Founding Partner Podcast

In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join me as we dive into the world of family law with Sarah Jacobs, a dynamic family lawyer from New Jersey. Sarah shares her journey of building a law firm, her approach to managing a work-life balance, and the importance of listening and learning in the legal industry. Discover the challenges and rewards of running a boutique law firm and gain valu...

Join me on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the world of trademarks with the insightful Sonia Lakhany. With over a decade in the field, Sonia shares her journey from reluctant law student to a successful trademark attorney and entrepreneur. Discover how she carved out her niche, her approach to education through 4L, and why teaching trademark law became her passion. If you're curious a...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we explore the journey of Victoria Collier, a seasoned attorney who not only sold her own law firm but now dedicates her expertise to helping other lawyers navigate the complex process of valuing, transitioning, and selling their practices. Discover valuable insights and strategies for law firm owners looking to prepare for the ultimate exit. Don't miss t...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with Lenore Horton, a multifaceted lawyer and entrepreneur. Lenore shares her inspiring journey from the Deep South to big law in NYC, teaching overseas, and eventually founding her own law firm and a legal training company. Discover how her unique experiences shaped her approach to providing legal services and why she's passionate about educa...

Jonathan Hawkins hosts a fascinating interview with Cody Wigington, a former big law attorney who left to start his own successful litigation boutique firm. Cody shares his journey from big law to entrepreneurship, the challenges of launching during the pandemic, strategies for business development, and his vision for growing his firm. An insightful discussion for any attorney considering starting...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Mathis of Freeman Mathis & Gary, who shares the remarkable story of growing a law firm from 8 to 380 lawyers. We delve into the strategies behind their national expansion, maintaining firm culture amidst rapid growth, and the future of legal practice. Join us for insights on leadership, the importance of strong management, and adapting to the ever-changing...

Join The Founding Partner Podcast for an insightful conversation with Delia Gervin Frazier, a former big firm attorney who bravely ventured into starting her own practice. Delia shares her journey from realizing big law wasn't her calling to establishing a successful trademark law firm. Tune in to hear about the challenges and triumphs of building a business from scratch, the importance of alignin...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the journey of Brian Gamsey, who's shaking up the legal industry with his tech-forward law firm. Discover how leveraging technology is revolutionizing traditional legal services and what it's like to start a firm from scratch. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of law and technology with my guest, Brian Gamsey. Don't mis...

In this episode of the Founding Partners Podcast, host Jonathan Hawkins welcomes longtime friend Jess Davis, a plaintiff's medical malpractice attorney in Atlanta. They discuss Jess's journey from a big law firm to starting his own niche practice focused solely on medical malpractice cases, sharing insights on building a successful law firm through networking, expert selection, and embracing calcu...

In this episode, we sit down with Darl Champion, a tenacious injury lawyer from Atlanta, who shares his journey from starting a firm with no employees to celebrating a decade with a thriving team. Darl opens up about the challenges of building a practice, the importance of client service over marketing, and the decision to own his office space. Plus, we delve into the controversial topic of legal...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with Brian Glass, a Virginia-based personal injury attorney with a twist. Discover Brian's unique approach to growing a law firm, mastering marketing, and the power of leveraging virtual assistants. Plus, get insider insights on the dynamic father-son partnership that's redefining success in law. Tune in for an episode packed with actionable t...

In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Dewnya Bazzi, a tenacious attorney who scaled her firm to eight figures without spending a dime on ads. Discover her unique approach to business growth, the challenges she faced, and how she reinvented her practice amidst seismic shifts in the legal landscape. Don't miss these game-changing insights...

In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, we sit down with Christian Simpson, a former professional basketball player turned personal injury lawyer. Christian shares his journey from the courts to the courtroom, managing a multi-location law firm, and the influence of his family's legal legacy. Tune in for an inspiring story of sports, law, and leadership.

Join me on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the journey of Marco Brown, a leading family lawyer from Utah. Marco shares the growth story of his firm, from starting with nothing to becoming the go-to divorce firm in Utah. Discover the importance of suits in the legal profession, the challenges of law firm growth, and the power of investing in oneself. Plus, learn about Marco's unique ap...

In this special double-guest episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of sisters and law partners, Caroline Johnson and Christen Ritchey. From the inception of their firm to navigating business growth while maintaining work-life balance, these family law experts share valuable insights and lessons learned. Tune in to discover how they've built a cultur...

In this episode, join me as we explore the journey of Tom Spiggle, a plaintiff's side employment lawyer with a passion for marketing. Tom shares his experiences transitioning from criminal law to establishing his own firm, the challenges of finding a niche, and the power of focused marketing strategies. Discover how writing a book became a game changer for his practice and the lessons learned alon...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we welcome Ruma Mazumdar, an accomplished attorney with a unique law practice in New Jersey. Dive into Ruma's journey from a student grappling with career choices to establishing her own firm, Key Esquire. Discover the challenges and triumphs of running a law practice, the decision to use a trade name, and the nuances of real estate law in New Jersey and...

In this insightful episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Rob Turner, a seasoned solo attorney and outside general counsel. Rob shares his journey from big law to in-house counsel, and eventually to founding his own practice. Discover the challenges and triumphs of navigating the legal landscape, the importance of understanding business operations, and the value of bu...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we delve into the captivating journey of Bethany Schneider, from trial lawyer at a prestigious firm to founding her own plaintiff's practice. Bethany shares her unique experience in high-stakes tobacco litigation and her transition to representing plaintiffs, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Tune in for an inspiring story of profes...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we dive into the world of family law and estate planning with the insightful Johnine Clark. Discover her journey from aspiring judge to establishing her practice, her approach to empowering male clients through the complexities of divorce and custody, and why she's passionate about proactive estate planning. Tune in for a candid conversation that unveils...

In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Brad Miller, a solo lawyer specializing in small business transactions and franchisees. Brad shares his journey from starting his own practice right out of law school to refining his focus on helping entrepreneurs. We delve into the challenges of solo practice, the decision to niche down, and his unique approach to client...

In the latest episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we sit down with Tom Tonah, a dynamic personal injury attorney with a compelling origin story. Discover how Tom transitioned from a fresh-faced lawyer to the ambitious owner of a growing law firm. We delve into the importance of marketing, the power of LinkedIn connections, and the critical foundational pillars for scaling a law fir...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast where we sit down with Heather Nadler, a seasoned elder law attorney, to discuss the nuances of elder and special needs law. Heather shares her journey, the growth of her firm, and how a hybrid work model benefits her team and clients. Tune in to learn about the value of virtual assistants and the intricate balance of estate planning with a focus on long-ter...

Join us on The Founding Partner Podcast as we sit down with veteran attorney Ben Glass to explore his 40-year legal career, the evolution of his law firm, and his pioneering strategies in legal marketing. Discover how Ben overcame early challenges, harnessed the power of unique marketing techniques, and built a thriving practice. Whether you're a seasoned attorney or just starting out, this episod...

In this episode of The Founding Partner Podcast, join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Robb Cruser, co-founder of Cruiser & Mitchell, a law firm spread across nine states. Discover how a humble start on April Fool's Day evolved into a legal powerhouse with over 200 staff members. Learn about the pivotal moments, strategic growth, and the power of credibility in building a successful...