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FindLaw Webcasts Now Available on West LegalEdcenter
EAGAN, Minn., Sept. 4, 2007 -- Thomson FindLaw, the leading online resource to help lawyers connect with prospective clients, market their firm and manage their practice, announced today that a library of its webcasts is now available for viewing on West LegalEdcenter (www.westlegaledcenter.com). West LegalEdcenter features the largest, most current collection of online CLE programs available, including live webcasts and on-demand video and audio programs. Thomson FindLaw and West LegalEdcenter are Thomson businesses (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
The FindLaw webcasts on West LegalEdcenter cover a variety of topics designed to help law firms successfully grow their practices, including:
- Inquiry Management: Turning Prospects Into Clients
- Using Search Engine Marketing to Your Advantage
- Focused Marketing of Multiple Practice Areas
- Market Your Law Firm to U.S. Hispanic Consumers
- Converting Clicks to Qualified Clients
FindLaw conducts several live webcasts each year on law firm marketing topics. The webcasts feature practicing attorneys and have a strong focus on gaining new clients through Web sites, directory listings and other online marketing techniques.
"We're very excited about having our webcasts available to practitioners on West LegalEdcenter," said Cecile Schauer, vice president of Strategic Marketing and Product Development, Thomson FindLaw. "Lawyers will be able to view webcasts at their convenience and still access all the information from our live webcast events. We have enjoyed outstanding attendance for our live webcasts and look forward to an exciting schedule of programs in the future."
"Marketing is a critical function for today's law firms," said Lee Ann Enquist, senior director and general manager, West LegalEdcenter. "The insights and advice from FindLaw's webcasts provide valuable and useful information for West LegalEdcenter customers. They are an excellent addition to our business and professional skills programs, which provide comprehensive information across a broad range of topics that help attorneys manage their practices."
The FindLaw webcasts on West LegalEdcenter are not available for CLE credit.
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About Thomson FindLaw
Thomson FindLaw is the legal industry's leader provider of client development services (www.lawyermarketing.com). FindLaw provides law firms with Web sites and other products and services to generate new business and build stronger, more profitable relationships with existing clients. Attorneys can also be prominently listed on our Web portal, FindLaw.com, the world's most-visited legal information site (www.findlaw.com). Thomson FindLaw is a Thomson business (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
About West LegalEdcenter
Launched in 2001, West LegalEdcenter is the nation's leading online continuing legal education (CLE) service from Thomson West, part of The Thomson Corporation. The West LegalEdcenter library contains more than 22,000 hours of CLE, spanning all learning levels and covering every practice area. Our up-to-the-minute programming keeps pace with rapid changes in the law and helps you stay on top of your game. And with easy, online access, you can view programming wherever you are - from home, from the office, or while traveling - wherever you have access to the Internet.
About The Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com) is a global leader in providing essential electronic workflow solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson provides value-added information, software tools and applications to professionals in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges
(NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC).
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