Nicholas Hite from Hite Law Group is building a thriving family and domestic law practice in New Orleans, with a special focus on members of the LGBTQ community. In this episode, Nick joins us to share his insight on choosing the right niche and growing a law practice to profitability within 6 months.

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• How Hurricane Katrina changed the city of New Orleans and how that affected Nick’s practice
• How he chose his niche within the family law field based on his passions and desires
• Why he offers LGBTQ cultural competency trainings and how it helps him grow his brand
• How narrow is too narrow when it comes to choosing a niche?
• Why Nick decided to set up his attorney fees based on a sliding scale
• What Nick did when he took an entire year off after leaving his law firm position
• How he grew his firm to profitability within the first 6 months of launching 
• Why it’s important to be involved in the community you want to serve

Resources

PFLAG – New Orleans chapter

NOAGE

BreakOUT

Contact Information

www.hitelawgroup.com

(504)2520678

nicholas@hitelawgroup.com

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Leaving the law to launch a nonprofit is not easy. That’s precisely what today’s guest, Mariam Morshedi, did when she saw there was a need for simplified law. Mariam left her legal position at AARP to launch Subscript Law.  Subscript is a committed to enhancing the legal and political decision-making of Americans. She accomplishes this by breaking down legal concepts, Supreme Court cases, and government functions into visual explainers.  

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:  

• How she channeled her interest in philosophy and anthropology into her legal nonprofit
• What inspired her to launch her nonprofit
• Why she believes that the public has a right to not only know the law but understand it as well
• How she decided that visual graphics were the best way to present information
• Her steps in assembling her board and team at the nonprofit
• How to find the right marketing channels for your business when marketing isn’t your strength
• Why she chose a non-profit as opposed to other types of organization
• Why it’s important to prepare yourself financially if you’re going to launch a non-profit

Contact Information:

mmorshedi@subscriptlaw.com

Subscript Law

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I'm sharing a preview of my new show, Leaders Love Company, which launches this week. I explain the basis for the new podcast show, what I'm hoping to accomplish, and why you should tune in. 

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The fearless duo from Selogie and Brett, Amanda and Vickie, join us to share their insight on how they launched their law practice focused on helping children living with disabilities. They also share how they’ve channeled their passion for helping special needs children into their non-profit and their newly launched podcast.  

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

• What it takes to be a special education law attorney
• How they figured out it was time for them to open their own practice together
• Is going solo for everyone?
• How can you make a law firm partnership last and how to make sure you’re protected in case the love doesn’t last
• How someone in a niche practice area can generate business
• What to use to market your practice when you don’t have a big budget…or a budget at all!
• Why they started their non-profit and a podcast to support the non-profit’s mission

Resources Mentioned:

Connection Café

Contact Information:

www.selogiebrett.com

Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter

Inclusive Education Project

Facebook, Instagram

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