General, Solo, Small Firms, Professional Development, Ethics, Law Office Technology/Management, Young Lawyers Division, Skills

How to Manage Your Workload – Time, Task, Email & Distraction Management for Lawyers - Get Organized and Get Ready for 2026!

Description:

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.

SAVE MONEY: Use the prepaid CLE credits that come with your TBA Complete Membership. Not a TBA member? Join now to start saving.

I really enjoy Paul Unger's CLEs - I find them to be engaging and practical.

Good insights in keeping yourself sane.

Lots of great tips!!! I needed these tips, even though I have retired. I am active in a number of community organizations now!!

Greatly enjoyed this presentation and the multitasking group exercise.

Excellent CLE!

Time well spent! Great insights and guidance.

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.

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Course Pricing
  • Member: 50.00
  • Non-Member: 80.00
  • Section: 40.00
If you are not a TBA Member, you can join now to receive CLE discount prices and three prepaid credits.

TBA members who are judges, lawmakers and law students can take TBA CLE onsite courses at no charge for the programming. There may be a separate charge if meals, special materials or other premium features are involved.
Course Information
Webcast Replay:
December 26, 2025
12:00 - 1:00
Also available now as archived video
All times are central time
Highlights
  • Convenient CLE from your home or office
  • Viewable from laptop or mobile device
  • Approved Distance Learning for 2025
  • Earn your CLE before December 31!
Course Credits Dual Credits: 0.00
General Credits: 1.00
Total Credits: 1

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please email a request to cle@tnbar.org for Georgia and Mississippi CLE credit.