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Power Up Your Practice

Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it. Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be

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Ep. 85: Building Trust Through Responsiveness with...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Phillip Hogan, Founder and President of Signing Services of America, a nationwide notary company based in Atlanta.Phillip shares how he scaled from being a solo signing agent to leading a national operation by focusing on one timeless principle — responsiveness builds trust.They discuss the art of client communication, the importance of admitting mistakes, and how to develop a team culture rooted in service, transparency, and

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Ep. 84: The Leadership Shift: How Lawyers Become...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Tara Landes, Founder & CEO of Bellrock, who has spent over 25 years helping more than 300 business leaders unlock their potential through practical management and leadership systems.A certified Change Management Practitioner and licensed Influence Trainer from the Cialdini Institute, Tara has dedicated her career to helping professionals turn ambition into structure and strategy into growth.Ruby and Tara unpack the real

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Ep. 83: From Classroom to Courtroom: Cat Moon on AI,...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Cat Moon, Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt Law School and Director of the Vanderbilt AI + Law Lab. A recognized innovator in legal education, Cat is on a mission to make the law more human-centered—and to empower the next generation of lawyers to lead with authenticity, curiosity, and compassion.Ruby and Cat explore how technology, especially AI, is reshaping the way law is taught and practiced, the importance of

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Ep. 82: Millions of Cases, One Mission: Access to...

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2025/10/07

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Kara Peterson and Richard DiBona, co-founders of Descrybe.ai, a platform transforming access to U.S. case law.Driven by a personal experience and fueled by curiosity, this husband-and-wife team—recognized as 2025 Legal Technology Awards Finalists—built a tool that makes millions of court decisions searchable in plain English or Spanish, with clear, simplified summaries accessible to everyone.Ruby, Kara, and Richard explore

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Ep. 81: Single Pane of Glass: Legal Tech’s Future...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Alex McLaughlin, Vice President of Product at Filevine. With years of experience leading product strategy and innovation, Alex helps drive Filevine’s mission to unify case management, documents, financials, and AI into one seamless platform.Recorded live at the LEX Summit 2025 in Filevine’s onsite studio, Alex joins Ruby to unpack why law firms are moving beyond scattered “point solutions” and embracing a single pane of glass

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Ep. 80: Happy Bookiversary! Power Up Your Practice...

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2025/09/25

This week we’re celebrating a milestone—Power Up Your Practice turns ONE! 🎉Published on September 28 last year, Ruby Powers’ book has been helping law firm leaders work smarter and build thriving practices all year long.In this special solo episode, Ruby shares:✅ Key lessons from a year of the book inspiring firms everywhere✅ Her favorite success stories from readers putting strategies into action✅ What’s next for Power Up Your Practice and the movement it sparked📌 Connect with Ruby Powers🔹

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Ep. 79: Compete with Big Law Using Your Data with...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers talks with Morgan Maguire, Co-Founder and CEO of Lex Select, about transforming the way lawyers handle documents and data.Morgan shares how Lex Select’s AI-driven tools tackle the headaches of PDFs and unstructured data, giving lawyers trustworthy summaries, instant citations, and seamless integration into existing workflows. Together they discuss:✅ Why AI is an ally, not a replacement, for lawyers ✅ How small and mid-size firms can compete with

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Ep. 78: Books, Bots & Business: Innovating Law with...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Greg Siskind, Founding Partner of Siskind Susser and Co-Founder of Visalaw.AI. Known as both a trailblazer in immigration law and a prolific author, Greg has built his career at the intersection of books, bots, and business.Together, Ruby and Greg explore: ✅ Why publishing and repurposing content remains one of the most effective marketing tools for lawyers ✅ How immigration case management is evolving with AI (“the bots”) to

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Ep. 77: Turning Documents into Decisions: Threadeo's...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Aniket Sawant, Founder and CEO of Threadeo, to explore how AI can transform the way lawyers work with documents—saving time while unlocking actionable insights.Aniket, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares how Threadeo is redefining legal workflows by moving beyond data overload and giving lawyers back control. Together, they discuss:✅ How Threadeo’s AI engine analyzes any type of legal document and produces

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Ep. 76: Querious Minds: Transforming Law Firm Client...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Hilary Bowman, Founder and CEO of Querious, to unpack how Legal Conversational Intelligence™ is transforming client intake for immigration firms.Hilary, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares her vision for a future where intake conversations are not only faster, but also more secure, ethical, and human-centered. Together, they explore:✅ How Legal Conversational Intelligence™ solves the intake challenges firms face

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Ep. 75: Data-Driven Law Practice with Weipeng Zhuo

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2025/08/19

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers talks with Weipeng Zhuo, CEO of Nexrizen, AI consultant, and recent AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight honoree. Weipeng’s path from Meta Data Scientist to legal tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in blending technical expertise with human insight.We explore: 🔹 A practical AI roadmap for law firms, from strategy to execution 🔹 How data-driven decision-making transforms client service and business growth 🔹 The mental health tools that

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Ep. 74: Running Firms from Anywhere with JoAnn Hathaway

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2025/08/13

The legal profession was built on in-person offices, paper files, and face-to-face meetings. But the last few years have proven that great lawyering doesn’t require four walls—and for leaders like JoAnn Hathaway, going remote isn’t just a necessity, it’s an opportunity.After 20 years shaping the profession as Executive Director of the State Bar of Michigan, JoAnn has a front-row seat to how remote work is transforming law firm culture, client service, and leadership.In this episode of Power Up Your

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Ep. 73: Smarter Tech Stack, Healthier Firm

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Nadine Navarro, immigration attorney, tech founder, and legal systems consultant. As the owner of Navarro Immigration, creator of DraftyAI, and founder of Law Firm Architects, Nadine is on a mission to help lawyers rethink how they work, use tech, and care for themselves.Recently selected for the AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight, Nadine joins Ruby to explore how attorneys can break free from burnout, leverage better tools,

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Ep. 72: Beyond the Office Walls: Rethinking Law Firm...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by two visionary leaders who helped reshape how modern law firms can operate—James Fisher and Kevin Broyles, co-founders of FisherBroyles LLP.In this conversation, James and Kevin break down what it really takes to build and sustain a remote-first law firm that spans continents while maintaining performance, culture, and innovation.🔹 Learn how distributed firms build accountability and alignment across time zones 🔹 Discover what

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Ep. 71: People-First Growth with Michelle Griffin: HR...

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2025/07/15

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Michelle Griffin, PhD—founder of Griffin Resources and a seasoned HR strategist helping growing businesses stay compliant, build resilient teams, and lead with intention.Michelle breaks down how small and mid-sized law firms can approach HR not just as a checklist, but as a strategic foundation for sustainable growth. From reducing turnover to avoiding costly compliance missteps, her insights are rooted in decades of hands-on

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Ep. 70: The Tech-Savvy Lawyer: Tools, Time & Practice...

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2025/07/08

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Michael D.J. Eisenberg, a solo practitioner, award-winning legal blogger, and host of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page podcast.Michael shares how he’s built a flexible and value-driven law practice—blending thoughtful time management, strong communication systems, and a tech-forward mindset. He reflects on the journey of launching his podcast and how it has shaped the way he shows up for clients and peers alike.🔹 Discover how a solo

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Ep. 69: From Automation to Innovation: Achal...

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2025/07/01

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Achal Augustine, founder of PhoneNinjas AI, to explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal field.With a background in AI and a passion for simplifying human-computer interaction, Achal shares forward-thinking insights on how legal professionals can stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.🔹 Discover how AI is reshaping case preparation, data collection, and case management in law

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Ep. 68: Uncovering the Fine Print with Paul Sippil:...

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2025/06/24

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Paul Sippil, forensic 401(k) consultant and founder of Paul D. Sippil & Associates. With a mission to uncover hidden fees, eliminate conflicts of interest, and increase transparency in retirement planning, Paul brings a much-needed lens to how law firms can protect their financial future.🔹 Learn how law firms can leverage the ABA Retirement Funds Program to significantly reduce unnecessary retirement plan fees. 🔹

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EP. 67: Building a Business-Generating Practice:...

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2025/06/17

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Steve Fretzin—business development coach, bestselling author, and host of the Be That Lawyer podcast—to talk about how lawyers can grow their firms by mastering the art of networking and relationship-building.🔹 Learn how to use CRM tools to build trust and turn connections into clients. 🔹Hear practical tips for building a business-generating practice—without feeling like you're “selling.” 🔹 Explore mindset shifts that help

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Ep. 66: Beyond Communication: Transforming Client...

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2025/06/10

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Paul Bamert, VP of Marketing at Case Status. With nearly two decades of experience in delivering software solutions and a passion for enhancing the client experience, Paul shares practical insights on how law firms can elevate client engagement and communications.🔹 Discover why "engagement" and "experience" are more than just buzzwords—and how they define modern legal service delivery. 🔹 Learn how AI is

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