Why the latest generation of lawyers are opting for solo practice As the legal industry evolves, new lawyers continue to challenge the status quo. In search of more flexibility and autonomy, many of this generation of lawyers are opting for solo practice. In this piece for Solo in Colo, we discuss the trend and the [...]
LawBank Hosts Webcast on Career Satisfaction for Young Lawyers Presented by Touchstone Legal Resources LLC On April 23, 2020, Tracy Herman, Managing Member of Touchstone Legal Resources LLC, shared insights with the LawBank community about how junior attorneys can make career satisfaction a priority. For more than two decades, Tracy has worked with law firms [...]
LawBank hosted the General Counsel Roundtable in January As part of LawBank’s commitment to its members, it welcomed two esteemed in-house attorneys to speak at the first General Counsel Roundtable of the year held on January 22, 2020. A variety of LawBank members attended this event at the CoBo location during the lunchtime hour to [...]
LawBank Attorneys Listed in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© LawBank is proud to announce that twelve of its small and solo practice law firm members were named in a variety of categories in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. LawBank celebrated the Best Lawyers© listings through a [...]
You are entering a whole new world when starting a new law firm Thinking of leaving big law and starting a new law firm? There will be naysayers, and you might even feel a sense of apprehension yourself, but independent law can open up a new world to lawyers. Here are a few things to [...]
The evolution of a law career In his book, Necessary Endings, Dr. Henry Cloud discusses the concept of normalizing the endings that are natural in all aspects of business and personal life. Recognizing a natural ending is perhaps the first and most critical step for lawyers who are considering making a mid-career move. When a lawyer has been [...]
Co-working creates opportunities for independent lawyers When we opened our doors several years ago, we saw an increasing need for alternative work space for lawyers. As the legal industry continues to shift away from traditional models, more lawyers are finding it easier, and more attractive, to launch independent law practices. Technology has made it easier [...]
How to minimize your firm's risk Big firms have adequate resources to combat hacks from cyber criminals, but solo and small law firms don't have the same workforce. Therefore, these law firms are more vulnerable to hackers. However, independent law firms can protect themselves from cyber attacks by following these steps: Purchase or download the latest [...]
Work networking and marketing into your schedule In order to have a fulfilling and successful career as an independent lawyer, you need to learn how to utilize develop relationships and build your business. Use these tips to start building your independent law business: Use free time to network You will be working hard to get your business [...]
