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Getting Off the Ground - Survival Startegies for New Lawyers to Thrive


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Categories:
Law Firm Management
Faculty:
Forrest Owens
Program Credits:
1-1.2 Credits
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
Live Webcast

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Description

The first years of practice are some of the most demanding in a lawyer’s career. While law school lays the foundation, success in the profession requires resilience, focus, and practical strategies to navigate personal, professional, and financial challenges. This program, led by attorney L. Forrest Owens, provides candid insights and survival strategies to help new lawyers not only endure but thrive. Attendees will explore the realities of the transition from student to practicing attorney, discover methods for building balance and stamina, learn practical financial planning tools, and take away actionable “tips and tricks” to develop sustainable focus and productivity. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with a roadmap to approach their careers with confidence, discipline, and a long-term vision for professional and personal success.

 Learning Objectives:

  1. Recognize the challenges of transitioning from law school to practice and identify strategies to adapt to the realities of professional life.
  2. Develop a personal wellness and self-care plan that promotes balance, resilience, and long-term stamina.
  3. Apply methods for professional growth and opportunity creation, including specialization, networking, and strategic career choices.
  4. Understand financial fundamentals for new lawyers, including student debt management, budgeting, lifestyle creep awareness, and long-term planning.
  5. Implement practical productivity strategies to enhance focus, efficiency, and resilience in the early years of practice.

Credits


Alabama

AL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Status: Approved


Alaska

AK General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Status: Approved

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association.  Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.  


Arizona

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Delaware

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Florida

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Georgia

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maryland

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Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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New Jersey

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North Carolina

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Ohio

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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West Virginia

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Wyoming

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Faculty

Forrest Owens's Profile

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Principal

The Law Office of L. Forrest Owens, P.A. Aviation Legal Counsel


Forrest Owens is the principal attorney at L. Forrest Owens, P.A. Aviation Legal Counsel, specializing in aviation-focused legal services. A native of Indiana, Forrest earned his A.S. in Aviation Technology from Vincennes University in 1998, obtaining his FAA Airframe & Powerplant certifications and private pilot license. He went on to earn a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics from Indiana University in 2001, and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2005. Before founding his own firm in 2017, Forrest spent more than a decade representing clients in the aviation sector. His experience spans hundreds of aircraft transactions—from homebuilt experimental planes to Gulfstream 550s—cross-border sales, FAA enforcement defense, airport real estate matters, and aviation-related civil litigation. Combining his technical background with legal expertise, Forrest delivers practical, business-minded solutions for clients navigating the complex regulatory and operational issues unique to the aviation industry.