The 2024 Solo & Small Firm Symposium is a comprehensive event organized by the Maryland State Bar Association's Solo & Small Firm Section. Scheduled for Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the symposium will take place at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson, Maryland. This full-day program is designed to provide solo and small firm practitioners with valuable insights and strategies to enhance their practices.
The symposium will cover critical topics such as AI implementation, practice management, succession planning, and cybersecurity. Attendees can participate in both traditional presentations and intimate roundtable discussions led by expert speakers. The agenda includes sessions like "The Future of Law: How Solo & Small Firms Can Harness the Potential of Generative AI" by Jennifer Leonard, Esq., and "Cybersecurity & Ethics in a Fast Changing Era of Technology" by Thomas DeGonia, Maryland Bar Counsel.
In addition to educational sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including a continental breakfast, vendor interactions, and a concluding holiday party. These activities are designed to foster connections among practitioners and provide practical insights to help solo and small firm attorneys optimize and future-proof their practices.
This symposium is ideal for solo and small firm practitioners seeking to stay ahead in the evolving legal landscape. By attending, participants will gain practical knowledge, engage with peers and industry experts, and explore innovative strategies to enhance their legal practices.
Speakers(11)
Brian Thackston
Operations Manager at Frost Law
Brian Thackston serves as the Operations Manager at Frost Law, bringing expertise in scaling staff, managing caseloads, and implementing systems to support the growth of solo and small law firms.
Cheryl Jones, Esq.
Attorney at CJ Law
Cheryl Jones is an attorney at CJ Law, offering insights into transitioning from big firm practice to solo or small firm practice, drawing from her own professional experiences.
Jennifer Brennan, Esq.
Attorney at Lawrence Law, LLC
Jennifer Brennan is an attorney at Lawrence Law, LLC, providing expertise on the practical implications of the Corporate Transparency Act for solo and small law firms.
Jennifer Leonard, Esq.
The Creative Lawyer
Jennifer Leonard is a legal professional specializing in the integration of generative AI into legal practice, focusing on how solo and small firms can harness this technology to enhance their services.
Kelcie Longaker, Esq.
Attorney at Gordon Feinblatt, LLC
Kelcie Longaker is an attorney at Gordon Feinblatt, LLC, focusing on succession planning for solo and small firms, including firm valuation, client transition, and successor selection.
Laurie Wasserman, Esq.
Attorney at Wasserman White Family Law, LLC
Laurie Wasserman is an attorney at Wasserman White Family Law, LLC, specializing in family law and providing guidance on strategies for scaling staff, caseloads, and systems in solo and small firm practices.
Maddy Martin
SVP of Growth at Smith.ai
Maddy Martin is the Senior Vice President of Growth at Smith.ai, where she focuses on improving client experience, time management, and payment processes for legal professionals through affordable tools and optimized workflows.
Meredith Hill, Esq.
Attorney at The Hill Law Group
Meredith Hill is an attorney at The Hill Law Group, focusing on modern approaches to organizing and operating law practices, particularly for solo and small firms.
Natasha Nazareth, Esq.
Attorney at Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC
Natasha Nazareth is an attorney at Nazareth Bonifacino Law Benefit LLC, specializing in innovative strategies for organizing and operating law practices, with a focus on benefit corporations.
Pilar Nichols, Esq.
Attorney at Nichols Gelmann LLC
Pilar Nichols is an attorney at Nichols Gelmann LLC, specializing in guiding legal professionals through the process of moving from large firm environments to establishing their own solo or small firm practices.
Thomas DeGonia
Maryland Bar Counsel
Thomas DeGonia serves as the Maryland Bar Counsel, providing guidance on cybersecurity and ethics in the rapidly evolving technological landscape affecting legal practices.
Event Details
- Date
- December 5, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States
- Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
- Pricing
- $145 - $195
- Audience
- Solo and small firm legal practitioners
- CLE Credits
- 5.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit, offered for surrounding MCLE states