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THE PRACTICE PODCAST

The Practice Podcast series was created and is hosted by our partners Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast. These Podcast episodes are intended to be a resource to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Check us out!

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101. Re-Energizing Our Workforce For Growth And...

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2023/05/24

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded opening remarks from Miami-Dade County‘s first-ever woman Mayor – the Honorable Daniella Levine Cava, from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum on reviving, rebuilding, and reinvesting – in ourselves, our communities, and our teams.Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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100. Reflecting On 100 Episodes

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2023/05/17

On this 100th episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on their path, why they started the podcast, and how it has evolved. They share thoughts about learning and growing, ways to connect and engage, and why The Practice is about so much more than the law. They invite listeners to join as guests. And they talk about what is in store for the podcast. Stay tuned for this one and the next 100!Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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30:53

99. Plan Ahead Before You’re Dead

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2023/04/26

On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Ron Myers, the founder of Fortune 360 Group, about the importance of financial and life planning. Listeners will enjoy Ron's perspective on how best to plan ahead to make sure you can achieve "your" why.Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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29:21

98. Entrepreneurial Advice From A True Solo Practitioner

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2023/04/19

On this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Robert Bovarnick, the founder and managing partner of Bovarnick and Associates, a Philadelphia-based business law firm. Hear Rob talk about practicing in different cities with firms of all sizes. He shares advice on starting your own firm, the struggles of adapting to market changes, and his column for forbes.com.Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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37:15

97. This Entrepreneur Is Building A New Sector

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2023/04/12

Jeff and Brett speak with Matt Landau, a well-known figure in the travel industry, specifically the vacation rental and home-sharing sector. As the founder of VRMB, the leading media company in the emerging vacation rental sector, Matt is literally building the plane while flying. Listen in to hear about this exciting industry and how this entrepreneur learns to juggle multiple tasks while searching for meaning in these tumultuous times. If you are in business, starting one, or just need

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38:49

96. Are You the Business? An Entrepreneur's Journey

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2023/03/15

Meet Christa Gurka, whose pilates & wellbeing service business has grown by multiples over the last five years. Christa is the founder and CEO of Miami’s Pilates in the Grove, a multi-location studio for pilates, physical therapy, and wellness brand in South Florida. She discusses with Brett and Jeff the struggles of starting and growing a service business, the importance of building a business that is not dependent on the founder, and the benefits of asking for help. Though her

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30:13

95. A Business Leader Strives For Complete Contentment

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2023/03/08

Meet Doug Skoke, the VP of Business Development for Benjamin Douglas, a recruiting agency based out of South Florida. Doug speaks with Jeff and Brett about recruiting, the state of the hiring market, and his experience in sales. He also dives into his personal journey, the benefits of struggle, and his quest for complete contentment. Doug explains how he lives his life according to the “Platinum Rule,” and the three of them go deep about the importance of making meaningful connections

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29:07

94. His Firm Tripled In Size In Just 5 Years!

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2023/03/01

Meet Krishna Venkat, founder of Anoma Legal, a law firm with offices throughout India.In this episode, Brett and Jeff learn much about the practice of law in India, how it has changed, and the many ways it parallels and differs from US practice. Krishna also explains how he formed a firm with offices in three different cities and then went on to triple in size in just five years. If you are thinking of starting a firm, if you are interested in growth, or if you just want to learn about

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28:06

93. Attention Entrepreneurs: You Need This Advice!

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2023/02/22

Jeff and Brett chat with Ghislain Gouraige, CEPA, a partner with NewEdge Wealth.Ghislain discusses his work with ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs, helping them meet their investment needs, philanthropic goals, and lifestyle objectives.The discussion focuses on the guidance he provides to entrepreneurs as they prepare to exit their business. Few business owners succeed in the sale efforts of their business, and many of those who succeed end up unhappy with their decision

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26:21

92. A Young Lawyer’s Path To A Career In Bankruptcy

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2023/02/15

Hunter Grasso, Bast Amron’s newest attorney, talked to Brett and Jeffrey in an episode recorded over the holidays about how pursuing an externship opportunity in law school led him to an evolving career path.Hunter discusses the decision to change firms to pursue his practice area of choice and the importance of finding the right fit. For lawyers unsure about their own career path, this is a great episode.Listen in to the full episode and learn more about Hunter’s journey.Streaming now

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91. A Gratifying Career As A Public Servant

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2023/02/08

Monica Vigues-Pitan is the Executive Director of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc, which provides pro bono legal assistance to Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties’ low-income residents. In this episode of The Practice, Monica talks to Brett and Jeff about how UM’s School of Law HOPE Fellows Public Interest program steered her into what has been a gratifying 20-year career as a public servant in South Florida. She weighs in on the major grassroots collaborations she has led to shaping the

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29:37

90. Legal Services For Multinationals From A Polyglot

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2023/02/01

Listen to this conversation with Olga Vodolazschi, the founder of OV Law Group, located in Miami Beach, Florida.Brett and Jeff talk to Olga about the fascinating career trajectory that started for her as a paralegal, what it was like to work as an attorney at one of the Big Four accounting firms, and her vision of providing legal services that do not need to be intimidating nor prohibitively expensive. This vision led Olga to open her firm to provide high-quality advisory and consulting

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89. Insights From A Corporate Tax Attorney

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2023/01/25

Brett and Jeff talk to John E. Hurley, the founder of Hurley Tax Law, PLLC., about how he became a tax lawyer while working for a law firm in Boca Raton, Florida, to subsequently making the move in-house into his client’s tax department to continue his tax controversy work.John talks about his twenty-year tax career and highlights some of the work he has done for some of the world’s largest multinational corporations leading tax controversy teams and successfully representing organizations

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88. A Creative Connector Who Resolves Litigation

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2023/01/18

Amy Mariani is a compassionate, calm, curious, and creative connector. She is also an attorney specializing in mediation for Mariani Mediation Services in Boston. Brett and Jeff talk to Amy about her mediation practice, the immeasurable stress that comes with litigation, the importance of trust, and the strategies she has applied in her meditation practice for over thirteen years to bring parties together calmly and effectively. These attributes keep Amy on the short list of attorneys

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23:54

87. Should You Specialize Or Generalize?

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2022/12/21

Brett and Jeff dive into a conversation about the differences between general practices and specialized boutiques. The topic arose with the recent influx of national firms merging with smaller firms in South Florida.They talk about the pros and cons of a full-service firm versus a specialized practice. Does it benefit boutique firms to stay in their lane? Or should lawyers become part of a big law platform? What suits your practice? Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and

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86. Criminal Defense In Big Law Environment

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2022/12/14

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brian Bieber, a shareholder with the Florida law firm of GrayRobinson, P.A., about his illustrious career as a criminal and civil white-collar defense attorney. Brian talks about his twenty-eight-year career, how he started in law school as a law clerk for the attorney he would ultimately call his partner, how his partnership with Joel Hirschhorn evolved, and how their street fighting criminal practice attracted the interest of big law in 2013 and why

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85. Chat With Counsel To Celebrity Chefs

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2022/12/07

Today’s conversation is with Scott Schonfeld, a partner in the Corporate & Securities and Real Estate Groups of Fox Swibel, a leading boutique business law firm in Chicago.Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Scott about how he transitioned from being a real estate lawyer to a prominent corporate and securities lawyer. And he shares how he built his broad-based transactional practice with an expertise in representing restaurant companies and celebrity chefs across the country.Learn

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84. It’s Never Too Early To Start Financial Planning

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2022/11/30

Listen to this conversation with Philip Herzberg, a lead financial advisor at Team Hewins, a wealth management firm with offices in South Florida and the San Francisco Bay Area. Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Philip about his practice as a Certified Financial Planner and his expertise in helping clients implement tax-efficient investment, retirement, and estate planning strategies. Philip shares how he helps empower clients with the resources and clarity to make well-informed

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19:05

83. Pro Bono: If You Do Well, Do Good

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2022/11/16

Brett and Jeff recognize that with their success as lawyers comes an obligation to give back to the community and those less fortunate. In this new episode, they weigh in on the importance and commitment to delivering pro bono legal services for those in need. They talk about how they encourage and facilitate charitable work for their teams as a way to connect with each other and the community. Jeff and Brett share some suggestions on how and why lawyers at any stage in their practice

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82. The Benefits Of Clerkships

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2022/10/26

Listen to this conversation with Nicole Westbrook, a commercial litigator with the law firm of Jones & Keller in Denver, who handles high-stakes litigation for parties around the country.Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Nicole about her successful practice as a trial lawyer and the importance of her experience as a federal law clerk in the busiest trial court in the United States. Nicole shares how her decision to accept a federal clerkship out of law school proved to be an

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