Resilience and Flexibility: Case Study of Rebuilding a Solo Law Practice after the 2020 Pandemic

Work ~ Life balance

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In our recent Blog, New Generation of Legal Professionals women continue to outnumber men in law school, the upward trend of aging population, inflation, and the changing demographic of attorneys, as well as other other factors that have caused a paradigm shift of how work is done in the legal industry. Not only has there been a paradigm shift in the way work is done, but moreover, there has been a shift in our focus between career path and personal lives.

The legal industry is no different, experiencing a changing environment in how work is done and services are provided, with an influx of younger, more progressive attorneys, more women becoming attorneys and many attorneys reaching the end of their careers. The solo and freelance attorney trend in the US is also on the rise, due to factors such as the popularity of flexible and remote work, the rise of technology and online legal resources, the growing demand for affordable legal services, and the desire for more autonomy and control over one's career. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 also caused a dramatic increase in people having to Restart and Reboot, and working remotely, resulting in a surge of new businesses and a change in focus toward work-life balance. This has motivated many to shift away from traditional employment with large institutions to become freelancers and start their own practices, redefining the legal profession in the new 'Knowledge - Creator Economy.'


CASE STUDIES

In our last case study of Working Parents and Caregivers in the Legal Field, we shared Lorena’s story and Oscar’s story. In our next Blog we will share James’s story about a successful boutique law firm, who have navigated the art of balancing work and life. With a forward-thinking mindset, and the help of PrivyCounsel, a legal practice management portal, they've been able to streamline work processes, work from anywhere, and collaborate effectively with their colleagues and clients.

Let's dive into Stephanie’s story of adapting and thriving in a ever-changing world.

Resilience

Embrace Change Adapt and Thrive



STEPHANIE

Meet Stephanie, a successful solo law practitioner who had a thriving practice and affiliations with other law firms using PrivyCounsel. However, after having her first child during the COVID-19 pandemic Stephanie and her family decided to move out of state to be closer with family, and she took a job with a law firm. However, shortly after starting her new job, Stephanie had her second child, and the change in her family dynamic made it difficult to continue working in an in-office setting.

Recognizing the need for flexibility, Stephanie decided to take a leap of faith and restart her own solo law practice and affiliations with PrivyCounsel as the unified communication portal for attorneys, paralegals and clients. Stephanie's new solo practice is built on the principles of remote work and affiliation with other firms, which provides her with the flexibility to spend more time with her family while still generating income. The ability to work remotely and maintain affiliations with other firms has allowed Stephanie to create a resilient and sustainable practice that meets the needs of her growing family.

Stephanie's story is a testament to the importance of resilience and adaptability in building a successful law practice. Her willingness to reset her affiliation and build a solo practice that is flexible and utilizing the benefits of remote work has allowed her to balance her professional and personal life. This case study also highlights the importance of being open to change and being willing to take risks to achieve our goals. Additionally, it showcases the power and simplicity of using PrivyCounsel as a communicate.

Here’s what Stephanie says about PrivyCounsel-

Stephanie’s favorite features are new appointment reminder email that is automatically sent to the client. She also likes that a task can be assigned to the client. These and other Privycounsel features makes solo work a lot easier.



Key takeaways

Stephanie, a successful solo law practitioner who had a thriving practice and affiliations with other law firms using PrivyCounsel. Due to family circumstances Stephanie moved out of state and took a job with a law firm but after having her second child, she found it difficult to continue working in an office setting. Recognizing the need for flexibility, Stephanie decided to restart her solo law practice and affiliations with PrivyCounsel as the unified communication portal for attorneys, paralegals and clients. This new solo practice is built on the principles of remote work and affiliation with other firms, which provides her with the flexibility to spend more time with her family while still generating income. The case study highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability and being open to change in building a successful law practice, as well as the power and simplicity of using PrivyCounsel portal.


Overall, resilience and flexibility are complementary skills that work together to help us adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world. By cultivating these traits, we can become more resilient and better equipped to handle whatever challenges come your way.



next case study

Will dive into James’s story. A boutique law firm going from Paper to Pixels: A Case Study of a Tech-Savvy Attorney. Learn how James's forward-thinking approach transformed his paper-oriented law firm into a fully equipped, digital powerhouse. Discover how the adoption of the digital tools not only improved his firm's efficiency, but also allowed for a higher level of client service, resulting in a higher organic referral rate.

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