The Happy Lawyer: Applying Business and Ethical Fundamentals

Why are some lawyers successful and happy, while so many others are miserable?  In this program, John Howley explores the business and ethical principles that are essential to your success and happiness as a lawyer.  These same principles apply whether you are at a large firm, starting a small practice, or employed by a corporate or government law department.  Drawing on 35 years of experience as a lobbyist, a law clerk to a federal judge, a Big Law partner, CEO of an energy company, and a solo practitioner, John deconstructs the business theories and ethical rules to provide real-world, practical guidance on how to be a successful lawyer . . . and enjoy it.

Learning Objectives:  

I.    Understand the five critical assets in your law practice

II.   Apply business principles to manage ethical risks

III.  Develop objectives, strategies, and action plans

IV.  Choose the right metrics to guide your success and happiness

This course originally appeared as a part of our February 2015 Bridge the Gap Event.