So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People

“I am redefining what success means to me.” - Ashley Herd What if the way we think about careers, leadership, and success is completely wrong? In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey sit down with Ashley Herd, Founder of Manager Method, workplace expert, content creator, and author, to unpack what it actually means to lead, build a career, an...

If your workday keeps you mentally “on” long after you close your laptop, this mini episode offers a moment to reset.  Most lawyers or legal marketers never allow themselves to come out of “on mode.” They’ve only been trained how to push through it. This episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Minis with Megan is intentionally different. It creates space to step out of constant resp...

NOTE: This episode contains language around infant loss and miscarriage. Take care while you listen. Most law firms treat returning from parental leave as a routine transition. For many lawyers, it’s one of the most destabilizing periods of their careers. In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin, CEO and Found...

If your workday keeps you mentally “on” long after you close your laptop, this mini episode offers a moment to reset.  Most lawyers or legal marketers never allow themselves to come out of “on mode.” They’ve only been trained how to push through it.    This episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Minis with Megan is intentionally different. It creates space to step out of constant r...

“ The motivation that got me going was thinking about the moms behind me, and not wanting them to have that same experience if we could do something to avoid it.” - Lindsay Aggarwal What happens when a successful Big Law partner does everything “right” and still finds herself struggling?  In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast for People, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey speak with fin...

What if imposter syndrome isn’t actually about confidence?  In this mini episode, Megan Senese explores the deeper roots of imposter syndrome, the belief that “I’m not good enough”, and how the comparison trap and internal narratives shape whether lawyers put themselves forward or stay on the sidelines. Recognizing your own value isn’t just personal work, it’s a professional strategy.  The lawyers...

“Trust is fundamentally about you do what you say you’ll do.” - Jessica Nguyen How do you get 2,200+ legal professionals to show up for a contracts webinar? In this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast for People , Jessica Nguyen, Deputy General Counsel of AI Innovation & Trust at DocuSign and Head of Contract Nerds, joins Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey to pull back the curtain on why...

What does it take to be successful?  As stage closes out its third year in business, Megan Senese reflects on what has actually fueled growth, and it might not be what you think. In this mini episode, she shares why showing up consistently, a little bit every day, is what compounds into real business development and sustainable success. Who this episode is for: Lawyers building their book of busin...

**Note: Before you listen** This episode contains discussions of disturbing events that have taken place in Minnesota. Please take care while listening. “Shouldn't we as a society really be taking a step back and dissecting this hate, and realize that it is shameful and embarrassing?...Right now, you guys might be interviewing me about what's happening in Minneapolis. I hope nobody is ever intervi...

Even when a risk feels calculated, it’s still a risk.  In this mini episode, Megan Senese shares a memorable story about skydiving on her 18th birthday, and how it became a lasting lesson about control, fear, and the moments in life when all you can do is jump. Who this episode is for: Anyone standing on the edge of a big decision People trying to calculate every outcome before moving forward Lawy...

“I realized the reason I was so passionate about authenticity was because I hadn't had the opportunity to be that way myself in these corporate roles.” - Sarah Ennor What does it take to be a different kind of leader in legal? Sarah Ennor, Founder of Growth Counsel, is a former firm lawyer, and in-house counsel and compliance for big-bank asset managers, she felt the pressure to “fit in.” After re...

When the news is overwhelming, and the world feels like it’s on fire, it’s easy to feel powerless.  In this mini episode, Megan Senese shares a deeply human check-in about why relationships matter, how small actions can help us regain a sense of agency, and why resilience, not “self-care”, is what we need most right now. Who this episode is for: Anyone feeling overwhelmed  Lawyers and professional...

You made law firm partner, congratulations! But once the title settles in, many new partners ask the same question: now what? In this mini episode, Megan Senese walks through practical, people-first steps to help new law firm partners transition from employee to owner and start building real autonomy inside their firm. Who this episode is for: Newly promoted law firm partners Senior associates pre...

“If you're going to say lawyers can’t enter a courtroom because they’ve represented people in unpopular causes, then the rule of law falls apart.” - Neel Chatterjee What happens when lawyers speak up, not just in court, but in defense of the rule of law itself? In this powerful conversation, Neel Chatterjee joins Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey to share the story behind Law Firm Partners United (...

For the holidays, we're sharing a couple of our favorite episodes from the year. Enjoy this encore conversation with Stephanie Harrison! Stephanie Harrison is a bestselling author, podcast host, and founder of The New Happy , a movement grounded in the art and science of well-being. Stephanie holds a master’s in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, formerly led learning at Thri...

For the holidays, we're sharing a couple of our favorite episodes from the year.  Enjoy this encore conversation with Bob Burg! Bob Burg is the storyteller, with co-author John David Mann, behind The Go-Giver , a Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller that has sold over a million copies. Bob is a former TV personality and top-producing salesperson. He speaks with corporations, organizati...

What do you do when the traditional legal world no longer fits, but you still love practicing law? For Brian Scherer, the answer was to build something new: HeyCounsel, a legal tech platform turned thriving community for solo and small-firm lawyers. In this thoughtful and often funny conversation, Brian joins Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey to talk about reinventing legal practice, one relationsh...

December is often marketed as the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, it’s the hardest. In this short episode, Megan Senese reflects on the complicated emotions that the holiday season can bring, especially for those navigating grief, anniversaries of loss, or simply a heaviness they can’t quite name. This episode is a reminder that if December is difficult for you, you are not alone. A...

**Note: Before you listen** This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, childhood abuse, homelessness, and related trauma. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788. -- In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Diana...

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Aneka Jiwaji, commercial litigator, mental health advocate, unapologetic voice on LinkedIn, and co-founder of a custom fine jewelry business. Aneka brings her full self to the conversation and reminds us why that’s exactly the point. With warmth, humor, and candor, Aneka shares what it means to succeed in legal on her terms, as a raci...

This episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey share an honest look at what business development really means and why it should start with people, not pressure. Together, they unpack the realities of growing a book of business, navigating networking as introverts and extroverts, and rethinking the idea that there’s only one way to build relationships that lead to work. From big-law lessons to inde...

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Emily Logan Stedman, litigation partner at Husch Blackwell, mental health advocate, and host of The Grace Period podcast. Emily opens up about her path through big law, her personal mental health journey, and what it means to practice law without losing your sense of self. Through honest reflection and hard-fought wisdom, Emily shares...

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Elaine Lin Hering, facilitator, speaker, former Harvard Law professor, and author of the best-selling book, Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully . Through her global work on negotiation, leadership, and communication, Elaine has helped thousands of people speak up, find their voice, and chall...

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey are joined by Ian Carleton Schaefer, Partner at Sheppard Mullin, legal advisor to Fortune 100 companies and global institutions, and conductor of the Second Ending Ensemble. Ian’s story is anything but linear, and that’s exactly what makes it inspiring. Ian shares the powerful story behind his “second ending,” a musical term turned life philosophy...

In this episode, Megan Senese and Jennifer Ramsey sit down with William Washington III, Global CFO of Baker McKenzie, who oversees more than $3 billion in revenue across 75+ offices worldwide. William’s path to the C-suite was anything but traditional. He shares his story and the twists and turns that led him to ultimately overseeing thousands of professionals at one of the world’s largest law fir...