Bourbon of Proof

Bourbon of Proof is back with brothers Robert, Garrett, and Cameron May for a spirited journey through their lives and the inception of the May Firm. The May brother's upbringing in Santa Maria, founded by Robert May, instilled the core principles of compassion and hard work, the basis of their firm's values. From lively discussions about their unique Christmas tradition involving a mysterious bot...

Settle in for Session 16 featuring the founder of EvenUp, Raymond Mieszaniec! In this episode, Bob and Raymond delve into EvenUp's evolution and role in empowering personal injury lawyers through AI and predictive analysis. Raymond underscores the significance of harnessing technology to create a fairer legal landscape and equip attorneys with valuable insights. EvenUp's solutions enable lawyers t...

Real like law Succession? Family Feuds? Dordick Law has been home to one of the greatest trial lawyers of all time. And now that torch is being carried by his kids. Family comes first on this episode of Bourbon of Proof, where we bring you an intimate conversation with the Dordick siblings – Michelle, Taylor, and Dylan – offspring of legal legend Gary Dordick. The Dordick family discuss their upbr...

On Session 14 of Bourbon of Proof, I sit down with personal injury attorney Shaheen Wallace. Based in Pittsburgh and licensed Pennsylvania, New York, and Georgia, Shaheen knows a thing or two about securing justice for his clients. On this episode, we take a deep dive into Shaheen's world and discuss his journey to becoming a lawyer, starting his own practice, and how social media marketing has ch...

On Session 13 of Bourbon of Proof, my dear friends and legal power couple, Taly and Greyson Goody, open up about their journey from love at first sight in law school to a powerful dynamic duo crushing it in law and life. In this episode, they reveal how they're navigating their professional lives as fierce legal advocates, running their own law firm, and embracing the joys and challenges of being...

Pour one up and settle in, folks. On Session 12 of Bourbon of Proof, I sit down with founder of Rackico, Dave Racki, and co-host Charles Lew to dive into the world of tabletop RPGs, including his brainchild game, Ravel, and how technology (and Rackico) is changing the game for lawyers everywhere. Interested in being a guest on Bourbon of Proof? Visit justiceteamnetwork.com today!

Personal injury lawyer Esther Estrada and creative director Adrian Hernandez met when they were just 14 years old. Fast-forward to today, they're married, successful in both of their businesses, and soon to be welcoming their first child into the world. On Session 11 of Bourbon of Proof, we talk about going solo, marketing trends, how to leverage social media to attract your ideal client, and find...

On this episode of Bourbon of Proof, we've got Jack Newton in the house! Or bar, rather. Jack is a Canadian entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Clio, a cloud-based legal practice management software company. When Jack first pitched Clio to investors, every one of them slammed the door in his face. Now, his company has a valuation over $2 billion and 900 employees. On this episode, we sit ba...

After a few months hiatus, Bourbon of Proof is back and better than ever with a brand new episode. First up in the hot seat is Genie Harrison. As a trailblazer in the legal community, fierce trial attorney, and the host of She Said What?! Podcast, Genie brings more than a glass to the table on this episode. She sits down with host Bob Simon and co-host Charles Lew, along with her assistant Karina...

What do Persian comedy, the X-Men, bad faith litigation, lost cars and top-shelf whiskey all have in common? Nothing— and that's the beauty of it. Dive into the mash and the meaningless with Bob Simon, co-host Kristopher Hart, and guests Ali Salimi and Tom Dickerson for another sidesplitting session of Bourbon of Proof. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit  justiceteamnetwork.com  today!

Another one from the Kentucky sessions. On this episode of Bourbon of Proof, Bob Simon is joined by Troy Giatras, a powerhouse attorney from West Virginia, Gene Nassif, whiskey distiller and lawyer, and the one and only Kristopher Hart. They talk law and life while sampling everything from a canned whiskey seltzer to a mysterious, unlabeled, duct-taped bottle of pure Iowa love. Interested in being...

Four guys drinking whiskey with live microphones and cameras rolling. What could go wrong? Bob Simon welcomes San Diego legal legend turned Kentucky farmer Sean Simpson, co-host Kristopher Hart and color commentator Mauro "The Tiger King" Fiore. This crew samples three bottles of Sean's choosing and chats about working remote, girldadding and the limit of cocktails to consume before trial. Interes...

Kristopher Hart got into whiskey when he was desperately trying to impress his girlfriend's father on Thanksgiving. Well that girlfriend is his wife now and Kristopher's whiskey empire is exploding across the country. He is the host of Whiskey Neat and his bottled spirits are available in all 50 states. In this session of Bourbon of Proof, Kristopher sits down with host Bob Simon to sip some of hi...

BOURBON OF PROOF - SESSION 4: From an AA degree in golf course management to an unaccredited night law school at the end of the runway at LAX, Mauro Fiore rose from the ashes like a phoenix and built a prominent legal empire on the west coast. In this session, Bob and Mauro quaff some heavy pours and chat about their world travels and hilarious misadventures — including sharing a honeymoon, South...

BOURBON OF PROOF - SESSION 3: Bob welcomes Michelle Iarusso, a talented attorney who spent 10 years bartending in New York City before taking the plunge in law school. Bob and Michelle enjoy five pours while discussing their adventures growing up catholic, traveling the world, and how the service industry and film school made Michelle a formidable force in the courtroom. Interested in being a gues...

BOURBON OF PROOF — SESSION 2: It's all sips and giggles when Eric Brown — nationally-recognized attorney, former defensive back for Cal and self-proclaimed whiskey novice — joins Bob Simon to chew the fat and wash it all down with some fine selections. This conversation is cask strength and ready to pour. Enjoy. Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit  justiceteamnetwork.com today!

BOURBON OF PROOF — SESSION 1: Bob Simon and Charles Lew crack the bottle and pour some logic on business, law, life and Charles's interesting career as a lawyer/restauranteur. 6 bottles, 2 people, 1 unpredictable conversation — join us for chitchat under the influence. Which begs the question - What is YOUR Bourbon of Proof? Interested in being a guest on the show? Visit justiceteamnetwork.com tod...