Bourbon of Proof

This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome powerhouse attorney (and all-around superhero mom) Bibi Fell. She shares deeply personal stories about her young daughter's encounter with cancer and their heroic journey together back to health. And if that weren't touching enough, we get to hear Bibi's angelic singing voice as well. Lawyers, life lessons, and lullabies (stay awake Mauro!!)... this...

Live from Huntington Beach, the Bourbon of Proof crew braves the unthinkable—RAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?! On this unconventional, outdoor episode, Bob and Alex's wives finally make their podcast debut. They dive into stories of shared family vacations and Mauro's legendary ability to always be late (while somehow still getting everyone into the best spots for dinner and drinks)! A little tequila,...

This week, Bob and Mauro welcome Quintessa Marketing founder Lauren Von Mingee—who went from fetching coffee for personal injury lawyers to running her own PI marketing empire. Lauren breaks down how she scales law firms and intake services, why she calls herself the "world's best problem solver," and how she gives away a jaw-dropping 50% of her income. And speaking of charity, Mauro confesses to...

Today on Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro welcome AI wizards of plaintiff law, Jay Madheswaran and Ryan Jensen. Jay reveals the curious origin of his company's name, Eve, warns about the risks of tossing your legal data into hungry AI models and even ponders if artificial intelligence might one day taste and smell (cheers to that?). Meanwhile, Ryan tackles the uphill battle of convincing skeptical...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   This week on Bourbon of Proof , legal tech wizard Kenny Eliason joins Bob and Mauro straight from Las Vegas. He shares stories about getting the boot from law school and how it actually turned out to be the best plot twist in his career. He also drops knowledge on how AI and social media are shaking up the legal world and dives into how his company, Quilia, is turn...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   Today on Bourbon of Proof , Bob and Mauro are joined by attorney, podcaster, and certified Kentucky expert Mikaela Dixon — Bob's former law clerk turned rising legal star. Mikaela hosts the  Ladies in Law podcast, so she knows her way around a microphone (and a courtroom). The guys share stories from the Kentucky Derby and Mikaela proves she can hold her own when i...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   This time on Bourbon of Proof , Bob and Mauro welcome legal tech trailblazer Vivek Rao .  He founded Foundation AI to solve a massive bottleneck law firms face daily: the flood of physical mail and email in legal workflows. He dives into the current capabilities of legal AI, how far automation has come, and answers the big question: how long until AI agents are doi...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com This week on Bourbon of Proof , Bob and Mauro are joined by the incomparable Micki Love of CJ Advertising and Xcelerator Consulting. They dive into why data is the real MVP behind law firm growth, how AI-driven intake is changing the game, and why making clients repeat themselves might be the silent killer of your firm's reputation. They also tackle the hot topic of...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   This week on Bourbon of Proof the guys welcome Joe Rodonis, a fitness coach and mental strength junkie who immediately questions how he ended up on a legal podcast. But Joe fits right in, flexing his muscles AND his mind as they dive into the psychology behind fitness, law, and the weird overlap between a bench press and a courtroom bench. Their chat gets philosoph...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   On this episode of Bourbon of Proof , lawyer-turned-producer Gary Raskin joins the guys to talk shop—Hollywood-style. From negotiating entertainment deals to carving out his own space in the industry, Gary knows how to hustle in a business built on dreams and contracts. He also spills the (bourbon-soaked) tea on being an early investor in Brother's Bond Bourbon and...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   In this episode, Darren Fancher rolls in with gifts—cocktail kits from The Mixing Glass & Market in Costa Mesa, CA. This legal tech visionary joins Bob and Mauro to stir, sip, and spill the tea on his journey from Silicon Valley burnout to eventual startup success. He opens up about selling a company mid-COVID (party canceled), and how his latest venture, Bot Media...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com On this effervescent episode of Bourbon of Proof, the guys sip on something stronger while guest Colleen Joyce enjoys some bubbly (she's more Dom than Jim Beam). She shares how she built Lawyer.com from a startup to a legal tech powerhouse with a bold brand that she quite literally chased across the globe—including a wild trip to Greece to recruit none other than Lin...

  On another "dry" episode of Bourbon of Proof, the guys sit down with attorney, trailblazer, and all-around badass Angel Reyes for a conversation over a delicious, alcohol-free gin alternative. Angel dives into stories about growing up in Puerto Rico, drops wisdom on navigating property tax madness in Texas vs. California, and explains why his firm lives by a "file first" mentality to fast-track...

In a rare twist, the whiskey stays corked as East Coast Lawyer Joe Volta joins Bob and Mauro for an alcohol-free episode of BOP (don't worry, the chaos remains intact). Joe gets real about his journey through addiction and recovery, "dishes" on his culinary past, and throws some shade at Bob's beloved Steelers in favor of his Ravens. He also drops wisdom on how to land and actually KEEP clients—an...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com Jason Hennessey is no stranger to podcasts (he hosts one of his own)—though he's not usually sipping bourbon while recording. A legal entrepreneur who  literally wrote the book on SEO, Jason joins Bob and Mauro to trace his wild journey from military life to mastering the digital marketing game. They debate when you're officially too old for YPO, revisit the dial-up...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com Bob is joined by his favorite private eyes—and his longtime friends—Carlos and John Fernandez for a wild ride through the shadowy (and sometimes funny) world of private investigation. They dive into the brothers' early days on the PI scene staking out the counterfeit handbag market and another truly bizarre case involving a missing set of tires that somehow ended up...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com Bob and Mauro welcome Houston native, former Division One athlete, and legal eagle Evan Garcia—who once dreamed of being a sports agent before taking the courtroom by storm. Evan cracks open a bottle gifted to him by none other than Bob himself and it's a showstopper! Perhaps one of the finest pours in BOP history?? - High West's "The Prisoner." Evan shares the wild...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com This week on Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro take on a bold challenge: can they convert tequila-loving trial lawyer Pratik Shah into a bourbon believer? Pratik brings the heat with insights on building a future-ready law firm, the evolving role of AI in legal tech, and what it's like to run EsquireTek. They cover everything from high-level litigation strategy and sta...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   In this episode of Bourbon of Proof, Open Jar's Adam Warren pulls up a chair (and a few bottles of homegrown American whiskey) to chat with the guys about transforming lawyers into digital superstars. Covering everything from Adam's game-changing advertising agency, to his children's book A Bear with Pants, to the best chicken taco in Austin, TX, this episode is on...

This ori-GIN-al episode of Bourbon of Proof swaps out bourbon for gin—but the spirit of the conversation is as bold as ever. Bob and Mauro trade sips and dive deep into the backstory of Steve Mehr, a true innovator who turned down high-paying job offers at a young age to forge his own path. Steve shares how he's scaled his firms by obsessing over data, integrations, automations, and AI—leveraging...

Twice named Ventura County Trial Lawyer of the Year (because once just wasn't enough), Trevor Quirk joins the guys for a conversation that's equal parts legal insight and community inspiration. Trevor's racked up some seriously impressive verdicts in court, but what really sets him apart is his big heart and even bigger drive to make the world a better place. The crew tackles the myth of the so-ca...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com   Step behind-the-scenes with two members of the Bourbon of Proof creative team: actor, producer, and social media legend Patrick Renna, and branding wizard and creative strategist Brandon Pearson from Studio 3 Marketing. Get an inside look at how they're elevating performance marketing in the legal space through compelling storytelling and a top-tier creative approa...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com Pop some Martinelli's and settle in for a rare (gasp!) alcohol-free episode of Bourbon of Proof as we toast with the ever-inspiring Ibiere Seck! We talk humanity in law, her unmatched passion for trial work, and her Jedi-level insights on jury selection. Ibiere also tackles the age-old conundrum: Can you be an incredible trial lawyer, a terrific spouse, an amazing pa...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com AI is not just for turning humanity into slave batteries used to power the CPUs of our computer overlords - it is used for the optimization and efficiency of your practices, providing your clients with streamlined service allowing your firm to scale to new heights. On this episode Host Bob Simon and Co-Host Mauro Fiore welcome Viraj Bindra of Finch Legal. We delve in...

https://justiceteamnetwork.com What do Nuns, Pittsburgh Toilets, and industry disruptors have in common? In this episode of Bourbon of Proof, host Bob Simon welcomes his two brothers and the patriarch of the family, Bob Simon Sr. We dive into the the past and explore how a tight-knit family relationship leads to purpose, partnership and hard won success. Oh, and co-host Mauro Fiore teaches us how...