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Law Firm Geek

Law Firm Geek

By John Jakovenko

A podcast for all things business of law.
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Thriving as a Solo While Still Enjoying Life!

Law Firm GeekApr 19, 2022

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Uncovering the joy of being your own boss and creating a law firm that meets your needs.

Uncovering the joy of being your own boss and creating a law firm that meets your needs.

Joy at work?  Joy at a law firm?  Women in law?  Join us as we uncover it all.  On this episode, we sit with Sharon Christie, Founder and CEO of Bold Women Lawyers. Today’s focus will be women in law where we aim to uncover the joy of being your own boss and creating a law firm that meets your needs! 

More about Sharon:
With 15 years in a solo law practice, Sharon Christie discovered that the secret to thriving instead of merely surviving lies in the ability to land great clients…consistently. Sharon cracked the marketing code — catapulting her law practice clientele from ZERO to HUNDREDS in under 9 months — and now reveals her proven 3 step formula to other female lawyers who are ready to replace the rat race with a bold, thriving law business. 

Learn more at https://boldwomenlawyers.com/.  

May 10, 202226:29
Uncovering Profitability in Law Firms

Uncovering Profitability in Law Firms

Why have a law firm if you are not going to make money?  What does making money look like?  Join us this week as we speak with Brooke Lively, CEO and Founder of Cathedral Capital, a team of CFO’s and Profitability Strategists who help entrepreneurs turn their businesses into profitable companies. Brooke shares with us her insight from her international bestseller, "From Panic to Profit: How 6 Key Numbers can make a 6-Figure Difference in your Law Firm."  Uncovering profitability is exciting so let's do it together!


More information on Brooke and her company can be found on her website:  https://www.cathcap.com/ 

Apr 26, 202235:28
Thriving as a Solo While Still Enjoying Life!

Thriving as a Solo While Still Enjoying Life!

Doing it all yourself is difficult, stressful, and a burden.  Right?  Wrong!  On this episode, we hear from Tristan Yohan Jagroop where we learn you can do it all yourself, be successful and thrive, while still enjoying your life!  This is a great opportunity to hear from a solo practitioner who loves their job and their life!

Apr 19, 202247:27
Uncovering Success in Law Firm Leadership

Uncovering Success in Law Firm Leadership

Success in law firms is hard to define.  Many leaders start their paths from different directions.  Firms take risks, hire smart people, and hope they've made the right investment.  In this episode, we focus on what it takes to be successful in a larger firm and how that differs from firms of other sizes.  We speak with Breana Tavalario, an HR Director in Philadelphia, to discuss success in legal management.  We gain nuggets of wisdom and insight on what it takes to be successful in any firm!  

Mar 29, 202236:32
Uncovering the Art of Appreciation
Mar 15, 202221:58
Uncovering the Litigation Paralegal

Uncovering the Litigation Paralegal

All paralegals are the same.  Being a paralegal is easy.  Nope, think again!  In this episode, we have litigation paralegal expert and leader, Shawn Denise Andrews shares her insight on all things litigation paralegal.  What a great resource!

Mar 08, 202232:18
Uncovering Small Firm Administration

Uncovering Small Firm Administration

Small firms are easy, right?  The big firms are where it's at!  Think again.  Join us as we speak with Julie Cross as we uncover legal administration in a small law firm.  Julie helps bring "big law" processes to a small law firm.  Enjoy!

Mar 01, 202229:35
Uncovering Fractional Legal Administration - Gail Ruopp

Uncovering Fractional Legal Administration - Gail Ruopp

Law firm administrators have a role that is unique to each law firm. Today we explore part-time and fractional administrators and the value that it can bring to a law firm - especially the small to solo firms who can't spend a lot of money but are still interested in getting the same experience for their firm. It's time to uncover the fractional legal administrator.
Feb 22, 202244:44
Uncovering Employee Benefits

Uncovering Employee Benefits

Employee benefits are confusing, daunting, intriguing.  Join us as we speak to David Bottoms of the benefits advisory group, The Bottoms Group.  David joined my class for a Q&A session and the meeting was insightful!  All your employee benefits questions are answered here!

Feb 06, 202224:22
Uncovering Law Firm Accounting - Deborah Cabrera-Piquant

Uncovering Law Firm Accounting - Deborah Cabrera-Piquant

Ready to uncover law firm accounting?  What is it and how is it different from other industries?  Deborah Cabrera-Piquant, "big law" controller and industry titan with over 20 years of experience breaks down accounting in the law firm. 

Feb 06, 202238:44
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