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May 1, 2024 • 29min

Catherine Adams: Facing Widowhood, Gender Discrimination, and Staying Successful

 In this episode, we're chatting with Catherine Adams., a total powerhouse in the legal world. She's faced some real tough stuff, like being widowed with young kids, having to sue her prior employer and dealing with gender discrimination. But guess what? She's turned all that into fuel for her passion for civil rights. We'll dive into her journey into law, how she's kicking butt in the fight for justice, and why she's all about giving back through volunteering. Get ready for some real talk and serious inspiration!
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Apr 10, 2024 • 37min

Unlock Business Development Skills with Steve Fretzin: Be That Lawyer

Steve Fretzin, Founder of Fretzin Inc., specializes in coaching attorneys on the art and science of business development. With over 20 years of coaching experience, he has authored three books on the topic, hosts the "Be that Lawyer" podcast, and regularly speaks on business development for various media outlets and bar associations. Listen to Steve discuss why it’s critical for attorneys to develop their own books of business and how they can hone these skills, even if they aren’t naturally good marketers.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 35min

The Evolution of Legal Marketing: Aron Solomon

In today’s episode, we unravel the intricacies of legal marketing. Listen to our guest, Aron Solomon of Amplify for Lawyers, as he discusses the evolving realm of branding in the legal sphere, the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, and the indispensable strategies law firms must adopt to stand out in today's competitive landscape.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 47min

Rising from Newark with Legal Entrepreneurship: Francis Giantomasi

Join us for a captivating podcast episode as we sit down with Francis Giantomasi, a Newark-native attorney who turned his humble beginnings into one of the state's largest law firms. Hear about the challenges, successes, and the unique experience of working with his children. Discover the journey from practicing attorney to firm management in this insightful conversation on resilience and legal entrepreneurship.  #LegalSuccess #PodcastHighlight #FromNewarkToLeadership
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Mar 20, 2024 • 39min

Achieving Partnership: A Mother's Narrative Through Maternity Leave with Kelsi White

In this episode, we chat with Kelsi White, a partner at Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensig. Kelsi shares practical insights on how she helped the firm retain cases they were previously letting go. She also discusses managing her career and attaining a partnership while on maternity leave, highlighting the support she received from her spouse and the firm. Join us for a candid conversation with Kelsi about navigating the legal profession and achieving a work-life balance.
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Mar 14, 2024 • 43min

Jared Correia: Revolutionizing Legal Management

Today's episode features Jared Correia, the founder of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, offering subscription-based management and technology services to attorneys and legal institutions. Jared discusses the challenges solo practitioners, small firm managers, and owners face in running a legal practice. Additionally, he hosts Legal Toolkit, the #3 ranked podcast on the Legal Talk Network.
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Feb 13, 2024 • 42min

Mansfield Pledge: Jeff Walsworth's Dedication

Today’s guest is Jeff Walsworth. He began his career in construction to support himself through law school. Thirty-five years ago, he established a practice and expanded it to include 65 attorneys today before relinquishing management responsibilities and handing over the firm to his employees. He has successfully closed transactions worth over $10 billion throughout his tenure, including a high-profile case involving DHL. He accomplished all of this while attaining certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms, and he officially achieved Diversity Lab’s Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 40min

Navigating Law Firm Growth and Succession with Jeremy Poock

Jeremy Poock is the founder of Senior Attorney Match, an organization that helps law firms grow and position themselves for sale. Jeremy discusses law firm valuations, what to consider when buying or selling a law firm, and how to make the transition smooth as possible.
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Jan 4, 2024 • 43min

Navigating High-Stress Industries with Paula Davis

Paula Davis is the founder of Stress & Resilience Institute, an organization that specializes in helping professionals in high-stress industries. In addition to coaching over 40,000 soldiers and their families, Paula has also spoken for businesses such as Walgreens & Coca-Cola and schools such as Harvard Law and Whorton’s. We discuss how stress and burnout are typically treated at the individual level when the root causes oftentimes originate higher up the chain. 
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Nov 15, 2023 • 34min

Legal Well-Being: Insights from Bree Buchanan

Join us for today's episode as we talk to Bree Buchanan of Krill Strategies. She shares her struggles with substance abuse, discusses the pervasiveness of mental health issues in the legal profession, and offers insights into potential solutions. Bree served as the co-chair of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being and co-authored the report titled "The Path to Well-being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change."

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