This three credit program will address the administration of attorney trust accounts, IOLA accounts, and the rules governing the handling of funds in those accounts.

The panel will discuss everything you need to know about escrow accounts. Topics will include: Managing Your Account Escrow Agreements The Role of IOLA The Role of the Lawyers’ Fund For Client Protection

This program provides an overview of what it takes to own your own practice. From choosing a business entity to choosing office space and attracting new clients, get practical and useful tips for starting a practice in New York.

The presenter will cover the law of trust and IOLA accounts and also provide access to forms for freelancing and sharing fees, and best practices checklists for law offices.

Speakers will discuss the following topics: Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct What Goes into Escrow Account? Account Categories II. Escrow Account’s Requirements III. Attorney’s Trouble & Committee’s Involvement IV. Escrow Financial Operations V. Additional Attention of Escrow Account Operations

Topics for the 2023 Starting a Solo Practice in New York Program include: Creating Your “Launch Plan”  Managing Your (Cyber) Practice  Get the Clients and Cases You Want | How to Build a Sophisticated Litigation Practice Outside the Big Firm  Ethical Challenges of Solo Practice Business Models   Risk Management | Client Intake, Letters of Engagement, … Continued

Please see the following hotels all located in Downtown Albany within walking distance to the Conference Center.   Renaissance Albany Hotel Hampton Inn & Suites  Albany – Downtown Hilton Albany Hotel Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Albany

Leona Krasner, successful founder of a small firm, will address how to identify sources for leads, effective research to find promising leads, and the steps to establish trust with potential clients that will lead to a professional engagement.

Part two of this two part series is an overview of operations, technology and risk management when starting your solo practice.

Are you considering opening your own firm? Are you a recent law school graduate just starting out? Are you considering leaving your place of employment and starting your own practice? Starting up a solo or small firm has its own unique financial, technical and practical concerns, but beginning a practice also has its own set … Continued