Podcast appearances and mentions of carolyn elefant

Send us a textBethesda lawyer Carolyn Elefant is a trailblazing lawyer. Not being cut out to conform to law firm life, she decided thirty years ago to strike out on her own. For decades and counting, she has shared her pearls of wisdom and encouragement -- including in her book Solo By Choice -- for lawyers to consider becoming their own bosses, and to thrive as solo and small firm practitioners. At first, Carolyn's focus on energy law might sound establishmentarian, until you hear here about her repeated representation of the underdog threatened with eminent domain and other actions when they simply want to be left alone. Carolyn lives the motto of helping others to rise as she rises. Fairfax criminal and DUI defense lawyer Jonathan Katz first met Carolyn over twenty years ago, at a few SoloSez small and solo law firm gatherings. Her persona seems lowkey as she pursues winning results for her clients as while balancing that with her personal life, as exemplified by her making the best out of solo law practice by teaming with her husband by sharing to be fully present with their young children, and then seeing Carolyn returning to work after their daughters' bedtime and working until 1:00 a.m. It is no wonder that Carolyn led the path for 777 (including Jon Katz, here signed in at page 25) and 334 small and solo practicing lawyers, respectively to join as amicus parties in the Susman Godfrey and Perkins Coie brave injunctive actions -- when some previously highly-sought-after large corporate law firms to work for have instead buckled down -- pursuing a stop to the Trump Administration's onslaught against those two law firms and other targeted law firms, for starters, to revoke access to federal personnel and to strip their lawyers of security clearances. True to her nature, in this podcast episode, Carolyn gives full credit to the lawyer and assistant team who worked with her on this great effort. This Beat the Prosecution podcast episode also is available visually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyXS609LUFU&list=PLH1070JxGHYma6D5XevcUS_96cfmLm71AThis podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

This episode of Zach Abramowitz is Legally Disrupted features a conversation with lawyer and technologist Carolyn Elefant about whether legal specific tools and legacy software will be able to keep up with general applications like ChatGPT.   In this episode:  The Rapid Evolution of AI in Law The Future of AI in Legal Practice Exploring AI Tools for Lawyers Legal Research and AI Integration The Impact of AI on Legal Research The Future of Legaltech and AI   Learn More: Carolyn - https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/ Zach - https://www.legallydisrupted.com/   Follow Along: Carolyn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/ Zach - linkedin.com/in/zachabramowitz

There has never been a better time in the history of lawyers to start your own law practice. The tools, know-how, and access to support are better than ever before, and they keep improving every day. Whether you're facing job uncertainty, working at a firm with values that don't align with yours, or simply tired of working for someone else, going solo might be the best career move you can make.This week, I'm joined by Carolyn Elefant, the brains behind myshingle.com and the author of "Solo by Choice," the go-to guidebook for creating a startup law practice that aligns with your values and serves your life. Carolyn shares insights on how to overcome common obstacles, build a client base through relationship marketing, and structure your day for maximum productivity.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.agileattorney.com/66

Explore the cutting edge of legal writing with Ross Guberman, the founder of a company called Legal Writing Pro. In this episode, learn interesting ways that generative AI can help lawyers write better briefs and contracts. In this episode, you will hear: Generative AI tools for stress-free, effective legal writing Insights on creating influential legal writing resources Exploration of BriefCatch, an AI-powered legal writing tool Ethical considerations and potential of AI in legal practice Strategies for crafting compelling legal arguments and reply briefs Resources from this Episode Show Note Links LinkedIn post by Carolyn Elefant about using AI to write briefs Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Top Advocates Point Taken: How to Write Like the World's Best Judges Deal Struck: The World's Best Drafting Tips Legal Writing Pro (Ross's company website) BriefCatch software SmartBrevity: The Power of Saying More with Less ("Brevity is confidence. Length is fear.") ChatGPT Perplexity Check out my Inner Circle (to participate in ongoing discussions about tech tools I discuss and recommend) Check out this Law-Tech Assessment if you want specific recommendations for improving based on the technology you're using in your practice General Resources Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive Join: '80/20 Inner Circle' (valuable business insights for small firm owners) Read: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch Get my new email course: ChatGPT for Lawyers (it's free) Learn to use technology to reduce friction & gain freedom with this resource: https://www.the8020lawyer.com/ Focus on these essential tech tools for maximum traction in your practice. Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Thanks to My Sponsor Smith.ai Smith.ai is an amazing virtual receptionist service that specializes in working with solo and small law firms. When you hire Smith.ai, you're hiring well-trained, friendly receptionists who can respond to callers in English or Spanish. If there's one great outsourcing opportunity for your practice, this is it. Let Smith.ai have your back while you stay focused on your work, knowing that your clients and prospects are being taken care of. Plans start at $210/month for 30 calls, and pricing starts at $140 for 20 chats, with overage at $7 per chat. They offer a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee on all receptionist and live chat plans, including add-ons (up to $1000). And they have a special offer for podcast listeners where you can get an extra $100 discount with promo code ERNIE100. Sign up for a risk-free start with a 14-day money-back guarantee now (and learn more) at smith.ai. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.  

I spoke with legendary solo & small firm lawyer advocate Carolyn Elefant, about how solo practice has changed, how attorneys should be using AI & how ethics rules may be holding them back + the impact of women-owned law firms in the legal ecosystem. Episode Highlights 13:08 - Discussion on the complexities and training required for energy regulatory work. 14:11 - Evolution and challenges of running a solo practice in the energy sector. 19:32 - Reflection on how starting a firm provided control and flexibility, especially for women. 26:20 - Innovations brought by solo and small firm practices through technology. 28:10 - Elevated importance of entrepreneurial skills in legal practice. 30:45 - The impact of women-owned firms on the legal ecosystem and work culture. 35:00 - Advocacy for better models in law practice to support women in leadership roles. 39:46 - Legal tech revolution: Professionalization of solo and small firms through technology. 41:59 - Role of AI in enhancing legal work efficiency and managing tasks. 45:39 - Practical barriers preventing lawyers from adopting AI tools. 48:33 - Discussion on current bar rules around AI ethics and the limitations they impose. 53:10 - Future outlook: Increased handling of marginal cases and higher quality services through AI. Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/ Connect with Carolyn Elefant https://lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/ https://myshingle.com/ 

Today we're joined by Carolyn Elefant, a change-maker in energy and environmental justice law specifically, as well as the legal profession generally. Carolyn is an attorney and an author, blogger, and legal innovation influencer at MyShingle.com. She started as a lawyer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). After working in a law firm for a few years, she took the leap into starting her own practice. In her energy and environmental justice work, Carolyn helps innovative alternative energy companies navigate the FERC, state commissions, and energy markets. She also defends landowners and communities from pipeline infrastructure by helping them challenge adverse rulings and change laws. Nearly two decades ago, Carolyn co-founded the Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition, which has since merged with the National Hydropower Association. This organization has helped draft and implement the laws that govern offshore wind and wave energy today, and has lobbied for hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development for the industry. In addition, Carolyn helps other lawyers venture into solo practice—sharing her thoughts and experiences through her award-winning blog, MyShingle.com, and her book, Solo by Choice. In our conversation, Carolyn discusses the surprising reason she chose to attend law school, starting a solo practice, how she approaches legal technology, and her work in energy and environmental justice law.

Carolyn Elefant is an attorney who has spoken extensively on the Legal issues, ethical and otherwise arising from artificial intelligence. We discuss some of these. The future will reveal others we did not foresee.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4863095/advertisement

Carolyn Elefant is a recognized change-maker in energy and environmental justice law and the legal profession. Over 20 years ago, fresh out of law school, she got a job at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Later she opened her law firm to help her renewable energy clients, co-founded an organization which lobbied for hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D for the renewable energy industry. She also started the award-winning blog, MyShingle.com and wrote Amazon #1 Bestseller Solo by Choice.In this interview, Carolyn talks about the art of balancing regulatory and commercial approaches to contracting, and shares advice on figuring out what to draft, what to revise, and what to negotiate in contracts. She also gives her tips on working with and educating clients on contracts.LEARNING RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE - Practical Tips on How to Contract by Laura Frederick: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Tips-How-Contract-Commercial-ebook/dp/B0BHTLQP3V? - Contract Redlining Etiquette by Nada Alnajafi: https://www.amazon.com/Contract-Redlining-Etiquette-leverage-negotiations-ebook/dp/B09PB41Z9C/ - Tech Contracts Handbook by David Tollen: https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Contracts-Handbook-Agreements-Businesspeople/dp/1634251784 OTHER LINKS: Follow Carolyn Elefant on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/ Follow Laura Frederick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafredericklaw/ Learn how you can improve your contract drafting and negotiation skills with How to Contract: https://www.howtocontract.com/ Buy your copy of Laura's bestselling book Practical Tips on How to Contract: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Tips-How-Contract-Commercial-ebook/dp/B0BHTLQP3V Sign up for How to Contract's free weekly newsletter to get links to each podcast episode, the contract tips Laura posts on LinkedIn, plus special offers and events: https://www.howtocontract.com/newsletter Get access to over 70 hours of practical contract training videos, over 400 contract tips and cartoons, and over 80 checklists, guides, and other contract tools: https://www.howtocontract.com/HTC-training-library Get an email every time a new episode is out: https://www.howtocontract.com/you-can-contract-episodes

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LHLM - ✭✭✭✭✭ - The best podcast ever made! (At least within the practice, ethics, and law of fake Google reviews). Plus, how you reviewing other local businesses is good Business Karma for you. ----- The guys bring on local search guru Joy Hawkins from Sterling Sky to share her hot take on the scourge of fake reviews on Google Business Profiles. Fakes aren't hard to spot, but what can you do when a competitor buys fake reviews? Both Google and most state bars have rules banning their purchase. But with less-than-ethical practices still widely tolerated and arguably even incentivized (at least for now), learn how you can remain ethical AND compete. Listen to the whole discussion here While the world of fake Google reviews is challenging, you can (and should), as a business, spread the love and build community. Call it business karma. Following the lead of Ryan McKeen, the guys challenge you and your team to accept the 100 Local Business Review Challenge yourself, to leave real, heartfelt reviews for the local businesses you love and become a source of positivity. Stand out by standing up for local businesses. The News: Clio has released its Solo and Small Firms Legal Trends report. Operating system mover and shaker Litera has acquired Salesforce-based CRM firm Upper Sigma. Two known marketing providers have jumped into the solo and small firm marketing arena. One is Martindale-Avvo with new services for small firms. The other is friend-of-the-show Carolyn Elefant with a new focus on A.I.'s impact on small and solo firms. Read about it here.

LHLM - ✭✭✭✭✭ - The best podcast ever made! (At least within the practice, ethics, and law of fake Google reviews). Plus, how you reviewing other local businesses is good Business Karma for you. ----- The guys bring on local search guru Joy Hawkins from Sterling Sky to share her hot take on the scourge of fake reviews on Google Business Profiles. Fakes aren't hard to spot, but what can you do when a competitor buys fake reviews? Both Google and most state bars have rules banning their purchase. But with less-than-ethical practices still widely tolerated and arguably even incentivized (at least for now), learn how you can remain ethical AND compete. Listen to the whole discussion here While the world of fake Google reviews is challenging, you can (and should), as a business, spread the love and build community. Call it business karma. Following the lead of Ryan McKeen, the guys challenge you and your team to accept the 100 Local Business Review Challenge yourself, to leave real, heartfelt reviews for the local businesses you love and become a source of positivity. Stand out by standing up for local businesses. The News: Clio has released its Solo and Small Firms Legal Trends report. Operating system mover and shaker Litera has acquired Salesforce-based CRM firm Upper Sigma. Two known marketing providers have jumped into the solo and small firm marketing arena. One is Martindale-Avvo with new services for small firms. The other is friend-of-the-show Carolyn Elefant with a new focus on A.I.'s impact on small and solo firms. Read about it here.

Ready for another way to be the Exhibit (A)ttorney of your law firm? Today Jordan is chatting with Carolyn Elefant, from MyShingle. Join our conversation now!

Not only is Carolyn the author of the book Solo by Choice, but she runs the longest-running blog on solo and small law firm practice.It all began with a website in the early 90s for solo and small firm practitioners. She would go on to focus on legal innovation, woman ownership, and diversity in the legal profession. Now, she's the owner of a national law firm focused on power, pipelines, and property. Carolyn has been quoted in publications like the New York Times, featured in the ABA Journal, and appeared on the Daily Show. Additionally, her book has helped launch thousands of solo and small law firms. In this episode, super lawyer Carolyn shares how she got started before the world wide web was what it is today, how her blog has evolved, and how she is helping so many others start their own law firms.2:43 HTML7:18 about 20 more visitors11:42 advancing diversity and creating new practice areas14:12 try to be very encouraging19:41 opportunity to build and really create something new25:38 clerkships are a really great starter Jim's Hack: Check out the book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk.Carolyn's Tip: Loom is great for quick content creation. Tyson's Tip: A great key feature that can be found in your Google Workspace account is color coding your calendar.

Episode 31 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Carolyn Elefant, a long-time attorney and founder of the blog MyShingle.com.In this episode, Carolyn and podcast host Nick Werker discuss characteristics shared by today's most successful solo and small law firm attorneys, whether lawyers are better off taking their firm virtual, future challenges law firms need to start preparing for now and much more!  About our guest:Carolyn Elefant is owner of Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, a national law firm focused on power, pipelines and property and a longtime blogger who has covered solo and small firm practice, legal innovation, diversity in the legal profession and the future of law for decades at her blog, MyShingle.com and other online publications. Carolyn has been quoted in publications like the New York Times, featured in the ABA Journal and appeared on the Daily Show. Known as the patron saint of solo and small firm practice, Carolyn's book Solo by Choice has helped to launch thousands of solo and small law firms.  Carolyn has been named an Energy and Environmental Super Lawyer since 2012 (the only small firm lawyer on a list of AmLaw 200 firms), an ABA Legal Rebel (2010), a Fastcase 50 Innovator (2011) and an ABA Woman of Legal Tech (2014).Learn more about Carolyn at https://myshingle.com/.Subscribe to the Answering Legal Channel so you never miss an episode of Everything Except the Law. Read more helpful stuff from Answering Legal here:The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2022: http://ow.ly/Aw3Q30s9hKyA Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZInterested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviNGive us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

You want to start your own law firm or already have, and now you want to make sure it is successful. In this episode, you will hear attorney and author Carloyn Elefant discuss: How law schools discourage attorneys going Solo What the difference is between True Solo and Sole Practitioner Where the opportunity is in the Recession How to Make a Solo Practice sustainable and profitable The One Thread that runs within all successful Sole Practitioners  Connect with Carolyn Elefant and buy the book Solo by Choice at https://myshingle.com/ Connect with Victoria Collier https://quidproquolaw.com/ Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284225722042602 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victorywalkcoaching/

In this Tactical Startup episode we talk with Carolyn Elefant an appellate attorney who helps attorneys start and build their law practice.  She is a fierce advocate for her clients.  Carolyn has even filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court of the United States.  Tune in to find out how you can do more of what you love.Gear Used:Sony a6400: https://amzn.to/3qeOG4hSigma 16 mm f1.4 lens: https://amzn.to/3fZxeMIElgato Key Lights (2): https://amzn.to/39sLRH5Elgato Stream Deck XL: https://amzn.to/3lpmkAEElgato HD60 S+ Capture Card: https://amzn.to/3qn1mGEAudio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones: https://amzn.to/3fZjcuxShure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/3fQUNalRode PS1 Studio Arm: https://amzn.to/3llOLj3Rode Rodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/2VBlCpNNeed help with your business legal needs? Call (858) 956-5878Check out https://www.thinklegalpc.com for more information!Connect with Us on Social Media!Twitter - @thinklegalpcInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinklegalpcFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thinklegalpcLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinklegalpcJoin our FREE Facebook group Tactical Startuphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/tacticalstartup#teamstartup #SWOTteam #startups #tacticalstartup

Longtime friend of Legal Talk Network Carolyn Elefant – author, mentor, blogger, and solo practitioner – joins host Adriana Linares with a huge update to her hit book “Solo by Choice.” Get a one-stop-shop overview for any new solo practitioner. The pandemic, social media, online content, and business generation trends are shaking the legal practice bedrock. The online conferencing and virtual offices of the pandemic are challenging the need for a formal office. Billing practices and options are shifting. Virtual assistants and freelancers are the norm. Clients are looking to new sources for attorneys. Of course, you still need paying clients. Hear ideas on how to fully commit to your practice, find your niche, and build business from day one. Plus, business practice requirements, customer relationship programs, insurance, licensing, cybersecurity, and legal tech software. There's no better time for new solo practitioners to ask for what they want – and get it. What's ahead for the legal profession? Got questions or ideas? Don't forget to hit us up at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  Topics: Guest, lawyer and author Carolyn Elefant shares tips for the modern era from her newly revised book, “Solo By Choice.” All you need to know about starting a solo or small practices, from software to cybersecurity. What's new for the legal profession in a post-pandemic world?  New Insights Veteran attorney Jennifer Smith Thomas answers questions from new attorney Jennifer Townsend about the challenges of working with her father in a small, family-owned firm.  Question 4: “How do I get my dad to be open to change when his favorite phrase is ‘We do it that way because that's the way we've always done it'”   Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Longtime friend of Legal Talk Network Carolyn Elefant – author, mentor, blogger, and solo practitioner – joins host Adriana Linares with a huge update to her hit book “Solo by Choice.” Get a one-stop-shop overview for any new solo practitioner. The pandemic, social media, online content, and business generation trends are shaking the legal practice bedrock. The online conferencing and virtual offices of the pandemic are challenging the need for a formal office. Billing practices and options are shifting. Virtual assistants and freelancers are the norm. Clients are looking to new sources for attorneys. Of course, you still need paying clients. Hear ideas on how to fully commit to your practice, find your niche, and build business from day one. Plus, business practice requirements, customer relationship programs, insurance, licensing, cybersecurity, and legal tech software. There's no better time for new solo practitioners to ask for what they want – and get it. What's ahead for the legal profession? Got questions or ideas? Don't forget to hit us up at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com  Topics: Guest, lawyer and author Carolyn Elefant shares tips for the modern era from her newly revised book, “Solo By Choice.” All you need to know about starting a solo or small practices, from software to cybersecurity. What's new for the legal profession in a post-pandemic world?  New Insights Veteran attorney Jennifer Smith Thomas answers questions from new attorney Jennifer Townsend about the challenges of working with her father in a small, family-owned firm.  Question 4: “How do I get my dad to be open to change when his favorite phrase is ‘We do it that way because that's the way we've always done it'”   Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Stephanie Everett talks with Energy Lawyer, Author, Blogger & Legal Innovation Influencer Carolyn Elefant about her newest book, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. 

Stephanie Everett talks with Energy Lawyer, Author, Blogger & Legal Innovation Influencer Carolyn Elefant about her newest book, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. 

This week, we're once again taking a look back at the last nine episodes of the show, recapping the main points, and adding a little more perspective and discussion. We've had such great guests, and want to really sink these lessons and takeaways in, and give you a chance to hear the main points on any episodes you might have missed. 81. The Art of Email Delegation w/ Lizzy Brooks 82. Email Delegation for Attorneys w/ Maddy Martin, Jess Birken, and Tyson Mutrux 83. Finding Your Email Solutions w/ Jess Birken 84. Delivering Real Value with Subscriptions w/ Jonathan Tobin 85. Going Solo and Thriving with Your Practice w/ Carolyn Elefant 86. Tech Trends You Shouldn't Spend Money On (Yet) w/ Jess Birken and Jared Correia 87. Building the Data-Driven Law Firm w/ Ed Walters 88. FSC Live from ABA TECHSHOW! 89. The Consumerization of Legal w/ Kim Bennett As we mention at the end of the episode, if you have questions for our upcoming Q&A, please send those our way at john@fivestarcounsel.com or on any of our social channels! ----- FiveStarCounsel.com Get our FREE client service whitepaper! Join the Five Star Counsellors FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575616019297055 Here's a link for you to get 20% off your first year of using TextExpander! - https://fivestarcounsel.com/textexpander

She has been called the patron saint of solo and small law firms. For two decades, Carolyn Elefant has helped solo and small firm lawyers start and build their law practices. You know her as the creator of MyShingle.com, the longest-running blog on solo and small law firm practice, and she just released the third edition of her book that is a bible for lawyers going off on their own, Solo by Choice: How to Start a Law Firm and Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. Elefant joins host Bob Ambrogi to share her insights and advice on starting and building a practice and to talk about what is new in this latest edition of her book. They talk about the reasons a lawyer would start their own firm, the biggest mistakes lawyers make when starting out, how to decide on a practice area, how to bring in clients, and whether solo and small firm lawyers can achieve success and a good living.  In addition to writing Solo by Choice, Elefant is coauthor of the ABA book, Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier, and the self-published book, The Legal ClauseIt: Plug & Play Engagement Agreements and Power Pacts for Small Law Firms. She has been listed as an Energy and Environmental Super Lawyer for Washington, D.C. since 2012, and has been named an ABA Legal Rebel (2010), a Fastcase 50 Innovator (2011) and an ABA Woman of Legal Tech honoree (2014).    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out.  Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, and MerusCase, and e-payments platform Headnote. If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. 

On this week's episode the lawyers are joined by Carolyn Elefant – My Shingle blog curator and Author of the 3rd Edition of Solo by Choice. The discussion is wide ranging on how Carolyn started her own firm and how she has been able to help thousands of other attorneys do the same for themselves!  They sample a Rum Old Fashioned: 2 oz. Copal Tree Cacao Rum 1/2 oz. simple syrup 2 dashes Orange Bitters 2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake w/ ice and strain Most of the discussion centers on how to start your own firm and Carolyn's journey.  We also hit on our regular topics: Law & Order Special Mosby Unit I Can't Believe It's Not Baltimore: Florida Man asks police to test his meth Lawyers on the Rocks features Jeremy Eldridge, Kurt Nachtman and Adam Crandell. This triumvirate of lawyers will give you their unsolicited opinion on everything legal and illegal, while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail. Lawyers on the Rocks is sponsored by the Law Office of Eldridge, Nachtman & Crandell, LLC and produced by Gideon at Up Next Creative, LLC.

Are you toying with the idea of going solo, but scared to take the leap? How do you know when it's time? How do you know where to start? How you do effectively serve your clients and run a business by yourself? Our guest this week is Carolyn Elefant, and she's a guru for lawyers ready to start their own practice. She's the author of "Solo By Choice," which is being re-pressed and founder of MyShingle.com, a resource guide for solo attorneys. Carolyn and I dive into our respective journeys into going solo and breaking out of the big firm paradigms. Going solo is about creating something that custom fits your strengths and goals, and at the same time creating a better, more dedicated client experience and better access to justice. We talk about a range of challenges, like how to create frictionless client experiences, getting the ideal client to self-select, and controlling your own hours, pricing, and sanity. We also cover the tools and systems we use to stay successful - virtual assistants, tech tools, and a great team. Ultimately, it's all about the freedom to create the kind of practice you want, and the myriad ways you can shape that and be set up for success. Find Carolyn at https://myshingle.com or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/carolynelefant ----- FiveStarCounsel.com Get our FREE client service whitepaper! Join the Five Star Counsellors FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575616019297055 Here's a link for you to get 20% off your first year of using TextExpander! - https://fivestarcounsel.com/textexpander

The guys are back at the ABA TECHSHOW with F.O.P. Carolyn Elefant, the “Godmother of Solos.” They talk about what's in and what's out in the latest edition of her book, “Solo By Choice.”  Also, there's more legal tech and more competition for your legal dollar than ever. That means great things for small and solo firms. Do you want something custom for your practice? It might be worth it to just ask for it. Plus, exciting news from Lawmatics, and the guys debate the merits of TurnSignl, an app that connects motorists in an instant to an attorney during a traffic stop and winner of the Startup Alley competition. Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, Posh Virtual Receptionists, and Clio.

The guys are back at the ABA TECHSHOW with F.O.P. Carolyn Elefant, the “Godmother of Solos.” They talk about what's in and what's out in the latest edition of her book, “Solo By Choice.”  Also, there's more legal tech and more competition for your legal dollar than ever. That means great things for small and solo firms. Do you want something custom for your practice? It might be worth it to just ask for it. Plus, exciting news from Lawmatics, and the guys debate the merits of TurnSignl, an app that connects motorists in an instant to an attorney during a traffic stop and winner of the Startup Alley competition. Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, Posh Virtual Receptionists, and Clio.

For this special episode of the podcast, past guests and friends share their favorite holiday traditions, and Robert Thomas tells us what we can look forward to at the 2022 Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation Conference. Thanks to Dave Arnold, Kristen Bennett, Ivy Cadle, Anthony DellaPelle, Carolyn Elefant, Clint Harbour, Justin Hodge, Patrick McCallister, Richard Rothfelder, Adam Sanders, and Robert Thomas for contributing. Happy Holidays, everyone! Click here for more information on the Eminent Domain and Land Valuation Litigation conference. Here is a recipe for Ozoni, the soup mentioned by Robert Thomas. Please share your thoughts on the show or this episode with me.  I'm on Twitter @J_Clint.  If you have thoughts about future show guests or ideas for episodes, please let me know.

Over the past two decades, Carolyn Elefant is  among important voices empowering lawyers to go "Solo By Choice".   On todays episode we discuss:Learning to embrace your solo firmFemale empowerment in the practice of lawBolstering the small firm and solo law firmsLegalTechTransitioning from a big firm to solo practiceThe difference between starting her firm in the 90s and running one nowBusiness models behind a firm in the energy sectorLaw firm 3.0: mixing business models and technologyWhat makes Carolyn and her firm different from othersHow (and why) to take a sabbaticalThe story behind the My Shingle law blog The rise of the creator and ownership economyResources/Links: The Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant PLLCMy Shingle - Inspiring, Celebrating, & Empowering Solo and Small Law FirmsLAWCLERK: official websiteQuotes:“I felt like there was a need to focus on those issues and to celebrate what solos and smalls are doing and help lawyers learn what solos and small firms were doing.” – Carolyn Elefant“I stayed solo because I had my daughters, but then I started to realize the kind of business opportunities and the economic opportunities that being on my own could provide.” – Carolyn Elefant“I had to branch out and identify smaller clients who didn't have the resources to work with bigger firms.” – Carolyn Elefant“I think many consumers who have consumer needs are also equally willing to work with a small firm or a firm that's the size of two to three, rather than a larger firm.” – Carolyn Elefant“One of the things that's changed is that businesses are more willing to work with small firms.” – Carolyn Elefant“I see the rise of specialized, regional firms.” – Carolyn Elefant

  FERC expert Carolyn Elefant joins us to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion in PennEast Pipeline Co. v. New Jersey.  As always, she brings great insight.  This case discusses, among other things, the balance between state rights and the federal power to condemn.  A copy of the opinion can be found here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1039_8n5a.pdf We discuss Carolyn's blog site, My Shingle, which can be found here: https://myshingle.com/ Please share your thoughts on the show or this episode with me.  I'm on Twitter @J_Clint.  If you have thoughts about future show guests or ideas for episodes, please let me know. My webpage bio is here: http://www.dawsonsodd.com/attorneys/clint-schumacher/

This week on Maximum Mom your host Elise Buie joined the Beyonce of modern law practice, Carolyn Elefant!Carolyn is the owner of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, a national energy law practice based in Washington D.C. where she represents clients before utility commissions and FERC, federal districts and appellate courts where she has briefed and/or argued over 50 cases, including several precedent-setting matters.Carolyn is also the creator and publisher of MyShingle.com, the longest, continuously running blog dedicated to solo and small law firm practice. As well as the author of the book Solo by Choice.Twitter - @carolynelefantFB - facebook/myshingleLI - /in/carolynelefantinsta - theoneinamillionlawyerWatch the interview here.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild

Resource Links:CaseFuel Website (http://casefuel.com/)Get your copy of “Legal Marketing Fastlane” (https://www.amazon.com/Legal-Marketing-Fastlane-Roadmap-Generating-ebook/dp/B06X9B76QX)Radical Candor by Kim Scott (https://amzn.to/3iz4St6)The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz (https://amzn.to/2E0YrQm)Solo by Choice by Carolyn Elefant (https://amzn.to/3iBFWRy)Join the Lawyer Mom Summit this coming September 30th for $39 only (https://lawyermomownersummit.com/)Join the Associate Academy live event by Maximum Lawyer (https://maximumlawyer.com/associateacademy/)Like most other businesses, law firms did not see the pandemic coming. Many law practices were forced to cut back on expenses, leaving so many paralegals, associates, and other legal professionals jobless. With everything that’s going on, growing your business sometimes sounds all too hopeless!While increasing your employee headcount amidst a pandemic sounds counterintuitive, some enterprising practice owners have been able to use it as an opportunity to scale. So what can you do to ensure your practice’s growth even in the heat of a global crisis?We’ll find out today as Elise Buie, Founder of Elise Buie Family Law Group, shares with us how her big shift into the remote workspace in 2015 made a compounding effect on her practice 5 years later. We also talk about the importance of getting the right people to work with as well as the importance of building rapport in a remote setting.Don’t let a crisis go to waste. Tune in to this episode!We’ll be talking about:Starting a virtual law firm before it even became a thing [00:57]Scaling a business in the midst of a pandemic through systems and teamwork [04:04]Finding the right people to work with [07:04]Has the demand for Family Law changed during the pandemic? [09:24]Putting solutions at the front and center to create a positive impact on her practice [12:59]How systems have further improved her law firm’s process [15:34]Going completely remote since 2015 [19:20]What Elise uses for employee assessments [22:04]Building rapport and maintaining culture with employees working remotely [23:39]Elise’s inspiration on how she became a great leader [30:01]Elise’s advice to law business startups [34:05]About Our Guest:Being in the law business for more than 5 years, Elise Buie is continually advocating for children’s best interest in high-conflict divorce situations. She is the owner of the Elise Buie Family Law Group based in the Greater Seattle Area. Her decision to go virtual when she started her practice has proved to be a great one and she has since continued to scale her business, helping both paralegals and clients along the way.If you liked this episode, please don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I spoke with Carolyn Elefant, an attorney, who focuses her practice on energy and environmental matters. She is also the author of several books, including the popular, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, and has been blogging at MyShingle for almost 18 years. She is producing a virtual conference called the Lawyer Mom Owner Summit for lawyers who are moms that own or want to start a law firm. We discussed the Summit, what its attendees can expect, and how the practice of law has changed.

I spoke with Carolyn Elefant, an attorney, who focuses her practice on energy and environmental matters. She is also the author of several books, including the popular, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, and has been blogging at MyShingle for almost 18 years. She is producing a virtual conference called the Lawyer Mom Owner Summit for lawyers who are moms that own or want to start a law firm. We discussed the Summit, what its attendees can expect, and how the practice of law has changed.

I spoke with Carolyn Elefant, an attorney, who focuses her practice on energy and environmental matters. She is also the author of several books, including the popular, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, and has been blogging at MyShingle for almost 18 years. She is producing a virtual conference called the Lawyer Mom Owner Summit for lawyers who are moms that own or want to start a law firm. We discussed the Summit, what its attendees can expect, and how the practice of law has changed.

I spoke with Carolyn Elefant, an attorney, who focuses her practice on energy and environmental matters. She is also the author of several books, including the popular, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, and has been blogging at MyShingle for almost 18 years. She is producing a virtual conference called the Lawyer Mom Owner Summit for lawyers who are moms that own or want to start a law firm. We discussed the Summit, what its attendees can expect, and how the practice of law has changed.

Carolyn Elefant makes a return appearance for Episode 53 of the Eminent Domain Podcast.  The D.C. Circuit issued its ruling in Alleghany Defense Fund v. FERC.  The Alleghany Defense Fund case considered the question of whether FERC can play "four corners" with the administrative review process to effectively moot a challenge to FERC approval.  The National Law Review explained the decision as one that "could radically disrupt and fundamentally alter the way [FERC] handles challenges to its orders." Carolyn explains the decision of the D.C. Circuit which holds, among other rulings, that the Natural Gas Act (NGA) does not authorize FERC to issue “tolling orders” solely to prevent the expiration of the 30-day statutory period to act on requests for rehearing, which under the NGA results in the request for rehearing being “deemed denied.”

A blogger for almost two decades now, Carolyn Elefant joined This Week in Legal Blogging with Bob Ambrogi to share her blogging story and how the experience is constantly changing. She credits the blog for improving not only her practice, but her community of friends and her network.

In Episode 47 of the Eminent Domain Podcast, Carolyn Elefant joins the podcast to discuss the FERC approval process.  She also discusses the D.C. Circuit oral argument that recently occurred in the case of Alleghany Defense Fund v. FERC.  The Alleghany Defense Fund case considers the question of whether FERC can play "four corners" with the administrative review process to effectively moot a challenge to FERC approval.

Have you been thinking about making the leap from Big Law to having a practice of your own? It can be scary especially when there are so many unknowns to account for. In this episode, we speak with Carolyn Elefant, a law firm owner in Washington DC and a long time advocate of solo and small firm practice and lawyer entrepreneurship. Since 2002, Carolyn’s blog MyShingle.com has helped support thousands of lawyers with launching a practice. She is also author of Solo by Choice, the most comprehensive guide on starting a modern 21st century law practice. Both Carolyn and I can attest that once you do make the leap the opportunities become clearer. Carolyn’s best advice is to stop over analyzing and JUST DO IT, once you start you can never lose.    In this episode, Carolyn and I discuss: Transitioning from big law over to becoming a solo attorney as an energy lawyer. The advantage of being a front runner to step out ahead of opportunity The control and autonomy of being a solo attorney How technology has dramatically improved accessibility to resources and information Maintaining professionalism as a solo or small firm lawyer Adapting to a changing marketplace and staying relevant Gender diversity in the solo practice arena Moving beyond the analysis and planning, to just going out and making it happen

The law is the law, and should be in the public domain, right?? Well, you'd think so, but it may be up to the US Supreme Court to make that determination in its next session when it takes up The State of Georgia v. Public.Resources.org. We talk with Tom Gaylord, Faculty Services & Scholarly Communications Librarian at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, about his thoughts on why the Court granted cert. on an issue that hasn't been on its radar, and how he thinks a minimum of five justices may align on the issue. Tom breaks down possible arguments and what could happen if the Court rules in favor of Georgia's claim of copyright of its statues, or if it creates a bright line rule that statutes are not copyrightable. This is going to be one interesting case to follow. Information Inspirations Marlene discusses Carolyn Elefant's article on Whose Data Is It Anyway? and brings up the age old question of just because we can, doesn't mean we should, when it comes to data collection of client information. Lawyers have a special relationship with their clients and must be careful not to damage that relationship through the use of data collection (even if that collection is ethical, and with client consent. Greg's first inspiration is from Patrick DiDominico and James Lee's article First Our Books, And Now Our Jobs? Paradigm shifts within the legal information profession isn't new, but how we adjust to those shifts can change with each shift. DiDominco and Lee say that there are ample opportunities for professionals who leverage AI to make them individually more valuable to their organization. Is that really true? Maybe... Maybe not. It's bad enough to have your phone hacked through something called a SIM Swap... but to make matters worse, some phone and data companies don't come to their customer's assistance when they need them most. Marlene discusses two stories where things go from bad, to worse. Greg's last inspiration this week brings us back to Georgia, where the state court system is totally Nyuk'ed. That's the name of the ransomware software that has infected the state court system and shut it down. One village in Florida had to pay $460,000.00, it's probably going to cost Georgia many times that to unlock their computers. Listen, Subscribe, download Jerry's music, and Send Us Tweets and Voicemails, Too!! Remember that you can contact us anytime by tweeting us at @gebauerm or @glambert. Or, you can call The Geek in Review hotline at 713-487-7270 and leave us a message. We'd love to hear any ideas you'd like us to cover in future episodes. As always, the great music you hear on the podcast is from Jerry David DeCicca, thanks Jerry!

To ring in the New Year, we're joined by two of our former guests and two of my favorite people: Allison Williams of MyShingle.com and Carolyn Elefant of Law Firm Mentor. These are two of the titans of solo practice education, and soon they'll be hosting a special event!   Come join us at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C. on January 10th for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a lot of conversation with your fellow local law firm owners. Plus, it's FREE!   You can learn more and get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-up-at-busboys-and-poets-tickets-52825152453.   Resources: Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-up-at-busboys-and-poets-tickets-52825152453 Work with The Law Firm Mentor Connect with Allison: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Learn more at MyShingle.com Connect with Carolyn: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn   If you've enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.   -- The Law Entrepreneur is produced by Podcast Masters

I am honored to have Carolyn Elefant join us on the Gen Why Lawyer Podcast.  She's truly inspiring!   In this episode we discuss serving the community, niching and focusing new practice areas and bridging the access to justice in rural areas.  What You'll Learn in this Episode: Carolyn Elefant's 7 figure e-book: a nontraditional way to market and grow your practice. Quality content to build authority in your field Pioneering new practice areas and how these innovative areas level out the playing field. Access to justice in remote rural areas and challenges these areas face despite technology improvements. Contact Information: Twitter: http://twitter.com/carolynelefant/ carolyn.elefant@gmail.com Resources https://myshingle.com/41practiceareasCaorlyn's new book on 41 new practice areas that did not exist 15 years ago https://vimeo.com/288630435- The 7 figure e-book webinar  Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode.   I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you'd like us to cover or guest you'd like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.comAlso, don't forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it'll automatically show up in your phone.  

If there were a monument for early technology adopters in professional services (and I'm sure that, one day, there will be), Carolyn Elefant's face would certainly be carved into it. Carolyn writes the longest running blog on solo and small practice, MyShingle.com, is the author of Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be, and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leveraging technology for solo practitioners and small law firms.   Resources: Learn more at MyShingle.com Connect with Carolyn: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | elefant [at] myshing.com Read: Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be Read: Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier   If you've enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.   --   Thank you to our sponsors! Ruby Receptionist - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to callruby.com/lawentrepreneur or call 844.895.7829 Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle The Law Entrepreneur is produced by Podcast Masters

Carolyn Elefant, solo attorney and author of the popular blog MyShingle, shares her predictions for how solo practice will change in the next 20 years, including new technologies and business models that are already gaining popularity among solo practitioners.

The continued growth and increased acceptance of legal technologies has created an environment in which many solo practitioners and small firms are becoming more interested in acquiring work that has been traditionally deemed exclusively for large firms. In this report from On The Road, host Bob Ambrogi speaks with attorney Carolyn Elefant, Kroub, Silbersher & Kolmykov PLLC founding partner Gaston Kroub, and Headlands Law Group founder Andrew Dick about techniques small law practitioners can use to better compete in the world of large law. Carolyn Elefant is a lawyer in Washington D.C. with an energy regulatory practice and also a national author and speaker on solo and small firm law practice and created the blog, MyShingle.com, the longest running and most comprehensive blog on solo and small firm practice. Gaston Kroub is a founding partner of Kroub, Silbersher & Kolmykov PLLC, an intellectual property boutique law firm in New York City. Gaston also writes the weekly “Beyond Biglaw” column for AbovetheLaw.com, and a weekly newsletter called the “Markman Note” on patent litigation events of interest to investors for Mimesislaw.com. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan, and law degree from NYU Law, Andrew Dick spent several years as a transactional associate at the international law firms of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP. In 2013, Andrew founded Headlands Law Group in order to continue to provide the same top quality legal service in a boutique law firm setting.

David Zvenyach discusses the reasons lawyers should consider learning to code. But first, Carolyn Elefant asks whether lawyers should shed bar association dues as an unnecessary expense?

In this two part interview from Above the Law’s Academy for Private Practice conference, Joe Patrice talks to Jared Correia, Nikki Black, Carolyn Elefant, and Jennifer Ellis about ways lawyers can leverage technology for success. Together, they discuss billing, cloud computing, management resources, wearable technology, ethics, and the overall encouragement needed to start a solo practice.

Adriana Linares sits down with legal technology experts Carolyn Elefant, Mark Britton, Jabez LeBret, Jack Newton, Toby Brown, and Ernest Svenson to discuss using technology to improve client relationships, fee transparency, and how lawyers should approach a paperless office. All this takes place after the InSession conference that happened concurrently with The Florida Bar's 2015 Annual Conference.

In today’s podcast, we talk to Carolyn Elefant about what you can and should do in advance if you are planning to go solo. Then, in our Q&A segment, we talk about whether solos ought to form a business entity or "go naked."

When you want to discuss starting your own law practice, you go to the source. Carolyn Elefant of MyShingle.com has written about the benefits and perils of starting your own practice for years. She talks to me about why attorneys don't adapt to changing environments, as well as her views on non attorneys entering the legal marketplace.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer host Bob Ambrogi interviews Carolyn Elefant about her keynote speech at the 2014 Clio Cloud Conference. Elefant explains how solo lawyers can make their practice sustainable, carve out a nice practice, and the limited license legal technician program. She gives some immediate steps for solos including accepting credit cards, signing clients up online, and digitizing files. Carolyn Elefant practices law in Washington D.C. and is the founder of MyShingle.com, a blog and resource for solo lawyers since 2002.

Ever wonder how a solo can represent like the Big Dogs?  We asked Carolyn Elefant, a sole practitioner who is currently working on a potentially precedent setting case which even she admits would not have been possible just seven or eight years ago.  The reason it’s now doable is the ability of the solo to […]Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

Sharon and Jim welcome Carolyn Elefant, an attorney and the author of Solo by Choice: Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. Carolyn talks about how solos should market themselves through social media and in other ways, how they can stay current with technology and the budgetary and ethical implications of cloud computing for solos.

Rocket Matter is the proud flagship sponsor of SoloCorps, an exciting new video testimonial project focusing on small and solo law firms.  Run by MyShingle icon Carolyn Elefant and the incredibly innovative Solosez and Twitter tour-de-force Lisa Solomon, SoloCorps is modeled after the StoryCorp project featured on National Public Radio. Lisa and Carolyn are currently… Read More »SoloCorps Launches Video Testimonial Site For Small Firm Attorneys The post SoloCorps Launches Video Testimonial Site For Small Firm Attorneys appeared first on Rocket Matter.

Rocket Matter is the proud flagship sponsor of SoloCorps, an exciting new video testimonial project focusing on small and solo law firms.  Run by MyShingle icon Carolyn Elefant and the incredibly innovative Solosez and Twitter tour-de-force Lisa Solomon, SoloCorps is modeled after the StoryCorp project featured on National Public Radio. Lisa and Carolyn are currently… Read More »SoloCorps Launches Video Testimonial Site For Small Firm Attorneys The post SoloCorps Launches Video Testimonial Site For Small Firm Attorneys appeared first on Rocket Matter.

The online numerical ranking system of lawyers, Avvo, launched last week with mixed reviews. Many attorneys complained about Avvo's information and some even called it a popularity contest. Two Seattle attorneys have filed a class action lawsuit against Avvo. On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we discuss thoughts about the product, the class action suit, competition among lawyers and the future of Avvo. Law.com bloggers and co-hosts, J. Craig Williams and Robert Ambrogi welcome our guests: Attorney John Henry Browne, criminal defense attorney at the Law offices of John Henry Browne out of Seattle and one of the attorneys filing the class action lawsuit, Carolyn Elefant, founder and principal attorney in the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant and blogger for MyShingle.com and Law.com's Legal Blog Watch and Denise Howell, appellate, intellectual property, and technology lawyer and blogger for Bag and Baggage. Don't miss it!