Tech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney’s Perspective

New Solo

Technology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today’s environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients.

Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inviting like minded attorneys with a book of business who may not be happy in their current situation to join the firm.

Learn how a practice management system and outside professionals can help you manage and direct your success. Your time is best used practicing law, don’t be afraid to reach out to professionals for help, from tech administration to financial management, to coaching.

Don’t be afraid to join professional groups, get involved, and learn from other attorneys who have been there and done that. If you’re a new solo interested in growing your firm, you can’t miss this episode.

Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at [email protected]

Topics:

• Technology can be a critical part of your firm. It creates efficiencies, encourages collaboration, improves cybersecurity, and builds your business (and yes, you can do this)
• Pay for professional help when you need it. You might be a great attorney, but you can’t do everything. Recognize when you’re doing so well that you need a professional, whether that’s a technology consultant or a financial officer or tax pro.
• When you’ve done all you can getting your firm up and running and don’t know how to take the next step, consider hiring a business coach, someone who can help you recognize opportunities and chart your path forward.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Previously on Legal Talk Network, Digital Detectives, “ Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm”

“Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,” by Gino Wickman

Stephanie Everett, “The Lawyerist”

The Lawyerist

Affinity Consulting

EOS Worldwide

Previously on New Solo, guest Debbie Foster, “Winning the Battle: When It’s Time to Modernize but There’s One Holdout”

Previously on New Solo, guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson, “Ernie The Attorney: A Tech Whisperer Shares His Legal Tech Secrets”

Ernie’s Inner Circle

Ernie The Attorney

Caret Legal

Microsoft 365 for Business

Lawmatics

Adobe

HotDocs legal documents

Dialpad VoIP

Lawyer on the Beach, Facebook

1Password, password manager

SentinelOne cybersecurity

Virginia State Bar Special Committee “Technology and the Future Practice of Law”

Florida Bar Association

Clio Cloud Conference 2025

Clio Legal Trends Report