Podcast Episode 31: Talking Solo & Small Law Firm Issues With Legal Blogger Carolyn Elefant

For episode 31 of the “Everything Except The Law” podcast, host Nick Werker welcomes Carolyn Elefant, a long-time law firm owner and founder of the blog MyShingle.com. This episode provides an in-depth look at some of the biggest challenges currently being experienced by the solo and small law firm communities.
In their conversation, Nick and Carolyn discuss:
- How companies like LegalZoom have impacted the small law firm world.
- Characteristics shared by today’s most successful solo and small law firm attorneys.
- Whether all small firms should be looking to go virtual.
- Important wellness tips for those running growing firms.
- Future trends law firms need to start preparing for now.
The Everything Except The Law podcast can be found on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor.
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