CHARITABLE FUNDS INC., UPCOMING EVENTS
NSBA's 1st Annual Greater Nebraska Golf Tournament - Sponsorship
Information - Golfer Registration
Friday, June 18, 2004
Shotgun Start - 1:00 p.m.
Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
NSBA's 8th Annual Golf Scramble - Sponsorship
Information - Golfer
Registration
Friday, August 27, 2004
Shotgun Start - 12:30 p.m.
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
THANK
YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
CFI's Barristers' Ball
The First Annual Barristers’ Ball "Starry Starry Night
" is scheduled for April 30, 2005 in Omaha. Dance the night
away under the stars with the bank Galaxy as they wheel through the
heavens. Swirl with the galaxies, flash with meteors and soar with
comets.
The evening promises to be an event to remember, so mark your calendar
and be prepared for a festive night of fun and entertainment.
Proceeds to benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project
which is the NSBA's statewide volunteer legal services project and
referral network founded on the belief that all citizens should have
access to the legal system, regardless of ability to pay.
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RESULTS OF THE 2004 RACE JUDICATA
TEAM RESULTS
10K
1. Team
Pansing
2. Nebraska Legal
Services
3. Robe Runners
4. Team Chesterman
2 MILE RUN
1." I Will Survive or Else"
MENS 10K
Carraher,
Patrick T. 43:01.57
Minahan, Sean A. 43:12.96
Welch, David L. 43:36.14
Kubat, Rick 44:39.03
Wiley, Grover 45:06.45
Friedrichsen, Gerald 45:15.81
Selby, David 45:20.99
Castro, James 48:46.33
Straka, Patrick J. 49:02.69
Hartigan, Hon. John D. 49:30.57
Kleine, Donald 49:41.88
Dempsey, Christopher 51:14.11
Janssen, Aaron 51:15.25
Noel, Carlos Eduardo 51:51.49
Carlson, Darren 51:53.24
Wrobleski, William 51:56.07
Penne, Jeffrey S. 52:07.34
Jochim, Scott David 52:12.94
Ensz, Hon. Robert 52:45.57
Bolton, Greg 53:40.09
Saeger, Tony 59:04.87
Fehringer, James 59:34.11
Ruesch, Jack E. 59:58.77
Strigenz, Tom 1:00:42.57
Reiman, Korey 1:01:03.06
Dunning, Matt 1:02:55.68
Tye, Tom 1:04:22.41
Prososki, John 1:04:49.04
Connor, James 1:07:46.72
Welsch, James R. 1:08:44.62
Krepela, Richard 1:11:53.34
Bayer, Charles Fulton 1:27:07.38
WOMENS 10K
Alexander, Teresa 56:37.38
Carlson, Tammy 57:15.53
Morales, Cerinda 57:19.5
Ivaskevicius, Marilyn 58:07.8
Berg, Kylie 58:22.37
Riedmann, Francie 59:13.44
Thomas, Lea 1:01:51.77
Taylor, Hon. Donna 1:02:54.74
Chesterman, Melany 1:10:21.23
Castor, Julie 1:10:43.65
Strignez, Mandy 1:11:53.34
Johnson, Genelle 27:55.9
MENS 2 MILE RUN
Schwartz, Randy 17:45.15
Carlson, Alex 18:02.33
Carnaby, Henry 27:10.7
WOMENS 2 MILE RUN
Bylinski, Susan 19:45.85
Stevenson, Jaime 22:29.99
Croker, Christy 22:30.97
Watson, Michelle 22:45.17
Rinker, Belinda 22:48.16
Bear, Julie 24:50.95
Mattern, Amy 35:05.25
Mattern, Rose 38:58.55
Ingram, Brooklyn 39:01.16
THANK
YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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NEW SELF-HELP SECTION ON THE JUDICIAL BRANCH WEB SITE
In an effort to enhance the ability of courts to distribute information
to the public, the Supreme Court has designed a new section of the Judicial
Branch Web Site: On-Line
Self-Help.
Months and months of work by the Pro Se Committee, Technology Committee,
Information Management Services (the State’s computer department),
JUSTICE
(court computer system) staff, and others in the court system has resulted
in this self-help section.
All court forms and instructions necessary to complete a protection
order
or small claims case are linked directly to the section.
The small claims interactive program was funded through The State’s
County Automation Project. (The project is intended to demonstrate the
ability to develop web applications that could be used by citizens to
interact with the trial courts, and as a precursor to electronic filing.)
The protection order section was funded through a grant from the Nebraska
Crime Commission.
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2004 ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
The year 2004 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme court
decision in Brown v. Board of Education. The Nebraska State Bar
Association plans to commemorate that anniversary at our 2004 annual
meeting. The
NSBA is pleased to announce that Juan Williams will be the keynote
speaker at the General Session. Mr. Williams is the senior correspondent
for NPR and the political analyst for Fox Television. Mr. Williams has
also authored three books. His most recent is entitled: This Far
by Faith, and is the story of the African-American religious experience.
Previous books include the nonfiction bestseller, Eyes On The Prize,
and the critically acclaimed biography, Thurgood Marshall: American
Revolutionary. This book will be reissued in 2004 with a new epilogue
to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's historic Board
vs. Brown decision. Because of Williams' expertise, the President's
commission chose him as the keynote speaker at the Smithsonian Museum
in 2003 to commemorate the Brown anniversary.
You also don't want to miss Joe Malarkey, CSP, CPAE "The
Worst Motivational Speaker in America." He will be the entertainment
at this years Association Lunchion. Tthis original one-man-show is hilarious!
He is the recipient of the coveted Speaker Hall of Fame Award from the
National Speakers Association.
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VACATION OPPORTUNITIES
Your NSBA Member Services Committee offers you wonderful vacation opportunities.
Book Your Trip to Italy and Switzerland, Scandinavia or London. Combine
the peace and tranquility of Italy’s Lake Garda with the magnificent
beauty of the Swiss Alps, travel the jewel of the north -land of the
midnight sun in Scandinavia or experience the Tower of London, Buckingham
Palace and Big Ben. Exceptional prices are available to NSBA members,
their families and friends on these travel packages through Global Holidays.
On location, travelers can select from daily excursions or experience
the destination on their own... (more)
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NCLE SECTION CALENDAR
Click here for a calendar
of CLE programs to be offered in upcoming months.
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BEST PRACTICES SEMINAR SERIES
The Nebraska State Bar Association's Mentoring Committee and Young
Lawyers Section are co-sponsoring the Best Practices Seminar Series.
Lawyers who were recently admitted to practice are invited, free of
charge, to attend the series. Each session is focused on a wide range
of substantive topics and offeres practical training for new lawyers.
The series also identifies available resources to aid in the practice.
The series will feature onehalf-day seminar and one full day seminar.
The half-day seminar will be held in Kearney on May 17, 2004 at the
Kearney Holiday Inn. The full day seminar will be in Ogallala on May
5, 2004 at the Ogallala Bayside Golf Club. Click here for the registration
form.
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2004 NSBA TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
The NSBA is pleased to announce the presentation of a comprehensive
program and exposition of the newest developments in technology in the
practice of law. The seminar is May 7-8, 2004 at the Cornhusker Hotel
in Lincoln. Thank you to our generous sponsors who include Thomson-West,
Ex-Cel Solutions, Inc., The Daily Record, Tabs3 & PracticeMaster
Software, The Nebraska Association of Legal Assistants, NSBA General
Practice Section, NSBA Law Practice Management Section, NSBA Business
Law Section and the NSBA Young Lawyers Section. Click here for the registration
form.
The first 100 attendees also receive a copy of The
Digital Practice of Law for free!!
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MEDIATION SKILLS TRAINING
This 30-hour interactive workshop course is designed primarily to teach
the process and communications skills involved in mediating disputes.
Click here for the registration form.
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FAMILY LAW UPDATE
The Family Law Update is July 23, 2004 at the Omaha Marriott- featuring
special guest speaker Lee S. Rosen discussing negotiation, litigation
and collaborative resolution in divorces. Mr. Rosen is a Board Certified
Family Law Specialist and founder of the Rosen Law Firm of Asheville,
North Carolina. He is a nationally-known expert in the field of family
law. Also: Prof. Michaela White discussing the many ramifications of
bankruptcy and divorce; Prof. R. Collin Mangrum will return to discuss
more on evidence issues and family law; James E. Gordon and Steve J.
Flodman will present their popular and informative legislative and caslaw.
Click
here for flyer.
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MUNICIPAL LAW SEMINAR
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Municipal Law Seminar is August 20,
2004 at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. Back by popular demand - if
you work with municipalities in any capacity or represent individuals
or entities who have issues with municipalities -mark your calendars
and plan on attending this seminar. More information to come. Co-Sponsored
by the NSBA Government Practice Section and the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
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PRACTICE TIP: RISK MANAGEMENT
Tips for Comparing Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance
Not all Professional Liability coverage is identical. Significant
differences in coverage, restrictions or reporting requirements need
to be
considered as well as the bottom line price. When comparing coverages,
look at the following:
What is the definition of Professional Services? Does it include title
agent, notary or other ancillary services?
Who is covered by the insurance? Are Of Counsels, Independent
Contractors or employees covered?
What are my limits and deductible? Are claim expenses deducted from
my
limit or paid in addition to them? How does my deductible apply?
What is the long-term, financial stability of the insurance carrier?
Will it be solvent when you need to have a claim paid?
For more information on the only Lawyers' Professional Liability insurance
endorsed by the Nebraska State Bar, please contact Mary Whisenand at
1-800-435-7904.
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PRACTICE TIP: BE ATTENTIVE
Develop your listening skills. Learn how to encourage your clients
to talk and how not to interrupt. Learn how to communicate attentiveness.
Use appropriate body language. Learn how to be still. Don't play with
paper clips. Don't gaze out the window. Don't allow interruptions. The
resulting benefits are numerous, but most of all, your clients will
thank you.
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PRACTICE TIP: IT'S ALL IN THE INTRODUCTION
Learn how to meet and greet people and not turn them away by how
you introduce yourself. If you immediately say "I'm a labor lawyer,"
few people will ever think to themselves that they will need your services.
At that point you may have lost the opportunity to market yourself for
any other purpose. Create a five second introduction to repeat when
meeting new people (i.e. potential new clients). It should be natural
and informative, such as "I am a problem-solver for small businesses"
or "I help families plan for their financial future."
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