Camille Stell has been a staple in the legal community for over 30 years. She's a connector and an innovator with a genuine concern for people and a desire to see others do well. Camille serves as our Vice President of Client Services but is transitioning into the role of President and CEO of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services.
Earlier this summer, a North Carolina real estate firm reported a significant wire fraud in which a loan payoff statement was diverted and modified before transmitted to the attorney. The firm then wired the payoff to a fraudulent account resulting in a significant loss.
This new fraud was the first in which we know a payoff statement was altered and a loan payoff intercepted.
Roadmap: The Law Student's Guide to Preparing and Implementing a Successful Plan
As a law student, the end goal is to find employment, whether that's in public service, in-house counsel, solo practice or in a large firm. How do you gain this employment?
What does succession look like? Is "succession planning" a nice way of saying it's time to hang it up? The conversation surrounding succession planning can sometimes be overwhelming or swept under the rug altogether.
The NCBA Presents Yakety Yak! Do Call Back!: The Ethical Need for Prompt Client Communication
When: October 4, 2018
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Where:
Webinar
While it is important to comply with every obligation of the ethics canon, the obligation to promptly communicate with the client may be the most important.
In this insightful webinar, legal humorist Sean Carter provides practical tips for how to meet the increasingly difficult of burden of talking, emailing and texting to each client's content.
Transferring Ownership of Your Law Firm to the Next Generation
When: November 7, 2018
Where:
Great Wolf Lodge
Concord
, NC
Join us for a small-group workshop, as succession experts help you develop a plan to transfer ownership of your firm to a new generation. Receive a valuation of your law practice as well as develop a timeline for succession and develop a plan for how to transition leadership, clients and management responsibilities.
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"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.