Daliah Saper is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Saper Law, an intellectual property, social media, and business law firm known for its expertise in handling intricate contract negotiations, software, trademark, and copyright licensing agreements, as well as litigating novel internet, social media, and cyberlaw cases. A member of the Illinois Bar, the General Bar, and the Trial Bar of the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Daliah has managed numerous high-profile cases, including arguing before the Illinois Supreme Court. Her expertise has led her to be recognized and honored by various publications and organizations, from being named in the Super Lawyers magazine list for 15 consecutive years to her recognition in Crain’s Chicago Businesses 2017 list of the “60 Most Influential Women Lawyers.” Besides her practice, Daliah imparts her knowledge as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola University Chicago College of Law. 

Establishing a lasting legacy is challenging and commendable in the rapidly evolving digital legal landscape. What's the secret to enduring success while consistently delivering top-tier digital legal expertise in a developing industry?

According to Daliah Saper, it's the seamless fusion of staying ahead of digital trends and maintaining a steadfast legal foundation. This harmonious blend has elevated her firm and set a benchmark for excellence in the domain. 

In this episode of 15 Minutes, Chad Franzen sits down with Daliah Saper, Founder and Principal Attorney of Saper Law, to talk about her remarkable 18-year trajectory in the digital legal landscape. Daliah shares the nuances of starting a specialized firm right out of law school, the continual adaptation required in the face of evolving internet laws, and the unique challenges and triumphs of building a renowned legal brand in the digital space.

Jenni Brown is the Founding Partner of Brown Dutton & Crider Family Law Firm, a leading practice focused on family-related legal matters. Jenni has 11 years of litigation experience and specializes in divorce, modifications, and custody cases. She was nominated as a Georgia Super Lawyer for three consecutive years — an honor given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the state — and Georgia's Trend Legal Elite nominated her in 2018-2020 due to her expertise and dedication to the field. Jenni is an active member of the Cobb Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. 

Law firms traditionally centered on legal expertise often overlook the advantages of embracing business principles. Could a business-driven approach be the key to a firm's success?

According to Jenni Brown, a seasoned family lawyer and founding partner, infusing business strategies into the legal domain has been a game-changer for her firm. Her firsthand experience illustrates how blending these two worlds enhances client relationships and boosts overall performance.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, Chad Franzen is joined by Jenni Brown, Founding Partner at Brown Dutton & Crider Family Law Firm, to talk about the value of running a law firm with a business-driven approach. Jenni discusses the significance of adopting a business mindset from the outset, the pivotal role coaching played in their early success, and how a client-centric strategy can enrich client experiences, differentiating a firm in today's crowded legal field.

Brett Trembly is the Founding Partner of Trembly Law Firm, a law firm based in South Florida specializing in business, franchise, employment, and trademark law, as well as litigation and general counsel. Brett's decade-plus experience at the firm has contributed to its award-winning reputation. In addition to his legal practice, Brett is also the Co-founder and CEO of Get Staffed Up, a virtual staffing company helping lawyers delegate their way to freedom. The company has become the largest virtual staffing solution for lawyers in the US.

On the community front, Brett is a former President of the Miami Kendall Bar Association and former Vice-Chair of the Florida Bar 11th Circuit Grievance Committee 11 "I." He has earned multiple Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Star distinctions and is the author of 24 Months to Freedom, a book outlining the roadmap for law firm growth through strategic staffing.

Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of your law practice, constantly fighting fires instead of scaling up? The solution you've been waiting for is closer than you think.

Brett Trembly, the creator of a unique staffing solution providing virtual assistants for law firms, is helping lawyers and business owners buy back time. As a practicing attorney, Brett understands the unique challenges and opportunities within the legal industry. He has mastered the art of delegation to achieve success and freedom — and shares how his fellow lawyers can have the same experience. 

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen sits down with Brett Trembly, Founding Partner of Trembly Law and Co-founder of Get Staffed Up, to explore the world of innovative staffing solutions for law firms. Brett shares strategies for hiring full-time virtual assistants, why business owners hesitate to hire employees, and the benefits of delegating tasks and conducting delegation evaluations. Tune in to discover how to achieve financial freedom, one smart hire at a time.

Lisa Callif is a Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez, a law firm representing independent producers, production companies, and content creators in matters including equity financing, production, and distribution. Lisa’s expertise extends to fair use, copyright, and personal rights issues. Known for cutting through bureaucratic red tape, she has developed a reputation for preserving artists' voices and enabling the production of stories that might otherwise go untold.

In addition to her work with content creators, Lisa serves as legal counsel to several non-profit organizations, such as Film Independent and Women in Film. She is co-author of The American Bar Association’s Legal Guide to Independent Filmmaking and the 4th edition of Clearance & Copyright, and regularly contributes articles on emerging topics in entertainment and copyright law. Lisa has received numerous awards and recognitions, including being named a Hollywood Reporter Power Lawyer and a Daily Journal Top Entertainment Lawyer.

Cracking the code of the entertainment industry's legal landscape can seem like an uphill battle. Filmmakers' creativity is often stifled by the lawyers they partner with, halting projects in their tracks. But what if you could flip the script and make the law work for you?

Enter Lisa Callif, an attorney who has become a go-to expert for filmmakers looking to navigate complex legal terrain. Lisa is dedicated to empowering independent and nonfiction filmmakers — advocating for their creative freedom. Her unique blend of legal know-how and a deep understanding of the creative process has made her a highly sought-after resource in the entertainment industry. 

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen sits down with Lisa Callif, a Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez, to explore the legal intricacies filmmakers encounter and how to turn them into opportunities. Lisa discusses the evolution of her career, strategies for overcoming clearance and copyright obstacles, and her firm's contribution to the resurgence of documentaries.

Patrick Diehl is a Partner at Matterhorn Legal, a boutique law firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, private equity financings, and outsourced general counsel services. He focuses his practice on legal needs for early-stage companies and investment funds, including formation, financings, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions, as well as offering general corporate advisory.

Before joining Matterhorn, Patrick worked as a corporate attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in San Francisco and Jones Day in New York, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. He has advised on transactions equating to over $1 billion. Patrick is a Harlan Fiske Scholar from Columbia Law School and graduated with honors in Political Science from the University of Chicago.

Navigating the legal landscape of startups can feel like an uphill battle, riddled with complexities and unexpected challenges. What if your legal strategy wasn't just about avoiding pitfalls but creating win-win situations for all?

Enter Patrick Diehl, a seasoned corporate attorney. With experience in large law firms and his own boutique practice, Patrick provides a unique perspective on startup strategies. His emphasis on creating positive, win-win transactions rather than zero-sum games sets him apart from his competitors. As a small business owner, Patrick understands the nuanced pressures and challenges of launching startups.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Bela Musits sits down with Patrick Diehl, a Partner at Matterhorn Legal, to delve into the world of win-win legal strategies for startups. Patrick shares practical advice for smaller investment funds and businesses, his philosophy on shorter-duration transactions, and how being a small business owner makes him a more empathetic legal counsel. He also discusses the pros and cons of various legal practices and how he found his niche in corporate law.

Dimitry Herman is the Founder and Managing Partner at Herman Law, a corporate transactional law boutique providing comprehensive legal services to budding technology companies. With over two decades of experience, Dimitry focuses on internet advertising, social media, loyalty, and gaming sectors. He also serves as deal counsel for venture capital investments, corporate mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and strategic alliances, among other corporate deals.

In addition to his successful law career, Dimitry is esteemed for his academic involvement as an adjunct professor at the New England School of Law, where he teaches Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions. He also leverages his extensive expertise to foster the entrepreneurial community in Boston, acting as a judge, advisor, and mentor in numerous esteemed institutions.

The legal field is more than just practicing law. It's a multifaceted field that extends to managing a law firm and educating the next generation of legal experts. Balancing all these aspects is no easy feat, yet it's a challenge that some professionals have embraced head-on.

Among them is Dimitry Herman — a practicing lawyer, law firm founder, and a law educator. Dimitry has successfully navigated these complex roles, carving out a unique position in the legal field.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen sits down with Dimitry Herman, Founder and Managing Partner at Herman Law, to explore the fascinating intersections of law practice, firm management, and legal education. They delve into Dimitry's journey in the legal industry, his experience as an adjunct professor, and the current market trends. Tune in to enhance your understanding of the diverse opportunities within the legal profession.

Gary Altman is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Altman & Associates, a law firm specializing in estate, legacy, and business planning. Having been in the field since 1980, Gary brings over three decades of experience to the practice. His firm serves the Washington metropolitan area, guiding individuals, couples, high-net-worth families, corporate fiduciaries, businesses, and charitable organizations. His expertise extends to complex estate matters, including contested estates and trusts, probate matters, and the generational transfer of wealth.

Nationally recognized as an authority in his field, Gary has been acknowledged by the Washingtonian magazine and Bethesda magazine as one of the DC, Maryland region’s “Best Estate Planners.” A trusted legal analyst, Gary's insights and writings have appeared in The Washington Post, The NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, and FOX News, among other outlets.

Estate planning is a crucial yet often misunderstood topic. Although not the most sought-after nuance in the legal industry, estate planning is arguably the most critical facet from the client's perspective. Have you considered what will become of your assets when you pass away? Is it too early or too late to start planning?

Consider how your loved ones will be affected by your passing away. Not only will your family be grieving your loss, but they’ll also be burdened with putting your affairs in order. Gary Altman, a lawyer with over 30 decades of experience, asserts it's never too early to start estate planning. As your family and assets evolve, you must update your will as often as necessary. Planning ahead leaves less for your loved ones to decide on your behalf.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Bela Musits engages in a profound conversation with Gary Altman, Founder and Principal Attorney of Altman & Associates, about the intricate world of estate planning. Gary explains why estate planning extends beyond a written will, the significance of tax implications, and the crucial role of specialists in this domain. He also shares his inspiring journey of establishing his firm and his golden nuggets of advice for budding lawyers in the field.

John Risvold is a Partner at The Collins Law Firm, a premier source of legal representation in environmental, personal injury, and business litigation. With a significant focus on personal injury law, John advocates for victims of car accidents, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries.

Prior to his current role, John defended large multinational corporations in multi-million dollar litigation. To date, he has recovered over $5.5 million for his clients. His commitment has earned him numerous awards, including being chosen by his peers as an “Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star” and named one of the “10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction” in Illinois. An alumnus of the University of Missouri School of Law, John brings a combination of dedication, experience, and insider knowledge to every case he handles.

The legal industry is stereotyped as cold, analytical, and complex — void of emotion and empathy. Although not common in the industry, it is possible to incorporate humanity into legal business practices. What can you do to prioritize empathizing with your clients? How will your shift in perspective impact your business? 

John Risvold, a successful lawyer, offers a different perspective on the legal profession. He emphasizes the human side of his work, seeing empathy as a beneficial tool in his legal practice. His insights challenge the traditional view of law and how it intersects with the human experience.

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen talks with John Risvold about the role of empathy in law practice. John shares his unusual path into law, the lessons he learned along the way, and his experiences with influential mentors. He discusses the importance of treating clients as human beings, the value of taking calculated risks, and how he benefits from explaining his cases to his children.

Alexandra Michailov is the Founder and Principal Attorney at Capitol Immigration Law Group, a boutique law firm specializing in cross-border immigration matters, including employment-based immigration benefits, corporate compliance, and family-based immigration. With a decade of experience, Alexandra leads the immigration practice at the firm, advising corporate and individual clients in the US and internationally. Her expertise extends to the mobility of key foreign executives, specialized knowledge workers, international entrepreneurs, and foreign nationals. She is knowledgeable in international law and has conducted legal research for the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C.   

Immigrating to a new country is a journey filled with hopes, dreams, and the unshakable human spirit, yet it comes with its own challenges. Each individual story contains a complex web of legal intricacies that only a select few truly understand.

Meet Alexandra Michailov, a seasoned attorney and managing partner at Capitol Immigration Law Group. Alexandra has extensive experience in immigration law, offering her legal expertise to individuals, families, and businesses. Having navigated through this system herself, she blends empathy and understanding with her legal acumen to provide the best possible support for her clients.

In this episode of the 15 Minutes, host Bela Musits sits down with Alexandra Michailov to discuss her journey to becoming a successful immigration attorney. Alexandra shares how her firm services specialized knowledge individuals, aspects of her business that differentiate from its competitors, and why she decided to prioritize business development and marketing strategies when launching the firm. Tune in to learn about immigration law from an attorney who has personal experience with the process.

Manali Arora is a Partner at Swartz Swidler, a plaintiff-oriented employment and civil rights law firm providing legal assistance throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As an employment litigation attorney, Manali represents plaintiffs who have faced workplace discrimination and wrongful termination. She represents clients throughout the litigation process, from administrative claims at the EEOC level to federal court cases. 

Manali concentrates her practice on employment and education law, fighting for the civil rights of individuals who have encountered unlawful discrimination in the workplace and educational institutions. She is a published author on the subject matter of racial discrimination in public schools.

Are you feeling undervalued, overworked, or discriminated against in the workplace? Seeking justice may seem daunting, especially when you're pitted against large corporations. In these challenging moments, you're not alone — professionals like Manali Arora are on your side. What should you do if you have fallen victim to workplace prejudice? 

Manali Arora, a passionate and accomplished employment attorney, believes in the power of standing up to corporate giants. In her position, she takes pride in empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of employee litigation and level the playing field in a challenging system. While workplace discrimination is illegal, it still occurs more often than we realize. The most efficient way to right these wrongs is to establish a thorough paper trail and hire an attorney who fights on your behalf. 

In this episode of 15 Minutes, host Chad Franzen is joined by Manali Arora, a Partner at Swartz Swidler, to discuss her role as a champion for civil rights law. Manali shares why she chose to specialize in employment litigation, the intricacy of handling discrimination cases, and advises on what to do if treated unjustly by your employer. Her insight on employment litigation emphasizes a lawyer’s ability to achieve justice.