Neil Pedersen Presents on Running Law Practice, Tips for New Lawyers

On April 22, Adjunct Professor Neil Pedersen participated as a panelist at a workshop at UCLA Law School entitled “The Nuts and Bolts of Opening and Maintaining a Law Office.” Professor Pedersen spoke about a variety of subjects including the decision to open a firm, impediments to expect in the process, business development, and maintaining work-life balance when running a law practice.

On March 4, Professor Pedersen presented “Hit the Floor Running: Practical Tips for the New Lawyer” to attorneys and students attending the event held on the Western State campus. Organized by Assistant Dean of Career Resources Pamela Davidson, the program presented 75 “nuggets of wisdom” for the beginning attorney on a wide range of topics including time management techniques, tips on how to improve oral and written communications, and how to survive and thrive in the practice of law.