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Lawyerist Podcast

The Lawyerist Podcast helps lawyers build modern law firms that are profitable, efficient, and sustainable. Hosted by the team at Lawyerist, each episode features conversations with law firm owners, legal tech innovators, consultants, and industry experts focused on the business of practicing law. Learn proven strategies for law firm management, legal technology, AI, operations, client experience, leadership, marketing, hiring, and firm growth. Whether you"re a solo practitioner or managing a

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41:14

Why Copying Competitors' AI Content Won't Grow Your...

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2026/10/06

AI can create a law firm website in minutes. Building a useful marketing strategy takes more thought. In episode 639 of theLawyeristPodcast, Zack Glaser talks with legal marketing consultant Karin Conroy about why easier content creation is leaving so many lawyers overwhelmed and what to do before asking AI for another post.Karin shares a five-step approach to putting your marketing in order: evaluate your current state, set your strategy, repair the foundation, map your channels, and build a

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27:20

Building a Law Firm Around One Clear Vision, with...

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2026/10/01

Running two practice areas canfeel like runningtwo law firms under one roof. In episode 638 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Megan Burns, managing partner at Mirador Law, about the firm’s decision to focus entirely on plaintiff personal injury after years of also handling criminal defense.After 20 years as a criminal defense lawyer, Megan knew her trial skills could carry over. The business siderequiredits own transition. She explains how different fee structures, marketing

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33:37

Fifty Referral Partners Is All You Need, with Jay Ruane

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2026/09/24

Most lawyers know relationships lead to referrals. The challenge is keeping those relationships alive when everything else gets busy. In this episode of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Jay Ruane about analog marketing and the simple systems that make stayingconnectedpart of running a firm.Jay explains why offline marketing often falls apart after the first month and how a repeatable approach can help lawyers follow through. They explore using AI toidentifyforgotten connections in

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38:55

Why Past Clients May Be Your Law Firm’s Best Growth...

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2026/09/17

Law firms spend enormous amounts of time and money winning new clients, then often overlook the relationships they have already built. In episode 636 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with EJ Stern and Katherine Wilson about how intentional client nurturing can lead to stronger relationships, repeat business, and more referrals.EJ and Katherine explain why clients can quietly disappear when firms stop staying connected, why asking for feedback can strengthen rather than threaten a

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33:42

Leading Forward: Why Great Ideas Aren't Enough for...

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2026/09/10

Law firms know change is coming. Knowing what to do about it is harder. In this episode of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading a law firm forward as technology, client expectations, and the business of law evolve.Debbie explains why strategy often gets pushed aside for urgent client work and day-to-day demands. Together, they explore why firms struggle to move beyond “we’ve always done it this way,” how consensus can stall progress, and why great ideas

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33:12

Leading Law Firm Operations: Building Systems That...

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2026/09/03

Law firm leaders are often so busy putting out fires that they never get the chance to prevent the next one. In episode 634 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading operations, the third cornerstone from their book,Be a Next Level Leader(beanextlevelleader.com).Debbie and Stephanie explore what it means to shift from being the “hero” who solves every problem to the architect who builds systems that help the firm run better. They break down how leaders can

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23:57

Leading People in Law Firms: Building Trust,...

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2026/08/27

Most lawyers are taught how to practice law, not how to lead people. Then one day, they arehandeda team and expected to figure it out. In episode 633 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster about leading people, the second cornerstone from their book,Be a Next Level Leader.Debbie and Stephanie break people's leadership into four essential responsibilities: building trust, developing others, communicating clearly, and holding standards. They explain why trust grows

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23:25

Law Firm Leadership: How to Lead Yourself Before...

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2026/08/20

Leaders do not simply enter a room. Theychangeit. In episode 632 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Debbie Foster aboutleading self,the first cornerstone from their new book, Be a Next Level Leader.Debbie explains why “leaders bring the weather” and how a leader’s emotions, attention, and energy can shape an entire meeting. Together, they explore what happens when leaders make promises they cannot realistically keep, become bottlenecks for their teams, or undermine decisions by

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59:51

Tune In Before You Jump In: A Better Way to Delegate,...

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2026/08/13

When everything feels urgent, meaningful work rarely gets the attention it deserves. In episode 631 of theLawyeristPodcast, Zack Glaser talks with leadership researcher and author Shawn Vanderhoven about how law firm leaders can create the clarity their teams need to focus and perform at their best.Drawing from his book,Pause: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World, Shawn explains why effective leadership sometimes requires slowing down before moving forward. He shares what his research

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40:12

Let AI Do the Bull$h!t Work: Practicing at the Top of...

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2026/08/06

Lawyers may soon spend less time openingapplications,and more time simply telling AI what needs to happen next. In episode 630 of theLawyeristPodcast, Zack Glaser talks with innovation strategist Sam Harden about the rise of agentic AI and how tools like ChatGPT Work and Claude Cowork could reshape the way legal professionals work.Unlike a traditional chatbot, an agentic system canoperatewithin a workspace, analyze groups of files, create and update documents, develop plans, and connect

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43:00

Privacy, Power, and Prediction: Reclaiming Control of...

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2026/07/30

Privacy is not just about keeping secrets. It is about protecting your power. In episode 629 of theLawyeristPodcast, Zack Glaser talks with Oxford professor and author Carissa Véliz about how personal data gives companies, governments, and technology platforms the ability to influence our choices and shape our lives.Carissa explains why seemingly harmless information, from the music youenjoy tothe way your phone battery drains, can be used toidentify, categorize, and predict you. They explore how

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34:01

Marketing Without Feeling Salesy: How Lawyers Can...

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2026/07/23

Law firm marketing does not have to mean paid ads, aggressive sales tactics, or posting constantly online.In episode 628 of theLawyeristPodcast, Chad Fox talks with Aaron Thomas about marketing for lawyers who do not think of themselves as marketers. Aaron shares how he went from relyingalmost entirelyon referrals to building a more intentional approach that helped grow his firm and bring in better-fit clients. They explore why referral marketing is still marketing, how newsletters can keep firms

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37:37

Building Stronger Law Firm Teams Through Better...

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2026/07/16

Knowing your communication style is useful. Knowing when to move beyond it is what creates growth. In episode 627 of theLawyeristPodcast, Zack Glaser talks with Zeina Baydoun about how law firm leaders and teams can use DISC to better understand themselves, communicate more effectively, and respond with greater intention. Zeina breaks down why DISC is not a personality test or a permanent label. It is a starting point for recognizing the behaviors that come most naturally, the blind spots those

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28:38

The Power of Humor in Law Firm Communication, with...

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2026/07/09

Law firms deal with serious issues, but that does not mean everyclientinteraction has to feel heavy. In episode 626 of theLawyeristPodcast, Stephanie Everett talks with Jennifer Cargo about humor as an underrated communication skill for lawyers and law firm teams. Jennifer shares how her experience with comedy training and amateur standup shaped the way she connects with clients, leads a team, and lightens stressful moments inside a law firm. From breaking the ice during client signings to helping

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26:45

Before You Hire: How to Know What Your Law Firm...

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2026/07/02

Most law firm owners know what it feels like to need help. But needing help and being ready to hire are not always the same thing. In episode 625 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett sits down with Bernadette Harris to talk about the timing, planning, and clarity required to make a successful hire. Bernadette shares why the biggest hiring mistake is not always choosing the wrong person. Sometimes, it is hiring at the wrong time. Hire too soon, and the firm may not have enough work or

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38:26

Building Better Lawyers in the Age of AI, with April...

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2026/06/25

AI is not just changing how lawyers work. It is changing how lawyers learn. In episode 624 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with April Dawson, Associate Dean of Technology and Innovation and Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law, about what AI means for legal education, new lawyer training, and the future of law practice. April explains why law schools can no longer rely on written work alone to measure whether students truly understand the material. As AI

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31:03

AI Arbitration and the Future of Legal Work, with...

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2026/06/18

Lawyers are trained to spot risk. But when it comes to AI, focusing only on risk may cause firms to miss the bigger opportunity. In episode 623 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser sits down with Bridget McCormack to talk about AI arbitration, legal innovation, and why the future of legal work may be less about replacement and more about reinvention. Bridget reflects on her time as Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, including how the pandemic forced courts to adopt technology faster

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41:20

From Practice to Asset: Building a Law Firm with Real...

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2026/06/11

Most lawyers build their firms to serve clients, not to eventually leave them. But every law firm owner will exit someday, whether by choice, necessity, or life change. In episode 622 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Zack Glaser talks with Tom Lenfestey, attorney, CPA, and founder of The Law Practice Exchange, about why exit planning should not be treated as something reserved for retirement. Tom explains why succession planning often feels like the end, while exit planning gives firm owners more control

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28:19

Stop Calling Them VAs: How to Build a High-Performing...

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2026/06/09

Hiring offshore staff can transform a law firm, but only if it's done intentionally. In this episode, Zack Glaser sits down with Raquel Gomes, co-founder and CEO of Stafi, to discuss the most common mistakes law firms make when hiring remote offshore team members. Drawing on her background in psychology and experience supporting hundreds of law firms, Raquel explains why the term "virtual assistant" may be holding firms back and how successful firms build engaged, high-performing remote

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49:02

What Claude Means for Law Firms, Part 2: Using AI to...

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2026/06/04

Claude for Legal is not just something lawyers can install and use out of the box. It is a starting point for building smarter, more intentional law firm workflows. In this follow-up to last week’s conversation, Zack Glaser continues his discussion with Sam Harden about Claude for Legal, AI skills, and what law firms need to understand before adding automation into their work. Sam explains why lawyers should not treat Claude’s legal plugin as a finished product, but as a framework they

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