A Dozen Great Reasons: The Challenges and Triumphs of Starting Your Own Firm

From Law Practice Today authored b:

“If you scan this article to look for a dozen reasons why you should leave your big law safety net and take the leap to start your own firm, you will not see them. In reality, there are far more than just 12 reasons to take the risk, but just as many challenges to navigate as well.

When we thought about how we could share what we have learned with others, we looked around our firm and saw a dozen amazing women. Every day, we celebrate the leap we took in January 2010, and appreciate that it was well worth the sacrifices. A little over six years ago, we launched our own firm with barely more than a handful of clients, working out of 800 square feet of subleased space. Over these last six years, we have learned much about what works for us and what does not. As a result, our original three-person team has grown into a 12-person team including 10 lawyers, occupying over 8,000 square feet in a high-rise building in Center City Philadelphia.”

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