The Modern Firm Blog

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 @ MinnCLE Webcast

Written by: The Modern Firm - Friday, April 18th, 2008
Posted 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 be done on the web to save money, save time and improve client service.

Brendan’s next webcast will be on  May 20th, 2008 on the topic of optimizing a law firm website for maximum search engine results. Linked here

Brendan Chard to speak in WebCast for Minnesota CLE

Written by: The Modern Firm - Saturday, February 3rd, 2007
Posted 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 hosted software services.

For more information see:
http://www.minncle.org/AABuy0.asp?ITEMTYPE=S&ITEMNMBR=123860701

Brendan Chard to speak on topic of online marketing ethics in MinnCLE Webcast

Written by: The Modern Firm - Monday, November 6th, 2006
Posted in: Out and About

Brendan Chard, owner of The Modern Firm, will be appearing as an expert guest on “Tech Tuesday” a live internet show being recorded at the new, state of the art, Minnesota CLE webcast studio.

On Tuesday, November 21st, Brendan and Todd Scott, Vice President of Risk Management Services for Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance, will be speaking in regards to online marketing ethics and how to stay out of trouble with your website and online conduct.

The course is good for 1 Ethics CLE. Learn more and sign up at www.minncle.org

The Modern Firm to speak at MinnCLE Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms

Written by: The Modern Firm - Monday, June 19th, 2006
Posted in: Out and About

Brendan Chard, of The Modern Firm will be presenting and exhibiting at the Strategic Solutions for Solo and Small Firms in Duluth, MN August 8-9.

Topic: Websites and On-Line Marketing, Make Them Work For You.

Description: This program will show you how to make a website a key part of your marketing and business operations. You will learn how a website can generate leads, save time/money, enhance your image and improve client service. We will demystify how websites, search engines and online advertising work so that you can make informed decisions that save and earn you money.

Learn more about this and other MinnCLE events at www.minncle.org

The Modern Firm Invited to present at Solo & Small Firm Event in Duluth, Minnesota

Written by: The Modern Firm - Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006
Posted in: Out and About

Brendan Chard, president of The Modern Firm, has been invited to speak at the 2nd annual Solo and Small Firm Event in Duluth, Minnesota, August 6-8.

Brendan will be presenting on how to get the most out of a law firm website. The presentation will cover marketing tips, do’s and don’ts, tips for creating business efficiencies, how to get started and more.

This will be the second time Brendan has presented at this event and if it is anything like the first year, this is the hot event for solo and small firms in Minnesota. Don’t miss it.

For more information see the Minnesota CLE webpage: http://www.minncle.org