Episodes

  • Episode 55 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Bo Royal, CEO & Co-Founder of Pareto Legal.

    In this episode, Bo and host Nick Werker discuss how paid advertising fits into a law firm's overall marketing strategy, what law firms need to have in place before investing in paid ads, things to look for in a marketing partner and much more!

    About our guest:
    Bo and Pareto co-founder Jake Barufkin and met a decade ago at eBay's marketing solutions division, where they led large teams of digital marketing experts and analytics specialists that oversaw $250M+ in annual advertising budget for their clients. Some of the large clients they worked with included: Aeropostale, Alex & Ani, BCBG, bebe, Calvin Klein, Dr. Marten's, GNC, JACK SPADE, Kate Spade New York, Nixon, Perricone MD, Sallie Mae, Serta & Stuart Weitzman.

    Today, Bo and Jake own and operate two "sibling" agencies: Pareto Legal & Pareto PPC. Both agencies leverage their experience and expertise that they developed working for fortune 1000 brands and in-house as CMO & COO at a large Philadelphia-based injury law firm (a firm that they were able to scale from 7-figures to 8-figures in under 3 years).

    Learn more about Pareto Legal here: https://legal.paretoppc.com/

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    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 54 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dorna Moini, the CEO/Founder at Gavel.

    In this episode, Dorna and host Nick Werker discuss the growing trend of legal productization, how law firms can better utilize their tech tools in 2024, automating your practice through Gavel and much more!

    About our guest:
    Dorna Moini is the CEO and founder of Gavel (www.gavel.io), a no-code platform for building document automation and client-facing legal products. Prior to starting Gavel, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley Austin. There, in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and file their paperwork, which led to the idea for Gavel.

    Dorna is on the Legal Services Corporation Emerging Leaders Council and a member of LAFLA's Advisory Board. She was named an ABA Legal Rebel and a Fastcase 50 honoree. She also teaches the Legal Innovations Lab at USC Law School.

    Be sure to follow @dorna_at_gavel on social.

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    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

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  • Episode 53 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with ABA TECHSHOW 2024 presenters Mathew Kerbis and Gyi Tsakalakis.

    In this episode, Mathew, Gyi and host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers should know about attending the ABA TECHSHOW, how to make the most of your time in Chicago, what types of AI discussions will take place at the event this year and much more!

    About our guests:
    Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the billable hour. He founded the law firm Subscription Attorney LLC in 2022 after working for private practice law firms for nine years. It’s a modern law firm offering legal advice starting at $19.99/month. Kerbis realized the subscription model could revolutionize the legal profession, so he launched the podcast Law Subscribed to help the rest of the legal profession make the same choice.

    Kerbis is a frequent public speaker, and you can watch/listen to him at https://mathewkerbis.com.

    As the President of AttorneySync, Gyi Tsakalakis has been helping law firm leaders exceed their business objectives with digital media for over 15 years. He is a licensed Michigan attorney (not practicing), a Google certified partner, a Moz Local trusted provider, an Avvo SEO partner company, and a contributor to the Moz Local Search Engine Ranking Factor survey. Gyi is also interested in emerging technologies and innovative solutions for the legal industry.

    Learn more about Gyi's company here: https://www.attorneysync.com/

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    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 52 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dan Ambrose, the founder of Trial Lawyers University.

    In this episode, Dan and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the most damaging mistakes committed by trial lawyers, what the best trial lawyers tend to have in common., why Trial Lawyers University can help attorneys of all experience levels and much more!

    About our guest:
    Dan Ambrose is the Co-Founder of Trojan Horse Method. Trojan Horse workshops focus on trials skills, then dive into more technical skills that are beneficial no matter what your career path. These programs have four to six students and one instructor per class. This allows adequate time for each student to have one on one instruction.

    Learn more about Trial Lawyers University here: https://triallawyersuniversity.com/

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    11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZ

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    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 51 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Jim Christy (President of Postali) and Jonathan Breeden (Owner of the Breeden Law Office).

    In this episode, Jim, Jonathan and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how attorneys should approach AI tools for marketing and management, the biggest reason law firms see their marketing efforts fail, what's necessary to have sustained success in the legal world and much more!

    About our guests:
    Jim Christy is the President at Postali, a digital marketing agency for law firms. He and the Postali team have built over 100 law firm websites, many of which have won awards from Webby, Lawyerist, and others. He is passionate about working with firms of all sizes, and serving as a consultant to bring marketing and operations strategies together to achieve broader business goals.

    Learn more about Postali here: https://www.postali.com/

    Jonathan Breeden is the principal attorney at the Breeden Law Office. Founded in 2000 and with multiple offices in North Carolina, he provides representation to families going through divorce, child custody disputes, adoption, and all manner of domestic law issues. Attorney Breeden has dedicated his career to offering families the guidance and advocacy they deserve. He has a reputation for balancing tenacity and compassion, especially for children, and has helped countless people in North Carolina.

    Learn more about the Breeden Law Office here: https://www.breedenfirm.com/

    Subscribe to the Answering Legal Channel so you never miss an episode of Everything Except the Law! Check out audio versions of the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor.

    Learn more about the show here: http://ow.ly/Eni250LekLg

    Read more helpful stuff from Answering Legal here:
    The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2023: http://ow.ly/MMTq50Mp0GP
    A Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny
    11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZ

    Interested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviN

    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 50 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Annette Choti, the Owner of Law Quill, and Steve Fretzin, the President of FRETZIN, Inc.

    This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience at Answering Legal's Law Firm Summer Reboot Camp.

    In this episode, Annette, Steve and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers tend to get wrong when it comes to business development, the best place for attorneys to begin with their digital marketing efforts and much more!

    About our guests:
    Annette Choti is an attorney of 20 years, and the President & Owner of Law Quill, a legal digital marketing agency focused on law firms. Law Quill is a full-service digital marketing for attorneys, and provides websites, SEO-optimized content, SEO audits, social media marketing, branding, and pay per click advertising.

    Annette hosts the podcast Legal Marketing Lounge. Annette used to do theatre and professional comedy, which is not so different from the legal field if we are all being honest. Annette can be found on LinkedIn or at [email protected]

    Learn more about Law Quill here: https://lawquill.com/
    Learn more about Annette's book "Click Magnet" here: https://ow.ly/XEpJ50PpkWK

    Steve Fretzin coaches and trains lawyers the most modern-day business development skills, providing precise tips, fresh ideas and actionable tasks that drive tangible results.

    The host of the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s and Entrepreneur.com and has appeared on NBC News and WGN Radio. He has written three books on legal business development, is a regular contributor to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and has published articles in Attorney at Law magazine, the National Law Review, the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

    Learn more about FRETZIN, Inc. here: https://www.fretzin.com/
    Learn more about Steve's book "Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science" here: https://ow.ly/fLjB50PpkQ9

    Interested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviN

  • Episode 49 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Paul T. Llewellyn, author of "Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law".

    In this episode, Paul and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why Paul feels the legal industry has lost its way, why the general public tends to carry a mistrust for lawyers, how law firms can provide better service for their clients and much more!

    About our guest:
    Paul Llewellyn is a civil litigator and trial lawyer who specializes in complex, high-profile litigation. Paul earned his law degree from Oxford University before practicing as an English barrister. After moving to California, Paul practiced at an elite Los Angeles litigation boutique followed by one of the world’s largest law firms. In 2012, he co-founded Lewis & Llewellyn LLP, a San Francisco–based litigation boutique. Paul and his firm have received numerous legal industry awards and accolades. He is a rare breed in the legal world, trying cases to verdict on both the civil side for the plaintiff and defense, and on the criminal side for the prosecution and defense.

    Learn more about Paul's book here: https://www.unshackledlaw.com/

    Learn more about Paul's practice here: https://lewisllewellyn.com/

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    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 48 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Roy Sexton, International President of the Legal Marketing Association.

    In this episode, Roy and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why law firms should be cautious about incorporating AI into their marketing, what being client-centric actually means, the biggest benefits lawyers will see from joining the LMA and much more!

    About our guest:
    Roy Sexton leads Clark Hill’s marketing, branding, and communications efforts in collaboration with the firm’s exceptional team of marketing and business development professionals. He has nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic planning.

    Learn more about the LMA here: https://legalmarketing.org/
    Check out Roy's LMA opening number here: https://ow.ly/QmCw50OMgs8
    Listen to "Mr. Tanner" here: https://youtu.be/GnXqpYHFTP0

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    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 47 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney.

    In this episode, Mathew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss whether it still makes sense for attorneys to utilize hourly billing models, important lessons Mathew wishes he had learned during law school, why attorneys must be learning how to use AI technology right now and much more!

    About our guest:
    Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to get more attorneys to adopt the subscription model and abandon the billable hour. He founded the law firm Subscription Attorney LLC in 2022 after working for private practice law firms for nine years. It’s a modern law firm offering legal advice starting at $19.99/month. Kerbis realized the subscription model could revolutionize the legal profession, so he launched the podcast Law Subscribed to help the rest of the legal profession make the same choice. Kerbis was a 2023 ABA TECHSHOW speaker on the subscription model for legal services and law in the metaverse. He has also presented on the subscription model to Stanford's CodeX online community.

    Kerbis is a frequent public speaker, and you can watch/listen to him at https://mathewkerbis.com. The best place to connect with Kerbis is on LinkedIn.

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    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 46 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dena Lefkowitz, author of “Winning In Your Own Court: 10 Laws for a Successful Career without Burning Out or Selling Out”.

    In this episode, Dena and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the motivation behind Dena's new book, the workaholic nature of attorneys, the need for lawyers to take back their well-being and much more!

    About our guest:
    Dena Lefkowitz is the founder and CEO of Achievement by Design, LLC, a leading executive coaching firm focused on helping lawyers find career direction and partnering with law firms to help their underperformers develop into rainmakers. She’s helped hundreds of lawyers in the past decade, coaching them to achieve career clarity, financial growth, and personal fulfillment.

    Lefkowitz has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Philadelphia Business Journal, Thrive Global, and The Jewish Exponent, and regularly contributed to Law.com for seven years.

    To learn more about Dena's company and book, visit https://achievementbydesign.com/

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    The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2023: http://ow.ly/MMTq50Mp0GP
    A Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny
    11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZ

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    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti.

  • Episode 45 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Annette Choti (Founder of Law Quill), Doug Brown (CLO at Summit Success) & Jared Correia (CEO at Red Cave Law Firm Consulting).

    In this episode, our expert panel and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the potential of AI and how it can be used by law firms, why lawyers need to be open to reaching out for help with their business, the best long-term investments attorneys can make for their firms and much more!

    About Our Guests:

    Annette Choti is an attorney of 20 years, and the President & Owner of Law Quill, a legal digital marketing agency focused on law firms. Law Quill is a full-service digital marketing for attorneys, and provides websites, SEO-optimized content, SEO audits, social media marketing, branding, and pay per click advertising.

    Learn more about Law Quill here: https://lawquill.com/

    Doug Brown guides lawyers who are determined to make more money in less time so they can live the life they want and deserve. He is a lawyer turned entrepreneur, business builder and fixer. Over the last 25 years he's helped create and turn-around multiple 7 and 8 figure businesses, from law practice to not-for-profits and international companies.

    Learn more about Summit Success here: https://summit-success.com/

    Jared D. Correia, Esq. is the founder and CEO of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting. Red Cave offers subscription-based business management consulting services for law firms, bar associations and legal organizations. Red Cave also works with legal vendors to develop programming and content.

    Learn more about Red Cave Law Firm Consulting here: https://redcavelegal.com/

    Interested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviN

    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 44 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Stephanie Everett, the CEO of Lawyerist and co-author of "The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited: A Guide to the Healthy Law Firm of Your Future".

    In this episode, Stephanie and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the biggest issues with how small law firms have been traditionally run, why small firms shouldn’t be afraid to ditch their hourly billing system, why the release of Microsoft 365 Copilot is a grand opportunity for lawyers and much more!

    About our guest:
    Stephanie understands what it’s like to practice law and run a business. She started her career at a big law firm before co-founding her own real estate litigation firm. As the managing partner, Stephanie watched her firm grow from two lawyers to a team of twenty people in just seven years.

    Her passion for running a business led her to pursue coaching and consulting so she could help other lawyers who work hard, but often felt stuck in their business. In 2016, a joint venture comprising the State Bar of Georgia, the Georgia Supreme Court, and Georgia’s five law schools tapped Stephanie to design and launch Lawyers for Equal Justice, an incubator helping newer lawyers start socially conscious law firms.

    Stephanie joined the Lawyerist team in 2018 and launched the Lawyerist Lab program—helping lawyers grow and sustain a healthy business.

    Learn more about Lawyerist here: https://lawyerist.com/
    Learn more about "The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited" here: https://lawyerist.com/book/
    Access Lawyerist's free guides here: https://lawyerist.com/resources/#guides

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  • Episode 43 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io and author of "Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize".

    In this episode, Chris and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the pros and cons of concentrating your practice on one area, how specializing your firm can increase the value of your legal service, Chris’ favorite examples of niche marketing in the legal world and much more!

    About our guest:
    Chris Dreyer is the CEO and Founder of Rankings.io, an SEO agency that helps elite personal injury law firms land serious injury and auto accident cases through Google’s organic search results. His company has the distinction of making the Inc. 5000 list five years in a row.

    In addition to owning and operating Rankings, Chris is the author of “Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize”, a real estate investor, and podcast host, as well as a member of the Forbes Agency Council, the Rolling Stone Culture Council, Business Journals Leadership Trust, Fast Company Executive Board, and Newsweek Expert Forum.

    Get your copy of "Niching Up" here: http://ow.ly/hg7R50Nz5Gx
    Learn more about Chris' SEO agency here: https://rankings.io/
    Check out Chris' podcast here: https://rankings.io/pimm/

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  • Episode 42 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux, the co-founders of Maximum Lawyer.

    In this episode, Jim, Tyson and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how Maximum Lawyer began and its growth in popularity, the biggest financial mistakes new lawyers can make, how attorneys should react to the recent acceleration in AI technology and much more!

    About our guests:
    For more than a decade, Tyson Mutrux has had the privilege and pleasure of providing personal injury services for Americans from all walks of life. Having built his practice from scratch, and now managing multiple office locations and a team of 22, he's completed a crash course in scaling and growing a successful firm - with more mistakes and wins than you can count. Now, having built and implemented systems to improve his own law firm, he's motivated to support fellow attorneys and practice owners so they can avoid making the same time-consuming mistakes he did.

    Jim Hacking graduated in 1997 from the Saint Louis University School of Law. He opened his own practice in 2007. He was named the Best Lawyer in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times (twice). In the 15+ years of running his own practice, he's dedicated his time and energy to immigration law and helping those less fortunate than himself to become citizens of this great country. He is passionate about uniting families and protecting rights, and has made it his mission to uphold those values for those who can’t fight for themselves.

    You can connect with Maximum Lawyer via:
    Their website- https://maximumlawyer.com/
    Their podcast- https://maximumlawyer.com/podcast/

    Check out the podcast episode, "The 6 Worst Financial Mistakes That You Can Make As A Lawyer": https://maximumlawyer.com/jimhackingt...

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    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 41 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Joe Patrice, Senior Editor at Above The Law.

    In this episode, Joe and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how recent developments in AI will impact the legal world, potential improvements to the law school experience, the wildest stories Above The Law has covered over the years and much more!

    About our guest:
    Joe Patrice joined Above the Law in 2013. Joe received a degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of Oregon and a J.D. from the NYU School of Law. From 2001, he worked as a litigator for both Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton and Lankler Siffert & Wohl, representing a variety of individuals, institutions, and foreign sovereigns in criminal and civil matters. Joe left legal practice in 2012 to pursue writing, contributing to numerous publications, including ATL, before joining the full-time staff.

    Check out more from Joe here: https://abovethelaw.com/author/joe-pa...

    Subscribe to the Answering Legal Channel so you never miss an episode of Everything Except the Law! Check out audio versions of the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Anchor.

    Learn more about the show here: http://ow.ly/Eni250LekLg

    Read more helpful stuff from Answering Legal here:
    The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2023: http://ow.ly/MMTq50Mp0GP
    A Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny
    11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZ

    Interested in learning more about Answering Legal? Book an appointment to speak with us here: http://ow.ly/LSUq30sjviN

    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

    This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].

  • Episode 40 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we welcome back Michelle Calcote King, the Principal & President of Reputation Ink.

    In this episode, Michelle and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the biggest benefits law firms will see from engaging in PR activities, dos and don'ts for pitching story ideas to the media, whether most law firms are prepared to handle a PR crisis and much more!

    About our guest:

    With two decades of marketing and PR experience that spans from Australia to England and back to the States, Michelle Calcote King brings a global perspective to her clients in the Southeast and beyond. After graduating with a master’s degree in international communications from the University of Florida, Michelle began her career in London during the dotcom boom. It was then she discovered her niche helping companies in highly complex industries.

    Before founding Reputation Ink in 2011, Michelle was the Senior Vice President of a national PR firm focused on corporate law firms. Prior to this role, Michelle was the Public Relations Director for a regional marketing firm based in Jacksonville, Florida.

    Michelle is an active community leader. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Legal Marketing Association's Jacksonville chapter, is a member of the Florida Bar's Grievance Committee, is a Trustee for the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and is a board member with Greenscape of Jacksonville.

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    "Is this legit" checklist: http://resources.rep-ink.com/is-this-...

    List of spammy/scammy awards & networks: http://ow.ly/LJWC50N4WEU

    Learn more about Reputation Ink here: https://www.rep-ink.com/

    Check out Michelle's last appearance on "Everything Except The Law" here: http://ow.ly/mZfw50N4Xkx

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    Read more helpful stuff from Answering Legal here:

    The Lawyer's Complete Guide To 2023: http://ow.ly/MMTq50Mp0GP

    A Guide To Lawyer Wellness: http://ow.ly/ZxeS30rNBny

    11 Best Legal Softwares: http://ow.ly/djSP30rNBnZ

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    You can also give us a call at 631-400-8000 or go to www.answeringlegal.com

  • Episode 39 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Paul Campson, Managing Partner at the firm Campson & Campson.

    In this episode, Paul and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what Paul’s firm does to keep up in a highly competitive market, whether or not law firms can rely on remote workers, why reaching out for phone answering help is the right choice for every firm and much more!

    About our guest:

    Paul J. Campson is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully litigated personal injury cases on behalf of injured plaintiffs in supreme courts throughout New York, as well as in federal courts. Within Personal Injury, Paul is an experienced lawyer with lead and mold cases, abuse, motor vehicle accidents, and work injuries.

    Learn more about Paul's law firm here: https://campsonlaw.com/

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    Learn more about the show here: http://ow.ly/Eni250LekLg

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  • Episode 38 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Laura Terrell, an executive coach for legal professionals.

    In this episode, Laura and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how lawyers can overcome imposter syndrome, steps attorneys can take to recover from a professional setback, tips for achieving a better work-life balance and much more!

    About our guest:
    Laura Terrell is an executive coach with over twenty-five years of experience as a legal and business leader. She offers an insider’s perspective for business, legal and corporate professionals, working to help her clients to improve and achieve success in their work lives.

    Prior to coaching, she was a Special Assistant to the President at the White House, a senior level appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice, an equity partner in two large, global law firms, and in-house counsel at a publicly traded company. Laura has also led and managed teams of people across multiple countries, serving as a top advisor to many Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies.

    Use the following links to learn more about Laura:
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  • Episode 37 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Benjamin Sachs, author of the book "All Rise: Practical Tools for Building High-Performance Legal Teams".

    In this episode, Benjamin and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how psychological safety can translate to increased productivity, strategies for managing conflict between team members, whether legal teams can maintain high performance with remote workers and much more!

    About our guest:
    Benjamin Sachs is an expert in management, strategy, and negotiation. He teaches at the University of Virginia School of Law and provides consulting and training services to a wide range of government and private sector organizations around the world, including thousands of attorneys and other professionals through CLEs, seminars, and workshops.

    Sachs’s professional career spans law and business. He first served as a litigator at Sidley Austin LLP and then as a strategic management consultant at the Boston Consulting Group before moving to Storyblocks, a technology and media company, where Ben served as general counsel and chief operating officer. After helping secure the company’s private-equity acquisition in 2020, he now focuses exclusively on teaching and consulting. He lives outside Washington, DC.

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  • Episode 36 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Nancy O'Hare-Zika, owner of Gavel Marketing.

    In this episode, Nancy and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why attorneys need to be intentional about increasing awareness of their firm, how to get started with building your practice’s brand, the value of storytelling for law firms and much more!

    About our guest:
    Nancy O’Hare–Zika is the owner of Gavel Marketing, a Upper Michigan-based creative agency focusing on the marketing needs of legal professional across North America. Gavel Marketing is a full service marketing agency specializing in Video Creation, Media Buying and Strategy, Digital Marketing, Audio Services, Graphic Design and Social Media Management.

    Nancy has spent the past 17 years working exclusively in the world of “Storytelling Marketing” and has extensive knowledge in the area of branding and cinematic excellence. She has worked with hundreds of professionals, from large organizations to small groups across the US and Canada with one goal in mind: To properly and professional help you tell your story!

    Visit https://callgavel.com to learn more about Gavel Marketing. To contact Nancy, email her at [email protected] or call her at (906) 250-7478.

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