Establishing and managing a successful law firm demands a unique skillset—one that Rachel Roche and Darren Sylvester explore in their book, “How to Start a Law Firm” published by The Law Society of England and Wales.
On Wednesday, 28th October, 2020, we hosted the official celebration and launch of How to Start a Law Firm. Listen to Rachel and Darren’s experiences writing their first book, and get your questions about starting and managing a successful law firm answered. The conversation was hosted by I. Stephanie Boyce, then Vice President (currently President) of the Law Society of England and Wales.
Catch up on this virtual book launch on demand to:
- Hear why Rachel and Darren decided to co-author this book.
- Get tips from two established and award-winning solicitors and law firm owners.
- Listen into a discussion about the authors’ experience writing this book and starting their law firms.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Speakers
Rachel Roche
Solicitor Director and Founder
Roche Legal
Rachel set up her award-winning law firm, Roche Legal, in 2014, as a specialist private client firm practising Wills and Probate law. Roche Legal, has since won numerous awards including, Sole Practitioner of the Year in 2018 at The Law Society’s Excellence Awards and in 2020 becoming one of five globally recognised Reisman Award winners, for Innovation in legal services
Darren Sylvester
Owner and Director
DJS Law Solicitors
Passionate about offering high-quality legal advice in a timely fashion, Darren founded DJS Law Solicitors in 2016. Darren is a qualified barrister (England & Wales) and qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with over 15 years’ experience in criminal and civil litigation. Darren is an advocate of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) and has been involved in many forms of ADR to bring cases to a resolution.
Host
I. Stephanie Boyce
President
The Law Society of England and Wales
I. Stephanie Boyce is the President of the Law Society of England and Wales, and is the first ethnic minority president in the Law Society’s history. Stephanie was admitted as a solicitor in 2002 and holds a Master of Laws in public law and global governance from King’s College, London.
What’s inside the How to Start a Law Firm book:
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Chapters
– Could you start a law firm?
– Choosing the right structure
– The first steps of your startup
– Funding your law firm
– Do you need a premises?
– Branding your business
– Finding clients and establishing networks
– Establishing systems and processes
– Managing the firm’s finances
– Making technology work for you
– Employing staff
– Wellbeing and work/life balance
– Growth and expansion
– Exit strategies
– Covid-19
– 10+ Case studies