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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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."

Chris Dreyer, Founder and CEO of Rankings, shares his SEO journey in helping attorneys land major cases. From stumbling upon affiliate marketing after college to setting expectations with clients, he discusses business strategies, organizational structure, work-life balance, and personal reflections on marriage and parenting.

In today's episode, we talk to Justine Phillips, a partner at Baker and McKenzie in the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. We discuss her remarkable career and contributions to the world of data privacy. Justine also shares her experience as a mom working her way towards partnership and how she helped co-found a networking group for working lawyer moms.

Our guest for this episode is Nicholas Klein, a partner at DLA Piper focusing his practice on international trade and national security. Listen to learn about his career path, including how he personally played a role in shaping America's relationship with China. Nick will also discuss his pro bono work and his advocacy for military veterans.

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Akiva Shapiro, a litigation partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York. With a focus on high-stakes constitutional, administrative, commercial, and appellate litigation, Akiva's legal expertise is unmatched. But it's his passion for balancing personal and work priorities, especially religious observance, that sets him apart. Tune in to hear his incredible journey into law and how he fosters a fulfilling and inclusive office environment. Don't miss out on valuable insights for work-life harmony! 🎧📚 #Attorneypodcast #sidebar #advisors #LegalInsights #WorkLifeBalance #LawyerLife #PodcastEpisode #CareerSuccess

Kim Gatling is a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP. Kim focuses her practice on intellectual property prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Kim also works tremendously hard at developing and implementing programs and policies that support Fox Rothschild's goal to diversify the workforce and create an inclusive environment for everyone at the firm. She also is a trustee for North Carolina A&T State University and the Director of Culp, Inc. Kim and Fox Rothschild are genuinely trying to break boundaries that have unfortunately been set in the past by going to great lengths to diversify big law, creating opportunities for everyone to get "good work," that underrepresented attorneys deserve. " We are ensuring everyone gets that equitable opportunity to get good work and the type of work they need to succeed in the law firm." "We all have a role in working together and learning to understand one another." Please listen to Kim's incredible story about her experiences with diversifying big law!