A long overdue update (+ new resources to support solo lawyers in 2025)


We provide solo lawyers and lawyers at small law firms with the learning resources, tools and support they need to enhance their legal practice and enrich their lives.

Hey Reader:

You might not remember me.

I'm Romesh - I run Lawtrepreneur, where I help solo lawyers like you build modern, tech-enabled practices that actually fit your life (while running my own practice too).

You joined my community through one of my practice-building resources, but I need to be honest with you...

I haven't shown up in your inbox as planned for a long time.

Life threw me a curveball - my parents entered their "golden years," and I became their primary caregiver. Between running my practice, ensuring they get the care they need, and creating precious memories between them and my kids, something had to give.

That "something" ended up being my commitments to this community and Lawtrepreneur's mission.

This obviously wasn't the plan, but it reinforced everything I believe about legal practice: our businesses should flex around our lives, not consume them.

As I managed this transition, I had to practice what I preach about building a practice that adapts to life's demands.

The truth is that there was a moment late last year where I considered the possibility of walking away completely.

But here's what stopped me: the countless messages from lawyers who found clarity and direction in advice and support I’ve given them in making important business decisions.

So starting 2025, I'm recommitting to this community with renewed energy and focus. Here's what's coming:

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  1. Weekly YouTube content sharing my actual frameworks for running a digital-first law firm (first videos are already up!)
  2. 30-minute conversations with experts and thought leaders outside law who are solving problems we face daily (check out the Modern Legal Practice playlist here!)
  3. Practical "Learn by Doing" workshops, starting with:
    • Energy Optimization Masterclass: Start taking concrete steps to delegating tasks that drain you
    • Building Your AI Digital Practice Team: Step-by-step guide to creating your a team of AI bots for your practice
    • Improving Your Intake Workflows: Optimize your client intake process in just two hours.

More information about the workshops will follow!

Got questions about building a practice that actually works for your life? Hit reply - I'd love to address them in a future email or video.

Or if you've cracked the code on some aspect of modern practice, reply back and let me know how! Would love to have a conversation on Youtube where we can learn from your insights!

Not interested in this new direction? No hard feelings - click here to unsubscribe.

To those staying with me - thank you for being part of this fresh start. Here's to making 2025 the year your practice truly serves your life, not the other way around.

To new beginnings,

Romesh

P.S. Running a modern legal practice shouldn't mean sacrificing what matters most. Let's build something better together in 2025.

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💼 10+ Years In Legal Practice 🎯 Helps entrepreneurs & solo lawyers build modern businesses & balanced lives ✍🏽Writings about business, law, habits & tech

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