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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 21 MIN

Using AI to Make a Solo Practice Scalable | Carolyn Elefant

from Life Beyond the Briefs · host Brian Glass

What happens when one of the original voices in solo law practice meets the cutting edge of AI?At 8AM’s Kaleidoscope event, Brian sat down with Carolyn Elefant - legendary founder of MyShingle, author of Solo by Choice, and environmental justice attorney fighting Big Energy with bold strategy and even bolder tech.In this conversation, Carolyn shares how she:Turned a dot-com-era blog into a pipeline for high-value clientsUses AI to decode 200-page rulings in minutes (and train new lawyers fast)Created a playbook so effective, government agencies distributed it for herIs building an AI-first law firm offshoot with scalability in mindThis isn’t your average solo practice story. It’s a deep dive into how to work smarter, build authority, and design a law firm that actually fits your life — not the other way around.Whether you’re solo-curious, tech-savvy, or just sick of the billable grind, this episode will make you rethink what’s possible.Hit play and get inspired by Carolyn’s unapologetic, future-facing approach to law.Connect with Carolyn:www.myshingle.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynelefant/____________________________________Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia.  He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field.  This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.Want to connect with Brian?Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglassConnect on LinkedIn

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What happens when one of the original voices in solo law practice meets the cutting edge of AI? At 8AM’s Kaleidoscope event, Brian sat down with Carolyn Elefant - legendary founder of MyShingle, author of Solo by Choice, and environmental justice attorney fighting Big Energy with bold strategy and even bolder tech. In this conversation, Carolyn shares how she: Turned a dot-com-era blog into a pipeline for high-value clientsUses AI to decode 200-page rulings in minutes (and train new lawyers f...

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