a workspace.
 
For more information and to register, click here.
LMA presents DIY Legal Marketing Conference for Solos and Small Firms 

When: July 27, 2018  
Where: NC State Bar Bldg.
     217 E. Edenton St.  
     Raleigh, NC 27601 
     
This seminar is designed for private practice attorneys and legal administrators who have limited marketing experience and are looking to find cost-effective ways to market their practice. 
 
SAVE THE DATE! Lawyers Mutual 2018 Fall CLE Series - The Accidental Lawyer: Terms of Engagement
    
Date          Location
Oct. 30      Asheville
Oct. 31      Greensboro
Nov. 8        Clemmons
Nov. 9        Concord
(Winter 2019 dates and locations coming soon.)

"You're a lawyer, right?"

This workshop is designed to help lawyers be more alert to the vulnerabilities they may face in various non-office settings, and to equip them with best practices for defining their roles up front, and setting clear boundaries with the person seeking advice.

More information and registration will be available soon.

Post Office Box 1929      Cary, NC 27512