1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Small Firm, Big Reach: Winning Clients Without a Big Budget
Solo and small firm practitioners often face the challenge of gaining visibility and attracting clients without the hefty marketing budget of larger firms. This session is designed to help new and established solo and small firm attorneys harness cost-effective, creative marketing strategies to grow their practices. Through expert insights and practical examples, this program will cover innovative approaches to digital marketing, leveraging social media, building a strong referral network, and utilizing local community engagement—empowering lawyers to build a lasting presence, attract high-quality clients, and thrive in a crowded marketplace without breaking the bank.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
From Chaos to Clarity: Optimizing Law Firm Operations for Efficiency, Client Care, and Growth
This session is designed for new and established lawyers looking to build a strong foundation in law firm management. The panel will explore the benefits of streamlining day-to-day operations to enhance the client experience and position a law practice for sustainable growth. Attendees will learn why and how to implement systems for time management, billing, communication, and technology integration—transforming common operational pain points into opportunities for efficiency and professionalism. Whether you're launching a new firm or refining an existing practice, this program will help you move from reactive chaos to strategic clarity.

PANELISTS:
– Sarah Soucie Eyberg
– Heather M. Gilbert
– Matthew E. Ludt
– Heather D. Olson

MODERATOR:
– Leanne R. Fuith
Leanne Fuith is dean of the Career and Professional Development at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. She previously practiced business law, employment law, and commercial  and employment litigation at Laurie & Laurie, where she helped clients with matters involving business formation and management, discrimination, sexual harassment, whistleblowing, breach of contract, non-competes, wage and hour violations, unemployment hearings, and other claims. She is admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota.

LIVE IN-PERSON
Sunday, August 3, 2025
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Pier B Resort
800 West Railroad Street
Duluth, Minnesota

$45

Other discounts that may apply:

• FREE for attendees of the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference. 
  Use coupon code 25SOLO-FREESEM during checkout to register for free. You must already be registered for the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference.
• Season Pass Discount
• New Lawyer Discount

Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.

Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 2.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 2.0 credits.