Awais Haq Show

Most people think of law as a service you buy by the hour. My guest today, Jeremy Neilson, thinks of it as an engine you build for scale. Jeremy is the co-founder of Sally and former CEO of Assure, where he pioneered the infrastructure that allows venture capitalists and angel investors to launch Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) at a fraction of traditional cost and time. Across his career, he'...

This episode is a masterclass in law firm growth strategy, featuring a deep dive into how a small law firm can dominate a specialized niche through legal tech solutions and law firm automation. Awais Haq sits down with Mark Astor, a pioneer in mental health and addiction law, to discuss the "business of saving lives".Mark shares how he transitioned from a "broke" solo practitio...

Is it better to bootstrap your way to success or take on early investors? In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Jane Muir , Managing Shareholder of J. Muir & Associates and former President of the Miami-Dade Bar Association. Jane shares her "trench-tested" advice on why she favors bootstrapping, how to protect your Legal Tech startup from hallucinations/liability, and the secret...

In an era of endless PPC ads and generic legal websites, why do some law firms effortlessly attract high-value clients while others struggle as a "commodity"? In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Dennis Meador, CEO of The Legal Podcast Network, to dismantle the "trust deficit" in the legal industry and reveal why authority is the only competitive edge left for modern law firm digital marketin...

In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Nick Jain , CEO of Eagle Rock , to discuss why the traditional legal model is under siege. Nick, a Harvard MBA and former Wall Street analyst, specializes in the science of institutional innovation and helps SMBs navigate the complex world of financial advisory and automation. They dive deep into why a "messy tech stack" acts as a silent killer f...

How do you break through the "billable hour" inertia of Big Law to build a successful legal tech startup? In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Andrew B. Ackerman —serial entrepreneur, early-stage investor, and author of The Entrepreneur's Odyssey . Andrew shares his 20+ years of experience investing in 70+ startups and mentoring hundreds of founders. We dive deep into the mechan...

Can a law firm truly thrive without a single filing cabinet? In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Andrew Legrand , founder of Spera Law Group , to pull back the curtain on the modern, tech-forward legal practice. From the $5,000 "offshore developer" mistake to why the billable hour is dying in the age of AI, this conversation is a masterclass for any attorney or business owner looki...

Is your law firm or tech startup truly protected, or is it just an "LLC on paper"?. In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with Matt Meredith , founder of Meridian Legal Advisors , to bridge the gap between financial advising and legal protection. Matt reveals why most attorneys fail to understand their audience and explains the critical difference between a standard financial advisor and...

Are you letting the "Golden Safety Net" of Big Law hold you back? In today's episode, we sit down with Matthew Fornaro, a seasoned business law attorney who left the predictable income of a Big Law firm 11 years ago to build his own independent practice. We dive deep into the state of business law in 2026 , exploring how Artificial Intelligence is becoming the ultimate force multipli...

Join Rory O’Keeffe, founder of RMOK Legal and co-author of The AI Advantage , as he discusses the shift from criminal defense to tech law, the reality of "agentic AI" in legal practice, and practical steps for launching a successful legal consultancy in 2026. Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction of Mr. Rory O’Keeffe: Commercial and AI lawyer. 01:34 – Career Beginnings: Navigating the...

"Checks and balances are disappearing... we cannot normalize third-world problems in America."In this episode of With Immigration Lawyers, host Awais interviews Ms. Jalloh, the founding attorney of Jalloh LLC. Ms. Jalloh shares her deeply personal journey of migrating from Sierra Leone at age 15 after her father sought political asylum following a military coup. She discusses her transit...

"I migrated from Jamaica with only $20 in my pocket... today, I'm fighting for the rights of 13 million people." - Dionnie WynterIn this powerful second episode, Awais sits down with Attorney Dionnie wynter pfunde to discuss her incredible journey from a teenage mother in Jamaica to a powerhouse immigration lawyer in the United States. Dionne shares the raw reality of her early days...

Welcome to The Lawyer Podcast, the show for legal leaders who are building the future of the industry. Being a great lawyer is different from running a great law firm. On this show, we move beyond case law to discuss the business of law. We interview managing partners, general counsels, and industry innovators about scaling operations, leveraging technology, and mastering leadership. Whether you a...