THE PRACTICE PODCAST

In this must-listen-to episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to their very own in-house marketing director, Maylynn “May” Menoud, who has been in legal marketing for 25 plus years. 

Brett and Jeff talk to May about her work with national firms to more regional firms and the shifts she has seen in the legal marketing climate throughout her career. May shares a more holistic understanding of the industry and the importance of having a strategic marketing and recruiting plan for firms of every size to grow and prosper. 

She also talks to Brett and Jeff about commitment, dedication, consistency, and understanding that one size does not fit all when it comes to legal marketing. And she shares some top marketing tips that will ensure success and continued progress for law firms and lawyers as their industry continues to evolve.

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Tune in and listen to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – How to Adopt a Business Development Mindset. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of working on a business development early in a lawyer's career. 

Brett and Jeff talk about building and maintaining solid business networks, to joining organizations to foster relationships with like-minded professionals to planting the seeds for business development. Both share tips on approaching business development throughout their careers and what has proven to work for them over time. 

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Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the reasons for the negative public perception of lawyers, what some lawyers do to reinforce that perception, and what good lawyers can do to overcome that.  Many think that "all lawyers are the same" and "only looking to make a buck."  But Jeff and Brett argue that a few bad apples have spoiled it for the entire bunch.  They share valuable insight for any lawyers in private practice and clients looking to hire lawyers.  It's a must-listen episode.

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Catch the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. Bulldogs Are Not Always Better Lawyers. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the term “Bulldog Attorney” and how they respond when asked for a recommendation for a “Bulldog”- an attorney usually with a lot more bark than bite. Jeff and Brett share their experiences with this type of lawyer, the one who promises to “crush” the opposing side and “win” the case. They weigh in on why ”Bulldog” lawyers are not always in the client’s best interest and may just make an already unpleasant situation worse. 

You don’t want to miss out on these nuggets that might be helpful to you when selecting counsel, or dealing with or asked to recommend a “Bulldog.”

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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the risks and rewards of running a small or closely held business in this very informative podcast episode. Their collective insight is valuable to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and the corporate lawyers who advise them. 

Brett and Jeff stress the importance of following fundamental rules, good record-keeping, and following the corporate formalities that so many owners overlook.  They also weigh in on considerations that business owners should follow as best practices to form good habits from the onset.  If you own a business, or you are thinking about starting one, or if you represent small business owners, this episode is for you!  

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In this episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the prospect of ligation for business owners and non-litigation attorneys when a dispute is heating up.  They share some insight on what steps you should take and what to avoid when it becomes necessary to retain litigation counsel.  

For any business lawyer with a client in a dispute with a customer, creditor, partner, or anyone else, this episode is full of valuable insights from our experienced litigators.

In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the importance of defining and maintaining corporate culture as work environments shift after the pandemic. Learn what Brett and Jeff are doing as law firm leaders to focus on culture during their return to the workplace. Hear their strategies for adapting to a hybrid environment with some team members working remotely and striking a balance while maintaining the integrity of the firm’s corporate culture. 

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The latest “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. How Empathy Can Be A Competitive Advantage. 

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the role of empathy for lawyers when working with clients, opposing parties, counsel, judges, and juries.  They talk about the important role of human emotion in litigation, and the impact litigation can have on the parties.  They also discuss the ability to put yourself in the other party’s shoes and the often-overlooked need for clients to have their stories heard.   . Jeff and Brett share ways they have employed empathy to help guide their clients through challenging situations and how you can too. 

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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to bankruptcy attorney Hayley Harrison about her career trajectory in this episode of the Practice Podcast. From being the first summer associate hired by Bast Amron in 2013 to becoming the youngest attorney and first woman in ten years to serve as the president of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, Hayley talks about her multi-generational connection to Miami and how her early passion for bankruptcy law helped chart the course of her career. She also discusses her plans for leading the BBA and her focus on mentoring young lawyers and implementing diversity initiatives to balance out the demographics of its members.  If you want to get involved in your bar association, you won’t want to miss Hayley’s advice!

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Hayley and her journey to the top.

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In this episode, Brett and Jeff share advice about the importance of hiring the right litigator, including tips to help non-litigation attorneys guide their clients through their process of retaining litigation counsel.

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