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Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we're chatting with Catherine Adams., a total powerhouse in the legal world. She's faced some real tough stuff, like being widowed with young kids, having to sue her prior employer and dealing with gender discrimination. But guess what? She's turned all that into fuel for her passion for civil rights. We'll dive into her journey into law, how...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Fretzin, Founder of Fretzin Inc., specializes in coaching attorneys on the art and science of business development. With over 20 years of coaching experience, he has authored three books on the topic, hosts the "Be that Lawyer" podcast, and regularly speaks on business development for various media outlets and bar associations. Listen to Steve discuss why it’s crit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we unravel the intricacies of legal marketing. Listen to our guest, Aron Solomon of Amplify for Lawyers, as he discusses the evolving realm of branding in the legal sphere, the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, and the indispensable strategies law firms must adopt to stand out in today's competitive landscape.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a captivating podcast episode as we sit down with Francis Giantomasi, a Newark-native attorney who turned his humble beginnings into one of the state's largest law firms. Hear about the challenges, successes, and the unique experience of working with his children. Discover the journey from practicing attorney to firm management in this insightful conversation on r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Kelsi White, a partner at Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensig. Kelsi shares practical insights on how she helped the firm retain cases they were previously letting go. She also discusses managing her career and attaining a partnership while on maternity leave, highlighting the support she received from her spouse and the firm. Join us for a candid conversat...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode features Jared Correia, the founder of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, offering subscription-based management and technology services to attorneys and legal institutions. Jared discusses the challenges solo practitioners, small firm managers, and owners face in running a legal practice. Additionally, he hosts Legal Toolkit, the #3 ranked podcast on the Legal Tal...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Jeff Walsworth. He began his career in construction to support himself through law school. Thirty-five years ago, he established a practice and expanded it to include 65 attorneys today before relinquishing management responsibilities and handing over the firm to his employees. He has successfully closed transactions worth over $10 billion throughout his tenure, i...

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Poock is the founder of Senior Attorney Match, an organization that helps law firms grow and position themselves for sale. Jeremy discusses law firm valuations, what to consider when buying or selling a law firm, and how to make the transition smooth as possible.

Send us Fan Mail Paula Davis is the founder of Stress & Resilience Institute, an organization that specializes in helping professionals in high-stress industries. In addition to coaching over 40,000 soldiers and their families, Paula has also spoken for businesses such as Walgreens & Coca-Cola and schools such as Harvard Law and Whorton’s. We discuss how stress and burnout are typically tr...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for today's episode as we talk to Bree Buchanan of Krill Strategies. She shares her struggles with substance abuse, discusses the pervasiveness of mental health issues in the legal profession, and offers insights into potential solutions. Bree served as the co-chair of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being and co-authored the report titled "The Path to Wel...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk to Chris Dreyer. Chris is the founder and CEO of Rankings, a company he started to help attorneys land major cases through SEO. While he began by focusing on personal injury work, he has since expanded into other fields of law. Listen to his story about how he transitioned from partying in college, winning a significant poker competition, to runnin...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk to Justine Phillips, a partner at Baker and McKenzie in the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. We discuss her remarkable career and contributions to the world of data privacy. Justine also shares her experience as a mom working her way towards partnership and how she helped co-found a networking group for working lawyer moms.

Send us Fan Mail Our guest for this episode is Nicholas Klein, a partner at DLA Piper focusing his practice on international trade and national security. Listen to learn about his career path, including how he personally played a role in shaping America's relationship with China. Nick will also discuss his pro bono work and his advocacy for military veterans.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Akiva Shapiro, a litigation partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York. With a focus on high-stakes constitutional, administrative, commercial, and appellate litigation, Akiva's legal expertise is unmatched. But it's his passion for balancing personal and work priorities, especially religious observance, that sets him ap...

Send us Fan Mail Kim Gatling is a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP. Kim focuses her practice on intellectual property prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Kim also works tremendously hard at developing and implementing programs and policies that support Fox Rothschild's goal to diversify the workforce and create an inclusive environment for everyone...

Send us Fan Mail Lynda Bennett is a partner and chair for the Insurance Recovery Group at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Lynda is diligently devoted to empowering women in the legal community. She is a founder of Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Network and is a board member and past president of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association. Her greatest advice for women junior associates is...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jacqueline Harounian , who went from being the first associate at her firm to being named Managing Partner of eleven attorneys and eight professional staff at Wisselman Harounian Family Law. Jaqueline's story is unique in how she uses her traditional upbringing as a tool in complex divorce cases. She adjusts her approach to each client's religious and cultural diffe...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Stephanie Jones, the first female Co-Managing Partner in the Chicago office of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP. Within her first year of law school, she secured a position as a law clerk, ultimately unfolding her passion for being in front of the bar and advocating for people. She understood the value of community involvement with organizations that empower women in law, e...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tara Schellhorn, recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" in the Newark region Bankruptcy Litigation area for 2023 by Best Lawyers in America® . Tara is a female Partner at Riker Danzig LLP in the Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Group. Her career path began with an English major that secured an internship in corporate public affairs at Wyeth, where her duties oft...

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Send us Fan Mail Mark Roscoe is both a family law mediation attorney and a fashion designer. He has balanced his practice, Mark Roscoe Law, and leading his fashion line as the CEO and lead designer of Mark Roscoe Design. Tune in to hear Mark's expertise in law and fashion and how he integrates the two. 

Send us Fan Mail Demetria Graves is the managing partner of the Graves Law Firm, which she founded 17 years ago. Demetria focuses her practice on family law and representing clients who need help in matters of divorce, guardianship, or spousal support. Graves has been featured in the Los Angeles Business Journal numerous times and voted on their 'Top 100 Lawyers' list. Graves has also be...

Send us Fan Mail Angela Turiano is a partner at Bressler, Amery & Ross where she specializes in securities, regulatory and employment litigation. She has appeared in both state and federal court cases and has prosecuted multiple felony cases. In her free time Angela likes to do fun activities with her son, and spend as much time outdoors as possible. Angela is known to achieve fantastic result...

Send us Fan Mail Patricia Costello left the public sector as a judge to become the first female managing partner of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC , a NJ & NY firm of over 175 attorneys and 285 employees. During this interview, she talks about the path to her success and the challenges she faced along the way. Tune in to hear her proactive implantation towards the Diversity & Inclusi...

Send us Fan Mail I recently had the pleasure to speak with Smrithi Mohan , a senior attorney and the creator of Global Innovation & IP Strategy at Dun & Bradstreet . During this interview, we discuss how her innovation and technology skills allowed her to quickly transition into leadership, where she built their team’s innovation and intellectual practice and strategy from scratch. Tune in...