THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Jerry Markowitz is a founding shareholder at Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog .  He joins Jeffrey and Brett  to talk about the values and vision that have guided his extraordinary legal career.  As one of South Florida’s most accomplished bankruptcy attorneys, Jerry reflects on his decades in practice, the art of balancing firm leadership with client advocacy, Jerry’s early years and the formation...

On this special episode, we share an intimate conversation with our producer, Nelson Rosado. Sadly, this will be the first and last time he speaks on the show.   Nelson has worked with us for 12 years, helping to produce the podcast since its inception. Unfortunately, he is being forced out of the country where he has lived for nearly 35 years.   We discuss Nelson’s childhood in Honduras, his jour...

In this episode, host Jeffrey and Brett sit down with the inimitable Joel Hirschhorn , a true titan of criminal defense. With more than five decades of courtroom experience, Joel has built a reputation as a relentless advocate and a straight shooter with almost 400 jury trials, defending clients in high-stakes criminal matters in almost every District and State in the country. This wide-ranging co...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Adam Rossen , a former prosecutor turned visionary CEO of one of Florida’s fastest-growing criminal defense firms. Adam shares his journey from solo practice to leading a multi-office team across South Florida, offering a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the Rossen Law Firm’s unique culture and client-first approach.  If you’re...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett sit down with longtime Miami attorney Scott Baena , a founding partner of Bilzin Sumberg and a respected figure in the world of business bankruptcy law. With over 40 years of experience, Scott reflects on his journey to the practice, how a spring break detour lead to a career shift, founding a successful law firm, defining culture, the importance of community, and h...

Luis Salazar is no stranger to high-stakes legal battles. As the founding attorney behind Salazar Law and now the force behind Cole Schotz’s Miami expansion, Luis has led billion-dollar litigation wins and multibillion-dollar debt restructurings for clients across industries—from cryptocurrency firms to Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, Luis shares the mindset and strategies behind the pract...

Danielle Garno is back!  (If you missed her on Episode 157 , go listen now!)  And now she is a Partner at Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen, where she continues her practice in the fashion, beauty, and luxury goods industries.   She also teaches the Branding Master Class Workshop for Lawyers , an 8-week workshop for lawyers of all types and levels. On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jef...

Peter Prieto is a legal legend.  (Our words, not his.)  Today he is a partner at Podhurst Orseck with more than 25 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and white-collar criminal defense. On this episode, he chats with Brett and Jeff about his path to success, including his childhood in rural Cuba, his path to law school, the early yea...

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...