The Lawyer Stories Podcast

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 250 welcomes back - and we're excited to do so -   Samah T. Abukhodeir , Founder and Managing Partner of The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm , joined by her husband and law partner Jose Ignacio Leon . Since our last conversation (Ep. 224), Samah has been building with intention, growing significantly to almost 50 employees across nine law firms. In this milesto...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 249 features Thomas R. Conner , a longtime Texas trial lawyer and the author of From Cotton Fields to Courtrooms . In this episode, Tom shares his personal journey - from growing up working on a farm to finding his path into the law and building a career in the courtroom. His book is a thoughtful reflection on upbringing, perseverance, mentorship, and the experie...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 248 features Andy Seavers, co-founder and CEO of Case Status , a leading client-communication platform used by law firms across the country. In this episode, Andy shares his path from playing in a band to entering the legal industry through tech and entrepreneurship - after identifying a major gap in how law firms communicate with their clients. 🎸➡️⚖️ Today, Cas...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast – Episode 247 features Rob Levine , owner of Rob Levine Legal Solutions and Rob Levine Law , based in Providence, Rhode Island and helping clients nationwide. Known as "The Heavy Hitter," Rob's story is rooted in a lifetime of service. Before becoming a well-known trial lawyer, Rob served as an EMT, military police officer, and police officer- experiences that shaped his...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast with Benny Gold Episode 246 features Dan Morgan, Managing Partner at Morgan & Morgan the largest personal injury law firm in the country. Dan shares his powerful story of joining the firm he grew up around, gaining a front-row seat to a mission rooted in helping people at their most vulnerable moments. He talks about watching Morgan & Morgan scale from a family vision in...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast episode 245 welcomes back our friend Michael Kotik — returning from episode 168 — Philadelphia Criminal Defense Attorney and Partner at SKA Law Group, LLC. We discuss the convergence and intersection of criminal law and immigration law, and what really happens behind the scenes with ICE agents and immigrants appearing before judicial hearings. Michael breaks down the com...

In Episode 244 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast , we sit down with Dale J. Tamburro , Principal of the Law Office of Dale J. Tamburro, and his associate, Attorney Lindsay Chen , who focuses her practice on estate planning. This episode was recorded live at Caveau in Boston, Massachusetts , prior to our Boston Connect event. Dale and Lindsay's firm is based in Belmont, MA , a suburb just outside the c...

T he Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 243 features Andrea Díaz, a dedicated Los Angeles Public Defender and the creative force behind Afternoon-Recess.com. Andrea shares her inspiring journey balancing her passion for justice with her creativity, leading her to design JURY TRIAL ABC — a beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces young readers to the basic concepts of jury trials in a fu...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 242 features Gyi Tsakalakis , Founder of AttorneySync and partner with CallRail , and former trial lawyer. 🎙️ We discuss how Gyi pivoted from practicing law to founding AttorneySync , a data-informed agency helping law firms grow smarter. He shares how CallRail enhances his clients' success through advanced lead tracking , seamless system integration , and even s...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 241 features Sara Shikhman , Healthcare Attorney and Managing Partner at Lengea Law , and a true Medspa powerhouse based in NYC . 💼✨ We dive into Sara's entrepreneurial journey — from building an online furniture company to becoming a leader in the medspa industry. Hear how her resilient mindset and business savvy helped her pivot, grow, and empower others to l...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 240 features Jeff Kimmel , Partner and CEO of Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bavaro (SSKB) in New York. Jeff shares his inspiring journey of integrating business strategy, legal innovation, and client-centered practices while honoring the mentorship of the late Marvin Salenger . He reminds us to go where life takes you, embrace it, and be who you are. SSKB continues to...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 239 features Victoria Inoyo, Director of Advising at Juris Education, a student-focused edtech platform dedicated to helping future law students. Victoria shares her passion for guiding aspiring law students through the competitive admissions process — helping them craft authentic applications and discover their "why" for pursuing law. A dedicated mentor and advo...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 238 features Donald "Don" E. Smolen II, Owner & Attorney at Smolen Law | The Alpha Firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Raised on a ranch just south of Tulsa, Don's grit and work ethic shaped his career, and after earning both his B.A. in Psychology and his J.D. with honors at the University of Tulsa, he founded Smolen Law, becoming one of Oklahoma's leading trial lawyers. A...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 237 features David Craig , Founder and Managing Partner at Craig, Kelley & Faultless, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. David shares insights from decades of advocating for injury victims and dives into his new book, It's Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney , which helps clients navigate today's legal landscape to make informed choices. In this episode, Davi...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 236 features Katie Daryl — award-winning TV host, producer, and VP of Programming at AXS TV. From her early start as a teen radio DJ, to reporting for MTV's Choose or Lose , co-hosting The Mark Cuban Show , and creating smash hit series like The World's Greatest Tribute Bands and The Top Ten Revealed , Katie has built a career at the intersection of music, media,...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 235 features Saevion David-Longe , a Guyanese attorney at Stanbrook Prudhoe with more than six years of experience in civil and commercial litigation. Saevion shares his journey from growing up in Guyana—where competitive tennis matches with his siblings helped shape his discipline and drive—to becoming a respected legal professional advising on real estate, trus...

New Era in Justice: How Collin Williams is Transforming Dispute Resolution The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 234 features Collin Williams , Founder & Chairman at New Era ADR . From aspiring litigator to groundbreaking entrepreneur, Collin's journey started in law school with dreams of courtroom advocacy — only to discover that litigation often has little to do with being in court. With a backgrou...

Stop working on cases you'll never get paid on. The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 233 welcomes back Joe Frick, Air Force veteran, Idaho native, and Owner and Chief Marketing Officer of Idaho Divorce Law. Joe first appeared on Episode 122 nearly two years ago, and he returns to share valuable insights on growing a successful family law practice. In this episode, we discuss the unique challenges of...

Want to land the right legal job and love the culture you're in? This episode is for you. Episode 232 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast features Erin Andersen, Founder of YourBrandNetworker , Career Transition Coach, and Flat-Rate Hiring Manager. Based in NYC and working nationwide, Erin shares how she pivoted from corporate banking into the legal space—building a powerful network and community of law...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 231 welcomes back Mengyue Wang , Owner and Online Coach at MW Fitness .Mengyue first joined us nearly two years ago, and this time, she shares her inspiring journey transitioning to life in Hawaii. Once an Ivy League executive, Mengyue has evolved into a Fitness and Nutrition Coach for high-performing, career-driven professionals around the world. In this episode...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 230 welcomes Howard Ankin, Owner of Ankin Law and a prominent personal injury attorney in the Chicagoland area. A third-generation lawyer, Howard reflects on growing up in a family deeply rooted in the legal profession, often spending school breaks accompanying his father to court. Many of his clients today are children and grandchildren of those his father and g...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 229 features Marc Brown, Founder & Managing Attorney at the Marc Brown Law Firm, serving personal injury and wrongful death victims across South Carolina and Georgia. With a unique perspective shaped by years representing major insurance companies and corporations, Marc now fights for the individuals on the other side of the courtroom — the injured and their fami...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227  welcomes back  Massimo D'Angelo , Partner & Co-Chair of the Real Estate Industry Group at Black Rome LLP in NYC — and a longtime friend from UMass-Amherst. In this powerful return to the show (last featured in Episode 3), Massimo dives into his roots as the son of Southern Italian immigrants and traces his journey to becoming a legal force in high-stakes rea...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227 , we sit down with Grant Little, the CEO of Precedent , to discuss his extensive 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry. From his beginnings as a claims analyst to recognizing the need for innovative solutions in the legal field, Grant shares his journey of creating Precedent . Precedent is transforming the way insurance claims are handled by law f...

The Lawyer Stories Podcast episode 226 welcomes Aaron Zimmerman, the Head of Attorney Recruitment at Morgan & Morgan. Aaron shares his journey from Harvard Law School—where he was a member of the Harvard Defenders—to his current role recruiting top trial attorneys for one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in the country. Before attending Harvard, Aaron made the strategic decision to defer his admis...