Jordan Furlong has posted a critical read for solos as well as those contemplating this adventure. Jordan’s post, which grew out of his recent guest lecture at Solo Practice University, focuses on what it takes to succeed as a solo in the 21st century. Since I’ve also spoken on this same topic (see 2:33-5:01
Still Time to Sign Up for What You Don’t Know About Solo Practice Can Hurt You….
There’s still time to register for MyShingle’s FREE tele/webinar which will be held tomorrow, March 3 at 2:30pm Eastern Time. Though there’s no longer room for the webinar option, you can call in on our phone line and follow the slides which will be provided to you immediately after registering.
Even if you cannot attend
Memo to SmallLaw: You Don’t Own Small Law!
This morning, I learned that Technolawyer.com through biglaw bully firm, Fish & Richardson, is demanding that the Lawyerist blog take down a recent post using the term small law, charging that this usage creates confusion with Technolawyer’s trademarked term SmallLaw. Though as a courtesy, I’ve attempted to make contact with Neil Squillante of
I Am Not An Entrepreneur…My Answer to the Most Important Question for Solo Lawyers
Over at his new gig at Above the Law, my blogging colleague and law firm founder/owner Jay Shepherd poses the penultimate question to prospective shinglers: Do you want to run a business, or do you want to practice law? For Jay, there’s only one right answer: if you want to start a law firm,
Tribute to Joe Flom: Skadden’s Solo Role Model
As solos, mega-firm Skadden is perhaps one of the last places we’d ever think to look for a role model. But being solo doesn’t just mean working for oneself. Solo is a state of mind; a combination of vision, hustle and sheer doggedness that together, convert adversity into a best friend.
That’s the story of
FREE MyShingle Webinar: What You Don’t Know About Solo Practice Can Hurt You
It’s been ages since I’ve offered a free webinar, so this one is long overdue. No real reason (in other words, nothing to sell!) but I wanted to give back to my readers and test out a new webinar platform to replace DimDim. The webinar, which is based on the twice-yearly talks that I give
Events: Starting A Firm Talk in DC, FREE Webinar on SEO & Content Creation and Funniest Lawyer Contest
Here’s a quick round-up of some upcoming, FREE events of potential news to readers:
1. On FEBRUARY 15, 2011, I’m returning to the American University, Washington College of Law School, to reprise my talk on the Nuts & Bolts of Starting a Law Firm – which covers the reasons to consider starting a firm out
Solos Can Provide Cover to DLA Piper Clients Who Can’t Pay Its $200k Cover
So, last week’s big blogosphere news was that the DLAPiper, the world’s largest law firm has announced a mandatory minimum $200,000 annual cover charge for clients. New clients unwilling to commit to spending $200,000 annually on fees won’t be served, while existing clients who don’t meet the minimum billings requirement may be asked to
MyShingle Round Up News
You’ve probably noticed my postings have been light as of late. For better or worse, I have just been so, so busy with all kinds of projects – many that involve quite a bit of writing – so that I have not been able to make the time for MyShingle. I believe that the weight
Webinar – Niche Practice and 2011 Practice Trends
Sorry for the late notice, but tomorrow, I’ll be presenting a FREE webinar on Starting a Niche Practice and offering some ideas on 2011 solo practice trends that could potentially serve as a niche. The webinar is tomorrow – January 19 – 10 am Pacific Time. You can register here, or visit the post