Brendan Chard Speaks @ MinnCLE Webcast

Posted 04.18.2008 in Out and About

Brendan Chard, owner of The Modern Firm, LLC spoke today at a Minnesota CLE webcast on using the internet for better client communications.  The discussion covered a wide range of internet technology including law firm websites, blogging and e-mail options.  The core message of the webcast was focused on getting lawyers to realize what can [...]

Cyber-Liability – What’s my exposure? Will my insurance respond?

Posted 11.06.2007 in Practice Management

Law firms of every size and discipline face growing exposures with respect to breaches in their computer security and information systems, with increasingly sophisticated attacks occurring more frequently. Due to rapidly changing policy coverages and premium in this area, it is important that you frequently review your firm’s exposures and options for handling them. And [...]

Managing Information Overload: What to do When the Information Age Has You Overwhelmed

Posted 09.22.2007 in Practice Management, Time Management

Several weeks ago a friend, the executive director of an organization, confessed that his office is a disaster. Professional journals pile up, phone messages are unanswered. Projects remain half completed. The in-box has become a storage box. Every meeting ends with additional paper and tasks to complete. E-mails arrive fast and furious begging for immediate [...]

Brendan Chard to speak in WebCast for Minnesota CLE

Posted 02.03.2007 in Out and About

Brendan Chard, president of The Modern Firm, will be speaking as part of a panel of experts on the future of law office technology. The WebCast will air live on February 20th at 12:00PM CST.
Brendan will be speaking specifically on new and emerging trends for online technology available to lawyers including online marketing and [...]

Brendan Chard Speaks at Michigan ICLE Solo and Small Firm Conference

Posted 10.19.2006 in Out and About

Brendan Chard, President and CEO of The Modern Firm, spoke at the ICLE Solo and Small Firm Conference on Friday, October 19th in Dearborn, Michigan. The topic, Websites and Online Marketing: Make Them Work For You, covers the reasons small law firms should have a website, shares ideas for content and functionality, debunks common [...]

Tips for e-mail sanity

Posted 04.10.2006 in Technology, Time Management

There is a growing movement of good people out there called “Life Hackers.” Life hacks are tips and ideas to improve efficiency and get things off your mind, they generally have a technology slant. Some of the best commentary and thoughts on this topic can be found on www.43folders.com.
A few of the tips I’ve [...]

Voice over IP (VOIP) Telephone Security Concerns

Posted 04.03.2006 in Technology

VOIP is destined to be the “way of the future” for telephone communications. With the catchy Vonage commercials, rapid growth of Skype, cable companies pushing “digital phone”, and business phone vendors pushing this latest technology we’ve probably all heard of VOIP.
The following links are interesting articles on VOIP technology, what it is, and [...]

Blackberry Thumb | Brain Numb

Posted 03.15.2006 in Technology, Time Management

In 1999 I unpacked my very first Blackberry wireless e-mail device and was elated. I could now receive e-mail anywhere, instantly. Better than that I could easily respond to messages and completely conceal the fact that I was not dutifully sitting in front of my computer just waiting for new messages. The Blackberry [...]

Brendan Chard, President of The Modern Firm to speak at Upper Michigan Legal Institute

Posted 03.10.2006 in Out and About

On June 9th and 10th, Brendan Chard will be presenting at the Upper Michigan Legal Institute and the Michigan Bar Leader’s Forum.
At the Institute he will be covering a collection of technology related money-saving tip for small law offices. The presentation will range from topics such as using a firm website, scanners, and mobile [...]

Brendan Chard Invited to Present at 3rd Annual Solo and Small Firm Institute in Dearborn, MI

Posted 02.21.2006 in Out and About

Brendan Chard has been invited back for a 3rd time in a row to speak at Michigan ICLE’s Solo & Small Firm Institute. The event will be held in Dearborn, Michigan at the Ford Conference Center.
Brendan will be speaking on:

Law Firm Websites, not just a marketing device
Getting the most out of Microsoft Outlook
Security, Firewalls [...]