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My guest today is Diandra Debrosse Zimmermann, also known as Fu. She is the managing partner of DiCello Levitt's Birmingham office, and Co-Chair of the firm's Mass Tort division. Fu was born in Brooklyn to immigrant parents of Haitian and Cuban descent. She was raised with many cultural values of the West Indies: self sufficiency, integrity, and taking risks to stand up for the marginalized.Fu's father was a strict disciplinarian. The most important rule in the house: don't follow the crowd against your own convictions. It was a principle that Fu would apply to her early activism, her legal career, and eventually pass on to her own children.In this interview we'll talk about how Fu made partner at her first firm at a very young age, then start her own firm as a mother of two just a few years later.We'll discuss why she considered leaving the practice altogether, and what finally convinced her to join the DiCello Levitt powerhouse.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Mark O'Mara, a former prosecutor best known for defending George Zimmerman, who was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the 2012 shooting death of Trayvon Martin.Growing up on Long Island, Mark was greatly influenced by his parents' Irish Catholic roots and his father's rigorous work ethic. After a friend talked him out of going to community college part-time, he ended up at the University of Central Florida, where student government pushed him toward his lifelong passion of law.Mark's early career in prosecution came to an end when he was fired for preventing a mentally disabled 16-year-old from being sent to prison for life. The incident ended up sending Mark down a path of defense work that would bring him great success – and significant controversy.In this interview we'll discuss Mark's journey from Marlboro-smoking paperboy to world-class defense attorney, including his delightfully unusual proposal to his wife, why he'll often say that a guilty client is “a really good guy", and the complex turmoil surrounding the George Zimmerman trial.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Darryl Isaacs, a personal injury attorney widely known as "The Hammer".  Darryl grew up in the Louisville, KY neighborhood of Hikes Point.  His father worked six days a week as a pharmacist, and graduated law school in his 40s.  Seeing that hard work and dedication inspired Darryl, and he would one day follow in his father's footsteps.It wasn't easy — Darryl was never the best student, in his own words. But he seemed to have an uncanny knack for making money.  Merging that talent with the work ethic he gleaned from his father, Darryl was immediately successful.In 2015, everything he had built almost came to a sudden and tragic end when he was struck by a car, breaking his neck, scalping his head, and fracturing parts of his back.  Doctors believed he may never walk again.In this episode, we discuss all of these stories, including why Darryl gives his personal cell number out to the public, and how that near-fatal accident resulted in the birth of Mastermind Marketing Groups that are sharing Darryl's wealth of legal marketing knowledge all over the country.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the showLaw Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Paige White, trial attorney for DiCello Levitt and Of Counsel for Ben Crump Law.Before entering Temple University, Paige aspired to a glamorous life of singing, modeling, and dancing.  The childhood strain of her parents' divorce instilled a rebellious spirit in Paige, but it was nevertheless her mother that would reveal her true path — in a rather unusual way.After serving as a congressional intern in law school, Paige began her career as a public defender in Harlem, taking on a large workload of emotionally heavy cases.  The work held lessons of compassion, but also nurtured a sense that something is fundamentally wrong with the way law is enforced. Paige continued her public defender service in D.C., and was inspired by Ben Crump to begin work as a plaintiff's attorney.  In 2022, she was named Young Lawyer of the Year by the D.C. Bar Association.In this episode, we discuss what it feels like to free a man after years of imprisonment, why she believes the justice system is in dire need of an overhaul, and whether Paige is a future Supreme Court Justice.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the showLaw Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyLaw Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Mary Lehman, appellate attorney with a diverse range of experiences and skills.. Mary is, by definition, driven. Whatever she sets her mind to, she accomplishes from amateur boxing, to helping refugees in Greece, to being a ski patrol. Although, she never did become a pirate, even though, as a young girl, that's what she wanted to be when she grew up. Mary attended St. John's college in Santa Fe where she was trained in classical humanism. Her desire to be a good writer jumpstarted her interest in becoming an appellate attorney. However, Mary didn't go straight to law school after getting her undergrad. Instead, she spent time working with the Sante Fe Hotshots, an elite firefighting team in New Mexico.In today's episode, Mary talks about building Spanish colonial furniture, how Einstein's theory of relativity helped her trust her own judgment, and how boxing is a beautiful, violent dance.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the showLaw Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guests today are Carissa Phelps and Kim Adams.  Working with the support of Levin, Papantonio and Rafferty, Carissa and Kim are leaders in the fight against human trafficking in the realms of both policy and litigation.A survivor of trafficking herself, Carissa Phelps went from being a so-called runaway teen to earning a Masters of Business Administration from UCLA Anderson and a JD from UCLA School of Law.  Since then she has become a sought after speaker on human trafficking, and has been force in the development of new policies around the issue.  She has devoted significant time to bringing knowledge and awareness to local communities and non-profits, and her memoir, Runaway Girl, is often used as an educational tool.Kim Adams has been working hand in hand with Carissa on human trafficking litigation for several years.  Her passion and focus is on demanding legal accountability for those who have profited from the abuse and exploitation of children.  To that end, she has filed lawsuits against hotel chains, technology companies, and others that she believes are culpable for looking the other way.In today's lengthy conversation, Carissa and Kim talk about how they came to work on issues of human trafficking, common misconceptions that can prevent us from fully addressing the problem, and their lawsuits that are currently making their way through the courts.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the showLaw Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Danielle Mason.  Danielle is best known for her successful mass tort litigation over talcum powder for which she has secured nearly $1 billion in verdicts against Johnson & Johnson. She's also known for her work in the current hair relaxer litigation as the founding and managing Partner, Bullock Ward Mason LLC. But her life has been so much more than that.Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Danielle and her family attended Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, presided over by Martin Luther King, Jr.  Her grandmother was deeply involved in the civil rights issues of the 1960s, and Danielle says that she assumed those struggles were over.  But when she saw Rodney King beaten on live television and the subsequent acquittal of the officers responsible, she realized that there was still work to be done.In this two-part interview, we'll talk about her early pregnancy that was supposed to be impossible, the tradeoffs of balancing motherhood with an exceptional career, and why she's so darn good at picking juries.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Danielle Mason.  Danielle is best known for her successful mass tort litigation over talcum powder for which she has secured nearly $1 billion in verdicts against Johnson & Johnson. She's also known for her work in the current hair relaxer litigation as the founding and managing Partner, Bullock Ward Mason LLC. But her life has been so much more than that.Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Danielle and her family attended Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, presided over by Martin Luther King, Jr.  Her grandmother was deeply involved in the civil rights issues of the 1960s, and Danielle says that she assumed those struggles were over.  But when she saw Rodney King beaten on live television and the subsequent acquittal of the officers responsible, she realized that there was still work to be done.In this two-part interview, we'll talk about her early pregnancy that was supposed to be impossible, the tradeoffs of balancing motherhood with an exceptional career, and why she's so darn good at picking juries.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In my recent interview with Regina Calcaterra she explained the drastic differences between children who are adopted from the foster care system and those who simply age out of the system.  Adopted children are 50% less likely to be arrested or become homeless, and 50% more likely to graduate college, among many other emotional and practical benefits.  In that interview, Regina recommended that anyone interested in becoming foster parents or forever parents contact an organization called You Gotta Believe.  The nonprofit helps foster children find families, provides certification and licensing for foster parents, and provides a framework for helping those parents learn to care for youth dealing with trauma and abandonment.In this episode, I'm having a conversation with three people involved with You Gotta Believe — executive director Jennifer Pinder, director of the Nobody Ages Out Youth Movement Anni Keane, and advisory board member and returning Lawful Good guest, Regina Calcaterra.  Join us as we delve into the importance of the work the organization does, how it's making positive, long-term changes in the lives of foster kids, and how you can get involved.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

My guest today is Regina Calcaterra, co-founder of the Calcaterra Pollack law firm and author of the bestselling memoir Etched in Sand.  Regina was one of five children, all of whom were emotionally and physically abused by their mother.  With their basic physical needs unmet, she and her siblings became each other's support system until they were taken into foster care and separated.Regina had already overcome the odds when she graduated college, but she also went on to graduate law school at night while holding down a full time job.Over the years, Regina's service to others has moved fluidly between the public and private spheres.  She lobbied for disabled veterans to help craft the Americans with Disabilities Act and eventually served as chief deputy for the same county where she grew up abused and starving.In this episode, we discuss her traumatic childhood, why diversity is so important to her law firm, and why it was so meaningful when she was asked to be a "forever mom".A note to listeners: Regina and I make reference to physical and sexual abuse in this episode. While we won't discuss graphic details, listener discretion is advised.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

Today, we're taking a break from our usual programming to hear from my friend Andre Regard and friends during a bourbon tasting.Andre is with Kentucky Senator Bourbon and is also an attorney out of Kentucky. This brand was originally distilled and bottled by Crigler and Crigler in Covington Kentucky, then by Double Springs Distillers, Inc. in Bardstown and now the revival is led by Andre Regard and Damon Thayer as they work to restore this vintage Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey to its glory days.This episode takes place at an attorneys' conference in Las Vegas where we decide to have a fun tasting as we hang out and have delightful conversations. Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

This the third episode of a 3-part series where our host, Luke, takes us behind the scenes to the inaugural Shades of Mass conference that took place in August. Shades of Mass is about building a truly equitable mass tort justice system. Communities of color are disproportionately hurt by corporate misconduct involving product defects, device malfunctions, and environmental hazards. Yet, very few Black and Brown lawyers are appointed to lead the key mass tort cases that directly affect millions of their own community members. It's time to remedy this inequity. Listen in to what people were saying at the event.Support the show

We've got a 3-part series where our host, Luke, takes us behind the scenes to the inaugural Shades of Mass conference that took place in August. Shades of Mass is about building a truly equitable mass tort justice system. Communities of color are disproportionately hurt by corporate misconduct involving product defects, device malfunctions, and environmental hazards. Yet, very few Black and Brown lawyers are appointed to lead the key mass tort cases that directly affect millions of their own community members. It's time to remedy this inequity. Listen in to what people were saying at the event.Support the show

We've got a 3-part series where our host, Luke, takes us behind the scenes to the inaugural Shades of Mass conference that took place in August. Shades of Mass is about building a truly equitable mass tort justice system. Communities of color are disproportionately hurt by corporate misconduct involving product defects, device malfunctions, and environmental hazards. Yet, very few Black and Brown lawyers are appointed to lead the key mass tort cases that directly affect millions of their own community members. It's time to remedy this inequity. Listen in to what people were saying at the event.Support the show

Today, we're taking a break from our usual programming to hear from a friend of mine, Harlan Schillinger, sometimes called the Grandfather of Legal Advertising. Harlan founded the first TV production firm for high-end lawyers all the way back in 1975. The commercials he created there were the first ever television marketing for the legal community and have shaped the industry ever since. Since that time, he's worked with over 130 law firms throughout the US and Canada.The industry that Harlan crafted opened a floodgate of leads for the firms who could afford it. But these days, Harlan is more interested in quality than quantity. In this interview, we discuss industry-wide failures in intake and conversion, why law firms must be honest with themselves about how much business they're losing, and how to ask for the type of cases you want.Support the show

Nathan Bruemmer is a Florida native who grew up the adopted child of older parents. He was assigned the female gender at birth, but as he headed into high school, he became increasingly aware that there was a big difference between his experience of the world and the expectations others had for him. After a long process of self-discovery and advocacy for others, Nathan enrolled in Stetson Law at the age of 40. He now serves the LGBTQ+ community in a wide variety of roles, including his position as the LGBTQ+ Consumer Advocate at Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.In this interview, we discuss Nathan's years teaching in the public school system, the presence and loss of the strong women in his family, and what it's like working for the government in the midst of a culture war.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Join our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is James Helm, founding attorney of Top Dog Law.James grew up as an only child with boundless energy. He always wanted to know what was next and he spent most of his time playing sports with the neighborhood kids. A curious mind is one of the hallmarks of James' personality; even as a young kid, he was always asking “why,” sometimes to the chagrin of his teachers. His desire to get to the root of an issue is a characteristic that makes him a diligent attorney and businessman.James started wrestling at a young age, and he discovered he was pretty good at it. He continued wrestling throughout grade school, where he tore his rotator cuff. While recovering from his injury, a doctor prescribed Percocet. Although James didn't abuse the opiate at the time, he would later end up taking opioids recreationally at parties as a way to “fit in.” Before he knew it, he developed a full dependency that followed him through the remainder of high school and higher education.James graduated from Penn State and later went to Rutgers for his law degree. Even with his success at school, he hit a breaking point with his addiction and entered rehab in August 2016.In today's episode, James and I talk about the start of his opioid addiction, why he chose the name Top Dog Law, and the power of wearing your heart on your sleeve. Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Join our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Today's guest today is Randi McGinn, one of America's leading trial attorneys. Because of her dad's position in the military, Randi moved around a lot as a kid. Although she was often jealous of her friends who had permanent homes, her experiences cultivated a unique view of the justice system and how it's been applied to different people. As the oldest of four siblings, Randi proudly claims her “bossiness.” Growing up, her grandmother McGinn had the biggest influence on her life. In Randi's own words, she was a “pistol” who didn't play by the rules. Randi had powerful female influences, including her mother, that inspired her to fearlessly take on any challenge. In today's episode, Randi and I talk about the intensity of grief after losing your soul mate, giving birth one day before the bar exam, and how she accidentally found her perfect career. Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesLooking for other great shows? Check out the Society of Women Trial Lawyers and Trusted Legal Partners podcasts.Join our Better Together LinkedIn Group

My guest today is Alexander Shunnarah, known as a master of marketing among many personal injury attorneys.  Alexander grew up in Alabama, where he spent his weekends at flea markets with his father.  Later, the two would buy and grow a chain of convenience stores, putting into practice the principles of sales and marketing that Alex had learned from a young age.Believing that Alex's future could hold greater things, his father encouraged him to continue his education at law school — a path that would eventually lead him one of the biggest personal injury brands in the south.In this interview, we discuss that journey, including his family's migration from Palestine, the faith that still guides Alex daily, and the joys and tribulations of parenthood.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Chris Seeger is a leader in mass tort and class action. Chris grew up on Long Island, where he practiced carpentry for years after high school. Almost on a whim, he took a few courses at a local college. A few years later, he was graduating Cardoza Law at the top of his class. For two years, Chris worked at a "white shoe" firm, where he liked the people but hated his chosen field of real estate law. For a while, he thought he might quit and focus on his side–hustle doing legal work for fighters [or boxers]. Chris did eventually decide to set out on his own and took any case he could get, mostly living off of credit cards. That's when he found personal injury and his professional calling. In this interview, Chris and I discuss the importance of boxing in his early years, the controversy surrounding his NFL concussion litigation, and how his own parenthood led to a reconnection with his estranged mother before her death.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is Je Yon Jung, senior counsel at May Lightfoot. Je Yon has more than two decades of legal experience, including work in consumer protection, civil rights, discrimination, and financial services. What all of this diverse work has in common is a dedication to serving communities that have been left out or abused by the legal and justice systems.Je Yon emigrated to the United States with her family as a small child. From her earliest memories, she was certain that she wanted to be a lawyer. Though the patriarchal tradition of Korean culture left her with little support for this ambition, Je Yon's determination landed her in the Department of Justice only one year out of law school. Her work has now branched into the mass tort space with the complex and ongoing Zantac litigation.In this interview, we'll discuss how Rodney King changed the trajectory of Je Yon's career, the value of friendships, and how she came to know so much about soccer.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is Cordell Carter II, a self-proclaimed “dreamer” and vivacious entrepreneur.Growing up, Cordell couldn't wait to leave his hometown in Virginia. It wasn't because he didn't love where he grew up; he simply had an innate hunger for adventure and exploration. His passion for travel was first ignited in 1985 when his uncle gave him a globe. He'd spin the globe and stop it with one finger, vowing to visit the place his finger landed on.Cordell found his voice his freshman year of high school after joining a Morman musical enclave. Since then, Cordell has been using his voice to bring people together. He's been the fuel behind the Festival of the Diaspora, a diverse and inclusive group focused on identifying and solving the most pressing issues that impact our global society. In this interview, we discuss how Cordell found his voice through music, why the western world needs a revival, and the time he talked himself out of a presidential appointment at 24 years old.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is Paul Bland, the executive director of Public Justice.Unlike many of his peers, Paul didn't go to law school to practice as an attorney. Instead, he wanted to run for Congress one day.In the 80s, after getting his Juris Doctorate from Harvard, Paul was working for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. From there, he found himself at a law firm where he was introduced to consumer class actions, which seems to be where his life trajectory shifted.Working on toxic torts and forced arbitration, Paul became an advocate for the rights of consumers, and that eventually led him to Public Justice. In today's episode, we discuss the twists and turns of Paul's career, taking a case and arguing it before the US Supreme Court, and the joy of being a father.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Today's guest is Michael Morse, founder of one of the nation's leading personal injury law firms. Michael grew up in a Detroit suburb, where his offices still reside today. Though his early life was disrupted by the divorce of his parents and bullying in school, Michael discovered a childhood knack for marketing and entrepreneurship before he was even a teenager,. The money he earned helped build a sense of independence and security in a world that felt uncertain.The death of his father, who had inspired him to be a lawyer, changed everything.  In his journey/quest to rise above the death of his father and the subsequent loss of multiple jobs, Michael developed an attitude and a system to learn and improve himself. Today, that's what he calls becoming "Fireproof".  Michael now teaches the Fireproof method to lawyers all over the nation.In this interview, we discuss the principles of Fireproof, but perhaps more importantly, the immense power of gratefulness, exercise, and delegation in overcoming life's personal and professional challenges.  Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Prya Murad is a Miami-based attorney who is passionate about criminal and juvenile defense. Prya immigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan when she was just three years old. Growing up in Hazard, Kentucky, Prya recalls her desire to fit in, particularly in a school where she'd hear comments about what culture is supposedly like in Pakistan. When 9/11 happened, Prya and her family experienced prejudice rooted to fear and ignorance.Prya didn't grow up in a religious household. She stopped believing in God around middle school, and her father was proud of her for that. In today's episode, Luke and Prya talk about her passion for being a public defender, why the media sensationalizes trials, and how her grandmother was interrogated by the Pakistani military at 80 years old. Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Brian Cuban is an attorney, best-selling author, and speaker. His story is one of triumph and recovery.Brian began battling body dysmorphia at a young age, a mental health disorder where an individual can't stop thinking about their perceived defects or flaws as it relates to their appearance. He struggled to feel comfortable in his own body, especially in a household where his mother often fat-shamed him. At 18-years-old, Brian began binging and purging. This eating disorder followed him into college, where he began a pattern of drinking alone. Not long after starting his freshman year, Brian developed anorexia. Brian decided to attend law school because he believed that it would allow him to continue a lifestyle he depended on. For another three years, he could continue to engage in behaviors that had become survival to him. After college, Brian moved to Dallas where he was introduced to cocaine. In his own words, Brian found the magic trick to instantly transform himself. Throughout the years, Brian received help and support from his brothers, and he started his journey of sobriety April 8, 2007 after 20 years of addiction.In today's episode, Luke and Brian talk about the impact of an emotionally abusive mother, how he felt like the best version of himself when he tried cocaine, and the defining moment when he decided to fully commit to sobriety.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is Ali Awad, founder of the personal injury firm Ali Awad Law. Ali is a first-generation Palestinian immigrant who moved to an abandoned trailer in the Bible Belt at the age of three.Like many of our guests, Ali was entrepreneurial from a young age.  He used the fierce competition between his siblings to develop a work ethic that has now created one of the fastest growing law firms in the nation.Much of that success has been due to his skillful use of social media platforms.  Ali has generated a following of more than 1.5 million on Instagram alone, and his account is often used to help others learn how to do the same.  In this interview, we discuss traditional Islamic marriage in the modern world,  Ali's dream of building the first Muslim hospital in the US, and how he made his first million only a year after being rejected by his 100th law firm.Check out our sponsors!Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Our guest today is Julia Metts, attorney with Levin, Papantonio, and Rafferty in Florida.  Julia was born to a Pentecostal homemaker and a rebel atheist, and as the youngest of three children, often found herself the center of attention.  From an early age, Julia exhibited a gift for persuasion. Between that and her father's early problems with the law, her path toward a career as a lawyer was clear.What Julia hadn't expected is that much of that career would be spent in prosecution.  After quickly developing a name for herself, some defense lawyers wouldn't even dare face her in court.In this interview, we discuss Julia's experiences as a member of the LGBTQ+ community while attending a Baptist college, the loss of the first woman she ever loved, her biggest tips for prosecuting attorneys, and how being a parent has shaped her life.  A note to listeners: Julia and I will be discussing some disturbing court cases and personal experiences involving suicide and violence against women.  While we won't discuss graphic details, listener discretion is advised.Check out our sponsors! Hennessey DigitalMilestone FoundationTrial School7 Figure CasesJoin our Better Together LinkedIn Group

Are you ready for another line-up of incredible stories about lawyers and the trials they face inside and outside the courtroom?In our Season Three lineup, we have not held back as we have collected powerful tales from remarkable people. You'll hear inspiring stories from:Julia MettsJe Yon JungChris SeegerPaul BlandPrya MuradMike MorseAli AwadRandi McGinnMary LehmanBrian CubanJames Helm Be one of the first listeners to get a sneak peek of each episode. Support the show

The Milestone Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps individuals and their families after they've suffered a catastrophic accident. The foundation helps plaintiffs in need pay for basic living expenses during litigation. This week's conversation highlights Milestone Foundation and goes more in-depth regarding what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Luke and John is to help listeners like you understand if what Milestone Foundation has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and John's conversation as they discuss Milestone Foundations' services and why a law firm may or may not want to pursue their services for their clients or support them financially.Support the show

Our guest today is John Bair, founder of Milestone Consulting. After attending the prestigious West Point Academy and serving in the military for several years, John decided to focus on his family. After leaving the only world he knew behind, John quickly became one of the most successful settlement managers in the nation. In this interview, we discuss how he turned the snowy peaks of the Siskiyous into a business opportunity, what it's like to lead soldiers twice your age, and how his non-profit, the Bair Foundation, is hoping to set an example for the rest of the nation.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed John Bair. We heard about John's life story and how he came to found Milestone Consulting. This week's conversation highlights Milestone Consulting and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Luke and John is to help listeners like you understand if what Milestone has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and John's conversation as they discuss who Milestone's services are best suited to help, who they might not be good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Steve Smith. We heard about Steve's life story and how he came to work with Broughton Partners.This week's conversation highlights Broughton Partners and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Luke and Steve is to help listeners like you understand if what Broughton Partners has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Steve's conversation as they discuss who Broughton Partner's services are best suited to help, who they might not be good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

Our guest today is Steve Smith, Vice President of Business Development for Broughton Partners. Steve grew up in an economically disadvantaged area of South Florida.  His parents separated, each struggling with their own issues and addictions, leaving Steve without much guidance. Believing that he had no hope for a better life, he dropped out of high school and began dabbling in a life of crime.That's when Steve discovered an unusual sales job that ignited his entrepreneurial instinct to create a better life for himself — and for others.  The years that followed were wildly successful, both for himself, and for the troubled people he often guided on the job.  In today's interview, Steve explains why we should never be quick to judge others, how our mindset is absolutely crucial to creating the lives we want, and how an addiction to opioids early in the epidemic led him to a passionate life in the legal profession.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

Our guest today is Kori Linn, a certified burnout and career coach. Growing up, Kori loved getting lost in books. They were her safe haven, and she'd spend hours reading entire sections of the library. It's no surprise that she went on to get her undergrad in English and French followed by a masters in Creative Writing. Kori spent her early adult years as a barista and cocktail waitress as she explored where she would ultimately want to go professionally. During this time, she noticed that many people were unhappy in their 9-5 positions. Intrigued and curious, she decided to conduct her own study by joining corporate America. It was there, in her traditional 9-5 job, that her passion for career coaching pushed her to quit her job and start her own coaching business. Join me for today's episode as Kori talks about why she loves Saturdays, the challenges of transitioning from home schooling to public school, and how coaching has played a powerful role in her own life. Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Kori Linn. We heard about Kori's life story and how she came to be a certified career coach.This week's conversation highlights Kori's one-on-one coaching and what it's all about. The goal of this conversation between Kori and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what Kori has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Kori's conversation as they discuss who career coaching is best suited to help, who it might not be good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire her.Support the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Nalini Prasad. We heard about Nalini's life story and how BluShark Digital came to be.This week's conversation highlights BluShark and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Nalini and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what BluShark has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Nalini's conversation as they discuss who BluShark is best suited to help, who they really aren't good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

Our guest today is Nalini Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer at BluShark Digital. As a young girl, Nalini wanted to be a prosecutor and while she did get into law school, she decided to take a year off before attending. During this time, she would discover a love of marketing.Attorney Seth Price of Price Benowitz invited Nalini to join him in building a digital marketing agency. She said yes and shortly after found out she was pregnant. Join me for today's episode as we go on a journey of exploring the push and pull of work-life balance, why shoes really shouldn't be required, and what it means to give back in the form of helping immigrant small business owners.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

We wanted to give a quick, special shoutout to Lawful Good's very first sponsor: Jason Hennessey. Jason is such a great guy, and he immediately hopped on board to financially support Lawful Good. He's been a generous supporter, and we are grateful to have him as a partner. If you haven't already, listen to his episode on our Powerful Partner series. You can also check out his website at hennessey.com and purchase his book, Law Firm SEO, on Amazon. Support the show

Join us this week for a cozy, reflective episode with Lawful Good's host, Luke W Russell. Luke will take you behind the scenes of this amazing podcast and how it came to be. You'll hear fun and interesting details about: The big "why" behind the podcastBrainstorming podcast names Why we started our ancillary interviewsLuke's first interview with Mike PapantonioLuke dropping their phone in the water while trying to edit an episode in a kayakThe one question Luke asks every guest before they start the interview Visiting the Supreme Court on a whim in pursuit of a S3 guest The Lawful Good Better Together event being planned for 2022If you're someone who loves Lawful Good and has followed our journey, we think you'll really love getting a sneak peek at the work put in to make LG amazing.We are incredibly grateful to have a show that holds space for our guests to share part of their lives with our listeners. Support the show

Our guests today are Alex and Yvette Valencia from We Do Web. Both went into banking in their early years where they began laying the groundwork for how they would manage and build their business today. When the 2008 financial crisis hit and they had their first child, Alex and Yvette were let go of their jobs. Alex would end up taking this time to be the primary caretaker of their first born and Yvette would start exploring how she should could use her skills in ways outside of banking.The result was We Do Web Content. It's become more common place for companies to talk about human connection. But some cynics, like me, wonder how real this is at times. In today's episode, Luke, Alex, and Yvette talk about how a passion and drive for human connection really is at the heart of everything they do, overcoming the discomforts of networking, and what it is like to tag-team entrepreneurship.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Alex and Yvette Valencia. We heard about Alex and Yvette's life stories and how We Do Web came to be.This week's conversation highlights We Do Web and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Alex and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what We Do Web has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Alex's conversation as they discuss who We Do Web is best suited to help, who they really aren't good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

Brooke Lively is President and Founder of Cathedral Capital. Brooke grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, soaking in the American dream of building something from scratch. Bored during her public education, she spent her last few years at boarding school.Brooke started honing her skills as she ran departments at Nordstrom, worked for Ethel Kennedy, and helped her father scale his law firm.In this episode, Brooke and Luke talk about what it's like to be steeped in debt, waiting for a new credit card to do a cash advance to make payroll, being good with numbers despite not excelling in math classes, and why every good party involves champagne.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Brooke Lively, President and Founder of Cathedral Capital. We heard about Brooke's life story and how Cathedral Capital came to be.This week's conversation highlights Cath Cap and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Brooke and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what Brooke's company has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Brooke's conversation as they discuss who Cath Cap is best suited to help, who they really aren't good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

In a time where politics has left many of us feeling frustrated, exasperated, and disappointed, we want to introduce you to a beautiful human who also happens to be a politician.This week, Luke talks with Dan Ridenour, the mayor of Muncie, Indiana. Dan's rise in politics started through the slow process of getting involved through city council meetings. He has immense care for the residents of Muncie. He wants things to be fair and works on changing rules and regulations to help level the playing field. With a background in banking, Dan has invested much of his life in helping educate and empower others to reach greater financial stability in their lives.As we listen in to this conversation, I think you might be able to hear his genuine desire for fairness, a love of reading, and what it's like to be mayor.Support the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Susan Jones Knape, founder of A Case For Women. We heard about Susan's life story and how A Case For Women came to be.This week's conversation highlights A Case For Women and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Susan and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what Susan's company has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Susan's conversation as they discuss who A Case For Women is best suited to help, who they really aren't good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

From an early age, Susan was taking a stand. In high school, she was voted “most likely to be killed picking up beer cans on the side of the road” because of her drive to take care of the environment. Susan built an ad agency that she ran for years and later went on to build some of the most iconic lawyer marketing campaigns. Today, she runs a company she co-founded with her daughter, A Case for Women.As we listen to her story, you might notice that there's a thread in all of her work: she's always taking a stand for something. For Susan, running a business is an outlet for affecting change in the world. Join Luke as we settle in for a journey of overcoming limiting expectations around gender, what retirement might look like for someone who has a never-ending pool of ideas, and discovering what it meant for validation to come fully from within.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

Jason grew up with a high value on hard work and family. His grandfather was a custodian and his grandmother made bathing suits. They were rich with love and family. A self-proclaimed, “hopelessly distracted C-student,” Jason cultivated a lot of independence growing up that guided him through his time in the military.As a young student, Jason found himself selling blow pops around school. As his career began to form, Jason found his way into e-commerce, building a website for Vegas brides, which is where he began cultivating his love and passion for Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. In this episode, we'll explore how Jason values vulnerability, whether or not you can marry someone you just met, and the joy of pulling pranks on loved ones.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show

In the last episode, Luke interviewed Jason Hennessey, founder of Hennessey Digital. We heard about Jason's life story and how Hennessey Digital came to be.This week's conversation highlights Hennessey Digital and what they're all about. The goal of this conversation between Jason and Luke is to help listeners like you understand if what Jason's company has to offer is something that would benefit you or someone you know.Listen in to Luke and Jason's conversation as they discuss who Hennessey Digital is best suited to help, who they really aren't good for, and why a law firm may or may not want to hire them.Support the show

Join us for another break week episode with our host, Luke, and Lawful Good's producer, Kirsten Stock.Luke and Kirsten highlight their favorite moments from each episode of Season One. And trust us, it was really hard to do.Support the show

Michael Mogill is a first-generation immigrant whose family arrived in the U.S. speaking little English, with only $500 to their name.  After graduating with honors, Michael was accepted to several medical schools, but after shadowing doctors and surgeons, he realized that medicine just couldn't satisfy his entrepreneurial spirit.Michael is best known for his company, Crisp.  After finding his way to the legal industry by chance, his storytelling through video broke new ground, helping lawyers to differentiate their services in a crowded marketplace. In this episode, I talk to Michael about growing up as an immigrant, why he stopped talking to his parents for a year and the toll that took, and why he believes that his work will never be done.Law Firm SEO by Jason HennesseyGet it on AmazonDownload on AudibleSupport the show