Powell Goldstein LLP Purchases Traveling Coaches’ CLASS and CLASSe
January 17, 2007 DALLAS, TX - Traveling Coaches, the nationally recognized training, application integration and consulting partner to law firms and corporate legal departments, today announced that Atlanta-based Powell Goldstein LLP, has purchased Traveling Coaches’ CLASS and CLASSe content for the Firm’s on-going technology training program.
Traveling Coaches’ industry-leading CLASS (Continued Learning and Software Skills) program is a collection of high quality, modular, and legal specific technology training materials. Since its introduction three years ago, the popular CLASS program has been implemented by over 100 law firms and corporate legal departments consisting of more than 42,000 users. As CLASS provides the materials for traditional classroom instruction, CLASSe facilitates a different style of training: just-in-time e-learning. A collection of short, interactive, online lessons called CLASSe Briefs, this program is ideal for busy attorneys and staff who need to learn how to accomplish specific tasks “on the fly.”
"With the addition of CLASS and CLASSe, the firm's trainers are provided the much needed framework to reduce the effort, time and cost involved in courseware and eLearning development. The written training materials and eLearning modules will be a tremendous benefit to the firm as we move forward with numerous initiatives over the coming year, " explained Karen Gess, Training Manager at Powell Goldstein.
CLASS currently consists of 139 classroom modules covering topics from Microsoft Office applications to document management systems and Word productivity tools. The materials are customizable and designed to be used for university-style training programs. CLASSe Briefs are drawn from CLASS curriculum and offer the same high level of quality and consistency. By purchasing both products, Powell Goldstein will be able to provide end-users with a consistent training message through the instructor, reference materials and e-learning lessons.
“Powell Goldstein is a wonderful addition to our growing family of CLASS and CLASSe customers,” added Charlene Traynor, Director of Training and User Support Services for Traveling Coaches. “We are thrilled that along with choosing Traveling Coaches to be the Firm’s training partner, Powell Goldstein has elected to purchase CLASS and CLASSe, both of which will play a large part in accelerating the skills development and user adoption rates for the Firm’s upcoming Interwoven and Office upgrades.”
Traveling Coaches is the nationally recognized leader in the legal technology arena providing training, application integration and consulting services to law firms. Since 1995, more than 550 law firms and corporate legal departments have partnered with Traveling Coaches for customized technology and learning solutions. Traveling Coaches’ Productivity Edge bundles CLASS with CLASSe for eLearning, LEAP (Legal Education Action Plan) for skills assessment and UniversitySite for learning management.
The Firm of Powell Goldstein LLP prides itself on its 97-year history and its long line of distinguished lawyers, many of whom have served as legislators, judges and justices and as general counsel for major corporations. Our lawyers serve clients in all aspects of business and personal legal matters and contribute to their communities through many civic organizations, charitable endeavors and public service legal organizations. Since its founding in 1909, the Firm has grown to nearly 300 attorneys and 3 offices in Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., and Dallas, TX. Our lawyers offer services in more than 18 practice areas and represent corporations and organizations throughout the United States and the world.