The Organized Lawyer » (First)

Kelly Anders is a professor at Washburn University School of Law.

There's more than one way to be organized, but you wouldn't know it from most books and television shows. There's so much more to creating and maintaining an organized space than purchasing a bunch of plastic bins and attractive containers from the local office supply store. Add stress and time constraints and multiple types of items to control and it's a recipe for failure—or a belief that organization is impossible. That's where this book comes in. The Organized Lawyer is designed to address the needs of all types of lawyers—corporate, nonprofit, government, private, academic, and solo practitioners. Whether you're in a cubicle, corner office, or working out of your home, this book will help you develop and maintain a more organized space.

Gayle A. Williamson - Library Journal

More than just another book on how to get organized, Anders (Washburn Univ. Sch. of Law) addresses all the professional needs of attorneys. Although the book is specifically geared toward lawyers, professional interior designers will learn a few tips on how to deal with their commercial clients.

1 Introduction 5

2 Your Organizational Type 13

3 Office Layouts 31

4 Desk Arrangements 43

5 Paper and Electronic Files 51

6 Financial Recordkeeping 63

7 Planners and Electronic Organizers 75

8 Organizing Your Home Office 85

9 Alternative Work Areas 95

10 Home and Office Libraries 103

11 Personal Services 111

12 Marketing and Entertaining 119

13 Your Professional Wardrobe 129

14 Keeping on Track 143

Index 149