September Blockbuster Event

"Inside the Mind of the Client"
Kent Zimmerman of The Wicker Park Group will offer a critical examination of how in-house counsel think when it comes to selecting, managing and collaborating with outside counsel. He will also cover perceptions about how outside counsel under-perform and over-perform; the largest legal department challenges and how outside counsel can help solve those challenges; billing missteps and how firms can prevent them and the nuances of legal department pressures when it comes to outside counsel costs and how to be sensitive to those pressures. The presentation includes extensive use of direct, off-the-record quotes from in-house counsel at leading companies.
 
"Killer Differentiation:  Creating a Unique Message for your Firm and Website"
In this presentation, Ross Fishman of Fishman Marketing will help you examine your firm's website and messaging through the eyes of a potential client. Your website is your 24/7 face to the world, your most important broadcast-marketing tool but, sadly, too many firms seem to proclaim the same basic generic messages - Quality, Results, Excellence, or Service. In this fast-paced and engaging presentation, attendees will learn how to develop their own unique strategy, blasting through dozens of differentiated messages and real-life examples of the best (and worst) law firm ideas, ads and websites, including a detailed case study. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to differentiate their firm or practice.

This event kicks off our 2008/2009 programming schedule and anyone who has attended one of Ross or Kent's presentations will attest to the fact that these seasoned legal professionals are both energetic and informative speakers.

Event Details
When: Thursday, September 25th,2008
Where: The Metropolitan Hotel, 645 Howe Street, Vancouver
Time: Registration/Breakfast 7:30am; Presentations 8am -11:00am

RSVP: Please RSVP to Farid Derakhshan at fderakhshan@wgmlaw.com to reserve your spot.

Ticket Prices:
Member: $75
CBA Member: $85
Non-Member: $90

Above pricing is inclusive of all taxes. Cash or cheques will be accepted at the registration table on the day of the event. Please make all cheques payable to LMA Vancouver.

If you wish to pay in advance please mail your cheque to Michelle Beaubien c/o Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP at the following address:
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
480 - The Station
601 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6B 1G1

Cancellation Policy:
Due to the financial commitments LMA Vancouver must incur to provide our members with access to programming, we require 48 hours notice for any cancellations or your ticket cost will still need to be collected.  We trust you will understand and respect this policy.

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