Live Seminar

The Trusted Lawyer

Nov 30, 2012
Columbus, Ohio
8:30 am - 12:15 pm

Use calculator to show CLE credit for your state.

Tools to Improve Professional Relationships, Increase Influence and Achieve Better Results for Clients

Illustrated with colorful examples and anecdotes, this program examines the effects of a lawyer's credibility and trust on their ability to influence and win arguments. Examining the often overlooked consequences of unintentional communication, this course will leave lawyers better equipped to meet client objectives. Learn effective approaches to:

Inspire trust and credibility with clients and decision-makers.
Ethically increase influence with colleagues and opposing counsel.
Develop long-term professional relationships.
Attract and retain key clients.
Increase success in every aspect of your practice.

CLE CALCULATOR

Your State:

3.50 hrs, including:

Attorney Submit: 3.50

Ethics: 1.00

Note:
*Attorney Submit: If a particular course includes "Attorney Submit" in the "Credits" column, the program is approved for CLE credit, including Ethics, Professionalism and other specialty credit types in other formats and/or in other jurisdictions, although it is not currently approved for CLE credit in your selected state/format. The attorney/participant may nonetheless claim CLE credit for this course by self application. Please contact us if you need help with this process. If a particular course lists CLE credit, but does not say "Attorney Submit," the course is pre-approved for credit in your selected state/format.

PRICE: $199.00


8:00		Registration (breakfast in some cities)

8:30 - 9:30		The Consequences of Unintentional Communication No time to return phone calls or give full attention to the person you are with? Understand what that says to clients and how to minimize the consequences of unintentional communication.

9:30 - 10:30		The Basis of Influence Lawyers attempt to exert influence in just about every aspect of their practice. Learn how to win over decision-makers and potential clients, and increase success with other lawyers and staff.

10:30 - 11:00		Improving Client Satisfaction and Maintaining Trust Blame, justification and excuses diminish trust. Understand what clients most want and how to give it to them even when you have to deliver bad news.

11:00 - 11:15		Break

11:15 - 12:15		Communicating with Clients and Getting Your Work Done A lawyer’s life can be stressful with a lot of time pressure. Learn strategies to meet clients and others’ needs, minimize stress and get your tasks completed.

12:15		Adjourn

Jeffrey Stec

Jeffrey Stec, J.D. has been a licensed lawyer since 1992, having practiced in the area of complex-family matters, including estate, divorce, and child custody disputes. Jeff developed his collaborative skills by becoming a certified mediator and strategic planning facilitator, specializing in family issues. Jeff has developed an expertise in the collaborative resolution of disputes, and in addition to his work with The Likeable Lawyer, he is currently a sought-after consultant who works with non-profits and municipalities to fashion solutions to complex organizational and community issues. Jeffrey graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Law School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with high honors from the University of Michigan.

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Address:	50 North 3rd Street Columbus Ohio 43215
Phone:	(614) 228-5050
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Description:	$17 for event parking.

Credit Reporting

Our courses are approved in almost all states that have CLE requirements. Accreditation for a particular course will vary by state. Please use our CLE calculator for CLE credit available in your state. For more information, visit our FAQ.

"Thought provoking, entertaining and informative. The instructor made the material come to life."

Gretchen Jacobs,
Arizona Governmental Affairs

"Exceeded my expectations. Excellent in all respects."

Michael Vary,
Jones Day

"This was the most valuable CLE course I've ever attended, focusing on the core of our profession—service for our clients."

Maggie Doyle,
Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

"The class exceeded my expectations in providing clear tools for any litigator to be more persuasive and effective in negotiating and arguing on behalf of clients."

Randy Canche,
Munsch, Hardt, Kopf & Harr

"Thoughtful presentation and content. High value."

Randolph Ruff,
Ogletree Deakins