Conference Highlights
- Register by October 13th entered to win two Packer tickets against the Houston Texans on December 7th at Lambeau Field. The drawing will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, October 25th. Thank you to iStream for their generous donation of this door prize! Other exciting door prizes will be given out throughout the Conference. Some items include: a future night stay at the Kalahari, a $200 BP gas card courtesy of Professional Insurance Programs and a free credit card terminal courtesy of Law Firm Merchant Account. Visit the Registration desk for a list of additional prizes! Attendees must be present to win. Prizes are subject to change.
- DeWitt Ross & Stevens invites you to relax and mingle with colleagues in their hospitality suite on Friday, October 24, starting at 5 pm. Stop in enjoy some refreshments while they last.
- All attendees will receive a FREE flash drive containing conference materials -- courtesy of Bank of America.
- The first 300 attendees will receive a FREE copy of SimplyFile software - a $40 value, courtesy of TechHit.
- Visit the vendor reception on Thursday at 5:30pm in the exhibit hall. Meet and greet our sponsors and vendors who have helped make this event possible. Beer, wine, soda, and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
- Start the Conference with an up close and personal look at State Bar’s newest member service – free online legal research through Fastcase. A demonstration class will be held on Thursday morning, October 23, at 10:30 am at the Kalahari in the Guava Room. Contact Julie Ethridge at 1-800-444-9404 ext 6014 for more information or to sign up for the demo. Space is limited.
- Attendees and families and friends of the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference will receive a 20% discount off of spa services at the Kalahari Spa and Salon. Complimentary champagne, wine, and chocolates will be available during your appointments as well! Space is limited so we strongly urge you to call ahead for appointments at 608-254-3200. Please ask for the Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm discount. More information and a list of spa services and policies can be found at http://kalahariresort.com/wi/amenities/spa/.
- The Networking luncheon on Friday is a great time to network with colleagues and share ideas and best practices on technology, marketing, and other practice management tips. Terry Peppard, Vice Chair of the State Bar of Wisconsin's Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program, will give a short presentation titled "When Lawyers Leave - Dealing with Law Firm Breakups and Lawyer Departures" during the luncheon.
- Need to check email while at the Conference? We will have several Email kiosks available throughout the exhibit hall to check emails.
- The Kalahari will have various activities throughout the weekend to celebrate their Fall Festival. Planned activities include face painting and balloon animals, wagon rides to the 'pumpkin patch', bonfires where guests can make yummy smores and hear ghost stories, cookie decorating & MORE!
- Bring your friends and family and enjoy the gigantic indoor wave pool, five hot tubs, and family and kiddie water slides. Each guest room at the Kalahari includes a microwave and refrigerator, plus free wi-fi. Hotel check-out is at 11:00 am, but you can stay and play all day long.
- Thursday afternoon plenary speaker, Kevin O’Keefe, is a successful entrepreneur. He has built two prosperous Internet companies. During his presentation, To Blog or Not to Blog, That Is the Question, O’Keefe will give you the tools to establish an effective Web practice and compete with large, big-city firms – all at a budget you can afford.
- Friday morning plenary speaker, Laurel Bellows is the current Chair of the ABA House of Delegates. Bellows will lead a discussion on involvement and leadership for the solo practitioner or small firm associate during her presentation, A Small Firm Is Not a Barrier to Leadership.
- On Saturday, Connie Kilmark invites attendees and their significant others to attend her session "Your Financial Personality at Home and at Work.” Learn how to negotiate financial stress and how it affects your relationships.
