THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Elise Holtzman is a former practicing lawyer, executive coach, consultant, and the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge®, helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders.  She chats with Jeff and Brett about a variety of topics, including her transition from practicing law to founding a company, why she chose lawyers to coach, why law firm management is usually unprepared, trends in legal educat...

Anthony DeSimone is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in business and law.   On this episode, he discusses the AI revolution with Jeff and Brett .   They cover a variety of topics including why he was such an early adapter, why it’s not too late for you, how to go about learning and using AI, why AI will create jobs, how AI can enhance you, the serious risks of hallucinations,...

As insolvency litigators, Brett and Jeff have unique insights on the business world. Many consider bankruptcy lawyers to be canaries in the coalmine. When they are busy, that may not be good for the rest of us.   On this episode, they discuss what is happening in the bankruptcy world, the state of the economy, the challenges facing the business community, and some advice for struggling business ow...

It is hard to believe that they have been at it this long, but Brett and Jeff have been podcasting for more than five years. They were as surprised to learn this as we were!   But on this episode, they reflect on the milestone, chat about some of their favorite episodes, remember some important guests, and consider what is in store for the future of The Practice. Streaming on  YouTube, Spotify , A...

Morris Tabush is a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, community activist, and founder of Tabush Group , a leading provider of virtual workspaces, private clouds, and managed IT services to mid-sized professional firms.  On this episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff how he learned his trade from internships and neighborhood work, walking the streets to build a business, learning to pay yourself, and w...

Felicita Sandova is an expert on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.  She is the CEO and Co-founder of SENP-X, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity training programs.  On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff a variety of topics including life transitions, avoiding self-doubt, seizing opportunities, the import...

John Remsen, Jr. , is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on law firm leadership, management, marketing, and business development. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff . how he helps law firms, and their leaders develop and implement long-term strategic objectives. They cover a variety of topics, including how to dress for the job you want, building relations...

Welcome back, Dr. Hernan Londono , a highly accomplished Information Technology executive and Cybersecurity professional with nearly 30 years of expertise. He appeared on a panel of experts on Episode 178 . Now he is back to discuss his journey with Brett and Jeff . Together, they cover a variety of topics, including his early years in rural Colombia, building efficiency by living with scarcity, t...

Meet Jason A. Welt , a leading expert in court-ordered real estate sales. On this episode, Jason discussed with Brett and Jeff his work as a real estate agent and advisor for bankruptcies and receiverships, growing up as the child of a renowned trustee, learning from witnessing the mistakes of others, the importance of capitalizing on your connections, building comfort in uncomfortable situations,...

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Building an Intelligence-Driven Organizational Culture” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Managing Partner Brett Amron . It included Felicita Sandoval , CEO & Co-Founder of CyberwAIse™ , Dr. Hernan Londono , Chief Technology & Innovation Strategist, Lenovo , a...

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast , listen to the recorded panel “Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum. Attorney Alejandra Iglesia moderated this panel, which included Darline Llamas Llopis , VP of Finance & Retail, Miami Dolphins ; D. Porpoise Evans , Office Managing Shareholder, Littler ; and Jeffrey Weissman , Sen...

In this episode, Brett and Jeff chat with Jennifer Johnson , CEO and Founder of Calibrate Strategies , about the evolving role of business professionals in law firms. Jennifer shares her journey from attorney recruiting to founding her own executive search and consulting firm, emphasizing the value of Revenue Enablers™ in optimizing law firm operations. They explore the rising trend of law firms,...

Brett and Jeff had so much fun with Robert C. Josefsberg that they decided to bring him back for another episode. This time they start back at the beginning. Bob discusses his roots, where it all began, how he ended up in law school, his time in the US attorney’s office, his numerous mentors, and why he willingly helps people. Of course, he also shares more legal war stories, some lessons learned...

Nobody likes job interviews, certainly not when you are the candidate. In this episode, Brett and Jeff dig deep into the topic. From their personal experience over years of interviewing and hiring, they share a number of tips, from how to prepare to how to dress, what to say and what not to say, and generally how to show up in the best way. This episode is for anyone trying to advance their career...

Irene Oria is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand with over twenty years of experience in complex commercial business litigation. In this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff her path to high-stakes litigation, how her firm grew to nearly thirty offices in just over a year, the benefits and risks of having a distributed firm, making the move from private practice to a judicial clerkship, what it’...

Phillip Hogan is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC , a nationwide notary signing service company. Phillip discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, the need to adapt to any conditions, the importance of a relentless desire to win, and how a curious nature can lead you to success in business. They also discuss Phillip’s interesting past as a semi-pro bicycle...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on 2024, lessons learned, challenges faced, what they can do better, and what better even means.  They get a little introspective on this one, share some moments of vulnerability, reflect on the trajectory of the firm, and touch on what is in store in 2025 for the firm and the podcast. This episode is a great way to wrap 2024 and kick start 2025! Enjoy! Stre...

Brett Marks is a bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Akerman LLP . In this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff his career path from a two-lawyer practice to a national law firm, his move to Miami, why he enjoys the niche bankruptcy practice, staying in the same firm for decades, the keys to building a book of business, the origin of his awesome name, and more. Check out this episode! Str...

Bo Yancey is the founder and principal consultant of B-Y Global, which drives profitability and growth for law firms and professional services businesses.  Bo discusses with Brett and Jeff how he helps firms achieve their full potential through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and cultural alignment. They discuss law firm KPI’s, compensation systems, realization, and why firm culture is s...

Time is a most precious commodity.   And with so many advances in technology, we still seem to have even less time available.  What are we doing wrong?  In this episode, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of time management for lawyers and other professional service providers. They discuss the systems and processes they have each used for managing time over various points in their careers, stra...

Melissa Medina is a co-founder & the CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global technology hub. Under her leadership, eMerge now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In this episode, Melissa discusses her path to leadership, the start of eMerge, the idea of turning Miami into a tech hub, the importance of education in tech, ho...

On this episode, meet Brad Baldridge , one of the nation’s leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save, and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement.  He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to this unique specialty, the importance of early-stage planning, how the top sc...

Laura Juanes Micas is a multilingual law, regulatory, policy, and privacy specialist.   She has more than twenty years of professional experience in a variety of multi-national companies, including Yahoo!, Facebook, and RBI (owner of BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, TIM HORTONS®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®). In this episode, Laura discusses with Jeff and Brett her path from Spain to the U.S., from a traditional l...

Robert C. Josefsberg is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Florida and something of a legend in legal circles. In this amazing episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff numerous stories and lessons from his incredible career, beginning with his early defense of rock star Jim Morrison of The Doors. He also discusses lessons from numerous trials, such as how to communicate with juries...

Donald Kirk is a Tampa-based attorney and the national chair of Carlton Fields ' bankruptcy and business litigation departments. In this episode, Donald discusses with Brett and Jeff his unintentional path to law school, the importance of finding and learning from mentors, why you want good, sophisticated counsel on the other side, what it's like to lead a department at big law, and how sometimes...