Carolyn Elefant
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Law Schools
Asked And Answered: Was Law School Worth It? (Part III)
Do you regret attending law school or are you better off than you would've been if you hadn't attended? -
Small Law Firms
Why Startups Fail Is Also Why Solo And Small Law Firms Fail
Though solos and smalls haven’t always had to grapple with the problem of market need, that’s changing with new technology. - 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
Which Solo And Small Legal Practice Areas Will Go The Way Of The Dry-Cleaning Industry?
If you don't pay attention, some practice areas may dry up thanks to advances in technology.
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Technology
What Legal Tech Needs To Learn From The Theranos Debacle
You've gotten the media's attention, but is your technology actually ready for prime time? -
Small Law Firms
5 Reasons Why Facebook Is My Desert Island Social Media Tool For Lawyers
Thinking about your desert island social media tool can help to figure out where to focus your marketing efforts online. -
Family Law, Technology
A Lawyer To The Stars Brings Divorce Down To Earth With A Legal Tech Startup
For clients who can’t afford or don’t need comprehensive representation, technology offers access to a range of options that continue to evolve. -
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Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Who Knew Workers' Comp Paid Better Than IP?
Clio's Legal Trends Report is just the first step. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
Law Schools, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Lack Of Curiosity Is The #1 Killer Of Legal Innovation… And Law School Is The #1 Killer Of Curiosity
Unless we can figure out a way to re-ignite the spark of curiosity permanently dimmed by law school, the future of the legal profession doesn't look very bright. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
The Long Tail Of New York’s Bonafide Office Rule -- And What It Means For The Future Of Solos
New York's office rule is a blow to solos and a potential boon to #Altlaw. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Thank You, Mr. President, For My $379 Speedier, More Secure Office On The Go
The increased assault on privacy at the border is a wake-up call for lawyers on cybersecurity. -
Small Law Firms, Social Media, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Are Solos Still Being Told Not To Use Social Media?
Are we still cautioning solos about using social media -- in 2017? -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
What To Do When The Cult Of The Personality Powers Your Solo Law Practice
What can cult-of-the-personality lawyers do, especially near retirement, to maximize the value of their practices?
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
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Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Retire With $3 Million at 30, Start A Law Practice
With stories like this, the concept of having a year in savings before starting a firm doesn't seem all that intimidating. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
How Solos Can Do Work They Love When It Doesn’t Pay the Bills
Don't give up! Try some of these suggestions. -
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Legal Ethics, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
The Commercialization Of Legal Ethics, And The Avvo Defense
Why do solos and smalls find themselves in a perpetual state of catch-up? -
Public Interest, Technology
alt.legal: A Challenge For the Public Good
What can alt.legal companies do to advance the public interest and bridge the justice gap? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 11.23.16
* Get your Grinch on: 16 of the best holiday themed lawsuits.[Reeves Law]
* Legal tech and the fight for civil rights. Not everyone thinks they’re sitting this one out. [Curo Legal]
* Drain the swamp my ass. Donald Trump SCOTUS pick won’t be on board for campaign finance reform. [Salon]
* President Obama ‘pardoned’ his last turkey. [DCist]
* Yes, the Trump Foundation’s self dealing is disturbing, no the Donald probably won’t face any legal liability over it. [Politico]
* How do you measure the “Scalia-ness” of the next Supreme Court Justice? [SSRN]
* Useful reading: the surgeon general’s latest report on substance abuse. [Law and More]
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Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Yes, It’s Really Hard
You thought you’d done everything right in starting your law firm.