Law Practice Management

NY Specific

Live Online

Law Practice Management for Newly Admitted New York Attorneys

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Live Online
5 hours 50 minutes
Raymond Grasing
Richard Volack
Aaron Barham
Brittney Shearin
Stefan Savic
With Raymond R. Grasing from The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates + 4 others

Mon, Sep 14, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102244

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Overview

Documentation Best Practices, AI Applications, and More

Starting a career in the legal profession can feel intimidating - but it doesn't have to. What if you entered practice with clear systems, modern tools, and the confidence to manage deadlines, documentation, and court procedures effectively?
Designed specifically for new attorneys, this program provides law practice management skills law school rarely teaches. From workflow control to malpractice prevention and stress management, you'll learn the practical habits and modern strategies that help new attorneys thrive - not just survive. Build a smarter foundation for your career - register today!

  • Implement best practices for managing deadlines and documentation.
  • Master MS Word features many attorneys wish they had learned sooner.
  • Use AI responsibly to increase efficiency and reduce administrative busywork.
  • Avoid common mistakes that derail early careers.
  • Formulate strategies for managing stress in daily practice.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Deadlines, Documentation, and Workload Control
  2. 5 Skills Law School Didn't Teach You (But Partners and Clients Expect)
  3. Techniques for Stress Management
  4. AI in Law Practice Management
  5. State and Federal Court Procedures: Top 10 Mistakes New Attorneys Make
  6. Avoiding Common Mistakes and Malpractice
  7. Microsoft Word Skills Every Attorney Should Master

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Product ID 102244

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
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CLE

Agenda

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  1. Deadlines, Documentation, and Workload Control

    1. Deadline Awareness and Tickler Systems
    2. Time Management Tips and Tricks
    3. Workload Management and Prioritization
    4. Top Documentation Mistakes New Attorneys Make
    5. Documentation Best Practices and Habits to Live By
  2. 5 Skills Law School Didn't Teach You (But Partners and Clients Expect)

  3. Techniques for Stress Management

    1. Recognizing Early Signs of Burnout and Fatigue
    2. Stress Management Tips and Building Sustainable Work Habits
    3. Dealing With Imposter Syndrome
    4. Coping Strategies for High-Pressure Situations
    5. Leveraging Support Networks (Mentors, Peers, Professional Groups)
    6. Helpful Resources, Tools, and Apps for Stress Management
  4. AI in Law Practice Management

    1. AI-Assisted Email Management
    2. Task Capture and Calendar and Deadline Support
    3. File and Document Management
    4. Billing and Time Entry: What AI Can Help With
    5. AI for Client Communication Management
    6. Brief Words of Caution: Guardrails in AI Use
  5. State and Federal Court Procedures: Top 10 Mistakes New Attorneys Make

  6. Avoiding Common Mistakes and Malpractice

    1. Top New Attorney Mistakes: From Minor Missteps to Malpractice Triggers
    2. What Partners Commonly Flag
    3. Process-Based Prevention Strategies and Smart Documentation Habits
    4. Catching Problems Before They Escalate
    5. How to Respond to Mistakes Proactively and Professionally
  7. Microsoft Word Skills Every Attorney Should Master

    1. Styles, Formatting, and Auto-Formatting
    2. Creating and Using Firm Templates
    3. Document Automation and Productivity Tools: Quick Parts, Macros, etc.
    4. Techniques for Integrating Shortcut Keystrokes
    5. Word Tables - What You Don't Know
    6. Collaboration Tools: Track Changes, Compare, Merge, and Document Sharing

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar was created specifically for New York lawyers and is designed to satisfy the Law Practice Management requirements for newly admitted New York attorneys.

Speakers

Raymond R Grasing
Raymond R.
Grasing
The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Richard R Volack
Richard R.
Volack
Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Aaron M Barham
Aaron M.
Barham
Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP
Brittney Shearin
Brittney
Shearin
Lawyers With Purpose®
Stefan Savic
Stefan
Savic
Reinhardt Savic Foley LLP
Speaker bio
Raymond R Grasing

Raymond R. Grasing

The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates
Raymond Grasing

is an attorney with The Law Firm of Grasing & Associates. He has more than 25 years of trial experience in New York. Mr. Grasing knows how to try a case in a straight forward convincing manner, and how to pare down the facts and issues to their essential parts to help a jury reach the correct decision. His understanding of the law, gained through his trial experience, provides his clients with a distinct competitive advantage, whether or not their case gets to trial. Mr. Grasing practices in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, construction disputes, insurance coverage disputes, insurance coverage, collections, subrogation, arson, and fraud cases. He earned his B.A. degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.

Speaker bio
Richard R Volack

Richard R. Volack

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Richard Volack

is a partner in the Construction Law practice at Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and chair of the firm's Cyber Security & Data Privacy practice. He counsels some of the country's largest general contractors, construction managers, and owners in all aspects of construction dispute resolution, including claims involving breach of contract, construction defects, design defects, schedule-and-impact delays, mechanic's liens, surety bonds and insurance, and counsels clients in all matters concerning cyber security and data privacy. Mr. Volack's practice encompasses dispute resolution through mediation, arbitration and, when necessary, litigation. He also counsels clients on litigation avoidance practices, risk management, project planning and contract negotiation in relation to construction projects, both in both domestic and international settings. In 2021, Mr. Volack completed FIDIC Certified Course Module 2: Claims and Disputes Resolution. He is a frequent lecturer on construction insurance, risk management, the New York Mechanic's Lien Law, e-discovery and electronically stored information (ESI) issues as they relate to construction litigation. Mr. Volack earned his B.S. degree from the University of Scranton, his Master of Arts degree from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Policy at Syracuse University and his J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served as the business editor for the Journal of International Law and Commerce. He is the past chairman and past secretary of the Construction Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association and a member of the Construction Law section of the American Bar Association. Mr. Volack is admitted to practice in the states of New York and Connecticut, U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Speaker bio
Aaron M Barham

Aaron M. Barham

Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP
Aaron Barham

is a partner at Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP, focusing on professional liability and legal malpractice defense. He has successfully represented lawyers, accountants, physicians, and other professionals in cases arising from legal areas such as medical malpractice, commercial litigation, commercial/secured transactions, securities law, employment law, intellectual property, insurance coverage, real estate, family law, personal injury, construction litigation, and trusts and estates law. Mr. Barham also represents professionals in disciplinary matters and other administrative proceedings. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Virginia and St. John's University School of Law, where he competed with the Moot Court Honor Society and served as Symposium Editor for the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development. Prior to joining FKB, Mr. Barham was a litigation associate with a New York City-based defense firm, where he defended hospitals, physicians and other healthcare professionals in complex, high-exposure medical malpractice cases. He is also a contributor and editor of the New York State Bar Association CLE Legal Malpractice course-book and has written several articles on professional liability-related topics. Mr. Barham is admitted to practice law in New York and before the U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Speaker bio
Brittney Shearin

Brittney Shearin

Lawyers With Purpose®
Brittney Shearin

is a legal-technical attorney with a passion for estate planning. She currently serves as the director of legal education at Lawyers with Purpose®, a national membership organization for estate planning attorneys. Ms. Shearin is also the product owner of STEPS™, LWP's proprietary estate planning and Medicaid qualification software. From 2015 to 2020, she honed her expertise as a drafter and practicing estate planning attorney, cultivating a deep appreciation for the art and technical precision involved in drafting estate plans. Ms. Shearin earned her B.A. degree from Wilkes University and her J.D. degree from Syracuse University College of Law. She is admitted to practice law in New York.

Speaker bio
Stefan Savic

Stefan Savic

Reinhardt Savic Foley LLP
Stefan Savic

is a partner at Reinhardt Savic Foley LLP. He represents clients in all stages of litigation, administrative, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Mr. Savic's litigation practice focuses on commercial litigation in federal and state courts across the country as well as before administrative bodies. While his work focuses heavily on civil litigation, he also assists businesses in avoiding costly litigation by assuring that clients have safeguards in place at all stages of their ventures. Mr. Savic works with clients on formation, employment, shareholders, and licensing agreements, using his litigation experience to account for worst-case scenarios and minimize any potential headaches in the long term. Some of his past work experience includes working at the United Nations Development Programme, United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, one of Connecticut's largest law firms, and a Fortune 500 company's legal department. Mr. Savic is also a FINRA arbitrator and a certified mediator in the state of Connecticut. He earned his B.A degree from Columbia University and his J.D degree from Quinnipiac University.

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