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Professionals that serve the legal industry are coming together with the staff of The Modern Firm to create a collaborative resource that is truly helpful to solo and small firm lawyers. Topics range from law firm website design to time management and from business coaching to technology advice. Check back often for updated postings.

Brendan Chard Speaks at Michigan ICLE Solo and Small Firm Conference

Written by: The Modern Firm - Thursday, October 19th, 2006
Posted 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 website myths and explains how search engines work and rank websites. This is a favorite presentation for Brendan; he has delivered it to audiences in both Michigan and Minnesota.

If you attended the conference, copies of the course materials are available at http://www.icle.org.

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

Written by: The Modern Firm - Tuesday, February 21st, 2006
Posted 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 & Backups: Be sure you can sleep at night

This is a dynamic and exciting event for solo and small firm lawyers in Michigan. It includes two days of three learning tracks on Technology, Substantive Law, and Practice Management.

For more information see the Michigan ICLE website at: http://www.icle.org