THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Special guest Herman J. Russomanno, former president of the Florida Bar, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and Managing Partner of Russomanno & Borrello, P.A. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast had a gratifying conversation with Herman about his rewarding career as a trial lawyer and leading the charge of his prominent law firm. Herman shared stories of his life in Florida, his federal clerkships with some renowned justices, and his move to Miami from Mobil, Alabama, in the late 1970s. 

Herman stressed the importance of the reputation and qualities of an outstanding trial attorney. He shares with us a cornucopia of valuable insights from which anyone in the legal profession, or any profession, can benefit.

He even talked about his connection to the famous lawyer movie, My Cousin Vinny.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Herman, his dedication to his practice and community, and some strategies that have made him a successful trial lawyer and well-rounded human being. A must listen to episode. 

Follow Herman on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-j-russomanno-604b6b28/

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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of taking a vacation and how critical downtime is to staying mentally healthy in a demanding profession with 24-hour connectivity and expectations that we are always “on call.”  

They talk about the importance of planning ahead to ensure that their team members, opposing lawyers, and clients are prepared for the time away.  Brett and Jeff share some valuable tips and best practices they both use that allow them to take a vacation and maximize the value of their time away from the office with minimized interference. This is an episode all lawyers and office workers should listen to.
 
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In the latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Dain de Souza, Bast Amron’s newest partner, about his career and his recent move from big law.  

Dain talks to Brett and Jeff about what led him from Miami to one of Chicago's Top law schools and then to Delaware to serve as a clerk with the Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Dain explains why his clerkship was one of the most meaningful experiences that helped shape his career.  He highlights some valuable takeaways that any young lawyer can benefit from hearing early in their legal career.

Dain also weighs in on his experience with big law and why he decided to make a move to continue to refine his practice that he has developed over the last decade. Listen to the full episode and learn more about Dain and the journey that led him to Bast Amron.  

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How to Return to A Business Development Mindset- Post Pandemic. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about getting back into a business development mindset as we emerge from a pandemic and return to in-person networking. 

Jeff and Brett weigh in on some of their recent experiences as they ease back into in-person meetings with clients and colleagues. They talk about the importance of human connection and getting out there. 

Brett and Jeff also share some valuable tips about marketing in general, maximizing your efforts, and making the transition to in-person business development. 

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Barry Eisler, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at ADP, talks about his thirteen-year career as an M&A lawyer in big law, what led him to move in-house, and how the practice looks from the client’s perspective. He talks about how he moved to a new city and transitioned to the in-house role, ultimately managing all legal matters for business units representing over $9 billion of annual revenue.

Barry also weighs in on how ADP handled the challenges their clients faced during the pandemic and how being on the frontline allowed them to lead the industry through a rapidly evolving employment environment. 

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Barry.

Follow Barry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eisler-2104661/

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Check out the latest episode with longtime friend of Bast Amron, Juha Mikkola, Co-Founder of Wyncode Academy South Florida's premier coding school, recently acquired by BrainStation.

Juha talks about his experience as an entrepreneur in an emerging space, how a passion project in Toronto led him and co-founder Johanna (Kytola) Mikkola to the bustling arts hub of Wynwood, to open a coding school, and how they built Miami's top tech academy for training coders & product designers.  

Juha discussed the Tech space in Miami and how it has transformed in the past eight years since Wyncode first made its way into a growth industry and the opportunity that Miami presented. 

He shares how the company evolved and how each year they help change lives by transforming students of all ages into competent & confident web developers. 

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Juha and Brainstorm.

Follow Juha on LinkedIn and check out Brainstorm's website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhamikkola/

https://brainstation.io/

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Listen in to a dynamic conversation with D. Porpoise Evans, Partner with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman’s Miami Office. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Porpoise about the unconventional way he became a prominent labor & employment attorney in South Florida. 

He also shares how working for Big Law early in his legal career allowed him to develop a niche practice.

With nearly two decades of experience counseling and defending clients in highly regulated industries, Porpoise weighs in on workplace issues that result from common mistakes that employers make without the guidance of a labor & employment attorney. He also stressed the importance of hiring a lawyer to minimize risks before employment matters arise.  

This episode is chock full of valuable insights and advice for employers and lawyers looking to manage and maintain their workplace.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Porpoise.

Follow Porpoise on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/porpoiseevansesq/

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Special Guest Steven Weinstein, Managing Partner of Miami Office- K&L Gates. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Steven about what has kept him at the same firm for thirty-one years. Steven shares how he started as a summer associate in 1991 with K&L Gates, formally known as Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, from being one of the founding members of the firm's national health care team to becoming the Managing Partner of the firm's Miami office and everything in-between. 

Steven weighs in on longevity and loyalty- generational and cultural changes and the firm's transformation throughout his career from joining a firm of four hundred attorneys to now being an AmLaw 100 law firm with close to two-thousand attorneys.

Brett and Jeff asked Steven what has kept him with the same firm for three decades.  His answer was simple:  "The DNA has remained the same throughout the firm's evolution, and I still enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to work." 

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven.

Follow Steven on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-r-weinstein-46118473/overlay/contact-info/

https://www.klgates.com/

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Special Guest Joseph Luzinski, Sr. Managing Director at Development Specialist, Inc.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Joe about his 30-year career doing debtor advisory work managing and operating distressed businesses. He also spoke about his various roles, including Chief Restructuring Officer, Financial Advisor, Interim Manager, and a variety of fiduciary roles, including Chapter 11 Trustee, Receiver, and Plan Trustee. 

Joe talked about the human side of restructuring and the unusual path that led him from being a client to a consultant. His financial accounting background, coupled with the compassion to understand his clients help position Joe to find the best possible outcomes.  

Joe shares the hallmarks of his success and stresses the importance of working with quality people and building solid relationships. 

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Joseph.

Follow Joseph on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-luzinski-6b6a63229/

https://dsiconsulting.com/

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Special Guest Alex Gertsburg, Managing Partner and Founder of Gertsburg Licata and CoverMySix®.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Alex about his fascinating career trajectory, including a pause in his practice to serve in Iraq. Alex spoke of the feelings of getting the call to deploy, serving as a platoon leader and convoy commander, and returning to the practice of law. He also discusses the challenges and responsibilities of forming a partnership after being the only boss for over a decade. Alex also shared pivotal moments that have made him grow personally and professionally. 

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Alex and his journey.

Follow Alex on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgertsburg/

https://www.gertsburglicata.com/

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