It’s stunning to me that I’ve been authoring Build A Solo Practice  for three years this November 14th. How the internet has transformed practices, careers, people’s lives is at times incomprehensible.  But then, most of you can relate.  I thought it would be fun for those who only recently started reading Build A Solo Practice @ SPU to read my very first post, November 14, 2006. It also reflects my never-ending mission:

“An Independent Spirit” is the title of  The Connecticut Law Tribune column  I have (had)been writing almost weekly since June 2005.  It is an appropriate column title because it reflects the maverick in me, the one who defies the norm, defends common sense and practicality, believes in braving frontiers and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit in all of us. Especially the entrepreneurial spirit of lawyers who wish to dispell the notion that in order to be successful in the legal profession one must first work for a large firm.  There will be more to follow on this topic.  I promise.

At the risk of being immodest, I think I’ve been fulfilling my promise with education, inspiration and direction.  Nearly eight months ago Solo Practice University opened its doors and this week we will pass 500 users!  And like my blog three years ago, SPU has only just begun  :-)

So, today I have a gift for one newly graduated and ‘just passed the bar’ lawyer who wishes to go solo.  If you genuinely want to go solo and would like a free one year scholarship to Solo Practice University ( a $595 value) to help you get started in the right direction, here is your chance.

Tell your friends!