New Atticus Book

How Good Attorneys Become 
     Great Rainmakers 
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By Mark Powers &
Shawn McNalis
   
Time Management For Attorneys

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By Mark Powers &
Shawn McNalis
   Nora Riva Bergman, J.D. - Practice Advisor

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As a coach and Practice Advisor with Atticus, Nora is dedicated to helping attorneys create the lives and law practices they dreamed of when they were in law school. She knows the frustrations that attorneys experience every day and is committed to helping them change their lives for the better. 

Nora brings a deep understanding of the practice and business of law to her work as coach and Practice Advisor. She has practiced as an employment law attorney and certified mediator and has served as a professor at both Stetson University College of Law and the University of South Florida, teaching courses in alternative dispute resolution and negotiation. In addition, Nora has been a speaker at conferences for the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar and other national legal associations. She has also served as the Executive Director of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.

Her background as an attorney, law professor and bar executive gives her a unique perspective on the challenges lawyers face and makes her a powerful coach. In addition to her broad experience with all aspects of the law firm, Nora understands the importance of, and is committed to, helping attorneys leverage technology in order to maximize their ultimate success.

Nora is a graduate of the prestigious Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Eckerd College, and is certified in the Conflict Dynamics ProfileR developed by the LDP to help individuals and organizations learn how to deal with conflict constructively. She is also certified in the DISCR Behavioral Style Assessment.

Nora received an undergraduate degree in journalism, summa cum laude, from the University of South Florida and her J.D., cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law, where she was a member of the law review and served as a mentor for incoming students.  

Visit Nora's Website for more information.
 
   Nora's Speaking Topics:
   
  • You Can Make It Rain, Even In a Drought*
  • 48 Ways to Increase Your Productivity, Decrease Your Stress, and Get More Done In Less Time*
  • Becoming a "Conflict Confident" Attorney
  • Goals! Hitting your Practice Targets Takes More Than Target Practice
  • Strategic Planning: Retreat to Advance
  • Five Themes of Leadership: The Hard Science and Soft Skills You Need to be a Great Leader
   
 

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