Law Practice Management

Honing Your Niche in Times of Economic Uncertainty

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Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total
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58 minutes
Douglas Lineberry
With Douglas L. Lineberry from Maynard Nexsen
Recorded June 10, 2025.
Product ID 100455

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Overview

Turn Economic Challenges Into Opportunities by Sharpening Your Focus and Refining Your Legal Expertise.

Discover how attorneys can thrive during economic downturns by focusing on niche areas of practice. This guide explores why specialization matters, how to assess niche demand, and actionable steps for building expertise and marketing your niche effectively. Turn economic challenges into opportunities for growth and differentiation in your legal career.

  • Enhance Your Professional Focus: Specializing in a niche can help you navigate a competitive market with greater clarity and purpose.
  • Appeal to Targeted Clients: A well-defined niche may increase your chances of connecting with clients seeking specific legal expertise.
  • Streamline Your Practice: Concentrating on a niche area could allow you to refine your skills and improve the efficiency of your services.

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Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Turn Economic Challenges Into Opportunities - Why Go Niche?
  2. Assessing Niche Demand in an Economic Downturn
  3. Developing Expertise and Establishing a Niche
  4. Marketing a Niche Practice Area

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 0 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1 Total

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 1: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of credit, which includes 1.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Arizona CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 1: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 1.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 1: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 1: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 1.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 1.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Georgia CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 1: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Idaho CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the state of Idaho.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the state of Idaho.

Maine CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Video Download - Maine CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 1.2: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.20 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 1: This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 1: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 1.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 1.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Law Practice Management

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hour that can be applied toward the law practice management requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 1: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 1.0 credit hour that can be applied toward the law practice management requirement and is approved for newly admitted attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 1.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 1: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 1: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 1.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 1.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Vermont CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 1: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 1.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 0 Total Credits
  • 1 Office Management

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 0: This program qualifies for 0.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility and 1.0 hour of office management.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 0: This program qualifies for 0.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 0.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility and 1.0 hour of office management.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 1 Total Credits
  • 1 Law Practice Management

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, including 1.0 hour of law practice management (LPM) credit.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 1: Approved for 1.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, including 1.0 hour of law practice management (LPM) credit.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 1.2 Total Credits
  • 1 Office Management

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit and 1.20 hours of pre-recorded office management, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 1.2: This program qualifies for 1.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit and 1.20 hours of pre-recorded office management, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 1 Total Credits

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 1: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.
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Agenda

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  1. Honing Your Niche in Times of Economic Uncertainty

    1. Turn Economic Challenges Into Opportunities - Why Go Niche?
    2. Assessing Niche Demand in an Economic Downturn
    3. Developing Expertise and Establishing a Niche
    4. Marketing a Niche Practice Area

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Douglas L Lineberry
Douglas L.
Lineberry
Maynard Nexsen
Speaker bio
Douglas L Lineberry

Douglas L. Lineberry

Maynard Nexsen
Douglas Lineberry

is a principal with the Greenville, South Carolina office of Offit Kurman. Whether he is assisting clients with the protection of intellectual property through patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution, or intellectual property litigation, he focuses on building relationships founded on trust and constant communication. Mr. Lineberry successfully prosecutes patent applications for mechanical, medical, and chemical technologies. He helps clients with establishing and protecting trademark portfolios, guarding against improper third-party use, and conducting enforcement actions. Mr. Lineberry advises his clients on all matters involving intellectual property, trade secrets, branding and marketing issues, and contractual and other business matters. He also works with mid-level companies within the biotech industry. This gives Mr. Lineberry the opportunity to use his broad connections to help bring their inventions to market safely while protecting their intellectual property every step of the way. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association, Greenville Bar Association, Trademark & Copyright Law Association and The Carolina Patent Trademark Copyright Law Association. Mr. Lineberry earned his B.A. degree from Emory & Henry College and his J.D. degree from Mercer University School of Law.

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