THE PRACTICE PODCAST

In Episode 220 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome back Evan Nierman , founder and CEO of Red Banyan , a strategic communications firm specializing in crisis management and public relations. Evan joins the conversation to discuss the importance of effective communication, the growing influence of artificial intelligence, and how businesses and professionals can protect and...

In Episode 219 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Bast Amron Attorney Amanda Vasquez to discuss her path to the legal profession, her experience as a bankruptcy clerk, and the lessons she learned while transitioning from a judicial clerkship to private practice. Amanda shares how an early interest in advocacy helped shape her decision to pursue law. Growing up, she often h...

In Episode 218 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Bast Amron attorney Thomas Santi for a conversation about his path to the legal profession, his first year as an attorney, and the lessons he has learned transitioning from law school to the practice of commercial litigation and insolvency law. Thomas shares how an early interest in technology, coding, and science initially...

In Episode 217 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Jon David Huffman , Managing Partner and trial attorney at Poole Huffman , for a conversation about complex business litigation, trial advocacy, law firm growth, relationship-driven business development, and investing in the next generation of lawyers. Jon David shares the experiences that led him to pursue a career in law...

In Episode 216 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Chad Volkert , Global C-Suite Leader and Managing Director at Protiviti , for a conversation about career growth, leadership, the evolution of the legal services industry, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. Chad shares his professional journey, beginning with his decision early in his career to...

In Episode 215 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Glory Alcántara , Director of Multicultural Marketing at General Mills , for an engaging conversation about branding, leadership, innovation, and the power of human connection. Glory shares her journey from growing up in the Dominican Republic to building a successful career at General Mills, where she has spent nearly two...

In Episode 214 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Patrice Gillespie Smith , President and Chief Operating Officer of The Underline Miami , for an inspiring conversation about urban planning, community development, leadership, and the creation of public spaces that bring people together. Patrice shares her journey from growing up in Ohio to building a career in transportati...

In this special episode of The Practice Podcast , we bring you a featured panel from Bast Amron ‘s 8th Annual Business Advantage Forum , moderated by Peter Klock . Business leaders from consumer goods, legal consulting, and private equity explore how organizations can successfully navigate rapid technological change while embracing artificial intelligence, innovation, and the evolving future of wo...

In this special episode of The Practice Podcast , we bring you a featured panel from Bast Amron's 8th Annual Business Advantage Forum , moderated by Jeff Bast . Industry leaders from communications, technology, and nonprofit leadership explore how sustainability has evolved from a corporate initiative into a long-term business strategy that strengthens organizations, communities, and reputations. ...

In Episode 211 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Edward Montoya , Founder of Montoya Law and mediator/arbitrator with BridgePoint ADR , for a thoughtful conversation about litigation, mediation, emotional intelligence, and the human side of conflict resolution.  Ed shares his journey from growing up in New York and South Florida to building a distinguished litigation prac...

In Episode 210 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Russ Brown , Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Brown Fox PLLC , for a conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the relationships that fuel long-term success. Russ shares his unconventional path to the legal profession, from playing collegiate baseball and coaching high school athletes to building on...

In Episode 209 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron welcome Elaine Fitch , Managing Partner of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch (KCNF), for a conversation about purpose-driven lawyering, workplace civil rights, firm leadership, and the importance of building something that lasts.  Elaine shares her journey from studying women's rights and social justice to becoming one of the na...

In Episode 208 of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron sit down with matrimonial attorney  Jacqueline Newman , Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP , to discuss divorce, relationships, parenting, and the power of communication.  Jacqueline shares how she knew from an early age that family law was her calling and reflects on a career dedicated to helping individu...

In this Legend Series installment of The Practice Podcast , Jeffrey P. Bast and Brett M. Amron sit down with Kendall Coffey , one of South Florida’s most respected trial lawyers and a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. This conversation goes beyond a traditional career retrospective. It is a candid, experience-driven discussion on what actually builds a lasting legal career...

In this episode of The Practice Podcast , Katie Tonkinson joins Jeff Bast and Brett Amron to discuss her path from music performance to litigation, what law school doesn’t teach you, and why practicing law is ultimately a people business. She shares practical insights on building a legal career, the importance of discipline and communication, and how creative outlets like writing and music continu...

In this Legend Series episode of The Practice Podcast , Brett Amron and Jeff Bast sit down with John Kozyak , co-founder of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton . Known nationally as a bet-the-company litigator and restructuring lawyer, Kozyak reflects on a career shaped by risk, mentorship, and an unwavering willingness to create opportunity where none existed. From knocking on office doors in downto...

In this episode of The Practice Podcast , Jeff Bast and Brett Amron sit down with Raoul Cantero , partner at White & Case and former Justice of the Florida Supreme Court. Raoul shares the story behind his career journey from Miami appellate lawyer to the Florida Supreme Court and back to private practice. He reflects on growing up in Miami after his family fled Cuba, his time at Harvard Law Sc...

In this Legend Series episode of The Practice Podcast , Aaron Podhurst shares the defining moments behind a 60+ year career at the highest levels of trial practice. From the Catskills to the Courtroom The first in his family to attend college, Aaron earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Michigan and later attended Columbia Law School. He chose law because he loved advocacy, persuasi...

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast sit down with Jim Robinson , Partner at White & Case LLP in Miami, where he leads the firm’s Americas Litigation Section and serves as Chair of the Americas Operations Council. Jim represents U.S. and international clients in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and is widely respected as a tenacious litigator who believes you do not have to be difficult to...

Brett and Jeff sit down with Stephen Marino, Jr. , Managing Partner of Ver Ploeg & Marino, P.A. , one of Florida’s premier policyholder-focused insurance law firms. With decades of experience in complex coverage litigation and firm leadership, Marino offers a candid and insightful look into what it takes to build and sustain a practice at the intersection of commercial litigation, insurance re...

For our 200th episode, Jeff and Brett go off-script and revisit the real story behind their partnership, their paths into law, and the early experiences that shaped how they practice today. What starts as a milestone celebration turns into a candid and unexpectedly funny conversation about where they came from, what they learned about each other, and why their careers somehow keep coming back to s...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett sit down with Patty Tomasco , a seasoned bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Quinn Emanuel . Known for her calm command in crisis situations and her sharp instincts in high-stakes litigation, Patty brings a rare mix of courtroom experience and boardroom strategy. The conversation spans her path into law, how she became a self-taught bankruptcy lawyer, and how sh...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett are joined by Amy Perez , Associate Dean for Career & Professional Development at the University of Miami School of Law . With deep experience in student advising, employer engagement, and legal talent development, Amy offers an inside look at how legal education is evolving to meet the modern profession’s demands.  The conversation explore how law schools are r...

In this episode, Brett and Jeff are joined by Adriana Rivera-Badell , a powerhouse trial attorney, passionate advocate, and rising star in the South Florida legal community. With a reputation for fearless courtroom presence and deep community involvement, Adriana shares her journey from analyst to law student to litigator—and the lessons she’s learned along the way.   This conversation explores a...

On this episode, we welcome family law attorney and mediator Kristen Goss , founder of KWG Family Legal & Mediation Services .  Kristen brings a human-centered perspective to family law,  championing collaborative processes, alternative dispute resolution, and holistic family healing. Kristen shares her journey, from her roots in a socially engaged household to founding her own firm in 2016, s...