They Don't Teach This in Law School

Send us Fan Mail Charley welcomes back criminal defense firm owner Adam Rossen—for the seventh (but not actually) time! In this episode, they dive into the evolution of his groundbreaking law firm internship program. What started as an informal “come hang out” experience has now become one of the most structured, immersive, and transformative criminal defense internships in the country. Adam share...

Send us Fan Mail Law school gives you the tools to practice law, but what about the tools to build a fulfilling, successful life? Charley goes beyond the textbooks and into the mindset, strategies, and leadership habits that truly separate top performers from the rest.  From mastering emotional awareness to making bold, radical decisions, this conversation is about leveling up in ways no professor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Charley Mann dives into the power of flipping client expectations on their head—transforming every interaction into an opportunity to build trust, authority, and lasting relationships. You'll discover why how you communicate is just as important as what you say. Charley unpacks the strategies that make clients feel truly empowered while reinforcing your exper...

Send us Fan Mail The word of the week is specificity .  Charley guides law firm owners through the unbelievable impact getting specific in your marketing message, the problems you present, and their respective solutions have on your reach.  Charley emphasizes the importance of: the ways specificity invites more of the right clients in.  getting a stronger reaction to precise messaging. cutting thr...

Send us Fan Mail Charley delivers a one-man masterclass on Charlie Munger's game-changing strategy: inversion thinking. By zeroing in on the patterns and behaviors which inhibit success, Charley guides law firm owners through practices to widen the otherwise narrowed pathways of success with a shift in their mindset.  Charley lays out methods to avoid destructive thinking and create new patte...

Send us Fan Mail Anthony Albrecht, Founder of Contender and author of In the Creative Arena, returns to They Don't Teach This in Law School and unfolds his beliefs on how true authenticity is the key game-changer to making a bold impact in the modern world.  With inspiring philosophy and practical life advice, Tony distills it all into strategies for how Law Firm Entrepreneurs can utilize the...

Send us Fan Mail Charley sits down with Ron Latz, a fractional CMO and Founder of LegalFenix, for a shoptalk on building, and measuring, a thriving online presence and the shift in paradigms of how legal entrepreneurs can become more visible online.  Ron shares insights on crafting messaging, understanding marketing metrics, and setting realistic expectations for results with: Data-driven decision...

Send us Fan Mail For New Years, we're circling back to one of our most popular episodes and giving our listeners a gift, FOR FREE, in our show notes. We're coming hot out of the gates with the first episode of the relaunched show! Jan Roos, founder of CaseFuel, brings THE HEAT with an awesome discussion on how firms can get more value from every lead. Listen in as two marketing and conve...

Send us Fan Mail In today's installment, the robots are taking over!  Law Firm Alchemy presents a deep-dive into Clio's Legal Trends Report and, using the most cutting-edge AI tools from Google, presents a podcast episode completely produced, recorded, and HOSTED by Artificial Intelligence.  Our AI guest stars summarize the latest report and share insights pulled from an essential resour...

Send us Fan Mail Carrie Flynn, of Virtual Simplicity, is in the business of scaling businesses with proven, un-complicated strategies with an emphasis on sustainability rather than novelty. This week, she breaks down the top principles and operating philosophies law firm owners should utilize to see exponential growth and avoid burnout, including: Methods to automate your follow-up. Plug and play...

Send us Fan Mail Marco Brown, of Brown Family Law, comes in hot and lays out the strategies to get paid and thrive in the legal industry, all while staying aligned with your values.  Marco delivers well-tailored, A-class advice on how a law firm entrepreneur can grow against any opposition, including:  The steps, and chapters, to scaling your firm. Balancing aspirational wisdom with pragmatic wisd...

Send us Fan Mail Jason Epstein, from Premier Law, takes off the armor and the gloves for a conversation about how to bring authenticity, altruism, AND profit to your firm.  His grounded strategies are applicable to any business, but when executed well with law firms lead to real growth and huge profitability. Jason lays out: Ways to prepare for private equity's role in the future of legal ent...

Send us Fan Mail There are three types of economies that operate in your life. The macro, the micro, and the personal. How does each of these affect your life and law firm? How can you work with instead of against each force? And what role do you play in your success inside of a multi-trillion dollar economy? Charley breaks it all down in this week's solo episode! Connect with Charley on Link...

Send us Fan Mail Best-selling author and founder of My Legal Academy, Sam Mollaei lifts the curtain on the shifting legal industry and presents a future where you get to make the rules. Sam presents a version of success that is not only predictable, but repeatable, sharing his experience in the legal industry and his secrets, including:  Tips for  learning and progress. Methods to Identify and foc...

Send us Fan Mail Josh Aranda, CEO and Co-Founder at Mission Matters Group, takes apart the model of success and builds a new, ironclad framework where work and family are intertwined, and thriving.  Josh shares his personal struggles, stories, and strategies for how he's shaped his values with the well-being of his family at the center, including: Techniques to layer different systems, though...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Semelroth returns to share his methods to power-up your knowledge, and maximize the ways it can enhance your work.  From must-read books to innovative new technologies, Tim weeds through the innumerable "musts" and "shoulds" and lays out simple steps to uncluttered your mind and get to work, including:  The essential difference between archived vs. active i...

Send us Fan Mail "The yellow brick road of failures is what takes you to success."  Charley flies solo for the second week in a row and posets an important question:  How do you weather moments of crisis? How can you let it make you better? Charley eliminates the shame of failure and zooms out to empower law firm entrepreneurs to collect their failures, emergencies, and crises and make g...

Send us Fan Mail Charley flies solo to cast a wide net, exploring the multiple disciplines necessary for effective and dynamic marketing.  This is a go-to guide for any law-firm owner searching for strategies to broaden their client list and bring the right people through their doors.  Charley lays out the essentials, including:  Ways identify your ideal client Building, and maintaining, a quality...

Send us Fan Mail Jay Ruane, Curator and Leader of The Criminal Mastermind, shares proven techniques which took his modest firm from a family practice, to something which has “grown, and grown and,” two decades later “doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon!”  Jay unfolds the precise strategies which make financial and personal successes outpace the energy it takes to achieve them, including: Cons...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Faust, President and Founder of RingBoost, returns to They Don't Teach This in Law School to share more about the unique road he walks to chase non-conformity, risks, and connection.  With an infectious passion and overwhelming enthusiasm, Paul lays out what can future-proof law-firm owners entrepreneurs in a marketplace which is only getting more automated, including: ...

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Osterbind returns to They Don’t Teach This in Law School for an eye-opening discussion on the crucial financial habits for long-term life and law firm success. Brandon reveals how financial discipline and a profit-mindset play a massive role in navigating the ups and downs of law firm management. He shares his method for cultivating success and profit as a daily habit, inc...

Send us Fan Mail Thomas Tona , CEO of TonaLaw and host of the Lead Counsel podcast, lays out the secret to adopting an 'abundance mindset' to guarantee success, not only with your firm but your life. His firm handles over 14,000 active cases and in our conversation he shares, with contagious energy and powerful anecdotes, the habits and lessons which got him there, including: the power o...

Send us Fan Mail Patrick Patino, Founder of High Five Legal, understands the dynamic power of authenticity.  He discusses his own journey of self-discovery and the ways blending traditional and modern approaches can create a one-of-a-kind brand to set you apart, including: How being yourself and developing a clear personal narrative are essential in the legal profession Developing your own distinc...

Send us Fan Mail Delisi Friday, the Chief Transformation Officer at Cesar Ornelas Injury Law, dives deep into the power of building and harnessing relationships in the legal world. Delisi draws from her personal and professional journey to deliver actionable insights, including: exploring the unique challenges lawyers face in mastering networking and referral marketing offering a fresh perspective...

Send us Fan Mail Chuck Boyk, managing partner of Charles E. Boyk Law Offices,  puts the personal in personal injury.  Chuck discusses everything from grassroots marketing, the importance of print and digital newsletters, and strategies to balance the administrative demands of running a world-class office with the practice of staying on your A-Game as a top-tier attorney. The through line across th...