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Respondent’s law practice by LSBA Practice Assistance Counsel, LSBA Law Practice Management
               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
                       This is the newest 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 is in the process of adding Louisiana disciplinary cases to their website.

               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
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