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New Solo

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So, you’re a new lawyer or you’re new to practicing solo. You’ve got your game plan. Now what? First, know that you’re not ‘alone. It’s the fastest growing segment of the legal profession. Welcome to New Solo here on the Legal Talk Network, where you’ll learn a lot about practicing law. SOLO!

Episodes

What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo

Marketing expert Seth Godin and Jack Newton discuss niche practices and how lawyers can be the ‘one and only’ in a crowded field.

Dec 03, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Why a Career Path Isn’t a Straight Line

Guest Jonathan Greenblatt shares four tips for building a successful legal career, even when you’re not in the job you expected.

Nov 05, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Getting Started Tips from a New Solo

Having launched as a solo just a year ago, Kelly Roberts shares tips that made her practice profitable by month two.

Oct 01, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Unintended Consequences Rule the World

Lawclerk co-founder Greg Garman expounds on how the pandemic, aka, the tech enlightenment period, opened doors for lawyers and legal business.

Sep 18, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Learning Blockchain From Those Who Know It Best

Early blockchain co-inventor Scortt Stornetta and IBM’s Shawnna Hoffman discuss the past, present, and future of blockchain. Learn how this technology is already impacting your life.

Jan 29, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 83

The Journey from a Big Firm to Solo Practice

David Leatherberry talks about how healthcare law led him to start his solo firm, his experience in the legal industry and his current passion to help behavioral health practitioners with their legal needs.

Jun 25, 201955 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Balancing Solo Practice with Bar Leadership with the Right Tech Tools

Host Adriana Linares sits down with Renée Thompson, mediator and member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors, to discuss what tools enable her to accomplish her goals, to review her accomplishments during her time on numerous bar committees, and to look forward towards her planned run for Florida Bar president (and why being a solo practitioner is an asset for the role).

May 30, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Work and Life: How Two Solo Lawyers Balance Busy Careers, Marriage, and Parenting

Adriana Linares hosts solo lawyers and married couple Renee and Phil Stackhouse. They discuss their individual careers and delve into how they manage their personal lives as a couple and as parents. They go on to discuss how they manage their practices from a business perspective, from office space to legal technology to financial matters. In their final segment, Renee and Phil talk about their work in military law, describing the types of matters they deal with and highlighting interesting case...

Apr 19, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Launching a Successful Practice: Tips from Pro Solo/Small Firm Lawyers

There are so many unknowns when starting a new law practice – what should and shouldn’t new solos do when first striking out on their own? In this episode, host Adriana Linares talks to solo/small lawyers Paige Greenlee and Brittany Maxey-Fisher about their career experiences. They discuss what led them to decide to go out on their own and what strategies they have used to grow their practices. They offer tips for solos on technology, practice management, networking, organic marketing, hiring, a...

Mar 28, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 73

TL NewsWire’s Top 25 Products Awards

Lawyers, if you’re looking for a new tech product or don’t know what you might be missing, tune in for some great ideas. In this episode, host Adriana Linares talks to Neil Squillante of TechnoLawyer about TL NewsWire’s top 25 products awards. The top-25 list, determined by reader interest, gives a wide-ranging look at the most useful and sought-after tech products and services for the legal industry.

Feb 14, 201952 minSeason 1Ep. 72

CRM Value: How Lawmatics Enhances Client Experience

Engaging with your clients from start to finish (and beyond) can boost your firm’s success. In this episode, host Adriana Linares talks to Matt Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, about the software solutions they offer lawyers for streamlining the processes of customer relationship management. From intake to automated marketing — focusing on a good client experience helps lawyers grow their revenue.

Jan 30, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 71

SDCBA Solo Lawyer Panel Part 2

Solo lawyers face a demanding but rewarding profession. Host Adriana Linares talks to a panel of solo attorneys about their diverse career experiences. They discuss the many challenges of being a solo lawyer and offer practical guidance to solos on a variety of topics including: mentorship, choosing (or not choosing) office space, building independence, developing fee agreements, technology, self-care, and much more.

Nov 30, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 70

SDCBA Solo Lawyer Panel Part 1

Solo lawyers face a demanding but rewarding profession. Host Adriana Linares talks to a panel of solo attorneys about their diverse career experiences. They discuss the many challenges of being a solo lawyer and offer practical guidance to solos on a variety of topics including: mentorship, choosing (or not choosing) office space, building independence, developing fee agreements, technology, self-care, and much more.

Nov 30, 201837 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Using Casetext for Legal Research

Jake Heller highlights the benefits of the affordable legal research tool, Casetext. He describes why Casetext is an affordable and effective alternative to the major legal research products on the market. In this episode of New Solo, Heller and Adriana Linares discuss how Casetext’s artificial technology software, known as CARA, works.

Oct 26, 201840 minSeason 1Ep. 68
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