Webinar

From Madness to Methodology: Savvy Advice for Managing Clients and Negotiating Superior Outcomes

Dec 19, 2014
1:15 pm - 5:00 pm Central Time Zone

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This program teaches three sets of important skills every lawyer can use to better define and achieve client objectives. You will learn how to:

Manage clients and help them clarify reasonable substantive and transactional expectations.
Negotiate more effectively with other lawyers using a three phase approach that minimizes acrimony.
Lead your law practice towards increased success and satisfaction.

PRICE: $199.00

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1:15 - 2:15		Managing Client Expectations This section teaches lawyers how to facilitate clients to shift from pie in the sky goals to a more realistic and reasonable range of both substantive and transactional expectations.

2:15 - 2:45		Controlling Difficult Clients Do you have a few problem clients? Learn a set of very effective tools to control and manage clients who are demanding, needy and otherwise difficult.

2:45 - 3:00		Break

3:00 - 4:00		Three Phases of Negotiation Positional bargaining and acrimony often shut down creative thought and preclude expansive solutions. Learn a three-part negotiation model that enables the discovery of a wider variety of options and more satisfying resolutions.

4:00 - 5:00		A More Sustainable Law Practice Does your law practice sometimes feel unnecessarily rewarding and stressful? In this hour, you will learn effective tools to increase your professional success and your satisfaction as a lawyer.

5:00		Adjourn

Brian Hammer

Brian Hammer, M.A., J.D., is the founder and a facilitator for The Likeable Lawyer. Brian practiced law for over ten years before starting The Likeable Lawyer in 2003, and has designed and delivered thousands of highly-praised programs to law firms, corporations and organizations nationwide. He is a frequent speaker at bar conventions, law firm events and other professional association meetings. Brian is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, the University of North Carolina School of Business, and holds a Masters of Psychology degree from the University of Santa Monica.

Date: 12/19/2014
Start Time: 13:15:00Central Time Zone
End Time: 17:00:00Central Time Zone
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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.

"Excellent course with clear, engaging explanation of concepts and practical examples of application. "

Nan Braley,
Greenberg Traurig

"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.

"This class provides strategies for dealing with staff, superiors, adversaries and people in general that are workable and memorable, and can help better manage a stressful practice."

Denise Carlon,
Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman

"Interesting topic for a CLE and passionate presenters. I will benefit from this in all facets of my life, personal as well as professional. "

Jerry Stehlik,
Bucknell Stehlik Sato & Stubner, LLP

"The course taught practical guidance and helpful reminders on effective lawyering, and did so in a surprisingly interesting and motivational way."

Lynne Lagarde,
Earl, Curley & Lagarde