Ditch the Handbook? Personal Interaction over Policies
By Stephanie Richards – August 27, 2019 | Instead of a policy that may do nothing, interact directly with your team and make sure they understand the importance of their actions
Solo & Small Firm
The Solo & Small Firm Committee’s purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of information, ideas, and resources on issues uniquely impacting the solo and small firm litigator and that will enhance the effectiveness and enjoyment of members’ litigation practices.
Practice Points
Office R&R—Retreat and Rebuild
By Stephanie Richards – August 27, 2019 | Retreats help your team build relationships, clarify goals and renew a sense of purpose, and align future efforts.
Articles
How to Beat BigLaw
By Wendy Merrill – October 17, 2019 | Leaving a larger firm and starting a solo or small practice can be challenging, but here are a few things to keep in mind and help you stand out among the bigger crowd.
One Lawyer’s Struggle with Anxiety and Depression
By Michael S. McKnight – October 17, 2019 | Regardless of your firm size or area of practice, mental health affects many in the legal field and can unfortunately take dominance over one’s life.
Sound Advice
Mentoring 101
By Eleni vanRoden – April 5, 2019 | Looking back to Kelsey Heino's informative talk on mentoring, this Sound Advice discusses different types of mentoring with ideas for expanding your perceptions of a mentorship. (12:26 min)
Benefits of Pro Bono Work for Solo and Small Firm Attorneys
By Emily J. Kirk – November 1, 2018 | Our legal system is filled with far too many people who simply cannot afford a lawyer’s billable rates, yet, they need the advocacy, advice and expertise that we can provide. And without the help of solo and small firm attorneys (who make up the majority of attorneys in our country), this critical need in our justice system will continue to go unmet. That’s why we need all attorneys – including those in who may be on their own or in smaller firms – to consider taking on a pro bono client in the coming year. (06:32 min)
Solo & Small Firm
Learn how to get involved with the committee and maximize your Section membership!
Meetings
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from litigators from across the nation and netw…
Jan
29
Events | In-Person
2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
CLE 540 min
The 2020 Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three days in Sn…