SideBar Advisors

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A podcast exploring the careers, choices and strategies shaping today’s legal landscape.


Hosted by Niraj Chhabra, each episode explores the intersection of law, career growth, and financial decision-making. Through conversations on leadership, professional development and business building, we unpack the moments that define success.


For those thinking about what’s next or looking to grow and feel more fulfilled in their current role, these conversations offer a thoughtful look at building a meaningful and successful career in and around the legal world.


Episode Date
Michelle Calcote King: How Law Firms Actually Build Visibility, Credibility, and Demand
Apr 08, 2026
Trini Ross: Leadership, Public Service, and the Weight of the Role
Mar 24, 2026
Stefani Schwartz & Kathryn Hatfield: From Colleagues to Co-Founders
Mar 11, 2026
Juliet Starrett: Movement, Career Pivots, and Building Control with Financial Readiness
Feb 11, 2026
Melissa Peters: What Really Drives Lateral Partner Hiring Today
Jan 28, 2026
Hedieh Fakhriyazdi: What Growth Really Looks Like Inside a Big Law Firm
Jan 21, 2026
Merle Vaughn: Making the Right Move in Law and Recruiting from the Inside
Jan 14, 2026
Larry Pon: Tax Planning for Attorneys Entering 2026
Dec 31, 2025
Andrea Rivers: Building A Career In Big Law Lessons for First-Gen Lawyers Starting Out
Dec 18, 2025
Neel Chatterjee: Leading With Authenticity in BigLaw & Building the Future of IP Litigation
Dec 03, 2025
Bree Herman: Bringing Financial Clarity to Growing Law Firms
Nov 19, 2025
Emma Smizer: Leveling Up Law, How Video Games Shaped a Legal Career
Nov 05, 2025
Courtney Schulnick: Bringing Mindfulness to the Modern Legal Mind
Oct 29, 2025
John Quinn: Leading One of the World’s Top AmLaw Litigation Firms
Oct 15, 2025
Candace Dellacona: Estate Planning, Caregiving, and the Sandwich Generation
Sep 24, 2025
Jacquette Timmons: The Human Side Of Money
Sep 17, 2025
Erin Andersen: Recruiting in Law & Redefining Career Transitions
Sep 10, 2025
James Wolff: A Conversation With The Tech-Obsessed Attorney
Aug 27, 2025
Gail Cummings: From Big Law to Therapist and Executive Coach
Aug 13, 2025
Andrea D’Ambra: Big Law, AI, and Raising a Family
Jul 30, 2025
Ian Murray: Student Loans, Lifestyle Design, and Planning Smarter
Jul 16, 2025
Emily Logan Stedman: Finding Balance, Building a Brand, and Thriving in Big Law
Jul 02, 2025
Derek Brainard: Navigating Student Loans + Supporting the Next Gen of Lawyers
Jun 18, 2025
Justin Savage: Purpose, Persistence, and Practicing Environmental Law at the Highest Level
Jun 04, 2025
Stacy Phillips: High-Profile Cases, Advocacy, and Building a Legacy in Law
Apr 16, 2025
Davina Frederick: Building a Thriving Law Practice as a Woman Attorney
Mar 12, 2025
Breeana Somers: From Teen Mom to Big Law Attorney, An Inspiring Journey
Mar 05, 2025
Angelica Cesario: Navigating The Intersection of Law, Education, and Inclusivity
Feb 26, 2025
Gerry Williams: From Introvert to Co-US Managing Partner at DLA Piper
Feb 19, 2025
Judge Jose L. Linares: Leadership, Diversity, and Justice
Jan 29, 2025
Michael Roybal: Building Nuooly and Balancing Legal Entrepreneurship
Jan 08, 2025
Anita Ventrelli: Navigating High-Stakes Family Law, Advocacy, Resilience, and Mentorship
Dec 18, 2024
Mike Gold: Bridging Law and the Final Frontier, Space Policy, Innovation, and the Artemis Accords
Dec 11, 2024
Vanessa Vasquez de Lara: From Immigrant to Trailblazer, Building a Thriving Law Practice and Empowering Working Mothers
Nov 27, 2024
Chaka Patterson: Leading with Purpose in Law, Justice, and Pro Bono Advocacy
Nov 20, 2024
Christine Amalfe: Championing Equality, Leadership, Wellness, and the Future of Law
Nov 14, 2024
Dylan Adams: Protecting Innovation, Patents, Shark Tank Success, and IP for Entrepreneurs
Oct 16, 2024
William Barrett: From Big Law to Big Growth, Journey to Leading 100+ Attorneys
Oct 09, 2024
Zach Ratzman: Navigating Legal Innovation, Practical Law and Career Insights
Oct 02, 2024
Sandra Radna: From Basement to Breakthrough, Building a Thriving Law Firm
Sep 25, 2024
Lisa Zeiderman: From Divorce to Triumph, Building a Law Firm and Advocating for Clients
Sep 18, 2024
Sheryl Axelrod: From Big Law to Solo Success
Sep 11, 2024
Dina Cataldo: Empowering Lawyers on Thriving in Law and Life
Sep 04, 2024
Michael Donahue III, Managing Partner at Stark & Stark: Leadership & Legal Excellence
Aug 21, 2024
Kristin Grant: Starting from Scratch
Jul 10, 2024
Tiffany Webber: From Law School to Solo Practice - Leveraging Your Platform
Jun 26, 2024
Philip Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute: Take Your Firm to the Next Level
Jun 12, 2024
Zahid Quraishi: First Muslim Article III Federal District Judge
May 29, 2024
Catherine Adams: Facing Widowhood, Gender Discrimination, and Staying Successful
May 01, 2024
Steve Fretzin: Unlock Business Development Skills & Be That Lawyer
Apr 10, 2024
Aron Solomon: The Evolution of Legal Marketing
Apr 03, 2024
Francis Giantomasi: Rising from Newark with Legal Entrepreneurship
Mar 27, 2024
Kelsi White: A Mother's Narrative Through Maternity Leave & Achieving Partnership
Mar 20, 2024
Jared Correia: Revolutionizing Legal Management
Mar 14, 2024
Jeff Walsworth: Mansfield Pledge Dedication
Feb 13, 2024
Jeremy Poock: Navigating Law Firm Growth and Succession
Jan 31, 2024
Paula Davis: Navigating High-Stress Industries
Jan 04, 2024
Legal Well-Being: Insights from Bree Buchanan
Nov 15, 2023
Legal Marketing Insights: Chris Dreyer's SEO Journey
Nov 08, 2023
Unlocking Expertise: Justine Phillips on Cybersecurity
Oct 24, 2023
Nicholas Klein: Shaping America's Global Relations
Sep 29, 2023
Balancing Priorities: Akiva Shapiro's Journey to Fulfillment and Inclusion in Law
Jul 26, 2023
Kim Gatling: Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Fox Rothschild LLP.
Jun 27, 2023
Lynda A. Bennett: Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
May 02, 2023
Jacqueline Harounian: Managing Partner at Wisselman Harounian Family Law
Feb 28, 2023
Stephanie Jones: Female Co-Managing Partner at Gordon & Rees
Feb 08, 2023
Tara Schellhorn: Award-winning Female Partner at Riker Danzig LLP
Jan 31, 2023
Thomas Ryan: Founding & Managing Partner at Laddey, Clark & Ryan, LLP,
Nov 30, 2022
Mark Roscoe: Attorney Walks the Red Carpet
Sep 16, 2022
Demetria Graves: Top Performing Los Angeles Attorney
Sep 02, 2022
Angela Turiano: Federal and State Prosecutor
Aug 15, 2022
Patricia Costello: First Female Managing Member of CSG Law
Aug 11, 2022
Smrithi Mohan: Opening New Divisions
Aug 11, 2022