Power Up Your Practice

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Hilary Bowman, Founder and CEO of Querious, to unpack how Legal Conversational Intelligence™ is transforming client intake for immigration firms.

Hilary, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares her vision for a future where intake conversations are not only faster, but also more secure, ethical, and human-centered. Together, they explore:

✅ How Legal Conversational Intelligence™ solves the intake challenges firms face every day ✅ Why privacy and ethics must be built into every AI-driven solution ✅ Practical ways immigration firms can streamline intake while strengthening client trust ✅ How technology can support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of lawyering

If you've been curious about how AI can reshape client intake while protecting your clients and your practice, this episode will show you what's possible.

📌 Connect with Hilary Bowman:

🔹 LinkedIn: Querious

🔹 Website: querious.ai

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers talks with Weipeng Zhuo, CEO of Nexrizen, AI consultant, and recent AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight honoree. Weipeng’s path from Meta Data Scientist to legal tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in blending technical expertise with human insight.We explore: 🔹 A practical AI roadmap for law firms, from strategy to execution 🔹 How data-driven decision-making transforms client service and business growth 🔹 The mental health tools that keep entrepreneurs resilient under pressureWhether you’re curious about where legal tech is headed or ready to take concrete steps toward innovation, Weipeng’s story offers a unique perspective on aligning technology, people, and purpose.📌 Connect with Weipeng Zhuo: LinkedIn:⁠ Weipeng Zhuo Website:⁠ nexrizen.com📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: Website:⁠ powersstrategygroup.com YouTube:⁠ @powersstrategygroup Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: ⁠https://www.skool.com/powerupyourpracticeConnect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice Website:⁠ rubypowers.com Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice — Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your PracticeTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi • Lawmatics • Filevine

The legal profession was built on in-person offices, paper files, and face-to-face meetings. But the last few years have proven that great lawyering doesn't require four walls—and for leaders like JoAnn Hathaway, going remote isn't just a necessity, it's an opportunity.

After 20 years shaping the profession as Executive Director of the State Bar of Michigan, JoAnn has a front-row seat to how remote work is transforming law firm culture, client service, and leadership.

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers and JoAnn dive into how firms can make the transition to remote successfully—from choosing the right technology and communication systems to maintaining connection, accountability, and a thriving firm culture.

JoAnn shares her vision for a future where going remote can mean greater flexibility, better client outcomes, and stronger leadership.

📌 Connect with JoAnn Hathaway

🔹 LinkedIn: JoAnn Hathaway

🔹 Email: [email protected]

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Nadine Navarro, immigration attorney, tech founder, and legal systems consultant. As the owner of Navarro Immigration, creator of DraftyAI, and founder of Law Firm Architects, Nadine is on a mission to help lawyers rethink how they work, use tech, and care for themselves.

Recently selected for the AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight, Nadine joins Ruby to explore how attorneys can break free from burnout, leverage better tools, and design client-centered practices that scale with intention.

🔹 Why burnout is baked into traditional legal structures — and how to disrupt it

🔹 What DraftyAI brings to immigration attorneys and why she built it

🔹 The power of mapping the client journey and building smarter systems

🔹 How to rethink tech, operations, and self-care at your firm

If you’re looking for a fresh, grounded, and forward-thinking conversation about legal tech, leadership, and law firm design—this one’s for you.

📌 Connect with Nadine Navarro: LinkedIn: Nadine Navarro DraftyAI: www.draftyai.com

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: Website:⁠ powersstrategygroup.com⁠ YouTube:⁠ @powersstrategygroup⁠Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac...Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers⁠ Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice⁠ Website:⁠ rubypowers.com⁠ Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠ Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠ Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit  • Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Michelle Griffin, PhD—founder of Griffin Resources and a seasoned HR strategist helping growing businesses stay compliant, build resilient teams, and lead with intention.Michelle breaks down how small and mid-sized law firms can approach HR not just as a checklist, but as a strategic foundation for sustainable growth. From reducing turnover to avoiding costly compliance missteps, her insights are rooted in decades of hands-on experience guiding businesses through growth, restructuring, and transformation.

🔹 Learn what HR systems you really need before expanding your team

🔹 Explore why culture and compliance go hand in hand

🔹 Discover how to turn your people strategy into a growth lever, not an afterthought

🔹 Get one practical HR action item to implement this quarterWhether you're hiring your first employee or leading a multi-state team, this conversation will help you rethink HR as a powerful, people-first advantage.

📌 Connect with Michelle Griffin: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Website: griffin-resources.com

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: Website:⁠ powersstrategygroup.com⁠ YouTube:⁠ @powersstrategygroup

⁠Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:

LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers⁠

Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice⁠

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Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠

Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice

Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by two visionary leaders who helped reshape how modern law firms can operate—James Fisher and Kevin Broyles, co-founders of FisherBroyles LLP.

In this conversation, James and Kevin break down what it really takes to build and sustain a remote-first law firm that spans continents while maintaining performance, culture, and innovation.

🔹 Learn how distributed firms build accountability and alignment across time zones 🔹 Discover what attorney retention looks like when autonomy and flexibility are prioritized 🔹 Explore how firm culture can thrive—without shared office space 🔹 Gain insights into the leadership shifts needed to stay competitive in the next decade

Whether you're leading a growing team, rethinking your firm's model, or exploring ways to modernize, this episode offers a front-row seat to the future of legal leadership.

📌 Connect with James & Kevin:

🔗 Website: fisherbroyles.com

🔗 LinkedIn: James Fisher | Kevin Broyles

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!

Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: 

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LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers⁠ 

Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice⁠

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Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠ 

Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Michael D.J. Eisenberg, a solo practitioner, award-winning legal blogger, and host of The Tech-Savvy Lawyer.Page podcast.

Michael shares how he's built a flexible and value-driven law practice—blending thoughtful time management, strong communication systems, and a tech-forward mindset. He reflects on the journey of launching his podcast and how it has shaped the way he shows up for clients and peers alike.

🔹 Discover how a solo attorney stays agile and aligned through smart systems 🔹 Hear what inspired Michael's podcast and why more lawyers should consider the mic 🔹 Explore the power of mobile lawyering—and the tools that make it possible

Whether you're a solo, small firm owner, or just rethinking how to lead with clarity, this episode offers both practical tips and thoughtful perspective on building a practice that fits your life.

📌 Connect with Michael: Website: www.Eisenberg-LawOffice.com Podcast: www.thetechsavvylawyer.page LinkedIn: Michael D.J. Eisenberg

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Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: Website: powersstrategygroup.com YouTube: @powersstrategygroup

Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: LinkedIn: /rubypowers Facebook: /poweruppractice Website: rubypowers.com Website: rubypowerslaw.com Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon: Power Up Your Practice

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Achal Augustine, founder of PhoneNinjas AI, to explore the powerful intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal field.

With a background in AI and a passion for simplifying human-computer interaction, Achal shares forward-thinking insights on how legal professionals can stay competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

🔹 Discover how AI is reshaping case preparation, data collection, and case management in law firms.

🔹 Learn why voice-powered technology may be the next big step in improving accessibility and client experience.

🔹 Get a glimpse into the future of education, employment, and the skills that will matter most.

🔹 Understand the common hurdles law firms face when adopting AI—and how to turn them into opportunities.

Whether you're tech-savvy or just starting to explore what's possible with AI, this conversation offers a roadmap for legal leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve.

📌 Connect with Achal Augustine:

LinkedIn: Achal Augustine

Website: phoneninjas.ai

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, we bring you insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide actionable advice, creative solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your law firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Ruby Powers

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📚 Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon: ⁠Power Up Your Practice

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Paul Sippil, forensic 401(k) consultant and founder of Paul D. Sippil & Associates. With a mission to uncover hidden fees, eliminate conflicts of interest, and increase transparency in retirement planning, Paul brings a much-needed lens to how law firms can protect their financial future.

🔹 Learn how law firms can leverage the ABA Retirement Funds Program to significantly reduce unnecessary retirement plan fees.

🔹 Understand how overregulation contributes to confusion—and how to navigate it with clarity.

🔹 Explore the long-term impact of hidden fees on your firm's financial health.

🔹 Gain insight into building a retirement plan that supports both your team and your long-term goals—with transparency at its core.

Whether you're a solo attorney, managing partner, or business owner, this episode will help you rethink how your retirement plan is structured—and how to spot risks before they cost you.

📌 Connect with Paul Sippil: LinkedIn: Paul Sippil Website: www.paulsippil.com

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!

Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: Website: powersstrategygroup.com

YouTube: @powersstrategygroup

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Facebook: /poweruppractice

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Website: rubypowerslaw.com

Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon: Power Up Your Practice

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Steve Fretzin—business development coach, bestselling author, and host of the Be That Lawyer podcast—to talk about how lawyers can grow their firms by mastering the art of networking and relationship-building.

🔹 Learn how to use CRM tools to build trust and turn connections into clients. 🔹Hear practical tips for building a business-generating practice—without feeling like you're "selling." 🔹 Explore mindset shifts that help lawyers break through growth plateaus and find their ideal audience.

Whether you're starting out or scaling up, this episode will help you build real traction through consistency, strategy, and the right connections.

🔗 Connect with Steve: Website: www.fretzin.com LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Podcast: Be That Lawyer

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, we bring you insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide actionable advice, creative solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your law firm more effectively and efficiently.

Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:

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