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New Solo

New Solo covers a diverse range of topics including transitioning from a law firm to a solo practice, rainmaking, law practice management, networking, job searching, technology, and much more. The goal is to answer the questions that arise throughout all phases of a solo career, providing an opportunity to continue learning and improving best practices. Guests include lawyers and relevant professionals within the industry.

Sep 18, 2020

Unintended Consequences Rule the World

Lawclerk co-founder Greg Garman expounds on how the pandemic, aka, the tech enlightenment period, opened doors for lawyers and legal business.

Sep 3, 2020

From Clicks to Clients: The Law Firm Marketing Funnel Explained

Digital marketing expert Jason Marsh explains how internet ad campaigns work in concert with a firm’s client intake process.

Aug 20, 2020

TechnoLawyer’s 2020 Top Tech Products Revealed

Neil J. Squillante announces TechnoLawyer’s Top Product Awards for 2020.

Aug 6, 2020

Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for Solos Part 2

Legal marketing expert Conrad Saam demystifies online marketing with no-nonsense tips about SEO, choosing a URL, and hiring a marketer.

Jul 2, 2020

Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for New Solos – Part 1

Conrad Saam gives an overview of the fundamentals of good legal marketing.

Jun 11, 2020

Making the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile with Dennis Kennedy and Allison Shields

Dennis Kennedy and Allison Shields share their insights on effective LinkedIn use from their book, “Make LinkedIn Work for You: A Practical Guide for Lawyers and Other Legal Professionals.”

May 21, 2020

Law Firm Leadership: Cultivating Positivity in Your Law Firm

David Holmes shares insights from his personal experiences as a law firm leader.

May 7, 2020

Help for Bar Associations: Insights on How to Continue Operations During COVID-19

Jill Epstein and Keith Fisher share insights on how they transitioned the San Diego County Bar Association to work remotely.

Apr 23, 2020

Tips and Tools for Surviving the Shift to Remote Work

Adriana Linares and Brett Burney offer tips and recommendations for remote work tools and services.

Mar 31, 2020

Going Remote During COVID-19: Tips and Tools for At-Home Legal Practice

David Holmes, Henry Herrman, and Greg Lambert offer guidance for establishing remote legal practice.

Feb 28, 2020

Implementing the Right Processes with Ernie Svenson

Ernie Svenson discusses how his work with attorneys helps them use their time better and get more meaningful clients.

Jan 29, 2020

Learning Blockchain From Those Who Know It Best

Early blockchain co-inventor Scortt Stornetta and IBM’s Shawnna Hoffman discuss the past, present, and future of blockchain. Learn how this technology is already impacting your life.

Dec 17, 2019

Brand New Solo: Legal Tech and Business Tips from Philip Mauriello

Philip Mauriello discusses his path to becoming a solo attorney.

Nov 12, 2019

Shifting to Neutral: Kristin Rizzo’s Journey From Litigation to Mediation

Kristin Rizzo describes her journey from a large law firm to solo practice to mediation.

Oct 17, 2019

Did You Really Read Those Terms of Service?

Daniel Whitehouse guides lawyers in the process of choosing secure, ethically compliant cloud services.

Sep 30, 2019

Marco Brown’s Eight Commandments for Getting Paid

Marco Brown shares how to change your mindset, stop chasing money, and get paid for the great work you do.

Aug 30, 2019

Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals

Amanda Moore, CPA, shares tips on how to manage your practice’s finances and your bookkeeper as well as keeping yourself off the IRS’ radar.

Jul 31, 2019

Take Control of Your Work and Life with New Apps, Bots, and Services.

Liz McCausland shares some of the professional and personal services she uses to improve both her work life and her personal life.

Jun 25, 2019

The Journey from a Big Firm to Solo Practice

David Leatherberry talks about how healthcare law led him to start his solo firm, his experience in the legal industry and his current passion to help behavioral health practitioners with their...

May 30, 2019

Balancing Solo Practice with Bar Leadership with the Right Tech Tools

Renée Thompson talks about what tools enable her to accomplish her goals and to look forward towards her plan to run for Florida Bar president.

Apr 19, 2019

Work and Life: How Two Solo Lawyers Balance Busy Careers, Marriage, and Parenting

Renee and Phil Stackhouse discuss their individual careers and delve into how they manage their personal lives as a couple and as parents.

Mar 28, 2019

Launching a Successful Practice: Tips from Pro Solo/Small Firm Lawyers

Paige Greenlee and Brittany Maxey-Fisher talk about their career experiences.

Feb 14, 2019

TL NewsWire’s Top 25 Products Awards

Neil Squillante of TechnoLawyer talks about TL NewsWire’s top 25 products awards.

Jan 31, 2019

CRM Value: How Lawmatics Enhances Client Experience

Matt Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, talks about the software solutions they offer lawyers for streamlining the processes of customer relationship management.

Nov 30, 2018

SDCBA Solo Lawyer Panel Part 2

In the second part of this two part series, Adriana Linares talks to a panel of solo attorneys about the many challenges of being a solo lawyer and offer practical guidance to...

Nov 30, 2018

SDCBA Solo Lawyer Panel Part 1

In the first part of this two part series, Adriana Linares talks to a panel of solo attorneys about the many challenges of being a solo lawyer and offer practical guidance to...

Oct 26, 2018

Using Casetext for Legal Research

Jake Heller talks about how Casetext’s artificial technology software, known as CARA, works.

Sep 13, 2018

The Solo Essentials

Taylor Darcy talks about why he chose to go solo and the technology that has helped make his practice successful.

Aug 20, 2018

Using Chatbot Technology to Automate your Firm

Tom Martin gives tips and tricks on implementing chatbots on small law firm's websites.

Jul 27, 2018

How Freelance Lawyering Works

Greg Garman talks about New Solo’s new sponsor Lawclerk and what it offers to solo and small firm lawyers.

Jun 29, 2018

What Storms May Come: Preparing your Firm for Natural Disaster

Renee Thompson and Zack Zuroweste talk about how law firms can prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

May 29, 2018

The Secret Life of a Mobile Lawyer

Greg McLawsen talks about the life of the nomadic attorney and shares how he built his law firm around his desire to travel.

Apr 19, 2018

How to Own your Niche

Bill Galione talks about how he combined research, personal interest, and passion to establish a niche within personal injury law.

Mar 30, 2018

Splitting the Difference: How to Change Locations

Barbara talks about how to separate effectively after sharing an office with another firm. Additionally, She gives tips on hiring and what she does to make a supportive and creative work environment...

Feb 20, 2018

The Difficulty of Switching Technology

Guest Joe Patrice talks about what it really looks like to switch from Windows to Mac and the advantages and disadvantages of using tablets for your business.

Dec 22, 2017

Word Up 2: Creating Tables of Authority with Ease

Legal Office Guru Deborah Savadra explains the details of creating tables of authority in Word.

Nov 28, 2017

Up Your Marketing Game with Newsletters

Andrew LeGrand discusses the ins and outs of using newsletters as a marketing strategy for your legal business.

Oct 20, 2017

Polish and Perfect Your Legal Writing Skills

Ivy Grey and Daniel Heuman of Intelligent Editing’s PerfectIt talk about the editing services that their product offers and how it helps lawyers daily.

Sep 21, 2017

Word Up: Using Microsoft Word Like a Pro

In this legal podcast, Allan Mackenzie discusses how to use Microsoft Word effectively, including tips and tricks you can put into practice right now.

Aug 21, 2017

Using Technology to Sustain a Rural Practice

Jeff Alford talks about why he chose to set up shop in small-town Kentucky and what technology he uses to help his practice thrive.

Jul 20, 2017

From Desktop Search to Video Conferencing: Technology for Solo and Small Firms

This legal podcast dives into topics like bar association benefits, outsourcing IT support, and transitioning from large firms to solo practices.

Jun 20, 2017

Top Tech Tools for Solo Attorneys

A legal podcast filled with resources that help make a solo law firm successful.

May 22, 2017

Running Your Firm with Microsoft

This legal podcast covers the different tools Microsoft provides and how they lend themselves to a successful law firm.

Apr 26, 2017

Treat Your Solo Practice as a Small Business (Because it is)

In this podcast episode, a solo attorney talks about how he started his practice, what technology he’s using, and how his business experience has helped him.

Mar 23, 2017

Diving Into Solo Practice Part 2: More Advice from Experts

Three solo professionals talk about their experiences running their own solo law firms and advice for those thinking about doing the same.

Feb 21, 2017

Diving Into Solo Practice: Advice from the Experts

Adriana Linares talks to three lawyers who have gone out on their own at the Bar Association of San Francisco’s first annual Solo and Small Firm Conference.

Jan 20, 2017

The Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services

Recently, attorneys have been “unbundling” their services to make them more affordable, a process also known as limited scope representation.

Dec 5, 2016

Gaining the Courage to Start Your Own Firm

Cahill-IP, PLLC Founder Amy Sullivan Cahill talks about how podcasts helped her gain the courage to start her own firm.

Nov 11, 2016

From Big Law to Solo

Nate Cade talks about his experiences leaving a large law firm and starting his own solo practice.

Oct 6, 2016

6 Steps to Make Alternative Fees Profitable

Mary Vandenack talks about her six simple steps for any lawyer looking to successfully implement alternative billing methods in their law practice.

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Adriana Linares

Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology coach. After several years at two of...

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