The Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) is proud to announce the official launch of its new Solo/Small Firm Committee, approved by the OCBA Board of Directors during its regular meeting on February 4. The committee will hold its first official meeting on Thursday, February 12, on Zoom.
Solo and small firm practitioners represent a significant portion of the OCBA’s membership, accounting for 47% of its members. Despite their large presence within the legal community, these attorneys often face unique professional challenges, including managing complex ethical responsibilities, navigating evolving technology, overseeing business operations, and practicing in somewhat isolated environments.
The formation of the Solo/Small Firm Committee reflects OCBA’s commitment to supporting this vital segment of the legal community by offering targeted resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and peer collaboration.
“In creating this committee, OCBA is responding directly to the needs of nearly half of our membership,” said Executive Director Jennifer Quick. “Solo and small firm attorneys play a critical role in delivering legal services throughout Oakland County, and this committee will provide meaningful support to help them thrive.”
OCBA began gauging interest in the formation of this committee back in May 2025 and hosted an exploratory meeting on January 8, 2026. Interest in the committee has been strong with the committee roster already at 30 members.
During the exploratory meeting, participants shared insights into common challenges and opportunities, including practice management, networking, and staying current with legal developments. Attendees also helped establish the committee’s leadership, meeting structure, and mission.
Mission and Purpose
The Solo/Small Firm Committee is dedicated to supporting and advancing solo practitioners and small firm attorneys by fostering peer-to-peer exchange of law firm management best practices, encouraging attorney-to-attorney referrals and business development opportunities, and providing practical, high-quality educational programming. The committee aims to strengthen professional relationships, enhance the sustainability and success of member practices, and promote excellence in delivering legal services throughout the Oakland County legal community.
Leadership
The committee’s inaugural leadership team includes:
• Chair: Paul Shkreli, Shkreli Legal PLLC
• Vice Chair: Elliot Rattner, Northwatch Legal, PLLC
• Professional Development Committee Liaison: Linda Kennedy, Panagos Kennedy PLLC
• Membership Committee Liaison: Veronica Leonard, Veronica R. Leonard, PLLC
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings will be held monthly on the second Tuesday at noon via Zoom, with quarterly in-person meetings on the second Friday at 4 p.m. at rotating locations.
Membership and Participation
Membership in the Solo/Small Firm Committee is free for OCBA members. Current OCBA members interested in joining the committee may email jquick@ocba.org to request placement on the committee roster.
Non-OCBA members who wish to participate are invited to first join the OCBA by visiting ocba.org/join, where they may select the committee while completing the membership application. Individuals who join the OCBA during the month of February may be eligible for a special promotion offering 17 months of membership for the price of 12.
Solo and small firm practitioners represent a significant portion of the OCBA’s membership, accounting for 47% of its members. Despite their large presence within the legal community, these attorneys often face unique professional challenges, including managing complex ethical responsibilities, navigating evolving technology, overseeing business operations, and practicing in somewhat isolated environments.
The formation of the Solo/Small Firm Committee reflects OCBA’s commitment to supporting this vital segment of the legal community by offering targeted resources, professional development, networking opportunities, and peer collaboration.
“In creating this committee, OCBA is responding directly to the needs of nearly half of our membership,” said Executive Director Jennifer Quick. “Solo and small firm attorneys play a critical role in delivering legal services throughout Oakland County, and this committee will provide meaningful support to help them thrive.”
OCBA began gauging interest in the formation of this committee back in May 2025 and hosted an exploratory meeting on January 8, 2026. Interest in the committee has been strong with the committee roster already at 30 members.
During the exploratory meeting, participants shared insights into common challenges and opportunities, including practice management, networking, and staying current with legal developments. Attendees also helped establish the committee’s leadership, meeting structure, and mission.
Mission and Purpose
The Solo/Small Firm Committee is dedicated to supporting and advancing solo practitioners and small firm attorneys by fostering peer-to-peer exchange of law firm management best practices, encouraging attorney-to-attorney referrals and business development opportunities, and providing practical, high-quality educational programming. The committee aims to strengthen professional relationships, enhance the sustainability and success of member practices, and promote excellence in delivering legal services throughout the Oakland County legal community.
Leadership
The committee’s inaugural leadership team includes:
• Chair: Paul Shkreli, Shkreli Legal PLLC
• Vice Chair: Elliot Rattner, Northwatch Legal, PLLC
• Professional Development Committee Liaison: Linda Kennedy, Panagos Kennedy PLLC
• Membership Committee Liaison: Veronica Leonard, Veronica R. Leonard, PLLC
Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings will be held monthly on the second Tuesday at noon via Zoom, with quarterly in-person meetings on the second Friday at 4 p.m. at rotating locations.
Membership and Participation
Membership in the Solo/Small Firm Committee is free for OCBA members. Current OCBA members interested in joining the committee may email jquick@ocba.org to request placement on the committee roster.
Non-OCBA members who wish to participate are invited to first join the OCBA by visiting ocba.org/join, where they may select the committee while completing the membership application. Individuals who join the OCBA during the month of February may be eligible for a special promotion offering 17 months of membership for the price of 12.
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