Rio Laine

Rio Laine

Rio Laine is Bar and Affinity Partnerships Strategist at ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance. In this role, Rio focuses her efforts on nurturing strong relationships with bar associations and other partners to help ensure the success of lawyers across the country.

Recent Episodes
January 8, 2026

Creating a Referral Network That Actually Works with Lee Rosen | First Flight #12

When family lawyer and podcaster Lee Rosen talks about referrals, he doesn’t call them a network. He calls them friends. He explains why you only need about 20 trusted relationships to sustain...

December 11, 2025

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

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...

November 13, 2025

Building a Business-Minded Law Firm with Matthew Moeller | First Flight #10

When Matthew Moeller launched his New Orleans law firm, he wasn’t just becoming a solo attorney— he was stepping into entrepreneurship. He shares how he turned lessons from a high-school retail job...

October 23, 2025

How Solid Workflows Can Save Your Solo Practice from Chaos | First Flight #9

Starting your solo firm means building good habits from day one and that begins with your intake process. In this episode of New Solo: First Flight, host Adriana Linares revisits her conversation...

September 11, 2025

Shared Spaces, Separate Firms: How Conti Moore and Barbara Leach Built a Unique Solo Partnership | First Flight #8

What does it look like when two solos run completely independent practices—but still share staff, expenses, and even office celebrations? In this episode of New Solo’s First Flight series, Adriana Linares revisits...

August 14, 2025

Strategic Shifts: How Kristen Rizzo Transitioned from Litigator to Full-Time Mediator | First Flight #7

When is the right time to rebrand your legal practice and how do you actually pull it off? In this episode of New Solo’s First Flight series, Adriana Linares talks with Kristen...

July 10, 2025

Building a Practice with Purpose: How One Former Police Chief Built a Client-Centered Law Firm | First Flight #6

What does it take to pivot from a career in law enforcement to launching a solo elder law practice? In this episode of New Solo’s First Flight series, Adriana Linares sits down...

June 12, 2025

Redefining Success: One Immigration Lawyer’s Path from Burnout to Balance | First Flight #5

Can a young lawyer balance motherhood, burnout, and building a solo practice? In this episode of New Solo’s First Flight series, Adriana Linares talks with immigration attorney Kim Felton, whose legal career...

May 8, 2025

How This New Lawyer Branded Her Firm With Aloha and Built a Happy Practice | First Flight #4

Can your law firm be both professional and personal? In this episode, host Adriana Linares revisits her conversation with Cassandra Koeing, a solo family lawyer who launched Aloha Divorce straight out of...

April 10, 2025

How a New Solo Lawyer Built a Thriving Practice in Just 3 Months | First Flight #3

Starting a law firm straight out of school? Meet Philip Mauriello, an attorney who wasted no time launching his solo practice just three months after passing the bar. In this episode, host...

March 13, 2025

Harnessing Quiet Strength: A Roadmap for Shy and Introverted Attorneys | First Flight #2

Introverted and shy attorneys, this episode is for you! Discover the key differences between introversion and shyness, gain practical tips to overcome performance anxiety, and learn how to harness your natural strengths...

February 13, 2025

How Specialization and Structure Can Prevent Future Headaches for Lawyers | First Flight Series

To soar as a solo attorney, you need financial stability, a clear flight plan to attract the right clients, and a reliable system that delivers the best ROI, while setting you apart...