Solo & Small Firm Section

Hosted by the Solo and Small Firm Section. Bonnici Law Group  1620 5th Ave, Ste 625 San Diego, CA 92101  Join us for a casual happy hour! It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, meet new people, and expand your professional network. Whether you're looking to make connections or just enjoy a drink after work, we’d love to see you there. Cheers to good company and great conversations! Register Non-Member Price: $25Member Price: $25 Cancellations/Refunds All sales are final. Refunds will not be… Read more

This program will discuss PTSD and vicarious trauma and its impact on an attorney’s competence; Explore the areas of practice attorneys most prone to these issues; Explain what trauma-informed lawyering is; Review a self-assessment; and Promote resources and strategies.  Read more

Purchase a pre-selected assortment of sessions from our previous Solo & Small Firm Summits. $150 CLA Members, $300 Non-Members! Offer ends 03/31/2025. OnDemand CLE2Go (Podcast) General MCLE Well-being for Small Law - Dealing Effectively with Disruptive People; 2023 Solo & Small Firm Summit (1.25 Hours) Tips and Tricks to Document and Maintain Case files Like a Large Firm; 2023 Solo & Small Firm Summit  (1.25 Hours) Legal Ethics How Solo & Small Law Firms Can Meaningfully and Lawfully Engage in… Read more

It’s no secret that the majority of lawyers practicing in California work in small firms with between two and ten attorneys. More than half of all attorneys in these firms are partners. The result is that California Lawyer’s Association’s (CLA) Solo and Small Firm (SSF) Section looms large. Read more

Encouraging attorneys with their “Yes, you can build a thriving law practice” enthusiasm, California Lawyers Association’s (CLA) Solo and Small Firm Section conducted a day-long seminar in Los Angeles designed to build skills and confidence in lawyers working to grow their own legal practices. The in-person event, attended by more than 50 attorneys, was held on October 25, 2024, at the Bonaventure Hotel in partnership with the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Read more

4.0 Participatory MCLE Hotel Casa del Mar1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405 This day-long in-person seminar is designed to build the skills and confidence you need to strike out on your own and grow your own legal practice. Gain tools from Lawyers who have successfully built their own firm with a solid foundation, brick by brick. Going out on your own can be daunting, but this seminar is devoted to teaching lawyers the skills needed to succeed with confidence.… Read more

Lawyers in small firms are besieged by court deadlines and client demands, as well as the necessity of creating a continuous stream of business. On top of these pressures, lawyers have to contend with the administrative requirements for running a law firm, including ensuring properly accounting for entrusted funds, meeting payroll and facing the inevitable cash crunches. Read more

The purpose of this webinar is to deliver education to solo and small firm lawyers about the practice of cannabis and hemp law in California. Our learning objectives include fundamental knowledge about cannabis and hemp law issues, how solo practitioners can build a law practice focused on cannabis and hemp law in California, and how the future of the cannabis and hemp industries will impact solo and small firm lawyers. Read more

Join the Solo and Small Firm and Law Practice Management and Technology Sections of CLA for a "Night of Networking," an evening mixer celebrating the legal community across California. Read more

Explore AI's impact on law, covering current influences, ethical challenges, and future scenarios to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI's legal ramifications. Read more