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ATLN is creating and curating resources that various stakeholder groups can use to launch and sustain initiatives and to develop strategies and tools focused on serving the middle class.

The resources below are intended for ATLN members and other like-minded legal professionals advancing ATLN’s mission. They are not intended for members of the public.

Are you aware of a resource that could be a good fit for our resource bank? Let us know at jessica.bednarz@du.edu and rsamarghandi@chicagobarfoundation.org. We will use this criteria to determine whether to include the resource on the page.

Legal Market Landscape Report (2024)

William D. Henderson, State Bar of California
This report provides an extensive analysis of the California legal market, focusing on key aspects such as market size, the role of law firms versus other legal service providers, the impact of legal technology, and the significant unmet legal needs within the state. This report is an update to the 2018 Legal Market Landscape Report.

Legal Market Landscape Report (2018)

William D. Henderson, State Bar of California
This report provides an extensive analysis of the California legal market, focusing on key aspects such as market size, the role of law firms versus other legal service providers, the impact of legal technology, and the significant unmet legal needs within the state.

Rural Practice Initiatives Information

American Bar Association Center for Innovation
An interactive map of the U.S. detailing each state's rural practice initiatives. While structures vary, the goal of each program is the same: to recruit attorneys to rural areas and help them stay by offering practical tools, local connections, and career support.

Justice Where We Live: Promising Practices from Rural Communities

Legal Services Corporation's Rural Justice Task Force
This report delves into some of the conditions that contribute to the justice gap like poverty, housing insecurity, and substance dependency. It also identifies difficulties encountered by distinct rural communities—including low-income agricultural workers, Native Americans, veterans and senior citizens—and how these challenges may contribute to their specific legal needs.

Modern Law Practice Management: Solutions for Solo, Small, and Mid-Sized Firms

North Carolina Bar Association
This one-of-a-kind book is designed to empower legal professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Inside, you'll discover a wealth of valuable resources, including forms, checklists, and practical guidance—all tailored to meet the unique needs of your firm. (2025)

ATLN Slide Deck

ATLN
The slide deck was created by ATLN to assist members and others educating about and advocating for the millions of middle-class Americans who do not have access to affordable legal services. It is available for use by anyone seeking to further ATLN’s mission. (2025)

State of the Legal Market ("Umbrella") Slide

ATLN
This slide represents the market of legal services in the United States. It illustrates the large gap in accessible and affordable legal services for the low and middle-income segments of the market and the corresponding opportunities for entrepreneurial practitioners who use innovative service models to provide value to these underserved clients. The slide was created by ATLN and is available for use by anyone seeking to further ATLN’s mission. (2024)

Law Subscribed Podcast

Mathew Kerbis
Hosted by Mathew Kerbis, this podcast explores the growing world of subscription-based legal practices and how lawyers are innovating legal services to move away from the billable hour model. Each week, he interviews attorneys, technologists, and legal entrepreneurs who are building new systems to deliver legal help more predictably and accessibly. (Launched in 2021, new episodes regularly)

A Different Practice Podcast

Lauren Lester
This is a business and well-being podcast for solo and semi-solo attorneys looking for actionable strategies to earn more and work less. It is hosted by Lauren Lester, an active solo attorney in Colorado. (Launched in 2023, new episodes regularly)

How to Start an Incubator Checklist

The Chicago Bar Foundation
This checklist provides a set of guidelines for starting a legal incubator program. Updates are currently in progress.