Are you interested in starting your own firm after law school? Worried about going it alone? Learn from a panel of diverse experts about their experiences working as solo or small firm lawyers, including tips for starting your own firm.
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Starting a Solo Law Practice or Small Firm: A Conversation for Aspiring Lawyers
Alfreda D Coward, K Christopher Branch, Maria Hall, Janaan Hashim, Deian McBryde, and Melvin O. Shaw
Speakers
K Christopher Branch
K. Christopher ("KC") Branch has over 30 years of experience in trial, intellectual property, regulatory, and transactional matters, including interstate and international trade. He focuses his practice on the alcohol...
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Maria Hall
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Janaan Hashim
Amal Law Group, LLC
Janaan Hashim started her legal career as an Illinois Assistant Appellate Defender before entering private practice in 2007 with Amal Law Group of which she was a co-founder. Amal Law Group is recognized as the first firm in...
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Deian McBryde
McBryde Law LLC
Deian is a Family and General Practice attorney, certified Mediator, and Family Mediator. He also serves as Judge Pro Tem for the Tonto Apache Tribe. Before becoming an attorney, Deian worked in business, employee...
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Melvin O. Shaw
President, Iowa State Bar Association (2024-2025) Chair-Elect, ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division (2024-2025) District 6B Governor, Iowa State Board of Governors (2019-Present) Chair and Commissioner, Iowa...
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