Page 323 - 2024 Orientation Manual

recommendations for improvements are colrmunicated to the Respondent so they can avoid future
underlying issues.

Stress Management Workshon/Diversion Component
The first workshop was held in August of 201 5. This 3 hour program is taught by a clinical
psychologist and the Director ofJLAP and is designed to assist lawyers in dealing with the stress
associated with the practice of law. There is no fee for this program. This program has also been
offered free to the membership.

Other Initiatives of the Practice Assistance & ImDrovement Committee

Production of Rule XIX Video
Another project of the Committee is the production of a l5 minute video to provide
members with information on the disciplinary process before the filing of formal charges. The
committee completed this project in April 2013.

Update of Practice Aid Guide
The Practice Assistance and Improvement Committee in conjunction with Cilsbar published
the Practice Aid Guide in 2004. The Practice Aid Guide addresses the essentials of law office
management and contains key procedures, forms and sample letters. The Practice Aid Guide was
revised in 2018. The Practice Aid Guide can be found on the LSBA website at
://www.Isba.or bers/P

Summary of Disciplinary Cases
The Committee added information addressing discipline and malpractice to the LSBA
website. Fastcase has added Louisiana disciplinary cases to their website. Fastcase, a legal
research service, is provided to all active LSBA members free ofcharge. (LSBA pays for)

Law Practice Management Program

The LSBA launched its Law Office Management Program In August 2006. The program is
designed to assist lawyers in increasing the quality of legal services they provide.

Lend Library
One component of the program is a Lending Library which consists of approximately 180
books. Members can check out books from the Bar Center. Each year additional books are added
to the library.

Online Resources
There are extensive law office management resources online at wll'rv'.lsba.ore.

Full Time Law Practice Management Counsel
In March 2010, the LSBA hired a full time Law Practice Management Counsel in an effort
to expand Law Office Management services. LSBA Practice Management Counsel offers practice
management advice to members.

Solo, Small Firm & Tech Conference
The sixteenth Annual Solo, Small Firm & Tech Conference will be held on June 15,2023.
The LSBA's Annual Solo, Small Firm & Tech Conference continues to increase in popularity, size
and scope each year. There are always a record number of exhibitors supporting the Conference.
The Conference has national and regional speakers on a variety of topics. Topics include