A Fresh Look at the Law Career Path

2023-10-12T12:18:11-06:00October 12th, 2023|Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth|

A law career path looks different now than a decade ago The way we work has changed dramatically over the past several years, and that means the law career path has changed with it. Independent lawyers and small law firms have an opportunity to get ahead of these changes and define a path for themselves. [...]

Law Firm Challenges and Changes

2023-09-27T18:50:43-06:00September 28th, 2023|Law Firm Growth|

Navigating current law firm challenges and changes in the marketplace Economic shifts and workforce developments can create law firm challenges and changes. What to look for and how to prepare: Demand for counter-cyclical legal services According to data from Thomson Reuters, client demand for legal services in counter-cyclical practice areas like labor and employment has [...]

Building Influence as a Small Law Firm

2023-09-20T10:42:37-06:00September 20th, 2023|Independent Law Practice, Small Law Firm|

Tips for building influence as a small law firm Lawyers often cite name recognition and influence as of the best aspects of working in Big Law. While becoming a small law firm founder might require time to create a reputation, there are steps you can take toward building influence. Begin with mindset and your why [...]

Legal Industry Trends for 2023 and Beyond

2023-02-09T12:21:05-07:00February 9th, 2023|Independent Law Practice, Small Law Firm|

These legal industry trends will shape how we practice law for years to come Following legal industry trends can help you stay informed about what matters to clients and potential clients. While you don't need to adopt every new trend, you may want to consider how each one will impact your small law firm or [...]

Lawyer Balance at the Holidays

2022-12-01T11:36:22-07:00November 30th, 2022|Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth, Small Law Firm|

Lawyer balance: Staying focused on health and well-being Independent lawyers, we have a unique opportunity to change the paradigm of law firm culture. As we model what it means to achieve healthy lawyer balance, we can slowly make an impact on the lawyer burnout trend. What is lawyer balance? We can frame it as work-life [...]

The Benefits of Independent Law Practice

2022-10-12T14:39:35-06:00October 12th, 2022|Coworking for Lawyers, Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth|

Solo attorneys enjoy many benefits of independent law practice Regardless of how long you have practiced law, going solo can offer a great alternative to working for a traditional law firm. The benefits of independent law practice include: Flexibility So many lawyers who have made the decision to start a solo law firm cite flexibility [...]

Law Partner or Law Founder?

2022-09-29T12:35:30-06:00September 29th, 2022|Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth|

Taking the next step in your law career: law partner or law founder? Seasoned lawyers eventually need to consider where they ultimately want their career to lead. For many, the question boils down to becoming a law partner or law founder. How do they choose? The partner track Traditionally held up as the only career [...]

Law Firm and Lawyer Strengths Assessment

2022-07-07T13:20:10-06:00July 6th, 2022|Independent Law Practice, Law Firm Growth, Small Law Firm|

Why a lawyer strengths assessment can help you create a more focused firm Do you know your own strengths? As an independent lawyer, understanding the unique value you provide can help focus your firm strategy, and a lawyer strengths assessment provides a great place to start. Start with What You Like This week, take note [...]