Lead Counsel

In this special mashup episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona brings together key insights from previous conversations centered around law firm growth, business coaching, and the transformative power of mastermind groups. Scaled law firms do not happen by accident. They require a shift from the technician mindset to that of a true business owner. Throughout this episode, Tom and indust...

In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with cybersecurity attorney Kellam Parks to discuss one of the biggest threats facing modern law firms. Cybersecurity breaches, ransomware attacks, phishing scams, AI misuse, and ethical compliance failures are creating massive financial and reputational risks for lawyers of every size firm. Kellam shares real world examples of l...

In this episode of Lead Counsel Podcast , Tom Tona sits down with Jacob Molina, founder of StoryLeads, to break down how lawyers are using LinkedIn to build authority, drive referrals, grow law firms, and create real business relationships that convert into high value cases. Jacob has interviewed more than 400 lawyers and helped generate more than 8,000 LinkedIn posts for attorneys across personal...

In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with returning guest Jenn Gore, founder of Evergreen Business Coaching and former owner of Atlanta Personal Injury Group, to unpack one of the most relevant transitions happening in the legal industry today. Jenn shares her full journey from building a fast-growing personal injury law firm to merging with Sweet James, navigating...

This episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast is another mashup episode from previous conversations that dives deep into the real impact of coaching and masterminds on building, scaling, and sustaining a successful law firm. Host Tom Tona breaks down how investing in coaching, peer groups, and high level masterminds became one of the most significant needle movers in his career and for many of the seve...

This mashup episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast brings together powerful insights from three previous conversations focused on coaching, masterminds, and law firm growth. If you are a law firm owner looking to scale beyond one million in revenue, build a high performing team, and step into the role of true business leader, this episode delivers practical strategies and real world perspective from...

This episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast is a curated mashup of previous episodes focused entirely on law firm marketing strategies that drive real results. If you are a law firm owner looking to increase high value cases, build a scalable referral network, and stop wasting money on ineffective marketing, this episode delivers a practical blueprint grounded in real experience. Host Tom Tona brings...

This episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast is a powerful marketing mashup featuring insights from three high level conversations on what actually drives law firm growth. Host Tom Tona brings together proven strategies from top legal minds to break down the real drivers of client acquisition, client retention and referral-based growth in modern law firms. If you are a law firm owner attorney or legal...

Seth Deutsch, founder of Samson Partners Group and author of  The Owner's Manual , joins the show to unpack how private equity really evaluates founder-led businesses — and why legal services may be one of the most consequential frontiers for private capital. We break down Seth's 7 Levers of Exit Value Realization, from vision and succession to revenue quality, financials, tech, and M&A, and explo...

This mashup episode brings together the most important marketing insights from the last three episodes of the Lead Counsel Podcast, breaking down what is actually working right now for law firm growth in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Host Tom Tona pulls together conversations with top marketing minds including Jason Hennessey, Brian Glass and Allen Boulos to give law firm owners a complete b...

In this episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast host Tom Tona sits down with Ron Latz founder of LegalFenix and fractional chief marketing officer to discuss the realities of modern legal marketing and what law firm owners must understand if they want to scale their firms without wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars on ineffective marketing. Ron shares more than fifteen years of experience working...

This episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast is a special mash up of three previous conversations focused on one of the most important topics for law firm owners and operators scaling the business of law. Host Tom Tona brings together insights from multiple high level discussions with successful law firm leaders who have built fast growing firms by focusing on strategy systems hiring marketing and cli...

What does it actually take to scale a law firm to eight figures and beyond without breaking your culture, your team, or yourself In this special mashup episode of The Lead Counsel Podcast, Tom Tona sits down with three proven law firm leaders who have built, rebuilt, and scaled high performing firms. This episode distills powerful insights from Seth Price, Christopher Nicolaysen, and Michelle Dell...

In this high energy episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, Tom Tona sits down with Lee Rudin, founder of Rudin Law in New Orleans, to break down one of the most disruptive personal injury branding strategies in the country. Lee launched his firm in June 2023 and quickly built traction with a bold message that cuts through the noise in an overcrowded personal injury market: Stop Being Polite and Get...

In this powerful redo episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Rilee Harrison, personal injury attorney at Cain Injury Lawyers in Oklahoma, to unpack the mindset, systems, and branding strategies that are helping him generate over 250 personal injury cases organically and build a scalable, client first law practice. Rilee shares how failing the bar exam the first time beca...

This episode of the  Lead Counsel Podcast builds directly on the previous full length conversation with Patrick Wilson of Atticus , offering additional insights, reflections, and high impact takeaways for law firm owners who want to scale without losing control of their lives or their values. Host Tom Tona continues the conversation with longtime friend and trusted law firm business coach Patrick...

In this high-impact episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona sits down with Oklahoma City personal injury lawyer Rilee Harrison—also known as "Barred and Bearded" on social media—to unpack the real formula behind modern legal marketing. From growing a loyal online following to generating over 250 cases organically without a single dollar spent on ads, Rilee shares a playbook for young la...

In this powerhouse episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney of TonaLaw , sits down with nationally recognized settlement planning expert Michelle Fuller , founder of the Michigan Law Center. Michelle unpacks the critical yet often overlooked dangers that law firms face at the end of litigation—when settlement funds are distributed. Known for her expertise...

In this power-packed episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast , host Tom Tona sits down with Darren Wurz, certified financial planner, author of The Lawyer Millionaire , and founder of Lawyer Millionaire® Wealth Advisors. Together, they dive deep into financial strategies specifically designed for law firm owners, offering a roadmap to build lasting wealth, exit strategically, and secure long-term free...

In this powerhouse episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona , founder and managing attorney at TonaLaw , sits down with Monty Cain , founder of Cain Law Office in Oklahoma, for a deep dive into what it really takes to scale a personal injury law firm in today's hyper-competitive legal landscape. Monty Cain's journey is anything but ordinary. Starting his legal career at age 36 and launching his own...

In this powerful episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona sits down with Atlanta-based personal injury attorney Rachel Green of Rachel Green Injury Law to explore how she's rewriting the rules of modern legal practice—while globe-trotting across 35 countries by the age of 35. From hiking erupting volcanoes to closing cases across continents, Rachel's life and law firm philosophy challenge the outda...

In this high-impact episode of Lead Counsel , host Tom Tona welcomes digital marketing powerhouse Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital. This episode is essential listening for law firm owners, marketers, and legal entrepreneurs navigating the seismic shifts in legal SEO, digital marketing, and AI integration. Jason shares his journey from his first SEO presentation in 2008 to scaling Henn...

In this impactful episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast, host Tom Tona speaks with Elise Buie, founder of the Elise Buie Family Law Group in Washington, and her Client Hospitality Coordinator, Mackenzie Corbin. Together, they unpack how a family law firm can deliver a white-glove, client-first experience in one of the most emotionally challenging legal fields. From Remote Firm to Legal Spa Elise sha...

This special popcorn episode of the Lead Counsel Podcast features highlights from two previous powerhouse conversations with Chris Earley, a leading personal injury attorney and founder of the Earley Law Group in Massachusetts. Hosted by Tom Tona, founder and Managing Attorney at TonaLaw, this condensed episode captures the rawest, most inspiring moments from Chris's deeply personal story — one th...

This popcorn episode is a curated highlight reel from our earlier full-length conversation with Craig Goldenfarb, the founder and CEO of Gold Law and the visionary behind the Seven Figure Attorney Summit. In this rapid-fire format, we revisit Craig's most powerful insights on law firm growth, leadership, marketing, and mindset — condensed for maximum impact. Host Tom Tona of Tonalaw guides listene...