Small firms and attorneys in solo practice comprise the majority of the legal profession in New Jersey, and this weekend their concerns will be the focus at the New Jersey State Bar Association 2020 Solo and Small-Firm Conference.
Attorneys from throughout the state are expected to attend this year’s conference on Saturday at the Marriott Delta Hotel in Iselin. The daylong event is centered on the theme “We are more than solo and small-firm attorneys,” in recognition of the depth of service, responsibilities and challenges this sector of the profession faces.
Randall Brett, former chair of the state bar association’s Solo and Small-Firm Section, will receive the Solo and Small-Firm Practitioner of the Year Award.
“He was so instrumental in getting people involved (with the section),” said NJSBA Trustee Ayesha Hamilton. “He’s a good mentor.”
Programming will focus on the issues that solo and small-firm lawyers face in their day-to-day practice.
A plenary session will examine cybersecurity strategies, as law offices are increasingly more vulnerable to security breaches and cyberattacks. Attendees can choose from a number of sessions on top technology tips, including a data privacy primer, how to build a virtual office staff and mastering One Note and PowerPoint.
Other sessions that cater to the unique needs of solo practitioners and attorneys from small firms will be presented in numerous categories, including mastering the business of law, the pros and cons of specializing in one area of law, legal skills and legal updates, and ethics and professionalism updates.
To register for the conference, click here.