Member Benefits
| Publication year | 2023 |
| Pages | 0054 |
| Citation | Vol. 28 No. 4 Pg. 0054 |
The Law Practice Management Program
Sheila Baldwin
Whether you need advice on technology, firm finances, organization or library materials, the Law Practice Management Program has the resources and training to assist you.
BY SHEILA BALDWIN
The Law Practice Management Program is one of the most valuable member benefits for State Bar of Georgia members. The Bar's Law Practice Management (LPM) Program debuted in 1995 with a focused goal of supporting Georgia lawyers in the technological and business aspects of managing their practices. That was 27 years ago, when lawyers were replacing their IBM electric typewriters for laptops, phones were going wireless and marketing strategies moved online via company websites. Fast-forward to 2023, and one appreciates how much technological advances have affected law and business practices. Increasingly the practice of law requires legal, technological and business expertise. Since its inception, this member service has stepped in to assist Georgia attorneys in adapting their practices to a wide variety of innovations.
Nkoyo-Ene R. Effiong is the director of the Law Practice Management Program for the State Bar of Georgia. In that role, she helps Georgia lawyers tap into innovation to build a profitable and purpose-filled practice with less struggle and stress.
In case you have not made use of their services, you can access the Law Practice Management Program at www.gabar.org by selecting "Our Programs" and then "Law Practice Management Program" (see fig. 1). It's suggested that you visit the website now to better understand the information in this article.
Law Practice Start Up Resources
The guide to starting your Georgia law practice is the program's famous "Office Start Up Kit," and it answers most of the questions about opening a practice in Georgia. The guide is updated with new or changing information and is available for in-person pick up or delivery by mail. For additional business planning advice, you can also set up an office visit to help review your business plan and consult on best practices for starting your practice. Call 404-527-8772 to set up an office visit.
Closing your Practice
Taking steps to create a succession plan is an essential step in ensuring that clients' interests are protected when lawyers are unable to continue practicing law. Voluntary life events such as a job transition...
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