If you're tired of wrestling with Word's formatting every time you have to draft something more complex than a letter, this is your class. Word classes designed for the general public just don't address the issues lawyers face when drafting legal instruments. By contrast, this class is designed by lawyers, for lawyers. We'll cover legal drafting issues such as automatic paragraph numbering, complex page numbering schemes, tables of contents, footnotes, and paragraph number cross referencing. Not only will you learn how to control Word's complex formatting attributes, but as part of this class you will also receive sample Word templates for pleadings, contracts/agreements, trusts, and leases—all with the complex formatting built in and ready to go.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: Attendance at this course cannot be used towards continuing professional development (CPD) hours.
Course Instructor
Barron K. Henley — Affinity Consulting Group, LLC, Columbus, OH
Registration includes the 241 page manual Word for Legal Professionals. These materials are not available for purchase separately. Note: You will continue to receive a print copy of the materials at the course. In addition, you will receive an email with a link to the online version of the materials approximately one day before the course.
II. Law Office Paper Reduction and Document Management: Strategies That Work
Wednesday, December 7, 2011; 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
UBC Robson Square, Plaza Level – 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Who should attend: Anyone who is tired of wasting time every day searching for documents and files; anyone who feels their office is drowning in paper; those looking for better ways to manage client files; lawyers who want to manage their practices more efficiently; any lawyer who doesn't have full-time IT staff; anyone who is not getting the return on investment they hoped for from their scanners and copiers.
Learning level: All levels
Technology has fundamentally changed the way lawyers draft documents, gather and manage case information, conduct research, communicate, and render services. In spite of these changes, many of us still manage paper today the same way it was done 50 years ago. It's time to upgrade that approach. This seminar covers everything you need to create your own digital filing system, get your paper under control, and take full advantage of Adobe Acrobat and PDF's. Going digital means collecting all douments you've created and received, plus all related faxes, email messages, and attachments in one electronic system, organized by client and matter. It sounds complicated and expensive, but you'll see that the tools you need are off-the-shelf, easy to use, and inexpensive. We'll explain and demonstrate how scanners can be used in the law office to reduce paper, lower operating costs, and significantly improve efficiency. We will also discuss document organization and storage techniques that will allow you to locate any document (sent or received) in seconds.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3.5 hours (a minimum of 1 hour will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructor
Barron K. Henley — Affinity Consulting Group, LLC, Columbus, OH
Registration includes course materials. These materials are not available for purchase separately. Note: You will continue to receive a print copy of the materials at the course. In addition, you will receive an email with a link to the online version of the materials approximately one day before the course.
Pricing for BOTH courses
EARLY BIRD (Register by November 9, 2011 and SAVE)
Regular: $720 | Student: $280
After November 9, 2011
Regular: $800 | Student: $350