Transformation to the practice of law started even before COVID-19. Changes have increased in type and speed in just a few months and have impacted trust and estate lawyers in ways not anticipated until recently. Lawyers are also being challenged by the internet and paraprofessionals. This program will focus on those changes and the challenges they pose to the profession.
- How has the pandemic affected the practice of law?
- How can you best prepare and serve T&E clients during this time?
- How can you adapt to the changes and challenges you see daily
Meet the Speaker
L. William Schmidt, Jr., Esq. is a retired estate planning attorney. He is still admitted to practice in Colorado and Texas. During his active practice, he was listed in Best Lawyers in America® and Colorado Super Lawyers, and was named a “Five Star Wealth Manager” by 5280 Magazine. A frequent speaker and educator, Mr. Schmidt appeared on numerous regional and national platforms. He is the author of six books on the subjects of estate and charitable planning.
Mr. Schmidt remains a member of the Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations. He was active in the Rocky Mountain Estate Planning Council (founder and past-president), the Denver Estate Planning Council, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (Fellow and past Colorado state chair), and the Denver Planning Giving Roundtable (past member of board of directors).
Mr. Schmidt received his JD from the University of Michigan Law School and his BA from the University of Colorado. During his practice, he was a partner at Holland & Hart, founded his own law firm, served as Senior Trust Officer at First Western Trust Bank, and was a Senior Vice President for Business Development at BOK Financial Wealth Management.
Please note that all Home Study products will be available approximately 2 weeks after the date of the live program.