Put Into Practice October 2023

ARTICLES

How to Start Savoring Your Law Life

When was the last time you truly savored a win in your Law Life? The type of win – a job promotion, a grateful client, a favorable case outcome – is irrelevant. As is the size. The printer is finally unjammed! I found my keys! It’s not Monday! Even small victories deserve to be savored. So why don’t we do it more often?

All Things Judicial Podcast: From Legal Deserts to Legal Oases (produced by the NC Judicial Branch)

Episode 75 – In this episode, we focus on legal deserts and the lack of access to legal representation in some of North Carolina's rural communities. Our guest is the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's (CJCP) Co-Executive Director Jimbo Perry.

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WHOLE LAWYER WELLNESS

Whole Lawyer Wellness

Over the past year, I have been traveling across the state talking to lawyers about well-being. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. I have been deeply moved by the flood of emails, phone calls, and letters from insureds expressing their appreciation for the content. My commitment to lawyer well-being extends beyond Lawyers Mutual presentations and articles.

LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

On Referrals

Most of the successful private law practices in North Carolina and around the US – and I am speaking here about individual lawyers’ practices as opposed to law firms – have been built on the backs of referrals. Referrals from other lawyers, referrals from other professionals serving the same client base, referrals from former clients, or – the gold standard, as many lawyers like to tout – referrals from opposing parties. From whatever source a referral comes, they all share the common trait that someone, somewhere said to a friend, colleague or loved one: “you know who you should call for help with that?”

Connect with Erik Mazzone

LML insureds can work one-on-one with Erik by phone, video or email. As an added benefit of Lawyers Mutual coverage, insureds may have three consultations with Erik annually at no cost, which provides a substantial value to our insureds. Schedule an appointment with Erik today!

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NORTH CAROLINA NEWS

Supreme Court Approves Proposed Changes to CLE Program

On June 14, 2023, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved the State Bar’s proposed changes to the rules of the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program.

Click here to see a chart with the new rules which go into effect March 1, 2024.

What do I need to Know for ECourts?

Visit the website to find news, FAQs, training, resources, and more about the North Carolina courts transition from paper to digital.

LM SPOTLIGHT

LML Fall CLE Series

10/27/2023 – Greensboro – Sheraton Greensboro. Register here.

12/01/2023 – Asheville – Doubletree. Register here.

See more details and Winter 2024 dates here.

LM on the Road

• October 19 – ABOTA Fall Meeting – Cary

• October 20 – Buncombe County Bar PNA - Asheville

• October 25 – Cumberland County Bar Association – Fayetteville

• October 26 – NC State Bar Council Annual Fall Banquet – Raleigh

• October 27 – LML CLE Travel Series – Greensboro

We look forward to connecting with you as we promote professional responsibility and build community across North Carolina.

LM Title Upcoming CLE - Halloween Horror Stories - FREE

Wednesday, October 25 | Live Virtual

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

FREE

Data Breach Incident Response Plan Toolkit

Our incident response plan has been developed to reduce the exposures to our organization, our customers/ employees, and our partners that arise out of a data theft or data loss incident.

Download here.

Newly Released! Respect - An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans, by Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell

This guide to attorney compensation includes:

Compensation formulas
Managing Partner compensation
Compensation carve-outs such as paying non-equity partners
Compensation system biases
Trends in compensation

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