ARDC Intermediary ProgramBy Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.)May 2026The ARDC Intermediary Program is a response to the experience of the ARDC that very often lawyers who do not respond to ARDC suffer from underlying substance abuse and/or mental health or cognitive decline issues attributed to aging. The goal for attorneys facing cognitive impairment issues is typically to facilitate transfering the attorney to permanent retirement status or another inactive status, rather than facing disciplinary action.
Still Skeptical About Using AI in Your Law Practice? You Don’t Need to Use It for Legal Work to Benefit From ItBy Kimberly DudaMay 2026Artificial intelligence has become one of the most discussed topics in the legal profession, particularly in conversations about legal research, contract review, and document drafting. For many solo practitioners and small-firm lawyers, however, the most practical use of AI may be far less ambitious—and far more immediately useful: helping lawyers run their practices more efficiently without being used for substantive legal work.
Teaching an AI to Do Your Busywork: A Practical GuideBy Elisabeth A. RitterMay 2026AI can be a powerful tool for solo or small firm practitioners who would like to automate administrative tasks and increase the amount of hours available to spend on client matters. Find the task you like least. Describe it clearly. See what happens.
The Value of NetworkingBy Nichol BensonMay 2026Networking can be the best investment for solo or small firms. Whether traditional methods of networking, such as becoming a member of a bar association, or through social media, it's never too early or too late to make a new connection in life.
