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01.20.10--02.10.10--LMA Distance Learning, Hosted by the Southern California Chapter

Effective Business Writing

This four-week course will be limited to 25 students. Learn the secrets of effective business writing by attending LMA's Distance Learning program:

* Write concise documents

* Eliminate the passive voice

* Create short, dynamic sentences and paragraphs

* Organize your thoughts quickly and clearly

* Write letters, emails and brochures that bring results

* Create marketing collateral

Details:

* Four weeks; 4 one-hour classes; 8 hours of coursework

* Live class runs every Wednesday beginning Jan. 20, at 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT

* Can't make the "live" class? No problem, class replays available within hours of the conclusion of the live class

* Taught by instructors (BusinessTalk) with a proven track record in the industry

* Participation involves lectures, discussions and assignments

* Students attend interactive online lessons, post homework, questions and comments, review one another's work and receive feedback from the instruction in one location

* "Anytime" format offers flexibility to fit busy schedules

Fees: $525 LMA Member, $725 Non-member

01.21.10--Vancouver Chapter

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location:

Toronto Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place

4th Floor - Rooms A, B, C, D

Toronto, ON Canada

A Tale of 3 CMOs: Personal and Professional Insights Into the Life and Career of a Chief Marketing Officer

Please join our panel of chief marketing officers--some of the most seasoned legal marketing professionals in Canada--as they discuss the evolution of their role over the last two decades and share lessons learned from their personal journey to positions of influence within their firms.

Speakers will include:

* Alison Jeffrey, Blake Cassels & Graydon

* Lise Monette, Ogilvy Renault

* Judy Stein-Korte, Osler Hoskin & Harcourt

01.27.10--The Virginias Chapter

Ethics Programs

Presenter: Tom Spahn, McGuireWoods

For more information, contact: Rebecca Edwards at edwardsr@hunton.com

01.27.10--LMA Webinar Series

Professional Coaching Panel

Time: 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EST, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PST

Core Competency: Business Development

Level: Mezzo-Senior

Helping lawyers develop their practices is one of the best ways a marketer can add value to the firm. However, without a background in sales, coaching a lawyer on business development issues can be difficult or downright intimidating. This practical session will teach participants how to:

* Ask appropriate...