Sidebar Advisors
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Sidebar Advisors Attorney Podcast explores the career moves, risks, and decisions that shape a life in law.
Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, financial planner and founder of Sidebar Advisors, the show features candid conversations with attorneys, legal leaders, and professionals connected to the legal industry.
Guests share how they navigated firm changes, leadership, business growth, career pivots, and the moments that pushed them to bet on themselves.
Each episode offers a practical look at the professional, personal, and financial choices attorneys face as their careers evolve.
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Michael Gordon of Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A.: How A Niche Trusts Practice Became A National Business
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Sep 10, 2026 |
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Pat Murphy of King & Spalding: Why In House Isn't The Easier Path
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Stacey Brown Randall of Building A Referable Business: How Attorneys Can Build Referrals Without Asking
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Markus Funk of White & Case: Inside Operation Family Secrets and a Career In Public Service
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Quinn Murphy of Gordon Rees: Building a Career by Playing the Long Game
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Ryan Kimler of Financial Clarity: Hiring, Pricing, and Growing a Law Firm with Confidence
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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Brent Wible of White & Case: Success, Family, and the Doors You Choose to Walk Through
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Val Dahiya of Morrison Foerster: Building A Career Through Change and Challenge
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Ryan Fayhee of Akin Gump: DOJ to Private Practice - Risk & High-Stakes Decisions
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Jul 23, 2026 |
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Carolyn Daly of Cohen Seglias: Building, Growing, and Letting Go of a Law Firm
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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John Hellerman of Hellerman Communications: Why Great Lawyers Still Need Marketing
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Shannon McClure Roberts of Blank Rome: Leadership, Growth, and High-Stakes Litigation
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Chuck Cotter of Morrison Foerster: Why Being Bad Early Doesn't Define Your Career
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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Benjamin Softness of King & Spalding: Career Risk, Optionality, and Leaving a Dream Job
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Laurin Johnson of MB Law Firm Consulting, LLC: What Lawyers Need to Know About Running a Firm
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Abe Kwon of Lowenstein Sandler LLP: Career Risk, Success, and Building a Life That Actually Fits
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli: What Law Firms Can Learn From Healthcare Leadership
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May 20, 2026 |
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Seth Rokosky of Duane Morris LLP: Career Decisions, Appellate Law, and Why Having a Plan Matters
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May 13, 2026 |
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Elie Honig: From Prosecutor to CNN’s Senior Legal Analyst
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May 06, 2026 |
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Kenneth Nunnenkamp of Blank Rome LLP: Career Risk, Recalibration, and Defining Success Over Time
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Bruce MacEwen of Adam Smith, Esq., LLC: The Future of Law Firms Isn’t What You Think
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Jill Cruz: How Attorneys Can Advocate for Their Value More Effectively
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Michelle Calcote King: How Law Firms Actually Build Visibility, Credibility, and Demand
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Trini Ross of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP: Leadership, Public Service, and the Weight of the Role
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Stefani Schwartz & Kathryn Hatfield of Hatfield Schwartz: From Colleagues to Co-Founders
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Juliet Starrett: Movement, Career Pivots, and Building Control with Financial Readiness
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Melissa Peters: What Really Drives Lateral Partner Hiring Today
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Hedieh Fakhriyazdi of White & Case: What Growth Really Looks Like Inside a Big Law Firm
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Merle Vaughn of Major, Lindsey & Africa: Making the Right Move in Law and Recruiting from the Inside
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Larry Pon: Tax Planning for Attorneys Entering 2026
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Andrea Rivers of Baker McKenzie: Building A Career In Big Law Lessons for First-Gen Lawyers Starting Out
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Neel Chatterjee of King & Spalding : Leading With Authenticity in BigLaw & Building the Future of IP Litigation
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Bree Herman: Bringing Financial Clarity to Growing Law Firms
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Emma Smizer of Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz: Leveling Up Law, How Video Games Shaped a Legal Career
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Courtney Schulnick: Bringing Mindfulness to the Modern Legal Mind
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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John Quinn of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan: Leading One of the World’s Top AmLaw Litigation Firms
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Candace Dellacona of Offit Kurman: Estate Planning, Caregiving, and the Sandwich Generation
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Jacquette Timmons: The Human Side Of Money
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Erin Andersen: Recruiting in Law & Redefining Career Transitions
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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James Wolff of Greenspoon Marder LLP: A Conversation With The Tech-Obsessed Attorney
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Gail Cummings: From Big Law to Therapist and Executive Coach
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Andrea D’Ambra of Norton Rose Fulbright: Big Law, AI, and Raising a Family
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Ian Murray: Student Loans, Lifestyle Design, and Planning Smarter
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Emily Logan Stedman of Husch Blackwell: Finding Balance, Building a Brand, and Thriving in Big Law
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Derek Brainard: Navigating Student Loans + Supporting the Next Gen of Lawyers
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Justin Savage of Sidley Austin: Purpose, Persistence, and Practicing Environmental Law at the Highest Level
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Stacy Phillips of Blank Rome LLP: High-Profile Cases, Advocacy, and Building a Legacy in Law
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Davina Frederick: Building a Thriving Law Practice as a Woman Attorney
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Breeana Somers of Ballard Spahr: From Teen Mom to Big Law Attorney, An Inspiring Journey
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Angelica Cesario: Navigating The Intersection of Law, Education, and Inclusivity
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Gerry Williams of DLA Piper: From Introvert to Co-US Managing Partner
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Judge Jose L. Linares: Leadership, Diversity, and Justice
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Michael Roybal: Building Nuooly and Balancing Legal Entrepreneurship
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Anita Ventrelli of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck: Navigating High-Stakes Family Law, Advocacy, Resilience, and Mentorship
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Mike Gold of Redwire Space: Bridging Law and the Final Frontier, Space Policy, Innovation, and the Artemis Accords
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara:Building a Thriving Law Practice and Empowering Working Mothers
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Chaka Patterson of Alston & Bird: Leading with Purpose in Law, Justice, and Pro Bono Advocacy
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Christine Amalfe of FBT Gibbons LLC: Championing Equality, Leadership, Wellness, and the Future of Law
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Dylan Adams of Davis Wright & Tremaine LLP: Protecting Innovation, Patents, Shark Tank Success, and IP for Entrepreneurs
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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William Barrett of Mandelbaum Barret PC: From Big Law to Big Growth, Journey to Leading 100+ Attorneys
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Zach Ratzman of Thomson Reuters: Navigating Legal Innovation, Practical Law and Career Insights
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Sandra Radna of Randa Law: From Basement to Breakthrough, Building a Thriving Law Firm
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Lisa Zeiderman of Lisa Zeiderman, Esq.: From Divorce to Triumph, Building a Law Firm and Advocating for Clients
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Sheryl Axelrod of The Axelrod Firm, Pc: From Big Law to Solo Success
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Dina Cataldo: Empowering Lawyers on Thriving in Law and Life
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Michael Donahue III of Stark & Stark: Leadership & Legal Excellence
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Kristin Grant of Grant Attorneys at Law: Starting from Scratch
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Tiffany Webber of Thomas & Webber: From Law School to Solo Practice - Leveraging Your Platform
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Philip Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute: Take Your Firm to the Next Level
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Zahid Quraishi: First Muslim Article III Federal District Judge
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May 29, 2024 |
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Catherine Adams of Walsworth: Facing Widowhood, Gender Discrimination, and Staying Successful
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May 01, 2024 |
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Steve Fretzin of Fretzin Inc: Unlock Business Development Skills & Be That Lawyer
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Aron Solomon of Amplify for Lawyers: The Evolution of Legal Marketing
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Francis Giantomasi of CSG law: Rising from Newark with Legal Entrepreneurship
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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Kelsi White of Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensig: A Mother's Narrative Through Maternity Leave & Achieving Partnership
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Jared Correia of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting: Revolutionizing Legal Management
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Jeff Walsworth of Walsworth LLP: Building a Law Firm That Thrives Beyond Its Founder
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Jeremy Poock: Navigating Law Firm Growth and Succession
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Paula Davis of Stress & Resilience Institute: Navigating High-Stress Industries
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Bree Buchanan of Krill Strategies: Confronting Addiction and the Mental Health Crisis in Law
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Legal Marketing Insights: Chris Dreyer's SEO Journey
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Justine Phillips of Baker and McKenzie: Unlocking Expertise on Cybersecurity
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Nicholas Klein of DLA Piper: Shaping America's Global Relations
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Akiva Shapiro of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP: Building a High-Stakes Legal Career Without Compromising Faith
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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Kim Gatling of Fox Rothschild LLP: What Equitable Opportunity Really Looks Like in Big Law
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Lynda Bennett of Lowenstein Sandler: Why Women in Law Need to Stay in the Game
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May 02, 2023 |
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Jacqueline Harounian of Wisselman Harounian Family Law: Where Divorce, Culture, and Faith Intersect
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Stephanie Jones of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani: Breaking Barriers and Leading Big Law Differently
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Tara Schellhorn of Riker Danzig LLP: Building a Bankruptcy Career Without Losing Balance
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Thomas Ryan of Laddey, Clark & Ryan: What It Takes to Build and Lead a Law Firm
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Mark Roscoe of Mark Roscoe Law: Attorney Walks the Red Carpet
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Demetria Graves of Graves Law Firm: Top Performing Los Angeles Attorney
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Angela Turiano of Bressler, Amery & Ross: Federal and State Prosecutor
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Patricia Costello of Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC: First Female Managing Member of CSG Law
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Smrithi Mohan of Dun & Bradstreet: Opening New Divisions
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Aug 11, 2022 |