Art of Purpose w/ Kenny S. Ramirez

You can carry responsibility and ambition at the same time. You can provide for your family while still building something meaningful for yourself and for the people coming behind you. In this month's episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Silvia E. Luna, founder of Luna Legal Firm P.C., plaintiff-side employment, personal injury, and civil rights attorney, mother of two, professor, e...

What if the most important work trial lawyers do never happens inside a courtroom? In this special live episode, Kenny Ramirez sits down with nationally recognized trial lawyer Rahul Ravipudi during the 2026 CAOIE/CAOC/OCTLA Palm Springs Seminar for a powerful conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the responsibility lawyers have to shape the world beyond verdicts. Rahul shares the personal...

What do you do when the system you trust to protect your child… fails them? In this month's episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Christa Ramey—a nationally recognized trial attorney who has built her career holding schools accountable for failing to protect children. What started as a personal experience with her own daughter quickly uncovered something much bigger: a system where w...

What separates the good from great… and the great from legendary? In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with one of the most accomplished trial attorneys in history, Brian Panish, for a conversation that goes far beyond the courtroom. With some of the largest verdicts in U.S. history, including a $4.9 billion result, Brian has built a career defined by discipline, preparation,...

In this month’s episode of Art of Purpose, we sit down with Melissa Baldwin, founder of Baldwin Settlements, where she helps injured plaintiffs transform legal recoveries into long-term financial security and peace of mind through structured settlements. Melissa did everything “right.” Graduated early. Went to law school. Built the résumé. And then she realized it wasn’t her calling. What followed...

A lot of people think life has a deadline on growth, that if it didn’t happen by a certain age, that door is closed. This episode is about why that’s simply not true. In this episode of Art of Purpose, I'm sitting down with my dad, Estuardo Ramirez (57 years young), an immigrant from Guatemala who built a residential construction business from the ground up, navigated the aftermath of the 2008...

What happens when your first ten years as a professional turn into something you never expected? In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Sharon sits down with her brother and law partner Kenny Ramirez to unpack what it really takes to grow as an attorney, a leader, and a business owner. Kenny reflects on ten years of practicing law and five years of running his own firm, sharing candid lessons...

She never thought she’d be a leader—but now she’s the one empowering others. Kenny sits down with Elizabeth Hernandez, a standout trial attorney and a rising leader in California’s legal world, to talk about the internal journey behind external success. Elizabeth opens up about the challenges of being a first-generation Latina lawyer, the fear of taking up space in rooms where she felt like an out...

In this powerful episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits with Dr. Luis Felipe Soto who shares what it means to live a life of deep, holistic service—healing hearts both physically and spiritually. Born in Guatemala and trained in the U.S., Dr. Soto is more than a renowned cardiologist. He’s also a pastor, entrepreneur, and leader of a thriving church in New Orleans. But his success wasn’t born from...

What if your career, your family, and your purpose all collided—unexpectedly, but exactly when they were supposed to? In this special episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with his father Estuardo and sister Sharon, for a conversation that’s been years in the making. Growing up, they never imagined they'd run a law firm as a family. But over time—and through unexpected detours, challenges...

What do you do when life breaks you open—and you don't know whether you can keep going? In this episode, Kenny sits down with trial attorney Chris Ardalan for a raw, honest conversation about staying grounded in purpose—through the wins, the pressure, and the heartbreak. Chris opens up about his journey as an immigrant from Iran, to hustling and developing an entrepreneur mindset as a kid, to...

You don’t change lives by playing it safe. Geoff Wells knows that firsthand. From long ferry rides to high school in Bainbridge Island to winning a $36 million verdict for a young girl who was struck by a car and suffered catastrophic injuries—Geoff’s story is built on grit, strength, and a commitment to doing what’s right, even when it’s not easy. Now the 2025 President of Consumer Attorneys of C...

Most people can’t imagine what it’s like to be on your own at 14. To be pregnant at 15. To raise a child, join the military, go to law school—without a high school diploma, without connections, without a roadmap. But Kim Valentine lived it. And she didn’t just survive—she turned every hardship into fuel for a life of impact. In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Kim to unpack her...

In this episode, Kenny sits down with Ben Ikuta , who was a former (and successful) medical malpractice defense attorney, winning cases for hospitals and doctors. But in Ben’s heart, something wasn’t sitting right.  The more he won, the more he felt like he was on the wrong side. So he did what most lawyers would never dare to do — he walked away from a prestigious position and risked everything t...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Chris Carpenter, the founder and CEO of ChartSquad—a tech/personal health record company that's shaking up the multi-billion-dollar medical record industry. Chris was a former night shift grocery worker who walked away from a C-suite career that was actually hurting the very people he sought to help. As the founder of ChartSquad, Chris is...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with renowned trial lawyer Greg Rizio, whose success is built on one simple but powerful principle: treat people better than they treat you. This life principle has shaped everything — from securing a recent $41M verdict to mentoring the next generation of attorneys. Greg shares how integrity, respect, and unwavering advocacy aren’t just ideals, b...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Judge John Pacheco who shares the importance of maintaining your integrity and connecting with people to succeed in life.  Judge Pacheco didn’t start with wealth, connections, or a roadmap to success. Raised in an immigrant household, he was told college wasn’t for him. Instead of accepting that, he built a career that took him from a young trial...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Pratik Shah who shares his journey from practicing attorney to CEO of EsquireTek, a groundbreaking legal tech company that has revolutionized the legal industry. He reveals how he turned his frustrations with inefficiencies in civil litigation into a multi-million dollar company that provides a solution and serves their law firm clients with exce...

What does it take to lead with purpose in the world of legal education? In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny and the team travel to LMU Loyola Law School in Los Angeles to sit down with Dean Brietta Clark for our first ever travel podcast! Dean Clark's historical appointment as the 19th dean of Loyola marks the first time a woman of color has lead the law school. Dean Clark shares her inspirin...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Erika Contreras, a first-generation Latina attorney, who shares how her upbringing has shaped her unbreakable work ethic and the grit and resilience needed to rise to the top of the legal industry. Erika opens up about her journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment with her family, to cleaning houses with her mother, to becoming a powerho...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny sits down with Christian Contreras, a civil rights attorney who’s not only winning big in the courtroom but also giving a voice to the underrepresented. Christian is driven by his background, including a tragic accident which left his mother permanently paralyzed and led to them becoming temporarily homeless and living on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles wh...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Sharon sits down with her brother, Kenny Ramirez, to share his story with others. Kenny's journey is one of resilience, determination, and the relentless pursuit of the American dream. Born in Guatemala, Kenny's parents made the courageous decision to leave everything behind and immigrate to the United States. From living in a closet to working constructi...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Maria Villa, who immigrated to the United States from Tijuana, Mexico at the age of two. Having witnessed firsthand the discrimination her immigrant parents endured while in the States, Maria realized at a young age her passion to advocate for equality and inclusion. Not only is Maria a powerful advocate, she spends much of her time empowering th...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Professor Gary Craig of LMU Loyola Law School. Professor Craig has taught and mentored hundreds, if not thousands, of students throughout his teaching career, and as a Dean of the law school, to the point where many consider him to be their "Law School Dad." Life is full of unexpected surprises, and teaching was not something Professor...

In this episode of Art of Purpose, Kenny talks with Juan Navarro, a renowned local artist, muralist, business owner, and community leader who is at the forefront of the arts and innovation renaissance in Riverside, CA. Juan shares how he was able to craft the life that he wanted, pursuing his passion in the arts, and at the same time creating a space for his community to thrive. His large murals a...