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Counsel and Gilsbar’s Loss Prevention Counsel. The review generally last 2-3 hours and specific
recommendations for improvements are communicated to the Respondent so they can avoid future
underlying issues.

Stress Management Workshop/Diversion Component
The first workshop was held in August of 2015. This 3 hour program is taught by a clinical
psychologist and the Director of JLAP 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 & Improvement Committee

Production of Rule XIX Video
Another project of the Committee is the production of a 15 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 Gilsbar 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
http://www.lsba.org/Members/PracticeAidGuide.aspx

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 of charge. (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.

Lending 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 www.lsba.org.

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 and Small Firm Conference
The thirteenth Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference was held on March 3 & 4, 2020.
The LSBA’s Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference continues to increase in popularity, size and
scope each year. There were a record number of exhibitors supporting the Conference. Held on