State Bar offers seminar on 'The Paperless Law Firm'

The State Bar of Michigan’s Practice Management Resource Center (PMRC) will host the virtual seminar “The Paperless Law Firm – A Digital Dream,” featuring speakers Daniel J. Siegel and JoAnn L. Hathaway.

On Wednesday, November 17, this virtual seminar will provide policies, procedures, and best practices to attorneys looking to go paperless or use less paper in their law firm.

Attendees will walk away with skills to help their practice, including the ability to:

• Provide better services to clients with enhanced procedures and policies.

• Increase efficiency to allow the firm to bill more hours.

• Decrease stress by having organized and digital filing practices.

• Find the right software and systems to go digital.

Siegel is the president of Integrated Technology Services LLC, which assists law firms and businesses by helping them implement technology and improve their workflows. He is the principal of the Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel LLC and uses his insights as an attorney to assist technology clients.

Hathaway is the practice management advisor for the State Bar of Michigan. She previously worked as a legal liability claims director, risk manager, paralegal, and legal administrator.?She is an Adobe Certified Expert, a Certified Clio Product Pro, and holds software certifications in LexisNexis Time Matters and Billing Matters software. She is the author of the ABA publication, “Legal Malpractice Insurance in One Hour for Lawyers.” She is a frequent speaker on law firm technology, insurance, and risk and practice management topics.

This online seminar will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on November 17 via Zoom. It is free and available to all members of the State Bar of Michigan and their staff.  To register, visit www.michbar.org/pmrc/virtualseminars.