You don’t need to love spreadsheets to make Excel work for you. In fact, if you're still tracking case details in Word, using sticky notes for deadlines, or manually organizing discovery, you’re working harder than you need to. Microsoft Excel can help you simplify your firm workflows, bring structure to your data, and uncover time-saving tricks you never knew you needed.   

In this practical CLE, you’ll discover how to use Excel to help with your everyday practice. We’ll show you how to create easy-to-use templates, apply simple formulas, and transform Excel from a blank grid into a powerful organizational tool tailored to the way law firms operate.   

In this program, you'll learn about:    

• Useful formulas and functions (made simple) for legal work   

• Best practices on how to build spreadsheets and organize your work   

• Tips for logging your hours with Excel  

• How to build templates you can use again and again