Consumer

This panel will discuss what business development and office-management techniques have worked for them — with the understanding that everyone does things a little differently.

The panel will address dischargeability litigation from both the debtor and creditor (and bench) perspective.

On the Internet, no one knows you’re an attorney (unless you have a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, Twitter account and/or other social media outlet). This panel will discuss the use of the Internet and social media in your practice.

This panel will explore cutting-edge issues dealing with the ethical implications of social media and advancing technology on the practice of law. Issues to be discussed include professional responsibility requirements for attorneys using social media for advertising and other purposes, best practices for crafting social media policies, and a review of recent case law and state rules and opinions.

Attorney professionalism is dedication to service to clients and a commitment to promoting respect for the legal system in pursuit of justice and the public good, characterized by ethical conduct, competence, good judgment, integrity and civility. This first-of-its-kind course explores the challenges and goals of professionalism among bankruptcy attorneys and other professionals.

A history of credit, including terminology, methodology, with stats on use (and misuse), growing market sectors, including a discussion on credit reporting, and impact on credit scores.