Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology? Today, lawyers are constantly distracted by legal technology, connectivity, electronic case information, discovery, and information overload … email, instant messaging, social media, phone calls, interruptions, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on their computer nearly 600 times a day. In this practical, hands-on program, you’ll learn how to regain control of your time and attention before the next year begins. We’ll tackle the real-world challenges of distraction, email overload, and constant task switching (the average lawyer switches screens hundreds of times a day!) and show you proven systems to reduce mental clutter, improve concentration, and manage priorities effectively. You’ll walk away with a 2026-ready workflow that is grounded in proven time-management principles and powered by tools you already own, like Microsoft Outlook. Learn to set boundaries with technology, design focus blocks that actually work, and start the new year with clarity, control, and confidence.
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This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.
Task list is important to utilize and write it down!
Great tips on clearing emails
Great presenter. Had great stats and analogies and exercises to keep attention and teach
I need to take better care of myself, but realizing I have implemented some of the tools already to prevent the burnout.
Great ideas for managing workload.
Paul was excellent, i need to stop multi-tasking
Great tips!
Good content for trying to find order in a chaotic practice.
Mr. Unger has a great way of interacting and keeping your attention.
I really enjoy Paul Unger's CLEs - I find them to be engaging and practical.
I thought the presenter was great.
Great tips!
Mr. Unger's presentation was helpful particularly learning just how distracted I am. I knew I was - just not how much. The information on emails was helpful too.
Time well spent! Great insights and guidance.
Excellent CLE!
Greatly enjoyed this presentation and the multitasking group exercise.
Lots of great tips!!! I needed these tips, even though I have retired. I am active in a number of community organizations now!!
Good insights in keeping yourself sane.