Creating a Tech-Driven Solo Practice with Nate Cade | First Flight #11

About this episode

Nate Cade discusses building a tech-driven solo law practice focused on flexibility and modern tools.

When Milwaukee attorney Nate Cade left big law, he wasn’t just starting a firm — he was rebuilding his entire work life around flexibility, technology, and intention. He shares how shedding committees and tradition helped him design a virtual, modern practice from day one, why an iPad and curiosity turned him into a tech-first lawyer years before it was common, and how testing every tool himself led to a streamlined firm that serves clients better from anywhere. Then, ALPS Insurance’s Rio Laine joins host Adriana Linares to explore what remote-first solos must plan for, how discipline and smart systems act as your “secret” backup plan, and why supervision, cybersecurity, and dedicated hardware matter even more when your whole team works from home. Hear the original episode with Nate Cade Learn more about ALPS Insurance. Receive email notifications every time we release a new episode.

People in this episode

Host: Adriana Linares

Guest: Nate Cade

Topics covered

• solo practice
• technology
• remote work
• law
• flexibility
• cybersecurity

Keywords

• solo practice
• technology
• law
• remote work
• cybersecurity
• flexibility
• iPad
• virtual practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ALPS Insurance, Legal Talk Network

Places: Milwaukee

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