THE PRACTICE PODCAST

Luis Salazar is no stranger to high-stakes legal battles. As the founding attorney behind Salazar Law and now the force behind Cole Schotz’s Miami expansion, Luis has led billion-dollar litigation wins and multibillion-dollar debt restructurings for clients across industries—from cryptocurrency firms to Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, Luis shares the mindset and strategies behind the practice of law, starting your own firm, what it takes to scale a boutique practice into a national platform, and how agile principles can make legal teams faster and more responsive.  Whether you’re a legal professional, entrepreneur, or just curious about the business of law, this conversation offers a masterclass in high-performance legal leadership.

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Danielle Garno is back!  (If you missed her on Episode 157, go listen now!)  And now she is a Partner at Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen, where she continues her practice in the fashion, beauty, and luxury goods industries.   She also teaches the Branding Master Class Workshop for Lawyers, an 8-week workshop for lawyers of all types and levels.

On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff  the importance of building a brand early in your career, leaving a place you love, planning your exit, finding your unique value proposition, and why lawyers are salespeople.   Check it out!

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Peter Prieto is a legal legend.  (Our words, not his.)  Today he is a partner at Podhurst Orseck with more than 25 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and white-collar criminal defense. On this episode, he chats with Brett and Jeff about his path to success, including his childhood in rural Cuba, his path to law school, the early years as a federal prosecutor, what he learned from more than 30 trials, the importance of gratitude, learning from mistakes, working in the Office of Independent Counsel, and other war stories.   He also shares some advice for junior lawyers and law students.   Don’t miss this remarkable episode and be sure to watch Peter Prieto’s inspiring acceptance speech and tribute video from the 2025 AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner.

AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner 2025 – Peter Prieto Speech https://vimeo.com/1085723427/0c57635f89?share=copy

AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner 2025 – Peter Prieto Tribute Video https://vimeo.com/1085711581/f25bf8d696?share=copy

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Elise Holtzman is a former practicing lawyer, executive coach, consultant, and the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge®, helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders.  She chats with Jeff and Brett about a variety of topics, including her transition from practicing law to founding a company, why she chose lawyers to coach, why law firm management is usually unprepared, trends in legal education, the recent growth in legal coaching, and which lawyers need her services.   Do you?   Listen now!

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Anthony DeSimone is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in business and law.   On this episode, he discusses the AI revolution with Jeff and Brett.   They cover a variety of topics including why he was such an early adapter, why it’s not too late for you, how to go about learning and using AI, why AI will create jobs, how AI can enhance you, the serious risks of hallucinations, how to mitigate that risk, and more.   If you are hesitant to use AI, or you are using it and want to learn more, this episode is for you!   Don’t miss this one!

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As insolvency litigators, Brett and Jeff have unique insights on the business world. Many consider bankruptcy lawyers to be canaries in the coalmine. When they are busy, that may not be good for the rest of us.   On this episode, they discuss what is happening in the bankruptcy world, the state of the economy, the challenges facing the business community, and some advice for struggling business owners.   They also chat about lessons they have learned,  new perspectives, and their individual ways of observing The Practice of life.

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It is hard to believe that they have been at it this long, but Brett and Jeff have been podcasting for more than five years. They were as surprised to learn this as we were!   But on this episode, they reflect on the milestone, chat about some of their favorite episodes, remember some important guests, and consider what is in store for the future of The Practice.

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Morris Tabush is a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, community activist, and founder of Tabush Group, a leading provider of virtual workspaces, private clouds, and managed IT services to mid-sized professional firms. 

On this episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff how he learned his trade from internships and neighborhood work, walking the streets to build a business, learning to pay yourself, and what entrepreneurs are doing wrong.  He also shares some insider tips on using technology and deploying security features.   Don’t miss it!  

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Felicita Sandova is an expert on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.  She is the CEO and Co-founder of SENP-X, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity training programs. 

On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff a variety of topics including life transitions, avoiding self-doubt, seizing opportunities, the importance of research, taking risks, and of course learning technology and the rapidly evolving world of AI.   Her story is about overcoming fears, taking risks, and getting in the ring.   Check it out!

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John Remsen, Jr., is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on law firm leadership, management, marketing, and business development. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff. how he helps law firms, and their leaders develop and implement long-term strategic objectives. They cover a variety of topics, including how to dress for the job you want, building relationships and trust, industry practice groups, law firm succession, using AI, and true professionalism. If you are a lawyer or law firm leader, listen now!

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