Dominate Law

The legal profession is facing more pressure than ever.

Heavy workloads, rising client expectations, rapid change, and constant performance demands are pushing lawyers and law firm teams to rethink what healthy, sustainable leadership really looks like.

In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we explore Leadership, Psychological Safety & Law Firm Wellbeing and why the future of successful law firms depends not only on strategy and growth, but also on trust, resilience, and human-centered leadership.

You will hear insights from:

Paul Karvanis, former Bay Street lawyer, author, speaker, and leadership development consultant helping lawyers and high-performing professionals build successful careers without burning out.

Elyssa Smith, trauma-informed executive coach, podcast host, and speaker who helps professionals overcome hidden trauma, limiting beliefs, overwhelm, and perfectionism through nervous system regulation and self-leadership.

Shari Zinman, Chief Operating Officer at Caravel Law, where she leads firm-wide operations and helps shape a modern legal services model focused on strong relationships, lawyer happiness, and client experience.

Michael Ungar, Ph.D., family therapist, professor, resilience researcher, and bestselling author whose work helps organizations understand how to build resilience in people, teams, and communities.

In this conversation, we cover:

Creating cultures where stress can be discussed Psychological safety and error prevention Mentorship as a mental health buffer Leadership accountability for burnout prevention

If you want to understand how law firms can build healthier teams, stronger leaders, and more sustainable cultures, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.

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Family law is entering a new era.

The risks are changing. The clients are changing. And the opportunities for family law firms are changing with them.

As we look ahead to 2026, family law attorneys are facing more complex client needs, heightened expectations, evolving custody and divorce challenges, and deeper conversations around domestic violence, child protection, wealth preservation, and the future of family practice.

On May 12, the Dominate Law Podcast brings together two highly respected voices in family law for a timely panel discussion on what attorneys and firm leaders need to understand now.

You will hear insights from:

Barry Goldstein, a domestic violence author, speaker, advocate, expert witness, and partner at Goldstein & York, DV Experts. Barry has worked in the domestic violence movement for 43 years, served on the board of a battered women's shelter for 14 years, taught in a batterer program for 21 years, and is the author of 7 books on domestic violence and child custody.

Jacqueline Newman, Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Sodd, LLP and a highly respected leader in matrimonial and family law. Jacqueline is the author of The New Rules of Divorce, widely recognized for her work in high-net-worth divorce and family law matters, and has been featured across major media outlets including NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, The New York Times, Reuters, CNBC, USA Today, and Business Insider.

In this panel, we cover:

1. The Biggest Legal Risks Facing Family Lawyers in 2026 2. The Rise of New Client Profiles and Modern Family Structure 3. Financial Protection as a Core Pillar of Family Law 4. Adapting to Evolving Client Expectations 5. New Opportunities for Growth in Family Law Practice

If you want to understand where family law is headed and how your firm can stay ahead, this panel is packed with practical insights from two leaders who have spent their careers shaping the conversation around families, safety, divorce, custody, and the legal profession.

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The legal market is changing fast.

Law firm owners are facing more pressure than ever to grow, lead, hire, delegate, and make smart decisions in an unpredictable environment. The firms that succeed will not be the ones reacting to every challenge. They will be the ones building with control, clarity, and confidence.

In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we sit down with two powerful voices in law firm growth, leadership, technology, and business strategy to discuss what it really takes to build a law firm that can grow with control, clarity, and confidence.

You will hear insights from:

Gary Mitchell, Law Firm Strategist and founder of OnTrac Coach, who has spent more than 30 years in business and two decades helping lawyers and law firm owners build stronger, more sustainable firms

David Awad, attorney, investor, and software engineer with deep experience across technology, capital, startups, AI, cybersecurity, and strategic growth

You will hear insights on:

Developing the leadership mindset required to lead a modern law firm Creating clear boundaries and strong communication standards Building systems that support consistency and growth Delegating with structure, trust, and accountability Leading with insight through metrics, performance, and consistent leadership habits

If you want to build a law firm that can grow with more control, clarity, and confidence in an unpredictable market, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.

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Artificial intelligence is changing legal work fast. But the future does not belong to lawyers who fear it. It belongs to lawyers who learn how to use it well.

In this episode of Dominate Law, we are joined by Bennett Borden, CEO of Clarion AI and former Chief Data Scientist at DLA Piper, and Maura Grossman, Research Professor at the University of Waterloo and Principal at Maura Grossman Law.

Together, they break down how AI is reshaping legal research, document review, drafting, pricing, client service, and the role of the lawyer itself.

Bennett brings a rare mix of legal, data, and AI experience. Maura brings deep research and legal tech insight, with a strong focus on testing, ethics, and technology-assisted review.

They discuss what AI can do well, where it still falls short, and why human lawyers still matter. The conversation also covers bias, hallucinations, confidentiality, data security, and why law firms must test AI tools before trusting them with client work.

Most of all, this episode explains why lawyers should not compete with AI on speed. They should compete on judgment, trust, ethics, and human connection.

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As part of this episode, Dominate Law is also offering a complimentary marketing strategy meeting, valued at $900, for law firms that want a clearer plan to grow their visibility, attract better-fit clients, and build a stronger future-ready practice. Book your session here.

Law firms are at a breaking point.

The traditional model built on billable hours, fragmented workflows, and outdated systems is no longer holding up. As AI, client expectations, and competition evolve, firms that fail to adapt risk falling behind.

In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we bring together a panel of industry leaders to break down what law firms must do now to stay competitive in 2026 and beyond.

You will hear insights from:

• David Skinner, global leader in lean legal practice and process improvement
• Maribel Rivera, marketing strategist and community builder in the legal space
• Joseph Tiano, founder of Legal Decoder and expert in legal tech and analytics
• Lana Manganello, business development strategist helping firms grow smarter and more profitably

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why the billable hour is becoming a weak model
• How AI is exposing inefficiencies in law firm operations
• What firms get wrong about tech adoption and implementation
• Why pricing based on value, not time, is the future
• The importance of focus, positioning, and saying no to the wrong work
• How compensation structures impact growth and collaboration

If you want to build a more efficient, scalable, and profitable law firm, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away.

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