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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2012 Solo & Small Firm CLE and Annual Meeting “Small Firms, Big Opportunities” is Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Columbia Marriott.

Last year’s conference was a big success with 200 attendees, 14 exhibitors, a seated lunch, an address from the Bar President, prizes, and more! This year, we are aiming even higher, with more exhibits and an additional track for exhibitors to demonstrate their products and answer questions.

We have great speakers coming, with technology and practice management topics, such as e-discovery, iPads, fees, cloud computing, staffing issues, and everyone’s favorite: 60 Tips. Once again, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase bar publications at a discount that day. And if a software or hardware purchase is in your future, this is the CLE to attend.

Not a member of the Section yet? Join us now and receive discounts on select CLE, participate in our members-only listserv, be eligible for Section CLE scholarships, and more. Membership is just $20 annually. Contact the Section liaison to join.

SC Small Firm blog The blog just for small firm lawyers in South Carolina. www.scsmallfirm.com Read about new products, technology tips, start-up advice and much more!

Solo and Small Firm Lawyers Unite! The Solo and Small Firm Section of the Bar is sponsoring a Solo and Small Firm Practice Area Directory. If you are in a firm with five or fewer lawyers, click here to complete a simple survey online. The information will be collected in the Directory, which is updated quarterly. (Please note: The Solo and Small Firm Section reserves the right to limit space to Section members-only.)

UPDATED June 2011 - Click here to view or download a free copy of the Solo and Small Firm Practice Area Directory in PDF format. Click here for the Bylaws of the Solo & Small Firm Section of the South Carolina Bar, adopted January 19, 2012.

Section Council

Section Forums: Join the Solo Firm - a listserve for members of the Solo & Small Firm Section. Network with other small firm lawyers. To join, email pmap@scbar.org. Please include your name and the email address where you wish to receive emails.

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Feburary 16, 2012
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February 11, 2011

Our Section seeks to enhance the competence and skills of lawyers engaged in solo or small firm practice and promote the interests and ideals of small firm lawyers in all Bar activities. The Section provides a forum through which solo and small firm practitioners may encourage and assist each other in resolving problems common to them and the legal profession. Activities include participation and membership in the Section's listserv, networking events, and promoting small firm-focused continuing legal education.

Staff Contact: Courtney Kennaday pmap@scbar.org or (803) 799-6653, ext. 183

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