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 […]
(This is a little long but I hope you’ll find it worthwhile) In a recent article entitled “Startup Generation Ready to Fix Economy” we are learning that today’s millennial is not only not a slacker but those who are taking their job security into their own hands is increasing exponentially. Forty percent of those in […]
I’ll be honest with you. I’m not a fan of the concept but I haven’t dismissed it out of hand, either. As I piece various issues together I am seeing this may very well be a serious trend for the future for a number of reasons - least of which is the economy and our […]
That caught your eye? It catches my eye constantly when I see factions in the legal community measure every other lawyer’s passion for the law or time spent per week practicing law as a barometer for whether or not they are a ‘real’ lawyer. Some of the popular challenges to ‘real’ status: You have additional […]
This New York Times articles has been making the rounds on Twitter and Facebook: Armies of Expensive Lawyers, Replaced By Cheaper Software. The focus is on how Watson-like computers can pretty much eliminate the need for flesh and blood document reviewers ergo eliminating the legions of lawyers who (for the most part) did not elect […]
This post was triggered by a very passionate argument about women’s contributions to the collective wisdom of the blogosphere between Crime and Federalism and MyShingle and morphed into Military Underdog’s smackdown challenging the idea that any specific genitalia has greater responsibilities to their children all while running their legal practices. While it was kind of […]
(Update: 12/15/11) As indicated in the text of this post, this attorney chose solo as a side dish but it also served as a plan B should her full-time position change. Well, thanks to the economy and a change in the dynamics of her employment, she is now practicing full-time as a solo. Developing a […]
We are continuing to discuss the major societal and cultural changes coming to a head in 2011 and how your clients are going to be impacted by them. You can read the first two discussions here and here to catch up. This third post is going to discuss changes in housing, newspapers, communications and social media. […]
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Time to celebrate our future because more and more people will be entrepreneurs then ever before. They will not take jobs. They will make jobs. And the legal profession is no exception: There is also a timely article in the new ABA Journal which highlights a potential new hierarchy within law […]
I’ve been meaning to write about charity and the legal profession for a quite awhile. First, let me say there are countless professionals, professional organizations and everyday people who give charitably, generously, often anonymously to benefit others. There is no right or wrong way to give – it is entirely personal. It is also why […]
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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