President & CEO of The Bar Plan, Karen McCarthy, was recently interviewed in Profile Magazine:  Click here to read the article.

New members of The Missouri Bar are now eligible to participate in The Missouri Bar Group Term Life Insurance Program on a guaranteed issue basis. This insurance is underwritten by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (a member of the ING family of companies), the endorsed carrier of The Missouri Bar. Click here for more information and the application. 

The Risks and Opportunities of Social Media

Social media is unavoidable in today’s business world and legal profession. Its use by lawyers, clients, and adversaries presents opportunities but also legal ethics and malpractice risks. Maximizing the opportunities while avoiding the risks requires a unique understanding of the application of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Regardless of your firm’s current involvement in social media, this seminar will help you ethically navigate the use of this indispensable tool. Register here.

While no checklist can answer every question about the ins and outs of becoming a sole practitioner, this list is a starting point for any lawyer who is considering opening her own law practice.

After a disaster strikes, many people are left struggling with how to pick up the pieces. As an attorney, if something happens to your office, you need to know how to avoid a malpractice claim. This checklist will give you a place to begin.