
New Solo
So, you’re a new lawyer or you’re new to practicing solo. You’ve got your game plan. Now what? First, know that you’re not ‘alone. It’s the fastest growing segment of the legal profession. Welcome to New Solo here on the Legal Talk Network, where you’ll learn a lot about practicing law. SOLO!
Latest episodes

Jul 29, 2021 • 33min
Becoming A Master of Microsoft Word
Guest Marie Stockton is an estate planning lawyer laser-focused on making sure her clients understand what they’re signing. She’s mastering document prep tools to assure they have the look and feel that encourages reading and comprehension. Topics:
Making the shift from WordPerfect to Microsoft Word
Paying attention to the little things, like fonts
Designing and creating styles for formatting
Complex numbering for document accuracy
Resources:
Matthew Butterick, Typography for Lawyers
Debora Savatra, Legal Office Guru
Barron Henley, Affinity Consulting
Mark Unger, Muse Legal
YouTube
Lynda/LinkedIn Learning
New Insights (brought to you by Nota):
Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson’s question.
Question 3 of 4: “What are three things you would like to see changed in the legal profession?”
Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Jun 24, 2021 • 45min
A Listener's Guide to the New Solo Back Catalog
Brand new solo Dean Blachford binged New Solo’s episodes before launching his practice. He offers a crash course featuring standout episodes.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

May 20, 2021 • 50min
The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer
Solo Rachel Allums earned her law practice chops running a firm before joining the bar, and her estate planning practice is all the better.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Apr 15, 2021 • 55min
Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok??
How new solos Taly Goody and Michelle Fonseca-Kamana create videos for social media that attract clients and referrals.

Mar 11, 2021 • 34min
Decamping to Puerto Rico
When one can practice almost anywhere, why not Puerto Rico? Sarah de Deigo leapt even before the pandemic popularized these wholesale moves.

Feb 25, 2021 • 46min
Oh, The Messes We See
Business consultant Peggy Gruenke explains what happens when solo and small firms don’t have their financial houses in order.

Jan 25, 2021 • 44min
Case Study: Journey to the Cloud
With an updated format and new segment, Adriana Linares takes listeners behind the scenes of a firm’s migration to the cloud.

Dec 3, 2020 • 51min
What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo
Marketing expert Seth Godin and Jack Newton discuss niche practices and how lawyers can be the ‘one and only’ in a crowded field.

Nov 5, 2020 • 34min
Why a Career Path Isn’t a Straight Line
Guest Jonathan Greenblatt shares four tips for building a successful legal career, even when you’re not in the job you expected.

Oct 1, 2020 • 46min
Getting Started Tips from a New Solo
Having launched as a solo just a year ago, Kelly Roberts shares tips that made her practice profitable by month two.