The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates. The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place online Thursday, December 18, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

PAAM VSTU plans to offer victim rights related topics to prompt discussion. It also looks to this opportunity as a way to maintain community among victim advocates across Michigan. This meeting is for AG advocates and prosecutor-based victim advocates only.

To register for the online discussion, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.” After registration is approved, participants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom access link.

Anyone with questions may contact Alex McGowan at McGowanA1@michi gan.gov, Bill Dailey at DaileyB2@michi gan.gov, or Jeannie Wernet at WernetJ@ michigan.gov.

This training is supported by a Crime Victim Rights Award. This award was made to the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Victim Services.

‘Building an Unstoppable Law Firm’ explored online Dec. 23

The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “Building an Unstoppable Law Firm: A Boot Camp for Attorneys” Tuesday, December 23, from 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Running a law firm is stressful and exhausting for attorneys managing cash flow, juggling billable hours with administrative tasks, and choosing the right tech tools for practice management. The good news, though, is that there are ways to ease the pressure. 

During the webinar, expert practitioners will reveal tips and tricks for building and running a thriving law firm with confidence. Attendee will learn how to:

• Streamline workflow through automation.

• Gain tips and tricks for staying profitable and getting paid.

• Examine best practices for hiring and leading support staff.

• Take a pulse on the latest legal tech trends small firms need to know.

(Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI’s endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.)

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book downlaod, is $299. To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

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