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What our Clients are saying: "The audience was engaged and the evaluations from the program were excellent. Mark was an enthusiastic presenter who brought a lot of knowledge to the seminar. We were very happy with the seminar and would not hesitate to offer it to our members in the future. "

Pamela McDevitt, Law Practice Management Director - New York State Bar Assoc.

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"Mark Powers was the hit of our conference - the room was packed, and everyone wanted more! What a dynamic speaker, he gives new meaning to the word inspiring and he makes everyone in the room feel that they can go home and make their life better right away."

 
  Allison G. Love, Director of Education and Meeting Services - Virginia Trial Lawyers Assoc.
 
 

"Our association has several seminars throughout the year, and when Mark came to speak at our spring seminar I was amazed! He was one of the most charismatic speakers I had heard in quite a while. I loved the way he was able to keep the attention of everyone and how interactive he was. We were so impressed we added him to our quarterly newsletter as a regular column."

 

Kathy Baloga, Executive Director - Palm Beach County Justice Association

 
 

"Mark Powers was an outstanding finale to our program and received rave reviews from our attendees. His comments have spurred many of our members into making changes with very positive results in their practices and lives. Mark is definitely on the 'invite back soon' list."

   
  Marcia Shanor, Executive Director - Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
   
 

"This seminar was very well received by our members as evidenced in the evaluations. One complaint....not enough time! The information Mark Powers has to offer is phenomenal and left the audience wanting more. Our members were thankful to us for bringing Mr. Powers in to speak and raved about his knowledge and presentation skills."

   
  Patience A. Burns, CAE, Executive Director - Palm Beach County Bar Association
   
 

"Mr. Powers' seminar on rainmaking for attorneys was exceptional! Many of our attendees were enthused by the information Mr. Powers presented and eager to implement their new found knowledge in their practices. The program was engaging, instructional, and extremely valuable for private practitioners. His instruction included compelling examples as well as innovative marketing and time management concepts. We would highly recommend it to attorneys at any level of expertise."

 
  Sherry Ross, Director of Education - Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
   
 

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We recently had a retreat with Mark and everyone came away satisfied, and knowing that for the first time in years we know what we need to do to reach our financial and firm goals. I wish we had done this 16 years ago! Mark was a master in getting us to address some overly hard issues, and giving us guidance in how to solve the problems we face.  We did all this without people being angry.  For example, he guided us to pick the righter person to be the new managing partner, and allow those stronger in marketing to go forth and market.The enthusiasm he generated among us is fabulous.  We have work to do for sure, but we now have road map and guidance we have been missing.  As a follow-up to our recent retreat, we have planned one for next year to be sure we stay on track.  It should go without saying, Mark Powers and Atticus have been extremely helpful to us in revitalizing and reorganizing our firm.  And I'm not kidding, if anyone wants to call me to ask about Mark or Atticus they can.
   
  M. H. "Butch" Cersonsky - Alonso, Cersonsky & García, P.C.
   
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What our Clients are saying: "Every lawyer ought to spend at least one day with Nora Riva Bergman. For taking a step back and re-evaluating one's goals, learning how to de-stress one's practice and make the practice of law easier, and for having a tool box full of all the right tools to address everyday conflicts - Nora gets the BIG two thumbs up! Nora not only has mounds of useful information to share - she shares that information with enthusiasm and spunk - coupled with studied insight. I highly recommend Nora to every lawyer - she can make you redsicover why you chose to go to law school!"

Colleen Marea Quinn, Esq., President, American Academy of Adoption Attorneys "

 Nora Riva Bergman

I’ve had the pleasure of attending several presentations by Nora Riva Bergman. Bergman’s content is only surpassed by her presentation skills. Possessing both is key for a good speaker, and Bergman has the whole package! Bergman is comfortable in front of a crowd, responds to questions with confidence, and offers interactive dialogue to engage her audience. And, her preparation is evidenced by the quality of her program materials– the handouts and visual presentations are detailed and tailored for her audience. Her program evaluations bear out my enthusiasm, with high ratings from attendees. I highly recommend Ms. Bergman as a skilled presenter!"

 
  Yvonne McGhee, Executive Director Fairfax Bar Association Fairfax, Virginia
 
 

"Having attended a presentation by Nora Bergman, from Atticus, Inc., I highly recommend attending. I was so impressed and learned so much I have attended three of her presentations. Nora’s presentation is entertaining and highly informative. If you want to come away with practical tips on how to effectively work with individuals, while keeping organized, efficient and highly productive this is a presentation to attend."

 
  Connie R. Pruitt, Executive Director Hillsborough County Bar Association Tampa, Florida
 
 

"I thoroughly enjoyed Nora's no-nonsense approach to practice management and getting all that you want and deserve from your practice. She presented fresh new ideas to improve the quality of my practice while bringing balance and harmony into life outside the office."

 
  Peggy R. Hoyt, Esq., Hoyt & Bryan, LLC General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section of The Florida Bar
 
 

"Nora Bergman from Atticus was one of several keynote speakers at the 2007 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference in which over 100 President-Elect bar leaders, current Presidents, plus Executive Directors from most of the 67 counties in Florida attended. Nora’s presentation on Time Management was considered by me and all of the other participants the best program at this conference. She was dynamic and energetic delivering valuable points that I can use each day that will help me manage my time and be a more productive manager. I highly recommend listening to her presentation."

 
  Brant Bittner, Executive Director Orange County Bar Association Orlando, Florida
   
  "Nora Bergman from Atticus was, hands down, the highest rated speaker at our conference of Florida Voluntary Bar Leaders in Orlando in 2007.

I am on the committee organizing the 2008 conference, so I read all of the evaluations of speakers from last year’s attendees. All of the comments from those Bar Presidents and Executive Directors were so positive, that we have asked Nora to participate as a speaker at our conference again this year. My association is hosting the event at Saddlebrook Resort I Pasco County.

Personally, I was so impressed with what Nora had to say that I have invited her to speak on Time Management at our bar meeting in March 2008. I am closing both of my offices so that my entire staff of eight legal assistants can be at that meeting and hear what she has to say!"  

  Sallie D. Skipper, President West Pasco Bar Association
 
 

"As executive director of a local bar association I have worked with many, many speakers over my 25 years of bar experience. I wish every speaker could be as knowledgeable, well-prepared and entertaining as Nora Bergman. From her PowerPoints to her handouts, and the content of her presentations Nora is creative, well-spoken and right on point. Nora’s experience as a practicing attorney, bar exec, and teacher uniquely qualify her to touch the audience so that they come away with tools to improve their practice as well as their personal life."

  Karen France, CAE Executive Director Clearwater Bar Association Clearwater, Florida
 
 

"Nora Bergman is an incredibly dynamic and outstanding speaker. Her ability to speak in a clear and concise manner leaves you wanting more at the end of her speech. Additionally, she is one of the most positive and organized individuals I’ve ever met. Lastly, Nora is committed to her job and her mission in assisting attorneys to be the best that they can be!"

 
  Patience A. Burns, CAE Executive Director Palm Beach County Bar Association
 
  To learn more about Nora, visit her website. NoraRivaBergman.com
 
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Prior to joining Atticus, Glenn served as principal consultant and coach for a company that facilitated the development of executives, managers and leaders of large corporations as well as nonprofit organizations. His skills in leadership, speaking and training prompted him to work with a wide array of leaders and entrepreneurs across the country. Glenn also served for ten years as Senior Pastor with churches in Southern California and Florida.

Glenn's knowledge of and passion for creating healthy corporate cultures has given him the opportunity to work with some of the brightest and best leaders around the country. He has worked with University President's, Senior Pastor's, CEO's and Attorneys. Furthermore, Glenn has been a featured speaker at national events on the topic of leadership and personal growth.

Glenn graduated with honors from Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida with a degree in Psychology and Philosophy. Following his undergraduate work Glenn received his Masters of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and an MA in Organizational Psychology from the University of Kentucky. Glenn has been an Adjunct Instructor for the University of Kentucky in the field of Philosophy and Azusa Pacific University's Business School's Leadership Development Program.

       Glen Gutek

 Senior Practice Advisor