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Lawyerist Podcast
The Lawyerist Podcast helps lawyers build modern law firms that are profitable, efficient, and sustainable. Hosted by the team at Lawyerist, each episode features conversations with law firm owners, legal tech innovators, consultants, and industry experts focused on the business of practicing law. Learn proven strategies for law firm management, legal technology, AI, operations, client experience, leadership, marketing, hiring, and firm growth. Whether you're a solo practitioner or managing a…
Episodes
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#523: Financial Red Flags: Are You Hiring Too Soon?, with Bernadette Harris
Stephanie and Lawyerist Lab finance coach Bernadette Harris discuss the financial red flags to watch for when considering hiring for your law firm. Listen to…
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#522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton
In this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie dives into "The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges," featuring insights from Mike Paton, a seasoned…
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#521: Avoid These Legal Pitfalls: Essential Lawyer Protections, with Jonathan Hawkins
In this episode of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett and Law Firm GC founder Jonathan Hawkins dive into essential lawyer protections that every law firm…
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#520: The Truth About Lawyer Self-Care: Prioritize or Suffer
In this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, explore the critical truth about lawyer self-care with Zack and Leticia DeSuze. Discover how neglecting holistic…
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#519: How to Build a Brand Beyond the Courtroom, with Jordan Marsh
In this episode, Lawyerist Lab Coach Sara Muender chats with Jordan Marsh, a civil rights and personal injury attorney and the author of Try Your Own Case…
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#518: Why Every Lawyer Needs to Master Storytelling—And How to Do It, with Kate Tellers
Stories are powerful—not just in the courtroom, but in business, with your team, and your life. And, yet, telling a great story is hard! Stephanie chats with…
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#517: Passing the Torch: Mastering the Art of Succession, with Carol Bertsch & Brennen Boze
Join Sara as she chats with law firm owner Carol Bertsch and new partner Brennen Boze about their leadership transition journey. They share the ups and downs…
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#516: Flexing Your Discipline Muscle to Stay Motivated, with Sara Muender
Join Zack as he chats with Lawyerist Lab Coach and podcast co-host Sara Muender about starting and running a thriving law firm. They explore how defining…
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#515: Simple Marketing Hacks Lawyers Swear By, with Gyi Tsakalakis
A law firm’s marketing efforts are never-ending! That, coupled with the fact that algorithms and tools seem to also always be changing can leave lawyers with a…
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#514: The Hidden Value of Doing Less, with Leidy Klotz
In today’s world, our first instinct is to add. Do more. Consume more information. But, should we be subtracting instead? Doing less. Simplifying. In today’s…
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#513: The Lawyer Who Became a Coder, with Sukhi Alberga
Zack talks with Canadian Lawyer, entrepreneur, and Labster Sukhi Alberga about her journey innovating in the legal services space. They discuss the path she…
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#512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid to Ask, with Zack Glaser
Stephanie talks with Zack about tech things you should know but might be too afraid to ask. They get into the why behind password managers, discuss the…
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#511: The Perks, Pitfalls, and Economics of Adjunct Teaching with Markus Funk
We consider it a great honor to serve as an adjunct professor at a law school, but is the juice worth the squeeze? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Markus…
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#510: Why It’s Time to Embrace Laziness, with Dr. Devon Price
Do you ever beat yourself up over all the things you think you should be doing? Do you work even when you’re sick or when your body tells you it’s time for a…
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#509: Pain in the SaaS: How to Select the Right Tech for Your Firm, with Britt Lorish
Zack talks with legal tech expert Britt Lorish about the process of selecting and managing technology in large and small law firms. Listen in as they talk…
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#508: From Retreat to Rebrand: How a Retreat Led to a Transformation, with Patricia Mancabelli
Sara joins Labster Patricia Mancabelli in a conversation about how an in-person, Lawyerist-facilitated retreat sparked a firm rebranding and enabled her team…
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#507: Navigating Motherhood and Law, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg
Lawyers are pretty good at keeping our guards up—especially when it comes to the hard, messy, personal stuff. So, what happens when we let those guards down…
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#506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski (Replay)
In this episode, author and speaker Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life…
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#505: Get to Inbox Zero with the Help of a Virtual Assistant, with Stafi
Do you hear all this talk about how lawyers can use an assistant but worry it will never work for you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with law firm owner…
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#504: Leveraging Franchise Know-How in Law Practice, with Chad Fox
Zack talks with Lab Coach Chad Fox about how developing law firm processes can build value for a practice. They specifically discuss how his experience in…
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#503: Hiring, Growing, and Investing in Your Firm, with Seth Price
Zack talks with lawyer and digital marketing guru, Seth Price, about the struggles of scaling a small law firm. They discuss how to think about hiring…
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#502: How to Nourish Your Relationship, Even in a Busy Life, with Ellen Dorian
Could your marriage/relationship use a little spice? Maybe you’ve put your business before your partner? In this episode, Stephanie talks with relationship…
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#501: Celebrating 500: The Evolution, the Journey, and What Lies Ahead, with Sam Glover
Stephanie catches up with the original Lawyerist podcast host, Sam Glover. In addition to a brief walk down memory lane, hear how Sam is working to make our…
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#500: Artificial Lab Coach, Real Answers, with Lasso the Lab Coach
We hit our 500th Episode! Instead of looking back, the team decided to look to the future. So naturally that led us to Stephanie interviewing our own AI bot…
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#499: Conquering Self-Doubt, with Tim Atler
Sara has a heartfelt conversation with long-time Labster and owner of a thriving appellate law firm Tim Atler, about overcoming self-doubt and fear and…
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#498: Harnessing Cultural Engagement for Team & Client Success, with Marcus Collins
Culture. You’ve heard the word a million times. But what is it really and how can we influence the culture of our teams and our clients? In this episode…
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#497: Real Talk About Artificial Intelligence in Your Office, with Ben Schorr
In this episode, Zack talks with Ben Schorr, a Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft and AI expert, about preparing to use Artificial Intelligence in…
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#496: Don’t Get Caught in the Tech Expectation Gap,with Jennifer Sherman from CARET Legal(Sponsored)
Zack talks with CARET Legal’s Chief Product & Experience Officer, Jennifer Sherman, about technology expectations in a law firm. They dig into how a lack of…
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#495: Crack the Code of Compelling Writing, with Todd Rogers
Are your writings being read? Stephanie and Harvard’s Todd Rogers discuss effective writing. Links from the episode: Schedule a free 30 minute strategy session…
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#494: How to Stop Procrastination and Conquer Your To-Do List, with Paul Unger
What are you putting off? We’ve all been there and here’s the good news: it doesn’t mean you are lazy or a bad person! In this episode, Stephanie explores the…
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#493: Why Brilliant People Should Write Books, with Sharai Robbin
You own a law firm and have amazing thoughts, ideas, and stories to share. So, what’s holding you back from writing that book? In today’s episode, Stephanie…
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#492: Stop Training so Much and Support Your Team Through Change, with Paco Roman
You have great ideas as a leader, but do you struggle getting your team on board and ready to change with you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Paco…
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#491: Crafting Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Vision, with Leticia DeSuze
Join seasoned business coaches Sara Muender and Leticia DeSuze as they offer a thought-provoking exploration of meaningful leadership, where purpose becomes…
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#490: How to Build a Powerhouse Firm with Internal Talent, with Ryan McKeen
Zack talks with Lab Coach and former Lab member Ryan McKeen about delegating leadership in your law firm. Specifically, Ryan explains the recent Emerging…
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#489: Breaking Down Decisions for Your Legal Tech Stack, with Jeff Schoenberger
Unsure where to start when choosing legal technology? Listen in as Zack interviews Jeff Schoenberger, fellow Legal Tech Advisor, on selecting the right tech…
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#488: The Power of Value-Based Pricing, with Shaun Jardine
Are you ready to ditch the billable hour? Join Stephanie and Shaun Jardin as they unpack the secret to value-based pricing for law firms. They'll break down…
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#487: Nurturing Trust to Build Strong Team Foundations, with Randy Conley
Think trust is something that magically appears? Not according to today’s guest! Stephanie talks with leadership expert Randy Conley about what leaders can do…
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#486: How to Safely Include AI in Your Legal Tech Stack, with Will Anoh
In this episode, Zack talks with Will Anoh, Affinity Consulting’s IT Coordinator, about integrating AI into your legal tech stack. They discuss questions to…
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#485: Unleash Your Law Firm’s Potential with an Internal Coach, with Robin Carberry
Imagine what your firm would look like if EVERY team member had a professional development coach. Sound crazy? It’s not! Today, Stephanie talks with…
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#484: Revolutionizing Your Firm with Smart Hiring, with Jennifer Hawkins
Think it’s impossible for an "old" firm to learn "new" tricks? Think again! After more than three decades in practice, Lawyerist Lab member and firm owner…
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#483: Goals, Resolutions, and the Power of the Unconscious Mind, with Supriya Venkatesan
Do your New Year’s resolutions fall flat after a few weeks? In today’s episode, Stephanie chats with Lawyerist Lab Business Coach, Supriya Venkatesan, about…
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#482: Prioritizing Progress: Building a Roadmap for 2024, with Debbie Foster
Ready to start the new year off with new goals and priorities for your firm? Maybe you’re not sure how to get started or you suffer from biting off more than…
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#481: Getting Clients into the Cloud, with Laura Kaminski from ShareFile (Sponsored)
Zack talks with ShareFile’s Laura Kaminski about the challenges of document management in law firms. Listen and learn how cloud-based technologies can provide…
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#480: The Prenup Prescription for a Thriving Marriage, with Aaron Thomas
You know what they say about the cobbler’s kid? As lawyers, you know what a prenup is, but have you considered how one can help you redefine your marriage? In…
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#479: Beyond the Will: Adding a Personal Touch to Estate Planning, with Jolene Blackbourn
Picture this: an estate planning attorney with a twist—owning a law firm by day and conjuring up imaginative, offbeat celebrations for the dearly departed by…
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#478: Overcoming Team Turnover and Embracing Change, with Allison Harrison
Stephanie talks with law firm owner and Lawyerist Lab member Allison Harrison about why the job of managing your business is never done and how to navigate the…
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#477: Controlling Alcohol, with Annie Grace (Replay)
The holiday season is here which often brings fun, parties, stress, and a whole host of emotions. That’s why we are revisiting one of our favorite…
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#476: The CEO Whisperer’s Advice for Hiring a Second in Command, with Cameron Herold
You are leading your law firm, but you can’t do everything. In this episode, Stephanie talks with Cameron Herald about what a second in command looks like and…
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#475: Say “Yes!” to a Virtual Assistant and Say “Yes!” to Team Growth, with Demetrio Rico and Raquel Gomes from Stafi (Sponsored)
Have you been nervous about saying yes to a virtual assistant? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Raquel Gomes and Demetrio Rico, founders of Stafi, about…
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#474: Unlocking Profitability in Your Law Firm with Moneyball Tactics, with Jeff Krause
When the Oakland As needed to find a way to compete with the high-dollar salaries of other teams, they focused on new KPIs (getting runners on base) and the…
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#473: Redefining Perfectionism and Striving for Lawyers, with Stephanie Villinski and Kara Hardin
Zack talks with Stephanie Villinski and Kara Hardin about how lawyers can manage their mental health. They discuss balancing a striver vs. perfectionist…
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#472: Legal Innovation with Young Attorneys, with Kendall Heward
Stephanie checks in with one of the newest members of our profession, Kendall Heward. Hear how Suffolk’s Accelerator program prepared her to think about the…
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#471: Unleashing Your Inner Creative, with Phil McKinney
Let’s bust a myth: Creativity isn’t an innate talent that you’re lucky to have or out of luck if you don’t. And it’s not just about the arts. Everyone is…
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#470: Navigating Compensation Discussions, with Brandon Bramley
As lawyers, we often negotiate for our clients. But are we able to negotiate for ourselves? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Brandon Bramley, Founder of…
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#469: Lawyers in Crisis: Navigating Addiction and Mental Health, with Brian Cuban
In this episode, Stephanie talks with Brian Cuban, author of The Addicted Lawyer. Hear Brian’s story of how he battled addiction to alcohol and cocaine…
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#468: Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs, with Supriya Venkatesan
What is holding you back? In this episode, Stephanie and Lawyerist Lab Business Coach, Supriya Venkatesan, discuss limiting beliefs and how they are…
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#467: Healthy Owner: Embracing Change and Growth, with Ryan McKeen
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for another stop on our podcast book tour. This week…
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#466: Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace, with Katherine Jeffrey
Be honest! Have you ever muttered or thought someone was being “such a Millennial” or “ok, Boomer!” Yes? Then, this episode is for you as Stephanie dives into…
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#465: Mastering Data-Driven Decision Making in Your Law Firm, with Joyce Brafford from CosmoLex(Sponsored)
Learn to manage the data your law firm already creates to make better business and strategic decisions. Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, from CosmoLex, about…
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#464: Unpacking the Power of Self-Accountability in Coaching, with Leticia DeSuze
Stephanie talks with our new Lawyerist Lab business coach, Leticia DeSuze, about what is holding most business owners back and how working with a business…