Providing law practice management (LPM) resources is a key focus of ISBA and ISBA's Law Practice Management Committee. The committee provides CLE, checklists, forms, and additional resources for solo and small firm attorneys, with an emphasis on practical ways to improve client services, including the use of new technologies.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Ashley Higgins at ahiggins@inbar.org.

Your Law Practice Toolkit

The Law Practice Management Committee is building a resource center to support solo and small firm attorneys at every stage of their practice—from launching a firm to managing day-to-day operations to planning for retirement. More resources will be added soon.

LPM Resources

Law Practice Management Hub

ISBA's library of free downloadable content includes white papers, guides, ebooks, reports, case studies, industry analysis, and much more, provided by experts and vendors within the legal industry. Discover national trends and insights in client management, hiring, marketing, operations, technology, and more.

Visit LPM Hub »

CLE & Events

ISBA offers a number of live and on-demand CLE programs. Many of these programs are provided at no cost to members. Click a link below to browse our LPM CLE offerings.

Live CLE Calendar »

On-Demand CLE Library »

Products & Services

Looking for software and products that can help you work more efficiently and with less stress? The Law Practice Management Committee has helped interview and vet a collection of partner companies to ensure they are relevant, high quality services with excellent customer service. In many cases, these companies are long-time trusted partners of the ISBA and have garnered a reputation of dependability and quality.

View ISBA-endorsed vendors and member discounts »

Connect with Solo & Small Firm Attorneys

LPM Online Community

ISBA members are invited to join the ISBA Law Practice Management Online Community. This email distribution list/online community is a place for members to discuss law practice management and the business of running a practice. Community members of all experience levels and practice types are invited to participate in conversations, share feedback, request suggestions, and discuss resources related to:

• Human resources, staff recruitment and retention, and operations policies
  
• File management, process efficiency, and avoiding malpractice
  
• Accounting, billing, and financial management
  
• Life cycle of a law practice

The online community is free for all ISBA members. To join: 

1. Click here »
2. Log in using your ISBA account credentials. (Email memberconcierge@inbar.org for assistance.)
3. Click the blue "Join Community" button on the right side of the screen.

General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section

The ISBA General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section (GP SSF) provides a medium through which general practitioners may cooperate with, encourage, and assist each other in the resolution of problems common to them and to the legal profession. Through the section’s LPM committee, CLE and providing information to members are high priorities, with an emphasis on practical ways to improve client services, including use of new technologies. Members also have access to an active email distribution list of solo and small firm practitioners. This section hosts the annual Solo & Small Firm Conference. Section dues are $25 annually.

To join:

1. Click here »
2. Log in using your ISBA credentials. (Email memberconcierge@inbar.org for assistance.)
   
3. Once the transaction is processed, you will receive a welcome email sharing more information and inviting you to the section's online community.
   

Solo & Small Firm Conference

The ISBA Solo and Small Firm Conference is an excellent business development opportunity for you to swap business cards and business solutions with lawyers from across the state at Indiana's largest gathering of solo and small firm attorneys. Learn more about the conference »

Future dates:

• June 4-6, 2026
• June 10-12, 2027
• June 1-3, 2028

Mentorship

Mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all. Legal professionals at any stage of their career can benefit from having mentors, being mentors, or both. Whether you’re seeking career guidance, exploring a new practice area, or looking for a sounding board for professional challenges, ISBA’s mentorship programs provide the flexibility to connect in ways that work for you.

Mentor City is ISBA’s new mentorship platform designed to help members connect with mentors and mentees on their own terms. This system allows you to:

• Create a profile that highlights your goals, interests, and areas of expertise.
• Search for mentors based on practice area, career stage, or specific skills.
• Connect and schedule meetings to build meaningful relationships that fit your needs.

Learn more »