Mina Haque: Navigating Solo Practice and Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mina Haque discuss:

• Overcoming challenges in growing a law practice
• The impact of digital tools on professional success
• Essential skills lawyers need beyond legal expertise
• The mindset shifts necessary for entrepreneurial success

Key Takeaways:

• Solo law practice has become significantly more accessible due to virtual offices, law practice management software, and online marketing, reducing overhead costs and easing client acquisition.
• Lawyers should resist the temptation to accept every client and instead focus on a defined practice area to build a strong reputation and avoid operational inefficiencies.
• Effective delegation, including outsourcing bookkeeping, marketing, and administrative tasks, allows solo practitioners to maximize billable hours and focus on client service.
• Developing an online presence through SEO, blogging, and thought leadership is crucial for standing out and attracting clients in a competitive legal market.

"Show your value to your client. Sometimes it may be outside the scope of the service, but go above and beyond and try to have that servant leadership mindset, because the right client will recognize your talent, and you may find yourself in the right place." —  Mina Haque

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Episode References: 

Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale: https://www.amazon.com/Likeable-Badass-Women-Success-Deserve/dp/0385549148

About Mina Haque: Mohaimina "Mina" Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s, leads its strategic transformation, focusing on restructuring, growth, and global expansion. She also runs a law firm specializing in immigration and corporate law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions. An Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law, she teaches law practice management. Recognized for her leadership, Mina was named one of Women We Admire’s Top Women Leaders of DC (2024) and IAOTP’s Top Attorney of the Year (2023). Washingtonian Magazine honored her as an Outstanding Woman in DC (2021), and she is a member of Chief, a premier network for senior women leaders.

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Website: https://attorneymina.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minahaque/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyminadc/

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