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Send us a textJeremy 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.

Send us a textPaula 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. 

Send us a textJoin 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.

Send us a textIn 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.

Send us a textOur 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.

Send us a textJoin 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! 

Send us a textKim 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! 

Send us a textLynda Bennett is a partner and chair for the Insurance Recovery Group at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Lynda is diligently devoted to empowering women in the legal community. She is a founder of Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Network and is a board member and past president of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association. Her greatest advice for women junior associates is "Stay in the game. Women often leave instead of raising flexibility concerns and collaborating to present these issues; when it's a group of people bringing attention to a matter, it's much harder to dismiss it." Her work involves much collaboration with the defense counsel and pulling from various practices from the firm to help leverage and pursue coverage for the claim. She correlates reviewing insurance policies to her love for solving jigsaw puzzles. Her dedication to learning makes the variety of her practice area ideal. Tune in to hear her story!

Send us a textMeet Jacqueline Harounian, who went from being the first associate at her firm to being named Managing Partner of eleven attorneys and eight professional staff at Wisselman Harounian Family Law. Jaqueline's story is unique in how she uses her traditional upbringing as a tool in complex divorce cases. She adjusts her approach to each client's religious and cultural differences by counseling them on the civil court process and how it intersects with their faith agreements and values. Jaqueline is dedicated to clearing misinformation about divorce and shares her knowledge as an author, a community leader, and providing educational webinars. Tune in and learn how her ample experience in matrimonial and family law has revealed considerable progressive changes in gender roles today and their impacts on parents while balancing a busy career.