Originally aired 4/26/18 
This course has expired and is no longer eligible for CLE.

Managing Electronic And In-Person Distractions As An IP Attorney. A presentation from AIPLA Career & Practice Management Discussion Series. - Lawyers, whether in private or in-house practice, provide value by trading increments of their time and attention.

But today's workplace is rife with distractions. Each electronic tool that makes work more efficient also comes with a distracting downside. Computers and the internet make any information available at our fingertips, whether it is the latest legal scholarship or celebrity gossip.

Smart phones make it possible to maintain contact from anywhere, but degrade the separation between personal and professional life. Open and flexible office spaces encourage collaboration, but interfere with sustained concentration. How do busy and successful lawyers navigate the modern work environment while maintaining productivity and focus?