As much as we love to chronicle Biglaw shenanigans here on ATL, a career — or even stint — with a large firm is actually a rare thing among U.S. lawyers. Seventy-five percent of all U.S. attorneys are in private practice, and the overwhelming majority of those are in small firms.
Here’s the most recent available ABA data:
So 95% of attorneys in private practice work at firm with 20 lawyers or fewer. Of all law firms — which employ three-quarters of all attorneys — 95% of have 20 lawyers or fewer. Mindful of this reality, ATL is hosting its first-ever conference for solo and small firm attorneys, the Academy for Private Practice, in New York City on October 2. Speakers include industry luminaries Ed Walters and Monica Bay, and our panels and workshops feature an array of experts, including Carolyn Elefant, Jeff Bennion, Nicole Bradick, and Niki Black.
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Join us for a day of expert insight and practical tips concerning business development, cybersecurity, eDiscovery, technology integration, research resources, and much more.
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