Class Is In SessionLeading in Law as a Solo PractitionerStephanie Nelson is the founder of her own law firm in one of the world's biggest cities: New York. Her practice spans criminal defense, family law, employment, contracts, and commercial landlord matters.The HBCU graduate of Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge discusses how she built her law firm from the ground up, offers tips on what to know before hiring an attorney, and how her work as a solo practitioner reflects a growing trend of independent attorneys.