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Paul Perez has been with Solo Practice University since we opened our virtual doors March 20, 2009. Born and raised in Queens, New York, during his time at SPU he has graduated New York Law School, passed the bar, been gainfully employed, while simultaneously creating and building his solo practice in immigration law for Spanish […]
It’s very strange that in 2012, the age of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, one has to still explain why lawyers need to be involved in social media. Yet it still has to be done. So, I thought I would illustrate by sharing a conversation I had with a lawyer last Friday. I had a personal reason […]
Omar Ha-Redeye will teach “Reputation Management Law” at Solo Practice University®. Omar Ha-Redeye is a Toronto lawyer focusing on reputation management law (online defamation, crisis communications, public relations) and health law (personal injury, medical malpractice, occupational health and safety, health policy). Omar practices in association with Fleet Street Law in Toronto. He is a graduate (Juris […]
Do you have an employee who just doesn’t seem to be performing up to snuff? Is there a way to rehabilitate that employee? Or do you have to choose between termination and tolerating inferior performance? Employee turnover is time consuming, disruptive, costly and often bad for office morale (including yours). Before jumping to the conclusion […]
The key to your life is how you deal with “Plan B.” You can aim for Plan A. You can arrange for Plan A. But “Plan B” is what actually happens to you. It’s your resilience in being able to roll with the punches and move on to “Plan B” that really makes your life. […]
Kevin P. Camden will teach the course “Labor Law” at Solo Practice University®. Kevin is currently employed with Teamsters Local 700 in Chicago, representing over 11,000 public sector employees. Kevin’s practice includes day-to-day responsibility for the Cook County Corrections bargaining unit, composed of 3,200 correctional officers. In that capacity, he bargains the contract, handles grievances […]
As Dorothy once said, “Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” Over the last year I have written individual posts about each of the above categories. Yet, they bear repeating. As a solo rezoomer you need to acquire a strong base from which to launch. You need to define a network of Allies, Mentors […]
Using this information may help you with your targeted marketing efforts, allow you to focus in on areas, to dig deeper in areas you may not have considered. Always pay attention in a global way as to what is really going on and then get specific in your approach. [Source: U.S. Census Bureau]
What is the MPRE? Many people forget about the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (“MPRE” or “ethics bar”), but it is required for admission in all but four U.S. jurisdictions. The MPRE is a 2 hour and 5 minute, 60 question multiple-choice test on professional responsibility. The next text is administered a week from today, August […]
The last 6 months of planning have all led up to this, THE LAUNCH. ‘Launching’ basically refers to all of the things you do to get your new business or product into the world. My new program, IP Made Simple, is scheduled to make its debut next month, and before that program hits the ground, […]
Why Going Solo as a Young Attorney Could Be the Best Decision Ever with Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University®.
On this episode of New Solo from the Legal Talk Network, Adriana Linares interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about how to stay motivated throughout the process of starting a solo law practice.
Motivation in life is very important. I share seminal moments which have shaped me as a human being and helped me become who I am today.
On this podcast from Lawpreneur Radio, Miranda McCroskey interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about perceptions of fear, failure and other issues facing solos.
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