Lawyerpreneur

In Episode 18 of Lawyerpreneur, Jay Harrington and I talk about distinguishing yourself from your competition and his path from corporate bankruptcy lawyer to business consultant. But my favorite part of our conversation was where we talked about having a vision for your work (Episode 13), goal-setting, and selling yourself time (Episode 6) to do your most important work. 

In Episode 17 of Lawyerpreneur, we talk with Stephen Embry about how he has transitioned from spending most of his time practicing law to writing and consulting about legal tech because it's the work that recharges him. We discuss the importance of networking and building trust equity with clients and potential clients during an absence of in-person meetings. Finally, Embry talks about how remote working environments may give law firms an opportunity to decrease overhead and even ... wait for it ... decrease billable hourly rates [gasp].

Doing the work that keeps you charged up (~12:30). Working remotely and embracing change (~25:00). Building trust equity and networking in the time of coronavirus (~32:30). An opportunity to decrease hourly rates (~41:00).

Jeremy W. Richter - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/
Stephen Embry - https://www.techlawcrossroads.com/
Contact - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/contact/

 In Episode 16 of Lawyerpreneur, we talk with M.C. Sungaila about developing your business and your reputation. We also explore the topic of operating out of an abundance mindset, rather than a place of fear and scarcity. Out last topic is how writing books and being a client has helped M.C. be a more empathetic lawyer.

Jeremy W. Richter - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/
M.C. Sungaila - https://mothersthoughtsfortheday.com/
Contact - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/contact/

Mother's Thoughts for the Day by M.C. Sungaila.
More Mother's Thoughts for the Day by M.C. Sungaila.

 In Episode 15 of Lawyerpreneur, I speak with Steven Arango and Dani Barondess about an initiative they're launching called Law Clerks for Diversity. They are developing a program that will pair former federal law clerks as mentors to law students to help create more diversity -- gender, racial, and cultural diversity -- in the federal judiciary.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.​ 

Since beginning his recovery from cocaine and alcohol addition in 2007, Brian Cuban has become a leading advocate for awareness and change within the legal community of mental health and substance abuse. He is the author of two books, Shattered Image, which chronicles his struggles with body dysmorphia disorder, and The Addicted Lawyer, a book about his and other lawyers’ substance use issues and recoveries.

In Episode 14 of Lawyerpreneur, we discuss not only Brian's addiction and recovery but how he built a business so that he can help the greatest number of people. And Brian tells us that he wants to help as many people as possible, there is great value in helping one person at a time and being a link in their chain to recovery.

In Episode 13 of Lawyerpreneur, I discuss ideas about making sure your law firm is working for you, having a vision for your law practice, developing S.M.A.R.T. goals to see your vision through to achievement, and implementing metrics to monitor your progress. All of which is necessary for you to have a meaningful and sustainable practice that is successful on your own terms.

Jeremy W. Richter - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/
Contact - https://www.jeremywrichter.com/contact/

Countless lawyers have said, "I'm going to write a novel some day." I am included among them. There's something innate, particularly among litigators, that compels us toward storytelling. But Robert Dugoni has actually made the transition and written not one, but more than 20 novels.

In Episode 12 of Lawyerpreneur, we sit down with best-selling thriller author Robert Dugoni and talk about his writing career. He shares real, practical wisdom about making career choices and gets personal about when he knew he had to make a change from litigation to pursuing his vision for himself of being a writer. Finally, Dugoni shares that succeeding at writing requires the same diligence and perseverance as a legal career, and what that looks like on a daily basis.

Fear is a powerful inhibitor. Fear of rejection and failure can keep you from fulfilling your ambitions. You can't afford for that to happen. In this episode, I talk about some of the fears I've faced in launching this podcast and how I've forced myself to overcome them so that I can achieve my goals.

In Episode 10 of Lawyerpreneur, Keith Lee tells us how a non-traditional career has provided a different kind of fulfillment and has continued to evolve into new roles and opportunities over the years.

What started as a law student's law blog in 2010 has evolved into a business that has allowed Keith Lee to transition out of the practice of law and meet the needs of a new set of clients. Associate's Mind has been providing valuable information to lawyers for a decade. Then in 2016, Keith launched LawyerSmack, an online community for lawyers to have a place to talk shop and hang out together. Most recently he's taken on the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Case Status.

Primary care law is a vintage (and all but forsaken) form of law practice under a new name that Melissa Hall has coined to convey her intent to the community she serves. Melissa's "cocktail party" law practice serves a niche community in Seattle. At its essence, she has transported a small town practice to the big city.

In Episode 9 of Lawyerpreneur, we talk with Melissa Hall about what it means to have a primary care practice, gaining the trust of the queer community that she serves by being involved in the community, and how her unique payment structure gives clients the opportunity to leave her tips.