Attorneys face many chalenges to career satisfaction including balancing work and life, advancement, business development, stress, time management, not to mention lawyer jokes.  A continuing legal education (CLE) class entitled "Finding Career Satisfaction In The Law: Using Creative Problem Solving and Planning" has been set for November 30, 2007 at the Southdale Library in Edina, Minnesota. This seminar is designed to help lawyers come up with a plan and methodology for addressing obstacles to career satisfaction.

According to Shaun Jamison, J.D., Ph.D., "If we want to keep our legal system working well, we need to find ways for more lawyers to overcome obstacles to enjoying what they do.  Many lawyers leave the practice of law and others stay and are unhappy.  The key is to improve the situation for lawyers facing challenges who want to stay so they can continue to be effective advocates for justice." Jamison notes the seminar is unusual for a CLE in that it utilizes very interactive, adult-learning oriented methods.  "Attorneys will learn from each other and wil actually work on a plan for overcoming their challenges during the seminar."

Dr. Jamison is a law professor as well as a business and life coach.  He has practiced law, served in management at Thomson-West and taught law.  His co-facilitator for the seminar, Leonard Lang, Ph.D. is also a coach and facilitator and has led trainings for groups ranging from engineers at Guidant Corporation to physicians at United Hospital.  He is the author of "Guide to Lifework: Working with Integrity and Heart".

The seminar will be held November 30,2007. Seating is limited.  This course has been approved by the Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 hours in the following category of credit: Professional Development.
For information:http://www.beardavenue.com/cle
or contact: Shaun@guideonyourside.com
Phone: 952-933-1088

Your Opportunity Has Arrived --
Join Us April 30–May 3, in Las Vegas for ALA’s 36^th Annual Conference

The legal management profession can be fraught with risks. Whether it’s choosing the right hire, negotiating office leases, establishing succession plans or selecting appropriate vendors, your decisions affect your firm … and its bottom line. In four days, ALA’s Annual Conference will provide you with numerous education and networking opportunities that will help you meet the demands and overcome the challenges that you face each day.

This is where it all comes together –

All the resources you need to increase your professional and personal development will be there. There are more than 100 sessions and workshops dedicated to the essential competencies you need to be at your most effective every day. Use the Conference to increase your awareness of the latest management and technological trends in the legal industry, to gain additional insights into specific subject areas that you need, and to refresh your professional and personal development by re-connecting with your colleagues in legal management.

The ALA Annual Conference is your best Opportunity to Continue Your Education

When: April 30th - May 3, 2007
Where: Las Vegas, NV
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April 2007

Date Location Conference 
April 11 - April 13  Alexandria, VA  2007 Legal Secretaries & Admin. - APRIL  Register 

May 2007

Date Location Conference 
May 9 - May 11  Boston, MA  2007 Spring Meeting  Register 

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