Going Solo or Starting a Small Firm 2022

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Is going solo the right path for me? How can I maximize my prospects for success? Find out with this course!

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Last Kick at the Can Series 2022
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Thursday, December 22, 2022

Original Course Date: May 25, 2022)

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Who should attend: This program is for lawyers at all levels of experience who are either contemplating or are in the process of going solo or setting up their own firm

Learning level: Fundamental/Intermediate

In today's dynamic and changing marketplace for legal services, there are many more practice options for lawyers. In this context, the business of law continues to be challenging. However, there are also opportunities—hence this course on going solo or starting a small firm. In this comprehensive one-day program, you will examine all the core issues and competencies involved in going out on your own. The faculty have all "been there" and will share their knowledge and wisdom with you.

This course has a decidedly practical emphasis and will be a valuable roadmap for anyone contemplating starting a solo or small firm.

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 2 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management). Please note: The CPD hours of the rebroadcast will either meet or exceed the CPD hours of the original live webinar course.

Course Chair
Kendelle L. Pollitt — Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey

*Last Kick at the Can 2022*
Rebroadcast	$489 $443
Rebroadcast Articled Student	$244.50 $221.50
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CLEBC Program Lawyer*
Raymond Lee
rlee@cle.bc.ca
*non-practising

Course Chair
Kendelle L. Pollitt — Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey

About the Course Chair
Kendelle Pollitt, LLB, Q.Med. is the founder and principal of Pier Law & Mediation. Kendelle is both a family lawyer and a family mediator practicing in White Rock, BC. Called to the bar in 2006, Kendelle has been practicing family law for over 15 years in multiple settings and firm sizes from, Chilliwack to downtown Vancouver. In September 2019, Kendelle opened Pier Law & Mediation with only herself and her legal assistant, Laura. Since then, Kendelle has grown her firm from two to nine, which includes two associate lawyers and an articling student. Kendelle has presented at two separate law firm growth conferences for solo and small firm owners, one being virtual and the other being in-person in Washington, DC. She has also published in the Lawyer's Daily on legal practice management and other legal issues. Kendelle is pleased to chair this CLEBC course for all lawyers considering going solo or starting a small firm and is confident that this course will give you all the information you need to take that leap with confidence and success!

Faculty
Erin Brandt — PortaLaw Corporation, Vancouver
Uphar K. Dhaliwal — Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Corporation, Abbottsford
Debra Douglas — Paralegal, Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey
Heather Gray-Grant — Business Strategist, Marketing Planner and Certified Executive Coach, Vancouver
Paula Krawus — PortaLaw Corporation, Vancouver
Ronald Kumar — Ronald Kumar Law Corporation, Vancouver
Charley Mann — President and Lead Coach, Great Legal Marketing, Fairfax, VA
Chris Moscatello — Regional Manager, Small Business Banking, Coast Capital Savings, Surrey
Rachel Rabinovitch — Human Resources Consultant, Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation, Coquitlam
Thomas L. Spraggs — Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation, Coquitlam
Tarel Swansky — Swansky Family Law & Mediation, Maple Ridge
Edith Szilagyi — Nova Law Corporation, Port Moody and Practice Advisor, Law Society of BC, Vancouver

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Welcome and Land Acknowledgement (9:00 - 9:10)

Kendelle L. Pollitt — Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey

Going Solo/Starting a Small Firm—the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (9:10 - 10:10)

considerations to keep in mind
shared experiences
we did it and so can you

Uphar K. Dhaliwal — Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Corporation, Abbottsford
Tarel Swansky — Swansky Family Law & Mediation, Maple Ridge

BREAK (10:10 - 10:20)

The ABC's of Setting Up a Law Firm (10:20 - 11:20)

incorporating
setting up trust accounting
finding space or going virtual
accessing resources

Erin Brandt — PortaLaw Corporation, Vancouver
Ronald Kumar — Ronald Kumar Law Corporation, Vancouver

BREAK (11:20 - 11:30)

Business and Strategic Planning (11:30 - 12:30)

creating a business plan
planning for success
presenting your best case for financing

Heather Gray-Grant — Business Strategist, Marketing Planner and Certified Executive Coach, Vancouver
Chris Moscatello — Regional Manager, Small Business Banking, Coast Capital Savings, Surrey

LUNCH (12:30 - 1:00)

Filling the Pipeline—Will I Have Enough Work? (1:00 - 2:00)

non-marketing approaches to marketing
being economical and effective
professionalism and ethics in marketing

Charley Mann — President and Lead Coach, Great Legal Marketing, Fairfax, VA

BREAK (2:00 - 2:10)

Setting Yourself Up for Success! (2:10 - 3:10)

how to choose, plan, and budget for law office technology
access to mentorship
the ethics and rules of starting a law firm
setting expectations and avoiding common pitfalls

Thomas L. Spraggs — Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation, Coquitlam
Edith Szilagyi — Nova Law Corporation, Port Moody and Practice Advisor, Law Society of BC, Vancouver

BREAK (3:10 - 3:20)

Law Firm Human Resources (3:20 - 4:20)

building a team
finding staff
motivation and supports
importance of self-care

Debra Douglas — Paralegal, Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey
Paula Krawus — PortaLaw Corporation, Vancouver
Rachel Rabinovitch — Human Resources Consultant, Spraggs & Co. Law Corporation, Coquitlam

Closing Remarks (4:20 - 4:30)

Kendelle L. Pollitt — Pier Law & Mediation, Surrey

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