THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Evan Nierman is the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan , a globally respected strategic communications and crisis management firm, and the author of two best-selling books: Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line and The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad.  In this episode, Evan discusses with Brett  and Jeff  his path to entrepreneurs...

Phil Von Kahle is the President and principal owner of Michael Moecker & Associates, Inc. , a company that specializes in turnaround strategies and liquidation plans for companies, probate estates, and family offices. Phil serves as an assignee in Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) cases, executes workout agreements, and is a Court Appointed Receiver, Trustee, Examiner, Curator, and...

In this episode, Jeff and Brett discuss the importance of preparation, whether for a run, a swim, a meeting, or a trial. During the conversation, they cover a variety of topics, including managing difficult challenges, the fear of failure, the need to challenge ourselves, the importance of repetition, their personal practices, identifying blind spots, preparation in teams, and why caring leads to...

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Today, we welcome John Scott , Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors and author of Judicial Dollars and Cents – A Virtual CFO’s Playbook to Help Firms Create a Financial Roadmap to Success . John discusses his three decades of experience advising law firms of all sizes with Brett and Jeff . They discuss a variety of topics, including maximizing profits, cash flow management, and strateg...

In the business and legal worlds, stress is prevalent. But how do you deal with it? In this episode, Jeff and Brett chat about the importance of managing stress.   They discuss how their methods have evolved over their decades of practice. They touch on a number of useful tools for self-care, including exercise, meditation, and sleep. This is a topic that cannot possibly get enough attention in ou...

Danielle Garno leads the Fashion, Beauty, and Luxury Goods team at Holland & Knight LLP .   In this episode, Danielle discusses with Jeff and Brett her life as a transactional and litigation attorney to some of the biggest names in fashion.   She talks about her path to this unique practice, how her clients helped, and the sacrifices she made to get to the top.   She also shares some of the be...

As we return from the summer, vacation time is over, the kids are getting ready for school, and work is heating up. How do you reset and position yourself for a strong year-end? It's crunch time. Listen to Brett and Jeff talk about the need to reset, goal setting, returning from breaks, and powering through to find success. Streaming on  YouTube, Spotify , Amazon Music , and Apple Podcasts . We ar...

On this episode, meet Phyllis Sisenwine , a Master Certified Coach to lawyers and law firms who want to achieve greater professional and personal success.   Phyllis discusses with Jeffrey Bast and Brett Amron her path from coaching salespeople to lawyers, the importance of being open to coaching, why delegating is so hard, the need for accountability, and why every minor interruption is causing yo...

Oswaldo Alvarez joined the podcast to discuss with Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast his transition from a traditional career path to passion and spiritual focus.  Join us for Os’ journey, which rose from personal setbacks, tragedy, and loss to his current state of inner peace, balance, and an ability to share his knowledge and experience with others.  You will enjoy this conversation as much as we did...

Maria Desvergunat is a senior paralegal at Bast Amron and has been with the firm since 2012.  Maria discusses with Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast how she managed to climb the ranks from file clerk to senior paralegal, the importance of constantly learning and teaching, lessons from her parents and church, what it means to have a teachable spirit, the challenges of prioritizing, and what it’s like to...

In this compelling rerelease of Episode 63, titled “From Summer Associate to Managing Partner of K&L Gates Miami Office,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a heartfelt discussion with Steven Weinstein , the Managing Partner of the Miami office of K&L Gates . Recorded on February 23rd, 2022, this episode delves into Steven’s remarkable now 33-year tenure with the firm, which began when...

In this insightful rerelease of Episode 77, titled “A Miami Office Managing Partner of an International Firm Shares Some Observations,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a conversation with Juan Enjamio , a prominent Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Miami office. Recorded on September 20th, 2022, this episode delves into the evolution of the leg...

In the rerelease of Episode 73, titled “ How A Top Litigator Takes A Break With Ease ,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast have an engaging conversation with Steven J. Rosenwasser , a fierce commercial litigator and principal shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office . Recorded on June 6th, 2022, this episode explores a unique experiment Steven conducted with opposing counsel to ensure a truly u...

In this enlightening rerelease of Episode #70, “ Lessons From A Legal Legend,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a captivating dialogue with Herman J. Russomanno , a distinguished figure in the legal community. As the former president of the Florida Bar, a board-certified civil Trial Lawyer, and the Managing Partner of Russomanno & Borrello, P.A., Herman shares the wealth of experience an...

Craig Goldenfarb is a lawyer who runs a successful personal injury law firm. He is also a speaker and a coach for lawyers and law firms. On this episode, he shares with Jeff and Brett advice about the business of law, the importance of delegating, the need for organizational structure in law firms, and why he hates the suggestion that law firms are a profession not a business. He also shares fasci...

Our guest on today’s podcast, Michael Krawitz , EVP, General Counsel for Conduent , discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey to in-house counsel, the differences and similarities between in-house and outside counsel, how to create a culture while in-house, and his preferences when dealing with outside counsel. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to th...

Carlo Rodriguez is the Managing Director of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) at Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) .  In this episode, Carlo discusses his transition from litigator to in-house attorney, his move from legal to business at Ryder, the exciting growth of the commercial EV market, and the brand-new Ryder Electric+.  He also discusses his start in sales for the te...

Terry Vento is General Counsel to Miami’s flagship non-profit contemporary art museum, Pérez Art Museum Miami (“PAMM”) . On this episode, Terry shares with Brett and Jeff her fascinating journey from working as a commercial litigator to serving as the PAMM’s first in-house counsel. Along the way, she discusses how she learned soft skills at a young age as an older sibling, lessons in listening and...

As we reflect on the journey we've embarked upon together, we're filled with immense gratitude and joy. Today, we are ecstatic to celebrate a milestone that speaks volumes - reaching 5000 downloads! This achievement is not just a number; it's a testament to the curiosity, engagement, and support of listeners like you, who've joined us on this extraordinary voyage of meaningful conversations and ho...

Elliot Basner is an attorney with over 20 years of experience as in-house counsel at major corporations, first Diageo, the alcoholic beverage company, and then Chewy , the pet supply retailer. On this episode, Elliot shares with Brett and Jeff his fascinating journey from a traditional law firm practice to in-house counsel. He offers advice for those thinking of making a move, discusses the unique...

Meet David Kreiger , a sales and lead generation expert.  David spoke with Brett and Jeff about his journey in the B2B sales and lead generation business up through the founding of his company, SalesRoads , 17 years ago.  He shared insight into how to create relationships and what personality traits lend to being successful in sales.  And David shared with us how he created a family holiday curate...

We are thrilled to have Brian Tannebaum back on the show.   Brian is a leader in the world of ethics in Florida and beyond. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff  the baselines of ethics, the need for an emphasis on civility, the importance of good communication, and the value of picking up the phone. He also explains why everything you do sets an example and why your practice is not j...

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast , listen to the recorded panel Digital Burnout: Strategies for Managing the Customer Experience in the Age of Technology from our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Dain de Souza and included Elliot Basner , VP and Associate General Counsel, Chewy.com , Abe Ng , President, CEO, CSO (Chief Sushi Officer), Sus...

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Harmonizing Humanity and Technology: Connecting the Workplace in the Digital Age from our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Brett Amron and included Melissa Medina , CEO & President, eMerge Americas , Laura Juanes Micas (she/her), VP, Privacy Officer, RBI Restaurant Brands...

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast , listen to the recorded Opening Remarks from Madeline Pumariega , the President of Miami Dade College, during our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. Madeline shed light on the connections between education and leadership in our ever-evolving world. Her relatable perspectives struck a positive chord, leaving the audience inspired and w...