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Are You Struggling with Juggling?

Rachel Rodgers — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:30:52 +0000

I recently read an article on Above the Law about an associate at Clifford Chance, a big New York law firm, who just couldn’t take any more stressful juggling. In her departing memo, she recounted what her typical daily schedule was like as she attempted to balance motherhood and her legal career (excerpted from the […]

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The Ugly Side of Solo Practice

Rachel Rodgers — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:28 +0000

There are a few not-so-amazing aspects of solo practice. And while the benefits of designing my own law practice have outweighed any of this sucky stuff, by far ... I thought I would share a short list of what I deem to be the ugly side of solo practice.

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Why Young Solos Want to Partner Up and What They Should Do Instead

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:30:14 +0000

Should I partner with another attorney when starting my practice? This is a question often asked by young lawyers who want to go solo. However, few of the young lawyers seeking a response to this oft-asked question are really looking for a partner.

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Taking Care of Clients and Baby

Rachel Rodgers — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:30:58 +0000

Needless to say, life can get very messy when your a stay at home parent and work from home lawyer . . . all at the same time. Rachel Rodgers shares her experiences as a solo lawyer and parent.

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‘Closing The Deal’ – The Lawyer’s Version

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:30:47 +0000

Selling is only icky if you're selling something you don't believe in to someone who doesn't need it. Your true goal is to deliver your services to clients who need them. So don't make it hard for your potential clients to buy from you. Focus on closing for your benefit and theirs.

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Step 1 – Get Clients.

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:30:30 +0000

I planned to write a whole long article about the operational steps I took to set up my practice. But . . . I got stuck on step one. Its the most important thing and, therefore, the first thing you should do after you decide to go solo: Get Clients.

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How to Dabble in Delegating

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:19:29 +0000

Delegating can be scary for a new or young solo. Learn how to start dabbling in delegating to begin to grow your business and get back your quality of life.

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Adding an Of Counsel to Your Practice

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:30:34 +0000

An Of Counsel arrangement can be very rewarding for an experienced attorney who may be pursuing other interests but enjoys mentoring young lawyers or wants to continue to handle legal work in a less demanding arrangement. (Plus, who doesn’t love a little side money?). For the young lawyer, having an Of Counsel can be an enjoyable way to hone their skills in a particular area of law and to work with another attorney without taking on huge financial risks.

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What I’ve Learned My First Year Flying Solo

Rachel Rodgers — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:30:45 +0000

One year ago today, with great excitement and much trepidation, I launched Rachel Rodgers Law Office (though I'm not even sure it had a name yet). So today, to celebrate with all of you, I want to do a couple of things. First, I want to tell you the things I wish I had known on that official launch day, so that hopefully it will help those of you who will be starting your own solo practices soon. Second, I want to tell you the things I'm glad I knew and did, also in the hopes that it will help soon-to-be-solos. Lastly, I want to encourage you to get past your fear and allow your own wildest dreams to come to fruition.

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Ethics Should Not Be Used as a Weapon Against Young Lawyers

Rachel Rodgers — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:30:17 +0000

Let me start off with a warning that as I write this column I am angry. I’ve decided enough is enough and am now willing to address this issue, and the attorneys who do what I am about to describe, head on. ‘Ethics’ is a Dirty Word Professional ethics is supposed to be a code […]

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