Independent law practice offers women in law sought-after flexibility Many women in law end up quitting when they become moms. Big law firms are notorious for long hours and demanding caseloads, and that can leave many women lawyers conflicted about work time vs. family time. However, independent law practice offers an alternative, and it often [...]
Work-life balance is possible as a lawyer, especially in independent law You have worked hard through law school and your first positions as a lawyer. You have achieved a certain level of success and status, but still feel something is lacking. For many lawyers, that something is a sense of work-life balance. Independent lawyers who [...]
A big law firm is not the only career option for lawyers Working for a large law firm is not the only option available to lawyers. Especially in the modern legal industry, your law degree and experience can open a number of doors to you. Many of these options for lawyers depend the type of [...]
Working alone doesn't have to mean being isolated Just because you've chosen to run an independent law firm doesn't mean you need to isolate yourself. While you don't have the built-in network that comes with working for a large firm, there are some great tips available that will help you when you're building a network [...]
Control your own destiny with your own practice Lawyers have a lot of options: You can work in a company's legal department, hire on with a large law firm, or you can work for the government. Or you can go into practice on your own. This last option might be a little scary at first, [...]
The right technology helps create a streamlined independent law office Independent lawyers and small law firms have to juggle a myriad of tasks. They have to stay current with changing law, and they have to deal with clients, staffing issues, scheduling and more. On top of all that, they now have to navigate the constantly [...]
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 [...]
Independent lawyers can boost productivity in a co-working space If you're a lawyer fresh out of law school and wanting to make it on your own, or you're breaking off from a big law firm to launch an independent law practice, there are so many factors to consider. The first order of business is finding [...]
Starting your own law firm is an achievable dream While the big law firms can become grueling treadmills for young and aspiring lawyers, only a select lucky few will rise to the top to become wealthy equity partners. More lawyers are starting to practice independent law and achieving more satisfaction in their work. There are a [...]
