The Free Lawyer

In this podcast episode, host Gary welcomes Erin Gerner, founder of Powerhouse Lawyers, to discuss her transition from big law to creating a company aimed at empowering female lawyers. They explore Erin's journey, the gap between legal education and practical lawyering, and the challenges faced by women in the legal profession. Erin shares her experience with imposter syndrome and the pivotal...

In this podcast episode, host Gary discusses the significance of mentorship in the legal profession, drawing from personal experiences and his book "Breaking Free: A Journey to Personal and Professional Freedom." He highlights professionals' mental challenges and how mentorship can provide support, guidance, and encouragement. He explains common fears about seeking a mentor and outli...

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Mysty Blagg, a North Carolina attorney with a healthcare and compliance investigation background. Mysty discusses her transition from the medical field to law, seeking a career with more flexibility to balance work and family life. She shares her struggles with stress and the importance of mindfulness and hobbies like gardening and golf for maintaining work...

In this podcast episode, Gary Miles addresses the significance of aligning one's legal practice with personal values. He acknowledges the challenges lawyers face, such as burnout and inauthenticity, and offers practical steps for lawyers to identify and integrate their values into their work. Gary emphasizes the benefits of this alignment, including greater fulfillment and better client relati...

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Emily Stedman, a partner at a major Midwest law firm, who shares her path to partnership and her dedication to helping lawyers manage stress and achieve a balanced life. She discusses overcoming self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome and stresses the importance of mental health practices like therapy and meditation. Emily advocates for open dialogue on...

In today's episode, Gary dives into the "Law of Attraction," discussing in detail how our mindset can affect our results. He explains the law of attraction and whether it is "real." He discusses the importance of visualization, affirmations, and a positive mindset. Most importantly, he analyzes the benefits of a positive mindset in your practice and provides nine steps for...

In this podcast episode, host Gary interviews Sharif Gray, a personal injury attorney from Virginia, who shares his path from VMI valedictorian to law school, military service, and his current legal practice. Gray discusses the influence of his godfather and the film "A Few Good Men" on his career choice, his dedication to helping people through personal injury law, and the significance of a major...

In this podcast episode, host Gary discusses the importance of living in the present for achieving personal freedom and professional success. They introduce their book "Breaking Free," offering insights and tools to help listeners embrace the power of now. The episode focuses on the benefits of mindfulness and present-moment awareness, particularly for lawyers dealing with high stress. P...

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Rachel Clar, founder and CEO of Interconnected Us, a company providing an online community and peer mastermind groups for women lawyers. They discuss Rachel's career transition from law to real estate development, and her passion for creating a supportive space for women lawyers. Rachel highlights the challenges women lawyers face, including self-doubt,...

In this podcast episode, lawyer and author Gary Miles discusses the critical role of goal-setting for lawyers. He introduces his book "Breaking Free," which addresses overcoming mental barriers to success. Gary emphasizes the benefits of goal setting, including direction and stress reduction, while acknowledging common obstacles like overwhelm and unrealistic expectations. He offers a se...

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Mike Ashabraner, a financial coach known as the "Redneck Coach". Despite a challenging upbringing and financial setbacks, Mike shares how he turned his life around with the help of a mentor. They discuss the importance of networking, collaboration, and mentorship in achieving success. Mike, who grew up in a trai...

In this podcast episode, Gary delves into the profound role of forgiveness in enhancing personal freedom and professional advancement. Drawing from personal experiences, Gary explains that forgiveness is a deliberate choice to let go of resentment, not to condone wrongdoing but to liberate oneself from negative emotions. He discusses the necessity of forgiveness in legal settings, pointing out how...

Such an important episode! In this podcast episode, former big law attorney Brooke Welch discusses her personal struggle with alcoholism and the high-stress culture of the legal profession. She shares her journey to recovery and her passion for transforming the legal workplace culture. The conversation also touches on the prevalence of substance abuse among lawyers, the importance of mental health...

In this podcast episode, Gary encourages listeners to reflect on the past year with gratitude, emphasizing its role in personal growth, strengthening relationships, and motivation. Sharing personal accomplishments, including his legal counsel role, business development, and the release of his first book, Gary expresses appreciation for the support received. He also highlights the challenges and re...

In this podcast episode, host Gary interviews Katherine Porter, founder of The Resourceful Lawyer. Katherine shares her journey from working at a law firm to discovering her passion for project management. She explains how she used the project management tool, ClickUp, to improve efficiency in a sexual abuse mast tort case at a law firm. Katherine defines legal project management and discusses its...

In this podcast episode, host Gary discusses the topic of burnout, its causes, and warning signs, which were the focus of the previous episode. He then introduces 12 steps to prevent and overcome burnout, including seeking professional guidance, celebrating achievements, reflecting on career goals, communicating needs, taking regular breaks, and setting boundaries between work and personal life. H...

In this podcast episode, former attorney Jay Harrington discusses his transition from practicing law to consulting and coaching lawyers and law firms. He emphasizes the importance of business development, strategy, and execution for lawyers and advises them to view themselves as CEOs of their practices. Harrington also highlights the significance of creating thought leadership content that educate...

In this podcast episode, host Gary discusses the issue of burnout in the legal profession, its causes, symptoms, and consequences. He highlights factors such as workload, financial pressure, and professional success leading to burnout, and its signs like exhaustion, decreased performance, and emotional instability. He also discusses the physical and mental health risks, professional damage, and pe...

In this podcast episode, host Gary interviews high-performance coach Stephanie Hessler. Stephanie shares her journey from investment banking to starting her own business and how a mentor helped her understand the concept of self-image. She now helps clients overcome limitations and achieve success. They discuss common challenges clients face, such as stepping into leadership roles and making time...

Host Gary provides tangible tools to incorporate compassion into your law practice in this podcast episode. He discusses the importance of compassion in the legal profession. He emphasizes that incorporating compassion into their practice can lead to better relationships, successful case resolutions, and personal fulfillment. He suggests that lawyers practice self-compassion, discard envy and judg...

In this podcast episode, host Gary interviews Victoria Collier, a former military paralegal turned law firm owner who now specializes in helping lawyers transition out of their practices. They discuss Victoria's career journey, her experiences in starting her firm, and the challenges she faced. Victoria also shares insights on the importance of financial management in running a law firm and th...

In this podcast episode, host Gary discusses the importance of compassion in the legal profession. He explains that while lawyers are often seen as intelligent problem solvers, they sometimes lack empathy. He emphasizes that compassion, which involves understanding and wanting to alleviate another's suffering, is crucial to being a good lawyer. He highlights the benefits of compassionate lawye...

In this podcast episode, Leah Miller, an MBA and expert in law firm finance, shares her insights on financial management for small law firms. She discusses the challenges these firms face, particularly in cash flow management, and the importance of strategic financial decisions. Leah emphasizes the need for good bookkeeping and the analysis of financial data to make informed decisions. She also sh...

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, Gary discusses the importance of mindfulness for lawyers. The episode explores the concept of mindfulness its benefits in reducing stress, improving focus, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and relationships. Gary also shares personal experiences and struggles with mindfulness. Quoting Jack Kornfield, Gary emphasizes the need to discon...

In this podcast episode, Gary interviews Jackie Harounian, the managing partner of Wisselman Harounian, a family law firm in New York. They discuss Jackie's career progression, changes in family law, and the challenges lawyers face today. Jackie emphasizes the shift towards joint custody and the rise of women as breadwinners. She also highlights the importance of mediation and empathetic liste...