Solo & Small Firm Section

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

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

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 legal practice. Read more

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

We are getting very close to the Annual California Lawyers Association meeting. This year, like last year, it will take place in San Diego on September 21 through September 23. Read more

I always enjoy meeting new law school grads and recently admitted lawyers. The energy, the outlook, the I’m-going-to-save-the-world mentality! Read more