Jan 30, 2012 in Marketing, You Ask...I Answer
Question: Susan, I can think of no better person to settle this debate than you. Recently, I was in a law practice course and it was suggested that solos put their pictures on their business cards –like real estate agents commonly do, and make them “glossy.” Some say this is sort of unprofessional –again, like [...]
Jan 23, 2012 in Marketing
Last week someone I know sent me an e-mail and asked if I was following the hashtagged conversation #MPF12. I guess it was a marketing convention in Miami. I wasn’t following it; didn’t know about it. But the thrust of this lawyer’s concern was as he watched the tweets he was appalled as what he [...]
Jan 17, 2012 in Law School Innovation
California and Arkansas Schools Join New York School Helping Students and Alumni Prepare for Practice NEW HAVEN, CT (January 17, 2012) — Solo Practice University® (SPU), the leading online educational and professional networking community for lawyers and law students, is proud to announce strategic partnerships with two more law schools to help their students and [...]
Jan 13, 2012 in Guest Bloggers
This post was written by guest blogger, Roy Ginsburg. Roy Ginsburg is a lawyer coach in the areas of business development, practice management and career development/transitions. He helps his nationwide clients achieve individualized practice goals and career satisfaction. He is also a solo practitioner and practices in the area of legal marketing ethics. His clients [...]
Jan 10, 2012 in Audio, Guest Lectures, Jared Correia, Solo & Small Firm Practice
New Solo FAQs with Jared Correia Often times new solos are afraid to publicly ask the important questions about starting a solo practice because they are concerned others will mock them for not knowing what is often considered basic. Jared Correia hears these questions all day long, often times two and three times in the [...]
Jan 9, 2012 in Faculty Announcements
Gene is a sports and entertainment lawyer based in Sydney, Australia. He will teach “International Sports Law” at Solo Practice University®. Gene has experience dealing with cross-border transactions, particularly those involving U.S. parties. He has lived in Los Angeles and frequents Los Angeles and New York on business. Gene has a business degree, a law [...]
Jan 3, 2012 in Demographic/Economic Trends, Subjective Opinions
We all know that 2012 is going to test all solos, their creativity, their stamina, their ability to ‘keep it down’ when they want to throw up on the roller coaster ride known as solo practice…especially in the years ahead. Rather than prognosticate about all the changes which are definitely happening, I’d rather have you [...]
Dec 23, 2011 in Subjective Opinions
Last night I got an e-mail from a friend who wanted to let me know a mutual friend’s nephew had committed suicide yesterday by jumping in front of a train. He was 21 years old. I don’t know what drove him to believe that tomorrow couldn’t possibly be better. He had his health. He [...]
Dec 19, 2011 in Marketing
As you embark on your solo career never having experienced the fabled and elusive ‘tutelage’ under the wing of an experienced BigLaw employer, you are going to be extremely panicked you don’t know what to do. So, what have new lawyers been doing for the ages, those who never have worked for another? If you [...]
Dec 12, 2011 in You Ask...I Answer
Question: Thank you so much for your website. I hung out a shingle, scared to DEATH, and then I found you. You have helped me draw many deep breaths since I went solo as a brand new attorney, and I am so grateful for your help. If you have any time to share some thoughts [...]
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