THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Bast Amron Paralegal Supervisor Jane Fernandes de Pina, MAcc,CFE a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the South Florida ACFE Chapter, speaks with Brett and Jeff about her fascinating career in bankruptcy and insolvency and what led her on the path to becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner. Jane talks about how her skills aid in the investigation of fraud, director & officer liability,  bankruptcy, and insolvency litigation.

Jane also shares some fond memories of how she joined the firm thirteen years ago and the changes she has seen. Check out this episode and learn a little history about the growth of a law firm.

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Brett and Jeff often discuss the importance of good clear communication.   In this new episode, they discuss how to handle dishonest communication from others.   Often advocates go too far in their positions. What do you do when you are on the receiving end?   How do you ensure you don’t fall prey to the same temptation? Failures in communication can have negative effects on any relationship, personal or business.   Jeff and Brett stress how good communication is fundamental to building and maintaining a healthy, high level of trust and transparent work environment.

They both weigh in on the best methods to communicate effectively even when you are not ready to speak or have nothing to say. Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.

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Brett and Jeff discussed the importance of effective communication in Episode 53.   In this episode, they follow up on the importance of communication, even when you have nothing to say. They discuss why the failure to communicate can have a negative effect on any relationship, personal or business.   And they stress how communication can help build and maintain high levels of trust and a transparent work environment.

They both weigh in on some methods to communicate effectively and agree that not responding when you have nothing to say or sitting on a response when you are unsure, is the worst thing you can do.  Do not miss out on the great takeaways from this episode with Brett and Jeff.

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Listen in to a timely conversation with Juan Enjamio, Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Miami office.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Juan about how the legal landscape has changed over the last few decades and what may be in store for the future.  

Juan discusses how a global law firm approached building a footprint in the South Florida legal market.  And he shares some of the factors contributing to their success 23 years later.  This is a hot topic as national and global firms continue to open offices in Florida.   Don’t miss it!  

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Listen to the new episode with Susan Ibitz, an internationally known Human Behavior Hacker.  Some people hack computers; Susan hacks humans.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Susan about her fascinating career; she shares with them her mission to reach, teach, and train others to unlock the science behind human behavior.

Susan talks about being trained by experts in her field, like the CIA, FBI, U.S., and international military.   She discusses her role as a Level III Hostage Negotiator and how her skill set is useful for all types of businesses as well as state, local, and national governments.

Susan shares how her skills and expertise help to increase sales, team productivity, employee engagement, team building, strategy, effective communication, marketing, and growth.

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New episode with Giovanna “Gia” Abreu O’Connor, a probate litigator with RMO Probate Litigation, a national law firm with offices throughout the country focused on trust and probate litigation. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Gia about how her career led her to become the Managing Attorney of RMO’s Miami Office, which she helped launch. She shares with Brett and Jeff how a class in law school made her want to become a probate lawyer. She also talks about the complexities of the probate litigation practice, which focuses on trusts, estates, guardian litigation, elder exploitation, and how to avoid disputes that often arise from family disagreements.

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What two former “big law“ lawyers have to say about the recent uptick in national firms opening new offices in the south Florida legal market.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast weigh in on some of their own law firm experiences that ultimately shaped their career paths.  They discuss their perspectives on the current law firm environment and what factors attorneys should consider before chasing the shiny new object.  They also share some valuable tips and insights that any young attorney should take into consideration before making a move to a new firm, big or small.  

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Steven J. Rosenwasser, a fierce commercial litigator and principal shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talked to Steven about the recent experiment he tried with opposing counsel in an attempt to have a true uninterrupted vacation. You may be surprised by the results. 

Steven talked about his intense litigation practice, and the importance of planning, setting expectations, and communicating early about needed breaks.  

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven. Check out some of the valuable pre-planning vacation tips that work for him and his team, which could also work for you as you think about taking a vacation.  

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New episode with Stephanie Reed Traband a Partner at Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Stephanie about how her career led her to become a court-appointed receiver to take down powerful executives in prominent fraud cases in Miami and beyond.  She shares with Brett and Jeff the natural progression of her practice and talks about her upbringing in a small town and what led her to choose Miami over New York to put down roots.

Stephanie shed light into the world of receiverships and how and why they can be a valuable tool for recouping stolen money for the benefit of defrauded investors.

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Listen to the full episode and learn more about Stephanie’s exciting career. 

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Listen to a dynamic conversation with Aleida Martinez-Molina, a litigation attorney for AXS Law with over three decades of insolvency experience. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Aleida about her career and how she became one of six Subchapter V Trustees in the Southern District of Florida appointed upon the enactment of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.

Aleida talks about working for an AmLaw 100 international law firm in New York and returning to her grassroots to cast a wider net and further develop her multi-faceted practice.

She shares how she developed a niche for herself in the insolvency space and shares some insights into the landscape for small businesses that could benefit from a reorganization under Subchapter V. 

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Listen to the full episode and learn more about Aleida. 

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