Welcome back to The Lead Counsel Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Ryan McKeen, the co-founder of Best Era, LLC. Ryan shares his journey from being a successful personal injury lawyer to stepping back from practicing law and focusing on his passion for teaching and consulting. Join us as we dive into the inspiration behind Best Era LLC, a consulting company dedicated to helping lawyers, law firms, and legal tech companies thrive. Ryan discusses his transition out of the law firm, the unique services Best Era offers, and the powerful community they've built. With co-founders Brittany Green and Allison McKeen, Best Era is set to impact thousands in the legal community by providing practical, high-value consulting and a dynamic Slack community. Whether you're a solo practitioner, a law firm owner, or part of a legal tech company, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice to help you build the future of legal, one dream at a time.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Ryan McKeen's journey from practicing law to founding Best Era Consulting.
• The mission and services of Best Era, including consulting for law firms and legal tech companies.
• Ryan's innovative approach to legal education at UConn Law.
• Insights on how to scale and improve your legal practice with practical advice and tools.
• The role of focus groups and systematization in achieving high-value verdicts.

Resources from this episode:

TonaLaw: https://tonalaw.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonalaw/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmckeen/

https://mailchi.mp/bestera/welcome-to-your-best-era

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