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You will probably need to find out how to secure a client after you've thrown up your cap. But what if it'll take a month, several months, or worse a year to hire you?

This week we're super excited to be chatting with Sam Mollaei.

Sam Mollaei, Esq. finished his Juris Doctor at Southern Western Law School after completing his Bachelor of Arts at the University of California and his study abroad in Tel Aviv. Later, he established his own firm after working as an employment attorney in legal firms. After graduating from law school in 2013, he bravely made the decision to launch a virtual law company in order to assist business owners with their strategic planning.

He has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to start and build their businesses since then, and he has backed 3000+ Star Google Reviews from clients. He is also the first lawyer to be part of Click Funnels and his new book became the #1 Amazon best-selling which teaches you the exact steps to take to free yourself from the practices of traditional legal firms and regain control of your most valuable resource: your time.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and Sam Mollaei talking about:
The importance of mentorship and implementation.The 3 stages of building a successful business.The challenges that people experience in running their firms virtually.The value of having an automated system.How to pick the right platform for your business.How to leverage social media platforms for your brand.... And a piece of advice for those wanting to launch their own law firm.
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Technology advancements are altering how people work. Unfortunately, some legal professionals have been reluctant to adopt these innovations. However, legal tech's benefits are impossible to ignore and this cannot be disputed. These developments have aided attorneys in developing profitable and effective legal practices, demonstrating that technology is unquestionably improving legal practice.

This week we're super excited to be chatting with Flo Nicolas, Co-Founder and COO of DEI Directive, a game-changing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) technology firm that provides a comprehensive DEI Intelligence Platform. She is also the Founder and CEO of Get Tech Smart, a tech company focused on empowering the local community with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world of technology. 

She completed her junior doctorate at Massachusetts School of Law and has experience as a consulting legal counsel and litigation managing counsel and bankruptcy and real state counsel. She is also a director, producer, creator & host of a local TV show, "Get Tech Smart" & "Get Resource Smart". She was a Former Chief Growth & Community Officer at How To Contact, was featured in Above The Law 2x, and is known as the #NonBoringLawyer.

Flo is captivated by the revolutionary technology of Artificial Intelligence and the endless possibilities it holds. She is driven to understand the intricacies of cyber attack crisis management and how organizations can harness technology to mitigate these risks and protect their assets.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?
You can catch Rob and Flo Nicolas talking about:The importance of self-accountability in your careerWorking with construction teams, outside attorneys, and outside consultantsMentorship programs and the importance of mentorsWhat are some of the risks that lawyers should be aware of as technology progresses?How to be a non-boring lawyer?What is Get Tech Smart?
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Memes have gained popularity and they're no longer just goofy jokes for Gen Z and millennials but also for those lawyers who can relate to inside jokes and point out well-known realities that no one openly discusses. And this is the exact reason why everyone enjoys memes so much!

This week, we're super excited to be chatting with Bill Moore, creator of NonEquityPartner, Bill Moore Associates LLP. NonEquityPartner is a corporate generalist and also a mid-level associate Top 5 firm in Vault 100 Ranking. They dubbed themselves Attorney at LOL and corporate meme-dealer and deal-memer with a huge following of over 164,000 followers on Instagram. 

Bill Moore is an incredibly creative lawyer with a background in corporate M&A and has been recognized by The American Lawyer as a bona fide memelord. The influence of Bill's social media presence has given him a variety of unique opportunities. He now speaks at events, sells items with humorous slogans on his own website, and publishes sponsored posts for brands. 

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and Bill talking about:
How did he come up with content ideas for his memes and where did he get that inspiration from?How does the creative process begins and ends?The power of community in social mediaWhat has been his favourite meme that he has created to date?Is there some real truth in the memes about working in the legal industry?Advice to others to try and emulate to make their own account successful
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Diversity and inclusion in the legal system need not just an awareness of the differences but also the capacity to change one's own conduct in order to connect with others on an equal footing.

This week, we're super excited to be chatting with James Lister, head of private wealth disputes and a partner at Stevens & Bolton. James advises on claims by or involving estates and trusts, most commonly involving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Prior to his legal profession, he studied music at the University of Nottingham before studying law.

James was shortlisted as “Partner of the Year” at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards 2019 and has been named as one of Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite “Ones to Watch” for the last four years. James has also been shortlisted in the “Litigation Rising Star” category at the British Legal awards 2020. And ranked as a Tier 1 individual in the Chambers HNW directory 2020, and as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Legal 500.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and James Lister talking about:
How courts have used genders to navigate wills and trusts?What issues where gender and pronouns have impacted the administration?Why is there an imminent need to overhaul our legal system?How far does the legal system need to develop to reflect the realities?Advice to another lawyer dealing with a client who dies not identify a specific gender?
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Lawyers play an integral role in the services and outcomes that client gets. But what if their interest is not aligned with those of the client? Lawyers are paid a percentage of the total settlement, and these incentives encourage behaviour that directly hurts the vulnerable when they are at their most vulnerable.

This week we're super excited to be chatting with Joshua Schwadron, CEO and Founder of a legal startup called Mighty that aims to help people navigate the legal system and has a holistic approach to personal injury services. He also successfully founded Betterfly and Summon Litigation Ventures and sold them. Joshua had a background in finance and accounting and taught at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business before starting his own business. 

Today, he is fighting with billboard lawyers and assisting clients with everything they require to go ahead following an accident, including legal counsel, suggestions for access to healthcare, and financial services, all of which can be very beneficial to accident victims.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and Joshua talking about:
How he started his own financing company after working firsthand on personal injury cases.How Mighty aims to help injured people get justice after accidents.How attorneys contribute significantly to the services and results that their clients receive.Why personal injury is one of the most important and perhaps overlooked segments of law.How people should look and ask about the level, quality, and depth of PI service.
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Were you curious about who the first woman solicitor was and there is no archive about helping to place ourselves in history?

This week we're super excited to be chatting with Dana Denis-Smith.

In order to address the issue within the legal profession, Dana Denis-Smith, an entrepreneur, journalist, lawyer, and women's advocate resolved to take action. She created Obelisk Support in 2010, which provides a legal service about flexible work environments for female employees. She then founded the First 100 Years program in 2014, which looks closely at women's contributions to the legal profession. This fearlessness has driven Dana to achieve an extraordinary amount of change in the legal industry. 

Dana was personally recognized numerous times both in the legal industry and beyond. In 2015, she was awarded the Outstanding Innovator by Legal Week, was voted in Legal Personality of the Year and received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws in 2018, and whilst in 2019 recognized as an Outstanding Woman in Law just to name a few. Her works have transformed the careers of many women lawyers since then and served as an inspiration to others seeking to make a difference.

𝐒𝐨, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧?

You can catch Rob and Dana talking about:
How she had a lightbulb moment when she created Obelisk Support for the legal sector.What can the legal profession do to further support women and their careers?What inspired her to launch The First 100 Years?And the advice she gave to those whose starting out in the legal profession.
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