Strategic Shifts: From Litigator to Full-Time Mediator | First Flight #7
Discover how Kristen Rizzo transitioned from a litigator to a full-time mediator, leveraging branding, visibility, and pro bono work to rebrand her...
Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships
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Updated on October 6, 2026
| Posted on April 11, 2025
Starting a law firm straight out of school? Adriana Linares and Rio Laine, ALPS Affinity and Partnerships Director, discuss thinking ahead, specializing early, and planning your growth as ways to reduce risk and lead to long-term success.
In this episode of our First Flight series, you'll meet Philip Mauriello, an attorney who wasted no time launching his solo practice just three months after passing the bar. In this episode, host Adriana Linares revisits her conversation with Philip, who shares the smart, scrappy strategies that helped him build a successful business from the ground up. From freelancing to build startup capital to picking the right tech stack before day one, Philip shares real-world strategies for getting up and running fast.
Discover how Kristen Rizzo transitioned from a litigator to a full-time mediator, leveraging branding, visibility, and pro bono work to rebrand her...
Discover how two women in Orlando share resources & expenses, collaborate, and share offices without merging their separate solo law firms in this...
An immigration attorney overcomes rejection and burnout to build a balanced, family-friendly solo practice, sharing her journey and tips for...