Carolyn Elefant
Carolyn Elefant has been blogging about solo and small firm practice at MyShingle.com since 2002 and operated her firm, the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant PLLC, even longer than that. She's also authored a bunch of books on topics like starting a law practice, social media, and 21st century lawyer representation agreements (affiliate links). If you're really that interested in learning more about Carolyn, just Google her. The Internet never lies, right? You can contact Carolyn by email at elefant@myshingle.com or follow her on Twitter at @carolynelefant.
Posts by Carolyn Elefant
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Small Law Firms
'Hotel California' Law Firm Charged With Ethics Violations For Making It Impossible For Lawyers To Leave
You might wonder why a firm would need such formidable non-competes.... -
Small Law Firms
Run Solo Run: Why Law Firm Owners Should Seek Office
If you own your law firm and want to change your community or serve the public, think about putting running for office on your professional bucket list. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Small Law Firms
Organize Micro-Events As A Post-Pandemic Bridge
Spring for coffee and refreshments and simply chat – or if you’re feeling more ambitious, invite a local expert to speak on a topic of mutual interest like law firm marketing or substantive matters.
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Small Law Firms
Are The Provisions In Your Retainer Agreement Too Bad Or Terrific?
If it turns out that you’re due for a change-up, we’ve got you covered. -
Small Law Firms, Technology
Should Lawyers Use TikTok?
Before you add Tiktok to the laundry list of other platforms that you’ve got on your to-do list, you may want to think about why you want to join before you dive in. -
Small Law Firms
Many Regulators Have Traded In Outdated Rules On Law Firm Trade Names – Yet Most Lawyers Don’t Realize It
It looks like stupid ethics rules banning trade names were no match for the First Amendment. -
Small Law Firms
Catching Up With A Superpowered Editing Tool
Briefcatch has added a bunch of features. -
Small Law Firms
Watch Me Start A Law Firm So I Can Help You Start YOUR Law Firm
Moving from concept to commercialization or idea to implementation is hard. Let me show you how. - Sponsored
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Small Law Firms
Should Solo And Small Firm Lawyers Dress In Uniform?
With a return to the office after two years working from home in pajamas or sweats, what will wardrobe look like? -
Small Law Firms
Start.Law – A Woman-Owned Subscription Law Firm On A Mission
If you’re thinking about starting a subscription service, what will your mission be? -
Small Law Firms
What Will The Post-Pandemic Wardrobe Look Like For Lawyers?
Lawyers’ attire was already trending casual before the pandemic sent us all home. Now what? -
Small Law Firms
Is Using A PO Box As A Law Firm Address Penny Wise, Pound Foolish, Or Passe?
Here are best options for mailing addresses for virtual firms post-pandemic and circa 2022. -
Small Law Firms
Let’s Make Solo by Choice A #1 Bestseller
The 3rd edition of Solo by Choice is now available on Amazon.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Small Law Firms
Addressing Maryland’s Biased Disciplinary Process Through Data
Preliminary data strongly suggests that a disproportionate number of grievances are brought against solo and small firm lawyers, and attorneys of color, and further, the sanctions meted out are harsher as well. -
Small Law Firms
Be The Change: Why And How Solo & Small Firm Lawyers Should Testify On Proposed Legislation
Testifying on and drafting legislation can be one of the most rewarding activities for your practice. -
Small Law Firms
Your Greatest Flaws May Be Your Greatest Gift
All of us are imperfect. And if we’re lucky enough, our shortcomings may be the very thing that others celebrate or benefit from long after we’re gone. -
Small Law Firms
Nineteen Years After MyShingle Launched, Ownership Is Having a Moment Like No Other
There's a newfound recognition in the value and sanctity of ownership, whether it’s owning and monetizing talent or simply owning our time. -
Small Law Firms
Hello Divorce, Hello PreNup, Hello New Trademark Infringement Issues?
Is there a likelihood of confusion here? -
Small Law Firms
Learn To Productize Legal Work By Picking A Law Prof’s Brain For Just $108
At under $150, this professor's book is a bargain, just as are the legal products which you can begin to create using it. -
Small Law Firms
Join The Very First Cohort For The MyShingle Law Firm Quickstarter Program!
Are you a lawyer who’s ready to start owning your talent but need a hand getting started? Help is here.