Creating a Successful Law Firm in Lockdown PLUS Future Lawyer & International-Level Powerlifter Aims to Bring Back Gold ???????

Law firms are facing a unique challenge - how to stay afloat and remain viable in today's economy.

We have read the headlines that the UK is headed for its longest recession since records began a century ago…??

With the slowdown of business, many law firms are finding themselves in a precarious position and are having to make difficult decisions in order to stay open. But there is hope, and by making a few strategic changes, your law firm can weather this storm and come out stronger on the other side.

The question I pose to the lawyers with an itch to start a business is - would you “risk” leaving a well-paid job to start your own law firm during uncertain times? ??

Well, perhaps you might need a little bit of inspiration first...

Let’s go back to 2020…did you know the number of new businesses started that year increased by 14% in the UK despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Yes, 2020 saw a wave of entrepreneurialism, there were almost 726,000 new businesses created in the UK in 2020 compared to just over 636,000 in 2019.

Power couple?Alistair Wells?and?Shona Wells?created one of those businesses??

I had a blast hosting Alistair & Shona on our?Legally Speaking Podcast ???powered by?Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology?to learn more about their entrepreneurial journey.

They were super open and real sharing the highs, the lows, their experience as a whole and their learned lessons!

Alistair and Shona are both qualified solicitors, having had impressive careers in the industry prior to starting their own law firm.

Their mission is clear and simple; they wanted to build a better, more human, less formal legal experience for start-ups and scale-ups…????

So, with a great deal of planning, a fair bit of dedication and a clear motivation for achieving their mission,?Tend Legal?was born ??

Whether it’s an individual legal project or ongoing collaboration through their innovative subscription package, Alistair and Shona are there to make sure your business gets the legal support it deserves.

In this episode, we chat about:?

?? What building a small commercial firm during the 2020 lockdown looked like

?? The challenges they faced when building your their law firm

?? Why the corporate culture is so important

?? Tips and advice for becoming a successful solicitor

?? The importance of technology in today’s world

???Where can I listen to this episode????

The podcast is available to listen to on the?Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major platforms?(Spotify,?Apple?etc.)

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Weekly Alumni Guests Shoutouts

1) Troy Atkin MSc ?- Litigator & Trainee Solicitor of The Year 2021 at Biscoes Solicitors | IPF International Powerlifter?

Huge congratulations to Troy who recently announced that he is heading to New Zealand to represent England at the Powerlifting Commonwealth Games that runs from 27 November to 4 December ???

Troy is a Brand Ambassador for KC Partners & Legally Speaking Podcast ?? and by day he is a fourth-seat litigation trainee solicitor working for the regional law firm Biscoes. By night, he is an international-level powerlifter with a new mission: bringing a gold medal home for England ??

We wish Troy the absolute best of luck ??

During Troy's time on the Legally Speaking Podcast?we discussed:

?? What it means to have an ‘elite’ mindset in law

?? The importance of mental health

?? Troy’s weightlifting journey and how it’s documented on his Instagram

?? Balancing fitness training and solicitor training

?? Protecting yourself in the digital world

???You can listen to Troy's?"The Weightlifting Lawyer" episode?HERE??

2) Skylar McKeith - Immigration Lawyer at Mackrell.Solicitors | TV Legal Commentator

Skylar featured on GB News?this morning this week!

Skylar was discussing the 40,000 migrants who crossed the Channel this year and shared what's behind the delays in processing asylum claims.

During Skylar's time on the Legally Speaking Podcast?we discussed:

?? The responsibilities of a Congressional Intern at the US House of Representative

?? Changes in the immigration law over the next few years

?? What are the roles and responsibilities of a Consultant Solicitor

?? What it means to have particular expertise in business & creative industry matters and citizenship applications

?? Her recent media coverage on the Rwanda asylum plan

???You can listen to Skylar's?"Immigration Law: A Hot Topic?" episode?HERE??

3) Priscilla Bonsu, Esq. - Corporate Associate at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

Sticking with TV Priscilla featured on BBC News recently discussing the latest developments in the tech industry and their efforts on the African continent.

She also started her new role as an associate attorney in Becker’s Corporate Practice Group in their New York office. She focuses on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and a broad range of business transactions; advises both domestic and global companies seeking to expand operations internationally by providing strategic legal solutions.

During Pricilla's time on the Legally Speaking Podcast?we discussed:

?? Her experiences to going to law school ‘against all odds’

?? How she became a corporate lawyer working for major companies

?? Working as a lawyer during the pandemic

?? Major challenges she overcome in her legal career

???You can listen to Priscilla's?"Ghanaian Immigrant Community in Germany to Wall Street" episode?HERE??

4) Dennis Yu - CEO of BlitzMetrics

Dennis's personal mission centres around mentorship from his experience with helping people from all walks of life grow their expertise in digital marketing, sharing his insights from managing campaigns for enterprise clients like The Golden State Warriors, 耐克 , and Rosetta Stone .

Congratulations to him by leading by example in terms of showcasing health is wealth - he recently shared he lost 22 pounds!

During Dennis's time on the Legally Speaking Podcast?we discussed:

?? His work as a VP and Product Manager of American Airlines

?? How law firms should focus on Google My Business tools, not just their web presence, in terms of boosting their SEO and visibility

?? What remarketing is and how it can help your law practice generate leads

?? How spending just a dollar a day on ads can shape your strategy

?? How to move away from a ‘publisher mentality’ and boost the efficiency of your ad output

?? How to maximise reach from your social video content

???You can listen to Dennis's How to Upgrade Your Firm's Digital Marketing Strategy episode?HERE??

5) Benjamin White - Founder of Crafty Counsel ?

CRAFTY FEST 2023 - SAVE THE DATE - 14 JUNE 2023

"Utterly outstanding"

"The best "Legal Anything" I've ever been to"

"The set-up, venue and surrounding organisation was truly first class... the atmosphere was something I’ve never experienced at any kind of gathering before."

People said nice things about?Crafty Counsel?Crafty Fest 2022. If you are working in in-house legal, you want to be sure to save the date now to join Ben and his crew at Crafty Fest 2023.

During Ben's time on the Legally Speaking Podcast?we discussed:

?? His experiences working overseas and how it helped him shape his career

?? What important skills are needed by a Senior Associate

?? More about Crafty Counsel and its history/future

?? How he built his community and what prompted him to do so

?? All things Crafty Fest

???You can listen to Ben's A Crafty Counsel Community for In-House Legal Professionals episode?HERE??

I am now into the fourth week of my ?UK LinkedIn Creator Accelerator Programme...over half way!

For this week, I will be focusing on: Legal Marketing - How Can Lawyers Use Web3 and The Metaverse to Build Brands and Practices?

To remind you my theme for the programme is ???

“The intersection of Law and Web3 - What You Need to Know”

To catch up on all my content for the programme here is what I done:

Week 1: Digitalisation Of Law - Why Law Firms Need To Pivot To Web3?

Poll:?Does Your Firm Operate In The Metaverse? ????

LinkedIn Live:?Mitch Jackson?–?Why Law Firms Need To Pivot to Web3?

Short-Form Video:?Web3 is Juicy Baby…????

Week 2: Legal Careers - How To Become A Web3 Lawyer & What Do They Do?

Poll:?Do You Know What Web3 Lawyers Do? ????

LinkedIn Live:?Matt Green?–?What Do Web3 & Crypto Lawyers Do?

Carousel:?Yuliya Prokopyshyn?–?What Do Web3 Lawyers Do?

Short- Form Video:?Henry Nelson-Case?–?Stop Talking About Web3 Skit

Week 3:?Legal Infrastructure - How to Protect Virtual & Digital assets and Utilise NFTs, Creator Coins & DAOs

Poll: Have you Registered a Trademark in The Metaverse? ??

LinkedIn Audio Event: Francesca M. Witzburg??????,?Mitch Jackson, Esq.?Caleb Pfohl, Rachel B. Lee?&?Joshua B. Lee?- Standing Out with Authority in Web3

?? You can catch the recording?HERE

LinkedIn Live: Featuring (UK CAP Cohort) Erica Stanford?&?Jamie Parmenter - Landing Jobs in Web3

Image Post: Not Your Typical Recruiter

LinkedIn Audio Post: Featuring Pete Boyle Francesca M. Witzburg??????,?Mitch Jackson, Esq.?Caleb Pfohl - Credibility & Trust in Web3

Carousel: Featuring Yuliya Prokopyshyn – What is a DAO?

Short Form Video: Featuring Henry Nelson-Case – Future of Work Skit

Article: #GreenerTogether

I still have lots more content and collaborations with people in and around the legal community so be sure to hit the bell?? on my profile to be notified when I post and go LIVE!

???Credibility & Trust in Web3 with?Pete Boyle

?? Virtual Insanity LLC Co-Hosting with?Francesca M. Witzburg??????,?Mitch Jackson, Esq.?&?Caleb Pfohl

?? Monday 21st November

? 8pm UK / 3pm EST

With FTX entering into bankruptcy after facing a liquidity crunch as investors fled over concerns about its financial health there is a lot to discuss! Binance had originally offered to buy the company but pulled out of the deal after a short period of due diligence.

?? Click to register HERE

In Other News:

Although nervous beforehand I had an absolute blast chairing?Reuters Events: Legal Leaders Europe 2022 last Friday!

I did as I planned shaking things up and taking a few risks! I am so pleased and grateful for all the positive comments and feedback - thank you!

Looking forward to chairing and speaking at many more events in the near future!

On that note, make sure you come along to LegalEx on Wednesday 23rd November!

In an increasingly digital world, personal branding is one of the most important things that reputation-conscious lawyers and firms can do to market themselves. By investing in a personal branding strategy in a deliberate way, you can make sure you are top of mind when that potential client needs legal support or that talented solicitor is looking for a new position.

I will be delivering a keynote, where I will take you through how to:

?? Develop a personal brand

?? Create a social media strategy

?? Track the return on your investment

?? Click to Register?HERE

Digital Disruption in the Legal Industry: How Law Firms Risk being Outpaced by Competitors in the Modern Age

The legal industry is experiencing a period of rapid digital transformation. Outdated legacy processes are quickly becoming a liability and being replaced by new digital tools and ways of working. While a number of firms have responded to this disruption, a large share of law firms have yet to adapt and risk being left behind.

How can your firm position yourselves for success in the modern age? How can you build resilience in times of disruption and economic uncertainty?

I am delighted to be collaborating with?Kolleno?on Tuesday, December 6th at 3pm BST to discuss the digital transition and transformation in the legal industry.

Key topics will include:

? The Current Legal Landscape

? New and Emerging Digital Tools Impacting the Legal Field

? How Law Firms Can Best Position Themselves to Thrive and Build Resilience in Times of Digital Disruption and Economic Uncertainty?

?? Register?HERE

Reminder that tomorrow (November 17th)?Kieran Gilmurray?&?Ema Roloff?will be firing questions at Myself & the amazing?John Lindsey?to discuss where Legal Tech and Web 3 collide.

We will discuss:

?? Trends in Legal Tech and how lawyers and law firms need to adapt.

??? What is Web 3.0 and why is it the future of the internet?

?? How and where are we seeing the impacts of Web3 in the legal tech space?

?? Register?HERE

*** FREE WEBINAR ***

How to succeed during internships

In the Commercial Law Academy 's final FREE employability webinar of the recruitment cycle,?Jake Schogger,?Simranjeet Kaur Mann and?Henry Nelson-Case?will be teaming up to give you highly practical tips on how to convert internships into full-time jobs.?

In particular, the webinar will cover:

? How to demonstrate your motivation and enthusiasm.

? How to interact professionally with supervisors and take instructions.

? How to tackle the work you are set.

? How to stay organised under pressure.

? How to ace team-based exercises, including presentations and negotiation exercises.

? How to properly prepare for end-of internship interviews.

? A live Q&A with the panellists.

?? Register HERE

Head of Corporate?- Disruptive Human First Law Firm - 6+ PQE (Remote/Anywhere)

Senior Media Litigation Associate?- Leading UK Law Firm - 5+ PQE (London)

Corporate Restructuring Associate?- Top US Law - NQ - 7 PQE (London)

Senior Corporate Associate?- Top City Firm - 5+ PQE (London/Flexible + Full or Part Time)

Pensions Solicitor?- Top 10 UK Law Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

Junior Employment Associate - UK Law Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (Thames Valley)

Mining and Energy Transition Lawyer?- Top 10 UK Law Firm - 3 - 7 PQE (London)

Contentious Insurance and Financial Services Lawyer?- Top 10 UK Law Firm - 1 - 7 PQE (London)

Insolvency Associate?- Top 15 UK Law Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

Civil Litigation & Financial Crime Associate?- Emerging US Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

Competition Associate?- Leading UK Firm - 2 - 5 PQE (London)

Energy Projects & Infrastructure Associate?- Top Tier Energy Boutique Firm - 1 - 4 PQE (London)

International Arbitration Associate?(Arabic Speaking)?- Top Arbitration Firm - 2 - 5 PQE (London)

Cyber Security Associate?- Top 15 UK International Firm - 2 - 7 PQE (London)

Crypto Lawyers?- Top 10 UK International Law Firm?- 2+?PQE (London)

Leveraged Finance Associate?- White Shoe Law Firm?- 2 - 7?PQE (London)

Corporate & Commercial Associate?- Boutique Law Firm - 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Private Equity Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Capital Markets Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 4??PQE (London)

Litigation & Arbitration Associate?- Top US International Law Firm?- 2+ PQE (London)

IP/IT/Commercial and Data Protection Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 4 - 5 PQE (London)

Real Estate Associate?- Top 10 UK International Law Firm?- 0-4?PQE (London)

Fund Finance Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 2 - 6 PQE (London)

Investment Funds Associate?- Top US Law Firm?- 1 - 4 PQE (London)

If you cannot see a job suitable for you, but are interested to hear about more jobs at KC Partners, please send your CV to?[email protected]?to be considered.

At?KC Partners, we are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunities across organisations and we welcome applications from suitable candidates regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity.

For now folks...OTTO in his winter gear & OUT :)

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