I am still amazed by the number of attorneys who still do not have their own website. In the interest of fixing this problem, I have been kicking around a seminar idea. I think I can walk a complete novice through creating a law firm website from scratch using WordPress.com in about an hour.

The idea would be that webcast viewers could follow along and, in about an hour, have their own law firm website. They would still have to add content, of course, and, if desired, a domain name, but I think I can do it.

What do you think? Would you attend?

Description from MCLE:

The Paperless Office
Presented by Sam Glover; moderated by Peter Berge

Friday, June 6, 2008, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CDT
1.0 law office management credit
Tuition: $75

The “paperless office” concept has created a trendy buzz in law office management circles. With new, reasonably priced hardware and software, it can also be a reality for any size office. What the paperless office offers is a great key to efficiency. In this webcast, attorney Sam Glover will provide a practical discussion of how a law office can move toward a more paperless existence. Mr. Glover will provide an overview of the technology and procedures needed and practical tips on how to save money and increase efficiency.

Presented by Samuel J. Glover, Attorney at Law, Minneapolis; moderated by Peter H. Berge, Minnesota CLE, St. Paul.

Register Now for The Paperless Office

The description from Minnesota CLE:

Tech Tuesday: Free and Open-Source Software for Running the Whole Law Office
Presented by Presented by Samuel Glover; moderated by Todd Scott and Peter Berge

Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
1.0 law office management credit
Tuition: $75

Part of the ongoing “Tech Tuesday” webcast series, streaming the third Tuesday of most months.

The standard commercial software for running a law office is by no means cheap. There are, however, alternatives. In this Tech Tuesday webcast, attorney Sam Glover, the author of the SoloSmallTech.com blog, will talk about free and open-source alternatives to standard operating systems and office suite, calendar, tickler, and file management applications. His conclusion, surprising to some, is that free and open-source software has progressed to the point that it competes toe-to-toe with its commercial counterparts and meets all the requirements for electronic filing with the courts.

Presented by Sam Glover, Samuel J. Glover & Assoc., Minneapolis; moderated by Todd C. Scott, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, Minneapolis, and Peter H. Berge, Minnesota CLE, St. Paul.

Register Now for Free and Open-Source Software for Running the Whole Law Office

Here is MCLE’s description:

In this Tech Tuesday program, legal technology expert Brendan Chard and attorney Sam Glover will be guest speakers. Mr. Glover is the author of the SoloSmallTech.com blog and Mr. Chard consults with attorneys on a variety of technology issues, including blogging. They will discuss how attorneys are using blogging both to better inform their clients and to market themselves, and will give specific suggestions on how blogging can be an integral part of client communications.

Presented by Brendan Chard, Chard.Net LLC, Minneapolis and Samuel J. Glover, Samuel J. Glover & Assoc., Minneapolis; moderated by Todd C. Scott, Minnesota Lawyers Mutual, Minneapolis, and Peter H. Berge, Minnesota CLE, St. Paul.

You can register here.

On April 4, 2007, over the noon hour, I will be presenting at MCLE’s Tech Tuesday. The topic is “Simplify your life with technology (or, how I learned to stop worrying and love my computer).” I will be presenting a three-step process for using technology in your law practice:

• Eliminate (almost all) paper
• Streamline your digital life
• Fun and profit

I will be going over hardware, software, and most importantly, using both, in order to get your technological life in order and simplify your law practice.

Wednesday, April 04, 2007
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT
Live via the Internet (www.MinnCLE.org)