May 2, 2012 / Work/Life
Taking Care of Clients and Baby
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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Mar 27, 2012 / Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Work/Life
A Solo (A)Broad – Three Months into My Journey
One benefit to my making the move to Australia over the winter holidays is that it is already typically a slow period for my law practice, with my small business-owning clients finishing up the holiday shipping rush and then celebrating with their own families. I had already informed all of my current clients about my [...]
Mar 19, 2012 / Demographic/Economic Trends, Inspiration, Work/Life
Do The Math: Nearly 50% of All Law Grads Will Not Get Jobs.
“In his new book Failing Law Schools, Washington University law professor Brian Tamanaha cites a remarkable statistic. American law schools, he reports, produce 45,000 new graduates each year; but recruiters expect only 25,000 job openings annually through 2018.” Edge International Consulting. This is staggering! If you do the math this means from 2012 – 2018, [...]
Dec 1, 2011 / Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Work/Life
How to Dabble in Delegating
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.
Sep 15, 2011 / Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Work/Life
Deciding Where to Locate Your Solo Practice, Part 1
Whether you are a new law grad or a seasoned attorney, you might be scratching your head about the best place to open up a new solo law office. Some of you are thinking: “That’s easy. I’m going to have a home office until I get enough clients to pay the rent somewhere else!” That [...]
Aug 4, 2011 / Guest Bloggers, Solo & Small Firm Practice, Work/Life
Mama Solos and the Maternity Leave Mystery
As a solo, I am not beholden to a demanding partner and unyielding law firm policies. I have the luxury of setting the policies for my practice, and therefore, my life. By being honest with my clients and clearly managing their expectations, I can meet the needs of my family and my practice. Based on my survey of other lawyer mamas, the two key factors to a successful maternity leave seem to be preparation and flexibility.
Oct 4, 2010 / Inspiration, Work/Life
The Best Piece of Advice You'll Get As A Solo
He told me that pretty soon, too much work will be coming my way, and naturally, I will have the urge to take everything on and do it. He said that at that point, I need to realize that the work will always be there, and that I should turn the lights off and go [...]
Aug 23, 2009 / Work/Life
"Tip of the Week" – Flexibility in Your Work Makes You More Productive
“People who choose to work flexibly are more job-satisfied, healthier and more productive.”
May 20, 2009 / Subjective Opinions, Work/Life
Don't Let Starting a Solo Practice Endanger Your Health
One of the primary reasons people opt to be employed versus self-employed is health care for themselves and their families. So, whether you are opting for solo practice or being forced into solo practice because there are no jobs is frightening from the health care perspective.
Apr 5, 2009 / Tip of the Week, Work/Life
"Tip of the Week" – You Must Understand What Balance Is Before You Can Attain It
As solos we are always hearing those who go solo do so to achieve 'balance' in their lives. Yet, what is balance really?
