The Legal Growth Podcast

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Jaclyn Newman, a commercial litigation attorney and trial lawyer, who shares her journey through the legal industry and the experiences that shaped her career. From beginning college with plans to pursue psychology before discovering a passion for litigation, to becoming a lead trial attorney handling high-stakes commercia...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Monica Ayala-Talavera, an in-house product attorney specializing in technology, AI, and product counseling. Monica shares her unconventional path from journalism and public policy into law, explaining how her passion for technology and policy led her to a career at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and business....

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Chris DeMatteo, a Connecticut attorney whose practice spans criminal defense, civil litigation, employment law, personal injury, juvenile matters, and appeals. Chris shares his journey from growing up with a lawyer father and working as a sports journalist to building a successful solo practice before transitioning back to...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Steven Keslowitz, an intellectual property attorney, author, and in-house legal professional at Equitable Financial, who shares his unique journey into the legal industry. From publishing his first book at just 19 years old and discovering a passion for copyright law through The Simpsons to becoming an experienced intellec...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Frank Poe, founder of Poe Law, a creator economy attorney who represents talent agencies, management companies, content creators, and brands in complex partnership and sponsorship deals. Frank shares his unique career journey from aspiring entertainment lawyer to talent agent, litigator, and ultimately building a niche law...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Julie Samuels, founder of Peppercorn and a fractional in-house legal counsel who shares her unconventional journey into the legal profession. From studying theater at NYU and working in theatrical production to becoming General Counsel at New York City Opera, Senior Counsel at Artsy, and ultimately launching her own busine...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Kim Benjamin, founder of Benjamin Law Firm and an experienced criminal defense and DWI attorney, to discuss her unconventional journey into law and the strategies that have fueled her firm's growth. From discovering her passion for trial advocacy in law school to building one of Missouri's premier criminal defense practice...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Vartan Badalian, an attorney and sustainability professional specializing in the electric vehicle and transportation industry, to discuss how legal education can shape careers far beyond traditional law practice. From pursuing environmental law at Lewis & Clark Law School to helping drive sustainability initiatives wit...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Saul Ancona, co-founder of Coin Counsel and a cryptocurrency attorney, who shares the remarkable story of how becoming the victim of a crypto scam inspired him to build one of the nation's most unique legal practices. After losing two Bitcoin in a SIM swap attack while still in law school, Saul refused to accept that no at...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Nancy Delain, a patent attorney and solo practitioner specializing in intellectual property and business law, who shares her unique journey into the legal profession and the lessons she learned building a successful independent practice. From working as a technical writer for twenty years before attending law school to lau...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Osahon Okundaye, a structured finance attorney and founder of Okundaye Legal PLLC, who shares his unconventional journey through the legal industry and the lessons that shaped his career. From growing up in a family of doctors and engineers to building a niche practice in impact structured finance after years in Big Law, O...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Kara Conway Love, an attorney, entrepreneur, educator, and communications expert who shares her unique journey through the legal industry and beyond. From building and running her own law firm and title company in Upstate New York to transitioning into teaching, public speaking, branding, and authoring a book for influence...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Jeonghoon Ha, a Web3 and finance attorney who shares his unique journey from the foreign policy world into the rapidly evolving legal technology space. From spending more than a decade working in foreign policy and Korean reunification efforts to launching his own Web3-focused law practice in 2024, Jeonghoon opens up about...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Abby Schwarz to explore how a nontraditional career path, life experience, and a people-first mindset can shape a successful and fulfilling legal career. Abby shares her journey into law as a third career, following years in human resources, marketing, and leadership roles at a major tech platform. Entering law school late...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Sean Dennin to explore how innovation, mission-driven thinking, and business model disruption are reshaping access to legal services. Sean shares his unique path into the legal industry as a non-attorney, bringing years of experience in e-discovery, large-scale litigation support, and legal operations. From working on high...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Bill Goldberg to explore how a background in business, technology, and real-world client experience can shape a more practical, effective approach to law. Bill shares his non-traditional path into the legal profession, starting in the tech and business world working in sales, consulting, and project management before makin...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Mayowa Gbenro to explore how intentional growth, adaptability, and a people-first mindset are shaping modern legal careers and law firm success. Mayowa shares his journey into law, highlighting the key moments and decisions that guided him toward building a meaningful and impactful legal career. With a focus on both profes...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Jason Adelstone, attorney at Harris Sliwoski LLP, to explore how an unconventional career path, global perspective, and adaptability are shaping success in emerging areas of law like cannabis and international business. Jason shares his unique journey from spending over twenty years in the restaurant industry to traveling...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Peter Mallouk, President and CEO of Creative Planning, to explore how clarity, discipline, and servant leadership can transform both legal and financial service firms. Peter shares his unexpected journey into law — a path chosen partly by default — and how his time as an estate planning attorney became the foundation for s...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Demitrus Evans, an international business and intellectual property attorney based in the Chicagoland area, to explore how purpose, people-centered leadership, and innovation-driven lawyering are shaping the future of legal practice. Demitrus shares how her path into law wasn’t driven by a childhood dream of becoming an at...

In this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast, host Aaron Fulk sits down with Trina Nudson, founder of The Layne Project, Inc. and My Child Advocate, to explore how purpose-driven leadership, coaching, and systems-level thinking can radically change outcomes for families navigating the legal system. Trina shares her powerful journey from foster care social worker to attorney and entrepreneur, driven...

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Megan Stumph-Turner, litigator and partner at Baker Sterchi, to discuss the realities of growth, authenticity, and technology in today’s legal world. A first-generation lawyer who found her footing through resilience and adaptability, Megan shares how she built her practice from scratch while staying true to her...

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Elizabeth Souder, attorney, advisor, and business consultant helping law firms and organizations strengthen culture, strategy, and leadership. Elizabeth shares how her journey from political science major to corporate counsel to consultant taught her the power of innovation, empathy, and team-driven success. In...

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Destiny Bounds, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of her own small business law firm. Destiny shares her deeply personal journey from childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer to overcoming adversity, finding her passion for small business law, and creating a culture that empowers women in the legal profession. In...

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Stacey Janssen, soon to be sworn in as President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Stacey shares her unexpected path into law, how estate planning found her, and why serving everyday families—not just the wealthy—has become her life’s work. In this conversation, Stacey opens up about the early exp...