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Integrating Technology into your Practice

Law Practice is changing fast and today's lawyer is mobile and more efficient, able to respond to clients 24/7. The use and understanding of technology allows solo and small firm attorneys the ability to compete with larger firms. But with unprecedented products and services available including mobile devices and web-based applications it is challenging to know what technologies would be best. Get an overview of some of the latest and most cost-effective equipment and services you can integrate into your law practice.

Integrating Technology into your Practice
by Jeff Allen and Tony Vittal

Friday, July 8th, 2011
10:15- 2 pm (check-in 10 am)
Esquire Solutions
Emerald Plaza Building
402 West Broadway
16th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

This is an online streaming video class good for 3 hours MCLE general participatory credit, including 1 hour in Legal Ethics. Sign up by emailing refdesk@sdcpll.org or by calling (619) 531-3900.

There will be a half hour lunch break. Lunch generously provided by CEB.

This free community event is sponsored by the San Diego Law Library and CEB

Everything You Need to Know to be Ready for Trial
by William C. Acevedo, Esq., Jayson T. Javitz, Esq., Karen P. Kimmey, Esq.

This seminar will guide you through the steps you should take before you enter the courtroom to try your case. Expert trial attorneys will share their pretrial strategies and useful tips on how to proceed smoothly during the last days before your trial begins. They will emphasize how to organize your case for trial and offer helpful advice that you can immediately use in your practice

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
10:15 am - 2:00 pm (check-in 10 am)
San Diego Law Library- South Bay Branch
500 3rd Avenue, Suite 150
Chula Vista, CA 91910

This is an online streaming video class good for 3 hours MCLE general participatory credit. Sign up by emailing refdesk@sdcpll.org or by calling (619) 691-4929.

There will be a half hour lunch break. Lunch generously provided by CEB.

This free community event is sponsored by the San Diego Law Library and CEB

Using Lexis
by Eronda Taylor, Esq.

Get research assistance from a Lexis expert! Learn how to quickly uncover rich content related to your search. This one hour class will cover search techniques, finding databases, Shepardizing, emailing and printing, etc. Take advantage of a Lexis representative’s knowledge and become a more efficient and productive researcher.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
12:00 -1:00 pm
Esquire Solutions
402 West Broadway, 16th floor, San Diego, CA
1 hour MCLE credit, General Participatory

This class is free. Sign up by emailing refdesk@sdcpll.org or by calling (619) 531-3900.

The Law & Comics

We are celebrating the second year of our popular Law & Comics event!

Our Guest Panelists, attorney Stu Rees, artist Batton Lash, artist-developer Mark Irwin, and moderator George Brewster, will discuss how the digital revolution impacts the art, business, and law of comics. If you’re an artist, designer, author, or student, our panelists will inform you about legal issues important to you and your craft. Attorneys will gain valuable IP legal knowledge and earn MCLE credit.

Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of three prizes:
1) the collector’s edition book: Comic-Con, 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans and Friends, produced by Comic-Con and designed and published by Chronicle Books;
2) a Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation;
3) a Mophie Pulse.

Friend or Foe? The digital revolution and comics

Monday, July 18, 2011
1 - 2 pm
820 E Street
San Diego Public Library auditorium
San Diego, CA 92101
1 hour MCLE credit, General Participatory

RSVP to: (619) 531-3900 or Register Here to ensure your attendance.

These are free community events sponsored by the San Diego Law Library and the San Diego Public Library.