The Lawyer Stories Podcast

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 198 features Michael Shane, Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Lawyer, a Managing Partner at Shane & Shane, P.A. located in Fort Lauderdale, but serving all of South Florida with a worldwide client base.  We discuss Michael’s journey to the profession of law beginning with his childhood in Oceanside, NY to his days at the University of Miami School of Law. Mr. Shane pursued through some difficult times and ascended to the profession because of his hard work, dedication and some timely advice.  Michael was an inaugural member of the Florida Bar’s Immigration and Nationality Law Certification committee. From 1986 to 1987, Mr. Shane was President of the South Florida Chapter of the American Immigration and Lawyers Association (AILA).  It was a pleasure to interview a pillar of the Florida immigration law community.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 196 features Shefali Lakhani, Attorney & Founder at Lakhani Legal, a Business and IP Law Firm in New York City.  Shefali shares that she is the child of immigrant parents and had a feeling of entrepreneurship that was always in the back of her mind.  Shefali launched Lakhani Legal, a business and IP law firm, and works primarily with small and medium sized businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs. Lakhani Legal provides expert legal advice through the duration of the client’s business, from entity incorporation and licensing to contracts. Shefali discusses her own version of an “Impact,” and we talk about how human-centered design helps her in her law practice.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 194 features Paul Mallis, Senior Partner at Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates, focusing on Criminal Defense in Philadelphia, PA. Paul shareds his lawyer story with us about how right out the gate he knew he was a lawyer through and through, it was totally intentional and not by mistake because of the feelings he had at a young age.  Paul tells us that he offers a special level of service, answering calls and being responsive at all hours because the client comes first.  Paul offers some advice about trial preparation telling us to know your case cold and to be prepared.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 192 features Liana Zavo, Founder & CEO ZavoMedia PR Group.  Liana is a PR Expert, Crisis and Reputation Manager, Forbes Thought Leader & Contributor, located in New York City. Liana shares with us that she is a second generation journalist, inspired by her grandmother who was a journalist in Russia.  Liana is passionate about what she does, and will get your personal brand and company recognized on television and major media platforms – like she has done for Lawyer Stories with our PIX 11 article that featured in July 2024.  Liana is inviting Lawyer Stories community members to attend the upcoming PR & Branding Summit in NYC! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-seen-be-heard-nycs-pr-branding-summit-with-liana-zavo-tickets-971718846227?aff=erelexpmlt

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The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 190 features Jim Andrews, President & Cofounder of Precedent, a platform streamlining information exchange and negotiation between law firms and insurance carriers, located in Santa Barbara, California.  Jim shares with us about his vast insurance background and how he made his way with Grant Little to launch Precedent.  We discuss how Precedent is a plaintiff’s law firm connectivity into insurance carriers and how Precedent assists at all points that a plaintiff firm and insurance carriers would interact.  Precedent’s goal is to reduce administrative tasks, eliminate endless back and forth, and minimize stalemates. This saves insurance carriers and law firms’ money while reducing errors and helps both parties work more efficiently, ensuring fair and reasonable settlement outcomes.