BLN (MA) - Wellesley
Posted August 25th, 2008 by BLN -Wellesley
BLN facilitates networking and collaboration for lawyers and other professionals.
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Manager: Roger Glovsky
For More info: roger@indigoventure.com
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FAQs
How to Join the BLN Steering Committee
How to Join a BLN Group
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If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee, please send an e-mail message to Susan Bernstein at susan@sabernlaw.com.
Take this Quiz and I'll Buy You a Beer*
Posted July 28th, 2010 by Henry Grossman
Roger Glovsky, John Koenig, and I have developed a new service product called the "Information Security Advisor." (See http://www.indigoventure.com/solutions/isadvisor.html.) This product helps an organization set up and run a written information security program (WISP), as required by the Massachusetts regulations (201 CMR 17) that went into effect a few months ago.
As a way to connect with prospective clients, we've put together a 5-question quiz. I'd like you to take the quiz and tell me what you think.
Preparing to Wind Down a Business: What information do you need?
Posted November 11th, 2009 by Roger Glovsky
We just posted Part 3 of the series on winding down a business. Although the concept of winding down a business is a pessimistic proposition, it is often a necessary action. This week's blog provides a good checklist of information for approaching the wind down process. You can find it at: http://www.askthevc.com/blog/archives/2009/11/preparing-to-wi.php.
For earlier posts:
Part 1: How to Wind Down Your Company
BLN (Waltham, MA) - November 12, 2009
Posted October 22nd, 2009 by BLN -Wellesley
Business Lawyers Network - Waltham **Signup**
Topic: "How to Take Risk Out of Practicing Law"
Speaker: Gary W. Patterson, The FiscalDoctor
Place: Café at 890 Winter Street, Waltham, MA (Directions)
BLN (Wellesley, MA) - September 10, 2009
Posted September 2nd, 2009 by BLN -Wellesley
Business Lawyers Network - Wellesley **Audio Recording**
Topic: "Massachusetts Identity Theft Regulations from a Technical Perspective"
Speakers: Stuart Zimmerman, CCZ Consulting
Daryl Rinaldi, Gizmofish, LLC
BLN (Boston, MA) - July 21, 2009
Posted July 4th, 2009 by LEXpertise
Business Lawyers Network - Boston **Signup**
Topic: "Increasing Billable Hours with Better Time Management"
Speaker: Sue Weiss, Founder of Bottom Line Results
Hosted by: LexisNexis, 10 Milk Street, 7th Floor, Boston (Directions)
BLN (Boston, MA) - June 17, 2009
Posted June 8th, 2009 by LEXpertise
Business Lawyers Network - Boston **Signup**
Topic: "How small firms can benefit from hiring even in a down economy"
Speakers: Wendy Duffey of The McCormick Group
Hosted by: Birnbaum & Godkin, 280 Summer Street, Boston, MA (Directions)
Patent Brokers?
Posted January 7th, 2009 by Robert Plotkin
Does anyone know of any good patent brokers, particularly any who are willing to work for a seller (patent owner) on a pure contingency (success) fee basis? I am looking for such a service to assist clients who have obtained patents, or who have patent applications pending, but who have either been unable to commercialize the invention or who have run out of funds to pursue their patent or application. Such people often have created valuable technology, if only they could find a buyer or licensee.
Practice Tips: MCLE Newsletter with free forms and articles
Posted October 17th, 2008 by LEXpertise
MCLE recently upgraded its website and started a newsletter, called MCLE ThisWeek™, that features free forms and articles on CLE topics. You can register for the newsletter at the MCLE website.
For business lawyers, this week's newsletter featured a free download of the Registration and Reporting Requirements of the Federal Securities Laws from the Corporate Practice Series: MCLE BasicsPlus! I assume this link is only good for a week. So, download it now!
Networking for Attorneys by Diane Darling
Posted October 8th, 2008 by LEXpertise
[Diane Darling recently spoke to the BLN group in Boston. She is both insightful and entertaining! --/j/Roger]
Need to bring in business when all you want to do is practice law? How do you "make rain" when the climate seems dry? Can you make connections with clients if you're someone who dislikes cocktail parties?
This spring I hosted a program with Jay Meltzer, former general counsel to the TJX Companies. Jay and I are combining forces again to provide business development advice, strategies, and tips to attorneys who want to build and strengthen client relationships.
Seeking Consumer Law attorney to advise a client with a problem with Bank of America
Posted September 25th, 2008 by ColinC
I have a client who has a small dispute with Bank of America. Can anyone recommend a consumer law attorney that we can talk to? Please email me at coleman@colemangagnon.com. Thanks.
BLN (Boston, MA) - Sept 12, 2008
Posted September 5th, 2008 by BLN -Boston
Business Lawyers Network - Boston **Signup**
Topic: "Effective Networking for Lawyers"
Speaker: Diane Darling, Founder of Effective Networking, Inc.
Place: LEXIS-NEXIS, 10 Milk Street, Boston, MA
New "Groups" Feature!
Posted August 28th, 2008 by LEXpertise
We just updated the website and added a new feature:
Groups
You can now join one of our groups or create your own! This new groups feature makes it easy to send email to all group members and organize information related to group activities. Forums, weblinks and events can be tagged to show only in your groups or shared with the public. You can even add an RSS feed for your group's latest news. Go to http://lexpertise.net/og to check it out!
BLN (Boston, MA) - July 18, 2008
Posted June 26th, 2008 by BLN -Boston
Business Lawyers Network - Boston **Signup**
Topic: "Generating New Business in a Down Economy"
Speaker: Jim Hassett, Founder of LegalBizDev
Place: Citizens Bank, 53 State Street, 8th Floor, Boston, MA (Directions)
BLN Social Hour - Jan 31, 2008 **New!**
Posted January 24th, 2008 by Roger Glovsky
Event: BLN Social Hour
Theme: Best Websites for Lawyers
Host: Indigo Venture Law Offices
Place: 9 Meriam Street, Suite 21, Lexington, MA 02420 (Directions)
MA - Choice of Entity Chart - updated 10/18/07
Posted October 18th, 2007 by Roger Glovsky
Attached is an updated copy of the Choice of Entity Chart.
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Note: Use of the chart is licensed under Creative Commons License, Attribution Share-Alike 3.0.
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BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Apr 22, 2005
Posted March 15th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Internet Marketing for Lawyers"
Speaker: Howard I. Goldstein
Date: April 22, 2005 (Friday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - March 18, 2005
Posted February 15th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Rainmaking without Selling"
Speaker: Stewart Hirsch, Esq.
Date: March 18, 2005 (Friday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Jan 26, 2005
Posted January 5th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Topic: "Ten Technologies That Lawyers Should Know"
Speaker: Donald Davis
Date: January 26, 2005 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
Forming BLN Steering Committee
Posted June 24th, 2010 by BLN -Boston
The Business Lawyers Network has organized a steering committee to plan future meetings and continue Roger’s great work to develop BLN into a useful source for education, networking, and connecting among business lawyers and affiliated professionals.
To date, the steering committee consists of John Koenig, Roger Glovsky, Susan Bernstein, Jeremy Poock, Monique Kornfeld, and Chiara LaPlume.
The functions of the steering committee include:
1. Planning future meetings;
2. Maintaining the BLN website; and
3. Developing new ideas for BLN.
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - May 9, 2007
Posted April 24th, 2007 by BLN -Wellesley
Date: May 9, 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Topic: "Increased Profitability for Lawyers"
Speaker: Van Smick, ActionCOACH
Place: Rebecca's Café in the Wellesley Office Park, 55 William Street, Bldg. 3, Wellesley, MA 02181(directions)
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Apr 11, 2007
Posted March 26th, 2007 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Critical Financial Issues for Entrepreneurs"
Speaker: Michael Gonnerman, Financial Consultant
Date: April 11, 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park* (directions)
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Mar 8, 2007
Posted February 20th, 2007 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Writing to Market Your Business"
Speaker: Barbara Bix of BB Marketing Plus
Date: March 8, 2007 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park* (directions)
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Feb 6, 2007
Posted January 20th, 2007 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Protecting Business Data From Disaster"
Speaker: Peter Jalajas of Tebuco, Inc.
Date: February 6, 2007 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park* (directions)
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Jan 10, 2007
Posted December 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: Overcoming the Stigma of Selling
Speakers: Patricia Merolle of Winning, Inc.
Date: January 10, 2007 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Dec 6, 2006
Posted November 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Leveraging the Web to Market Your Practice"
Speakers: Peter Marx
Date: December 7, 2006 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park *Directions
What are the most effective ways to reach potential clients without spending a lot of money? How can you use the Web to bring out your personality and show what makes you different from other corporate attorneys?
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Nov 8, 2006
Posted October 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "IP Issues for Due Diligence"
Speakers: John Rissman, Esq. and Inna Landsman, Esq.
Date: November 8, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rissman Jobse Hendricks & Oliverio
1 State Street, Boston, MA - 15th Floor Conference Room
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Sep 25, 2006
Posted August 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: Maximizing Value for Sale of a Business
Speakers: Gregory J. Burkus of Shasta Partners, LLC
Date: September 25, 2006 (Monday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Jul 26, 2006
Posted June 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: Initial Meeting of Business Formation Focus Group
Speakers: Roger P. Glovsky and Jeremy Poock
Date: July 26, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 8:00am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
Part of the mission of the Business Lawyers Network (BLN) is to facilitate the development of networks and collaboration among lawyers and other professionals. To further this goal, we plan to create new sub-groups that will focus on specialty areas of interest.
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Jun 28, 2006
Posted May 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Blogging and Podcasting"
Speaker: Robert J. Ambrogi, Esq.
Date: June 28, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - May 18, 2006
Posted April 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "How to Develop New Client Business TODAY!"
Speaker: Jim Hassett, The Advertraining Group
Date: May 18, 2006 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park *Directions
For many lawyers, the hardest part of developing new business is finding the time to do it. Where do you start? What techniques are most productive? Which ones work best for you?
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Apr 19, 2006
Posted March 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Managing the Malpractice Risk"
Speaker: Kathryn Marshall and Joe Guerrero of AON
Date: April 19, 2006 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park *Directions
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Mar 10, 2006
Posted February 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Recruiting First-Class Talent"
Speaker: Shelley DeSimone of Strategic HR
Date: March 10, 2006 (Friday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
Thinking about hiring an associate or paralegal? Want to recruit a senior partner to join your practice? Worried that you can’t find people who can hit the ground running, work hard, and truly contribute to the success of your firm? Wish you had a road map that leads you to the right people?
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Feb 16, 2006
Posted January 20th, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "What Lawyers Should Know About Business Trusts"
Speaker: Kevin F. Long, Esq.
Date: February 16, 2006 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Jan 13, 2006
Posted January 2nd, 2006 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Getting Clients to 'Yes'"
Speakers: Stewart M. Hirsch, Strategic Relationships
Date: January 13, 2006 (Friday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Dec 13, 2005
Posted November 25th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Disaster Recovery for Lawyers"
Speakers: Steve Garson, Better Cost Control
Date: December 13, 2005 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Nov 17, 2005
Posted October 20th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Effective Networking for Lawyers"
Speakers: Bruce Hoppe, Connective Associates
Date: November 17, 2005 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Oct 18, 2005
Posted September 20th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "Critical Technologies For Lawyers"
Speakers: Henry Grossman & Roger Glovsky
Date: October 18, 2005 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Sep 23, 2005
Posted August 15th, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "The One Day Marketing Plan"
Speaker: Ed Mathews, CEO KHM Internet
Date: September 23, 2005 (Friday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - May 24, 2005
Posted April 21st, 2005 by BLN -Wellesley
Event: "What Every Lawyer Should Know About Insurance - Part I"
Speaker: George Eisenberg, Esq.
Date: May 24, 2005 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:30am
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
BLN Open Meeting (Wellesley) - Dec 14, 2004
Posted December 1st, 2004 by LEXpertise
Event: "New Year's Resolutions That Will Attract New Clients and Increase Revenues"
Date: December 14, 2004
Time: 7:30am
Speaker: Barbara Bix, BB Marketing Plus
Place: Rebecca's Café, 55 William Street, Wellesley Office Park
***Download Slide Presentation!***
Wouldn't it be great if the phone began ringing on January 1 and kept ringing all year? We invite you to join Barbara Bix, Principal of BB Marketing Plus, as she offers New Years' Resolutions for lawyers to attract new clients and increase revenues. This program will generate ideas that can make 2005 your best year yet.
