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Course Information
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    Interactive E-Learning

  • signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level

    Beginner

  • work Practice Area

    Professional Skills

Date & Time
  • event Date

    Friday, September 17, 2021

  • schedule Time

    1:00 PM E.T.

  • timer Program Length

    60 minutes

Credit Information

  • This 60-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.0 CLE credits.

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Succeeding in a law firm isn't just about legal knowledge—it's about knowing how to work efficiently and collaborate effectively. This series provides you with the essential skills for managing assignments, effectively working with multiple supervisors, and leveraging feedback as a tool for growth. You'll also gain valuable insights on working productively with administrative personnel and management in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.


Course Format and CLE Credit Information

This course includes two types of learning components:

  • A 60-minute webinar, which is eligible for CLE credit in most jurisdictions (subject to individual state approval)
  • A set of interactive self-study eLearning modules, which are not eligible for CLE credit

While the total course duration is approximately 116 minutes, only the 60-minute webinar may qualify for CLE credit. CLE credit is awarded only for participation in the webinar, and credit eligibility may vary by state. We recommend verifying credit eligibility with your specific state bar or accrediting authority prior to enrollment.

Faculty

Tracy L. Kepler
Risk Control Consulting Director, Global Specialty, Lawyers Professional Liability
CNA Insurance

Ms. Kepler designs and develops content and distribution of risk control initiatives relevant to the practice of law. She collaborates with the underwriting and claims teams to develop and execute strategies for the profitable growth of the program. Ms. Kepler lectures frequently at CNA-sponsored events and at state and local bar associations and national seminars hosted by industry-leading organizations. She also writes articles focusing on law firm risk control and professional responsibility issues. Prior to joining CNA, Ms. Kepler served as the Director of the ABA’s Center for Professional Responsibility, providing national leadership in developing and interpreting standards and scholarly resources in legal and judicial ethics, professional regulation, professionalism, client protection, professional liability and attorney well-being. Ms. Kepler is a former Associate Solicitor in the Office of General Counsel for the USPTO, where she concentrated her practice in the investigation, prosecution and appeal of patent/trademark practitioner disciplinary matters before the Agency, U.S. District Courts and Federal Circuit, provided policy advice on ethics and discipline related matters to senior management, and drafted and revised Agency regulations. Ms. Kepler has served in various volunteer capacities, including as President, on the Board of the National Organization of Bar Counsel, a nonprofit organization of legal professionals whose members enforce ethics rules that regulate the professional conduct of lawyers who practice law in the U.S. and abroad.  She is Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law School, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and American University Washington College of Law.

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Description

Course Modules and Webinar Include: 

  • Strategies for Managing Assignments (15 min) To build your reputation within the firm as a "go-to" associate, you must be able to manage your workload and assignments and deliver an excellent work product on time every time. In this module we'll explore a scenario in which Alex and Blake have been tasked with similar assignments. We'll see what we can learn from their experiences and explore nine principles that you can apply to your future assignments.
  • Making the Most of Working With Multiple Supervisors (12 min) Like many associates Joe has several different people supervising his work. On the one hand he is excited; working with so many people will provide him with a variety of learning opportunities and can help open new doors. On the other hand he is finding that each has a different way of working and different expectations of him, and he doesn't want to let any of them down. How can Joe manage so many preferences, styles, and deadlines and still stand out to each of his supervisors? In this module we’ll take a look at four ways to make the most of working with multiple supervisors.
  • Inviting and Embracing Feedback (18 min) To grow and progress—personally and professionally—we need feedback. Not just the once-a-year annual performance evaluation type of feedback—but frequent, timely, and meaningful feedback that can help us to regularly assess what we are doing well and what we could be doing better. Yet the majority of us don't receive as much feedback as we would like and the feedback we do get isn't particularly constructive. In this module we'll explore specific actionable steps you can take to prepare for, solicit, receive, embrace, and act on meaningful feedback.
  • Working Effectively With Administrative Personnel (11 min) The way you interact with our professional staff is as important to your success as the way you interact with other lawyers. Why? (1) Strong relationships with others—at all levels—will take you further than any one of us can go alone; (2) the way that you interact with our administrative staff directly affects the ease and speed with which you can get things done; and (3) the way you interact with others is a direct reflection on you. In this module we'll explore four primary rules—and several tips—to keep in mind to work most effectively with professional staff across the firm.
  • Webinar: Strive to Thrive: Not Only Succeeding but Flourishing as a Junior Lawyer This webinar addresses the well-being of junior lawyers, covering mental health issues, burnout indicators, best practices, and strategies for flourishing in their careers.

Outline

I. Introduction to lawyer well-being

II. Prevalence of mental health issues

III. Indicators of burnout

IV. Best practices and effective strategies

V. Preventative measures

Benefits

The panel will review these and other important issues:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the prevalence of mental health issues and substance use disorders among junior lawyers
  • Learn about the indicators of burnout and how to differentiate between burnout and major depressive episodes
  • Access best practices and effective strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout
  • Understand the importance of self-care and maintaining a healthy work-life balance
  • Learn practical tips for enhancing well-being and developing healthy habits
  • Benefit from real life examples and case studies to apply the principles discussed
  • Utilize support systems and resources to ensure long term well-being