How to Start and Run a Law Firm
Mark Lyda
Interviews with law firm founders, offering you mentorship on how to start, run, and grow your practice. Hosted by Mark Lyda, who founded his firm as a solo with no clients and grew it into a national law firm with attorneys across the country. Presented by Practist, modern law practist management software, available at https://practist.io.
(Obviously, this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal advice.)
(Obviously, this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal advice.)
Episodes
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Jan 20, 2026 • 45min
Leaving a Law Firm (with cases!) and Starting Your Own: Kansas Family Law Attorney Sara Zafar
Presented by Practist. Modern, easy, affordable law practice management software. https://practist.io/---📚Free e-book! How to Start and Scale a Law Firm. Download here: https://marklyda.kit.com---#legaltech #younglawyers #lawfirmowner---All episodes are for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such. Every case is different. Consult a licensed professional in your state. Mark Lyda is a licensed attorney in Colorado and Washington. Viewing this channel or its content does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lyda Law Firm or any of its lawyers or affiliates. Mark Lyda is CEO and a shareholder of Practist, Inc. and therefore has a financial interest in it. Nothing stated on this channel should imply any endorsement by the Air Force. The statements on this channel are personal views only.
Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 8min
How a Professional Opera Signer Opened a Mediation Practice -- Indiana Mediator Matthew Carroll
Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Weekly interviews with firm founders. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.
Jan 6, 2026 • 1h 1min
Building a Law Firm through Acquisitions with Florida Estate Planning Attorney Odelia Goldberg
Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Interview with a law firm founder. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.
Dec 23, 2025 • 45min
Johnnie Cochran, Bankruptcy Law, What Law School Doesn't Teach with Georgia Attorney Shannon Worthy
Presented by Practist, https://practist.io.Interview with a law firm founder. Education and entertainment purposes only. Not legal advice.
Dec 16, 2025 • 1h 5min
Ohio Estate Planning Attorney Ashon KcKenzie on Winning on the Small Things, Transitioning from Government
Ashawn McKenzie, an Ohio estate planning attorney and founder of McKenzie Law LLC, shares insights from his transition from government to law firm ownership. He discusses the crucial phases of starting his firm, including securing initial clients and leveraging lead generation strategies. Ashawn emphasizes the importance of persistence, reframing sales as helpful guidance, and employing Google Ads for high-intent leads. He also shares valuable business book recommendations and his vision for a tech-integrated law practice.
Dec 16, 2025 • 2min
Intro to the Show
Nice to meet you! This is a brief overview of what to expect from our weekly interview series, hosted by Mark Lyda and presented by Practist.
