The Southeastern Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association and The Charlotte Women’s Bar Present a Panel Presentation by Legal and Business Development Experts:   “The Best Business Development Opportunities in Turbulent Times” Wednesday, January 14, 2008 Noon to 1:30 p.m. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Mary Kaczmarek, principal of Skillful Means Marketing, will facilitate an expert panel presentation on the best business development opportunities for attorneys and law firms during recessionary times. Suspend your disbelief and plan to start the New Year on the right path by focusing business building efforts on the best investments in a down market.  We’ll start with a high level overview of the legal industry across the United States with data gathered and developed by a leading international legal placement firm, Major Lindsey & Africa. Cliff Jarrett, Esq., the firm’s local managing partner will discuss trends across the legal market with a particular focus on the implications of the current economy for Charlotte area attorneys and firms. Next we will focus on the best business development strategies and practices for firms and attorneys to pursue during turbulent times. PriceWaterhouseCooper’s Charlotte office business development expert, Jon Mattson, will describe and recommend cutting-edge practices used in the accounting industry with application to lawyers and their firms. Well known executive and business coach Mary Howerton, Ph.D, will join us to focus on how attorneys and professional law firm staff may best utilize the down market to build skills and invest in positive career development.  Time will be reserved for discussion and questions.  This program is ideal for attorneys, law firm managers and marketing personnel who seek a positive start to what promises to be a challenging New Year. LMA and CWB member cost: $30 General Public cost: $40  Government employees/ Non-profit employees/ Students: $15       Date: Wednesday, January 14  Time: 11:30am- Networking & Registration; 12:00pm- 1:30pm Program Location:  The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center   Lunch will be provided.   Registration REQUIRED.  Contact Amy Norris to Register. Thanks to our sponsors!