We're turning the number 13 into good luck for those who attend the 13th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference being held on June 12, 13, and 14, 2008 at Tan-Tar-A Resort (www.tan-tar-a.com) at Osage Beach, MO.  Good luck charms of all sorts will be on hand to whisk away any traces of triskaidekaphobia and turn this 13-laden conference into a successful venture for your practice. It will be your good fortune to get away from your practice for a few days with your family in a resort area where you can earn all your MCLE credits for the year by choosing from a variety of interesting educational programs, network with other solo and small firm lawyers from all over the state, relax, and have a great time all for a bargain price that is tax deductible. You’ll also be able to earn all your ethics credits needed for this
reporting year.

This nationally award-winning event will, once again, feature over 70 different educational programs, discussion groups, and computer labs to choose from presented by national experts and some by our own veteran speakers. An expanded trial college and boot camp on starting a law practice will round out the program schedule. Be sure to stroll through the exhibit hall to explore products and services of interest for one-stop shopping. 

Jack Marshall from ProEthics will present one of the most interesting and entertaining ethics programs that you’ve ever attended at the plenary session on Friday morning. This program features rock parodies performed on acoustic guitar, thus Ethics Rock!

On Saturday morning, Rex Havens, a former lawyer, now professional comedian, will make you laugh until your side hurts. Invite your spouse or guest to attend with you. This will surely be something you’ll talk about on the drive home!

Dr. Michael Freeman, Ph.D. ,M.P.H., D.C, Forensic Epidemiologist, will bring his expert advice on personal injury matters to the conference. Law Practice Management consultants, Ellen Freedman and Nerino Petro, will be on hand to share their expertise as well as Ross Kodner, a popular favorite technology consultant who will make a return visit to this event. Roy Ginsburg, attorney-coach, will bring his expertise to the event through some very interesting and informative programming.

That’s enough about work – there’s plenty of time for fun and relaxation. Try your luck on the golf course by joining a group on Tan-Tar-A’s beautiful golf course. Rumor has it the 13th hole is the luckiest spot on the golf course. Take a relaxing cruise on the Lake of the Ozarks and spend Thursday evening with your colleagues, family, or guest at the “Summer Salsa” reception and dinner. On Friday, June 13 following dinner, we’re featuring Las Vegas night in the Lucky 13 Casino as well as the Las Vegas-style entertainment of Rick Vickers in his tribute to Elvis. If you’d rather make your own luck by spending time with your family on your own, Tan-Tar-A offers a wide variety of amenities for all ages.

So, throw away any old superstitions and come to gather up lots of good luck with other solo and small firm lawyers by attending this event that will provide helpful information to take home and put to work in your practice. And, if you sign up early, you’ll save even more. Every year thousands of dollars of prizes are offered to some very lucky attendees. This year you could win a 7-day all-inclusive trip for two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. So, bring your lucky horseshoes and four-leaf clovers for extra luck and take home one of the many nice prizes that will be given away. We’ll see you there!