They Could Have Stayed At Biglaw…But Didn’t

To those of you toiling at large firms, wondering whether you could make it on your own, this post’s for you.  Here’s two examples of attorneys with large firm backgrounds and large firm specialties (securities law and complex litigation) who took the solo plunge.

This article from the Kansas City Star (4/19/05) profiles Jane Stafford, a securities law veteran of 20 years who just opened a boutique securities law firm, making her one of few women and solos in a male dominated, large firm practice area.  According to the article, Stafford plans to initiate an investor literacy program to educate people — particularly young women, working women and the elderly — about investments.

And from law.com is this article, Large Firm Associate Goes Solo To Serve Spanish Speaking Clients (4/12/05) reports on Jose Rojas, a former fourth year biglaw associate and Spanish speaking attorney who’s betting that his new firm will meet an untapped need in the Hispanic community in Hartford County.

Here at MyShingle, we wish these two lawyers all the best as they embark on this exciting adventure.