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Podcast Episode 233: Starting a Small Law Firm (w/guest Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist)

March 3, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with guest Stephanie Everett — President at Lawyerist and co-author of the recent book The Small Firm Roadmap — about the process of starting and growing a law practice.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Stephanie’s background and her work at Lawyerist
  • Is it realistic to plan to start a firm right out of law school?
  • The types of experiences that will help you prepare for a solo practice
  • Common misconceptions about owning a business
  • Why is it an exciting time to be starting a practice?
  • The Lawyers for Equal Justice program
  • What useful advice you can find in the book The Small Firm Roadmap

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Resources:

  • Lawyerist
  • The Lawyerist Podcast
  • Lawyers for Equal Justice
  • The Small Firm Roadmap, by Aaron Street, Sam Glover, Stephanie Everett, and Marshall Lichty
  • Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential, by Craig Crabtree
  • Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Onwers, by Dawn Fotopulos
  • LegalZoom
  • Podcast Episode 86: Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • 3 Things Law Students Can Do Today to Build Their Future Solo Practice

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