Women Owned Law Firm Boot Camp
Have you considered how you could be your own boss?
Have you dreamed about starting your own law firm, but you don’t know how to start?
Get an insider’s view when women law firm founders and leaders pull back the curtain on how woman lawyers can launch their own firms and, yes, thrive!
Women Owned Law will host this dynamic virtual workshop and networking experience on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
You will gain essential knowledge to start and run your own law firm, focusing on critical pain points: financial security, hiring, marketing – learn best practices to achieve sustainability and growth. You will learn effective strategies to plan for opening day and then reliable how-tos for managing daily operations, through practical sessions, led by successful women and law firm owners.
This interactive boot camp is designed to equip women lawyers with the vital, proven knowledge they need to launch and lead thriving practices. In addition to learning alongside our experienced presenters, this dynamic event will feature opportunities to network, share, and learn with other attorneys in breakout sessions. From these direct connections, you will glean practical knowledge and meet resourceful women who, like you, are committed to making a dream a reality – and many who have already taken the leap!
REGISTER HERE!
Agenda:
WOMEN OWNED LAW
Law Firm Boot Camp
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Session
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Speakers / Lead
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11:00–11:05
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Welcome & Housekeeping
WOL mission, sponsor thanks/video, agenda overview
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Rose H.
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BLOCK I | LAUNCH & LEAD
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11:05–11:20
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Panel Ia: Nuts & Bolts of Opening Your Firm
Forming the LLC, operating & trust (IOLTA) accounts, website basics • Q&A
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Amy Woods = Iolta/operating accounts (5 mins)
Forming LLC/IP considerations = (3 mins)
Website = Rose Moran? ( 5 mins)
Tech Stack = Poll the room in the chat (2 mins)
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11:20–11:40
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Panel Ib: Time Management & Decision-Making for Lawyers
Protecting billable time, decision filters, avoiding owner burnout • Q&A
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Crystal Agyei, Executive Coach
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11:40–11:50
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Breakout I — Choose Your Room
Room A: Launch Checklist Lab — what's done, what's next, what's blocking you
Room B: Protect Your Calendar — map one week, cut one time-drain
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Room A = Rose H.
Crystal Agyei = Float between the 2
Room B = Rose M.
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11:50–12:00
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Share Takeaways
One insight per room shared with the full group
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Block I moderator = Rose M.?
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12:00–12:05
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Break
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BLOCK II | MONEY, PEOPLE & TECH
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12:05–12:25
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Panel IIa: Money & People
Pricing & fee structures, cash flow, trust accounting, when and who to hire first • Q&A
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Erin Green, Fractional CFO, Trinity Growth Advisors
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12:25 - 12:35
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Panel IIb: Building Your Structure & Team & Tech
Practice management (litigation v. busines), billing/timekeeping (TE/RE focus),
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Nancy Weissman - EP/RE Billing
Alaina Fotiu- Wojtowicz - Litigation Law firm considerations
_________ = Hiring Process aka recruiting & retention
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12:45 - 12:55
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Breakout II — Choose Your Room
Room A: Know Your Numbers — set a target rate and monthly break-even
Room B: Your First Hire — role, timing, F/T vs. P/T vs. virtual
Room C: Tech Stack Swap — what's working, what's worth the money
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Room A = Erin Green
Room B = Rose H.
Room C = Masha
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12:55 - 1:05
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Share Takeaways
One insight per room shared with the full group
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Block II moderator
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1:05 - 1:10
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Break
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BLOCK III | GROW WITH INTEGRITY
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1:10–1:30
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Panel III: Ethically Building Your Brand
Client acquisition (referrals, social, paid ads) under attorney advertising rules • Q&A
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Rose Harper to speak on Referrals/Linkedin & Vetting Vendors (10 mins or less)
Masha Mohkamkar - immigration law firm growth w/ Ads & Paid consults (10 mins)
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1:30–1:50
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Accountabilibuddy Pairing
Pair up, name one action item to complete by Nov. 30, exchange contact info
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All attendees
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1:50–2:00
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Closing Remarks
Thank sponsors & speakers, next steps
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Rose H.
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Cost: WOL Members: free, Non-Members: $50
To register, click here!
For more questions: [email protected]
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