Previous Seminars
January 27, 2012
2012 Professional Development Conference
Hosted by: Canadian Bar Association, Nova Scotia Branch
Location: Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Donna presented "Power Up Your Paperless Office: Essential Strategies to Get You Started".
This presentation discussed the benefits of going paperless such as reduced costs, increased productivity; the essential hardware and software for going paperless; the importance of systems such as converting to pdf, and document management; tips for creating your own document management system and taking your paperless office to the next level such as e-faxing and digital signatures.
November 18, 2011
Articling and Beyond
Time: 1pm to 6pm
Hosted by: Law Society of Upper Canada
Location: Donald Lamont Learning Centre, LSUC
130 Queen St. W., Toronto, Ontario
This special initiative provides students and new lawyers with the information and resources they need to explore great opportunities with smaller firms and in smaller communities throughout Ontario.
November 14, 2011
Paperless Office
Hosted by: Institute of Professional Bookkeepers of Canada (IPBC)
Donna was invited to speak to the local chapter of the IPBC on how to go paperless.
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June 3-4, 2011
6th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference and Expo
Hosted by: The Law Society of Upper Canada
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto
This unique conference is designed for lawyers working as sole practitioners and
in small firms. Presenters explored a wide range of innovative technology
approaches and practice management tools designed to increase your productivity
and enhance your client service. Take advantage of the ample opportunities to
meet other sole and small firm practitioners from across Ontario and discover
new ways to improve your practice.
March 24, 2011
Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
Wills, Trusts and Guardianship Workshop
Hosted by: Autism Ontario - Ottawa Chapter
Location: 211 Bronson Ave, Suite 109
Donna Neff, an Ottawa wills and estates lawyer, was the speaker for a Wills, Trusts and Guardianship Workshop intended for the families of someone with a disability. Designed to provide important estate planning information for those who have a relative with a disability, Donna reviewed in clear, understandable language the kinds of documents that should be prepared and signed and why they are so important. She also explained the difference between acting under a Power of Attorney versus a Guardianship Order, and how to manage the assets and income of someone with a disability while protecting the person’s right to income and other supports from government sources such as the Ontario Disability Support Plan (ODSP). Donna also discussed Henson trusts and discretionary expense trusts which are allowed by ODSP Regulations and explained how these types of trusts differ and when each is available and most useful.
April 11 - 13, 2011
ABA TechShow
Hosted by: American Bar Association
Location: Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Illinois
25th Anniversary of TechShow
Donna Neff is a member of the planning board.
February 15, 2011
Webinar: Effective Document Management for the Small Firm
Hosted by: CBA Professional Development
Speakers: Donna Neff and Lisa Meabry
Location: Online
An effective document management system is an essential first step to going paperless. But your firm doesn’t have to go paperless to benefit from having and using a document management system. Every firm needs some method for managing the deluge of information that seems to arrive on a daily basis, whether you choose a commercially-available product or go the DIY route. Read More...
November 24th, 2010
Wills, Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney
Hosted by: Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre (OCTC)
Location: 2211 Thurston Drive, Ottawa
This information session was held for parents of children with disabilities to discuss trusts provisions in Wills including Henson Trusts, ODSP, and Powers of Attorney.
October 7, 2010
7 pm to 8:30 pm
Wills and Trusts Workshop
Hosted by: Lifetime Networks, a program of Citizen Advocacy Ottawa
Location: Service Coordination des services
Suite 200, 150 Montreal Rd. (corner of Vanier Parkway)
Donna Neff, an Ottawa wills and estates lawyer, presented Wills and Trusts Workshop for families with a relative with a disability.
Designed to provide important estate planning information for those who have a relative with a disability, Donna reviewed in clear, understandable language the kinds of documents that should be prepared and signed and why they are so important. In particular, she explained the difference between acting under a Power of Attorney and a Guardianship Order and how to take care of the assets and income of a relative with a disability while protecting the relative’s right to income and other supports from government sources such as ODSP. Donna also discussed Henson trusts and discretionary trusts as allowed by ODSP Regulations and explained the similarities and differences of each of these types of trusts and the situations where each is most useful.
October 18 , 2010
Opening Your Law Practice 2010
Hosted by: The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Should you open your own law practice? If you are contemplating, have made the decision, or have recently started a new law practice, this program provided essential and practical information on operating a successful business. All the topics are designed to assist you in the preparation of a viable business plan that will create the profitable and productive professional business you desire.
Donna Neff spoke along with other lawyers and professionals at the this all day program.
September 22 - 25 , 2010
TLOMA Annual Educational Conference
Hosted by: The Law Office Management Association (TLOMA)
Location: Caesars Hotel, Windsor, Ontario
2010 - The Year to: RiseUp ~ ReNew ~ ReBuild
Keynote speaker at this conference was: Richard Susskind
Donna and Lisa Meabry presented "Making the Most of Your Support Staff".
August 15 - 17, 2010
Canadian Legal Conference
Hosted by: Canadian Bar Association
Location: Niagara, Ontario
Work better, faster, and cheaper – 60 Tips in 90 Minutes. Donna joined a panel of practice management tipsters including Julia Cornish, Dan Pinnington, Richard Ferguson, on Tuesday, August 17th. Keynote speaker at this conference was: Richard Susskind
May 14, 2010 LSUC Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario
5th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference and Expo
Presented by Law Society of Upper Canada
and Ontario Bar Association.
Donna was Co-Chair with Dan Pinnington of this popular and informative conference providing essential information about practice management and legal technology.
April 20, 2010
Free Seminar
Hosted by: WIMS (Walking in My Shoes) Support Group for Parents of Children with Specieal Needs
Centretown Community Health Centre,
420 Cooper Street (between Kent and Bank), Ottawa
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Donna provided information for parents of special needs children about wills and powers of attorney, guardianship, Henson trusts and other trusts, and RDSP and the effect on estate planning.
March 25 - 27, 2010 Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
24th Annual ABA TECHSHOW 2010
(American Bar Association)
Donna was an invited speaker at this informative conference providing essential information about technology in law practice.
Donna and Paul Unger co-presented "Paperless Forms and Libraries". Donna and Reid Trautz co-presented "DMS on a Dime".
December 9 , 2009
Making the Most of Your Support Staff
Time; 11am to 12:30pm EST
Co-Presenters: Donna Neff and Lisa Meabry
Live Webconference
October 19, 2009
Wills, Powers of Attorney and Henson Trusts Workshop
Organizers: Lifetime Networks Ottawa
Hosted by Concerned Parents of Special Needs Children of Arnprior
Location: Arnprior District High School
59 Ottawa St.
Arnprior, Ontario
Estate planning for families who have someone with a disability. Learn about powers of attorney, wills and Henson trusts and how they work, especially in situations where someone has a disability.
October 27, 2009
Opening Your Practice
Presented by Law Society of Upper Canada
Location: Donald Lamont Lecture, LSUC Toronto, Ontario
Pre-registration required: LSUC
Donna Neff presented "Technology Tips".
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Conference 2009
Donna presented "Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of Special Needs Children"
Organizers: OPWSA - Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association with the support of the Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Location: Southway Inn
2431 Bank St.(at corner of Hunt Club Rd.),
Ottawa ON 1-877-688-4929
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wills, Powers of Attorney and Henson Trusts Workshop
Organizers: Community Living Stormont County and Lifetime Networks Ottawa
Location: Ramada Inn, Adirondack room
Cornwall, Ontario
Estate planning for families who have someone with a disability. Learn about powers of attorney, wills and Henson trusts and how they work, especially in situations where someone has a disability.
May 6-7, 2009, Toronto, Ontario
4th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference and Expo
(Law Society of Upper Canada and Ontario Bar Association)
Donna was Co-Chair with Dan Pinnington of this popular and informative conference providing essential information about practice management and legal technology. In addition to Co-Chair responsibilities, Donna participated as a panelist on '60 Tips in 60 Minutes' with Reid Trautz, Sheila Blackford and Catherine Sanders Reach. Donna also co-presented sessions on how to go paperless and human resource issues in a small law office.
May 4, 2009, Franktown, Ontario
Community Living Association (Lanark County) and Lifetime Networks Ottawa
Topic: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
April 2-4, 2009, Chicago, Illinois
American Bar Association (ABA) TechShow,
Law Practice Management Section
Topics:
Desktop HR: Managing Personnel in the Information Age
Getting to Paperless: A Lawyer's Step-by-Step Guide
March 2009, Ottawa, Ontario
Lifetime Networks Ottawa
Topic: Estate Planning Essentials for Families of Someone with a Disability
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