Leadership In Law Podcast

Marilyn Jenkins
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Are you a Law Firm Owner who wants to grow, scale, and find the success you know is possible?   Welcome to the Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins! Cut through the noise. Get actionable insights and inspiring stories delivered straight to your ears - your ultimate podcast for navigating the ever-changing world of law firm ownership.     In each episode, we dive deep into the critical topics that matter most to you, from unlocking explosive growth to building a thriving team. We connect you with successful law firm leaders and industry experts who share their proven strategies and hard-won wisdom.    So, whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey as a law firm owner, the Leadership in Law Podcast is here to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to build a successful and fulfilling legal practice.   Your host, Marilyn Jenkins, is a Digital Marketing Strategist who helps Law Firms Grow and Scale using personalized digital marketing programs. She has helped law firms grow to multiple 7 figures in revenue using Law Marketing Zone® programs.  Powered by Law Marketing Zone®   https://lawmarketingzone.com   More Leads, More Cases, More Profit!

  1. S03E135 The Ever Changing Compliance in Life Sciences with Darshan Kulkarni

    3H AGO

    S03E135 The Ever Changing Compliance in Life Sciences with Darshan Kulkarni

    Compliance isn’t a checkbox anymore; it’s the engine room shaping strategy, pricing risk, and deciding whether a deal should close. We sit down with Darshan Kulkarni, pharmacist, attorney, professor, and veteran advisor to life sciences companies, to examine how enforcement trends, data ownership, and AI are rewriting the rules for pharma, biotech, and health tech leaders. We start with Darshan’s unconventional path from sixth-generation pharmacist to regulatory lawyer and educator, then dig into the pressure points every leader feels right now. Why the DOJ and OIG expect compliance to be resourced and at the table. How successor liability can blow up an acquisition if issues aren’t self-identified and disclosed. Why “100% compliant” is not a badge of honor but a signal your program isn’t looking hard enough. And where promotional risk really lives today: not in the TV ad that passed MLR review, but in the hallway conversation where a rep guesses at an off-label question. From there, we turn to diligence and dealmaking. Darshan breaks down the most common red flags in clinical trial sites, especially physician-ownership rules and formation problems that can make a target effectively unownable. We explore how non-competes, data rights, and state privacy laws collide with federal frameworks, and how to price and structure deals when the risks are real but fixable. AI and digital health raise the stakes even further. We unpack consent gaps, PHI exposure, IP conflicts, and the difference between public LLMs and truly private deployments. Transparent does not mean public domain, and pushing sensitive data into a public model can make control vanish. The throughline is clear: build controls that find problems early, separate legal advocacy from compliance oversight, and make incentives support the behavior you want. Reach Darshan here:  darshan@kulkarnilawfirm.com https://www.kulkarnilawfirm.com/ Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    31 min
  2. S03E134 Non-Transactional Networking for Career Support with Jagdeep Sekhon

    2D AGO

    S03E134 Non-Transactional Networking for Career Support with Jagdeep Sekhon

    Ever wondered how a junior lawyer becomes the steady legal voice in a fast‑moving startup? We sit down with corporate attorney and Legal Chutney host Jagdeep to unpack the mindset shift that turns theory into leadership: owning outcomes, translating rules into business choices, and building relationships that open real doors. From taking board minutes through an acquisition to guiding product timelines and negotiating contracts that reflect industry norms, she shows how to lead without waiting for a title. We open up about the art of the principled no, how to explain the law, frame the commercial risk, and propose a workable path that keeps sales and product moving. In tech, where innovation races ahead of regulation, that skill is the difference between friction and flow. Jagdeep shares pragmatic tactics for in‑house counsel and firm leaders alike: understand your product, quantify risk, decide when credits beat refunds, and focus every redline on what advances the business. Networking gets a refresh too. Forget collecting contacts. Ask better questions, follow up at milestones, and turn a one‑off chat into a mentor who tells you the truth. You’ll learn how informational interviews help you choose a practice area, avoid mismatched firms, and grow faster with genuine connections. We also go deep on mental health and belonging in legal education, what isolation feels like for first‑gen students of color, why the curve undermines collaboration, and how schools can help with socially aware faculty, resourced DEI, and accessible counseling. Reach Jagdeep here: https://linktr.ee/legalchutney13 Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    39 min
  3. S03E133 38 Years of Practicing Law & Writing A Memoir with Steven Scott Eichenblatt

    FEB 12

    S03E133 38 Years of Practicing Law & Writing A Memoir with Steven Scott Eichenblatt

    A seasoned trial lawyer opens the door to his hardest truths, and shows how they forged a life of service. We sit down with Steven Scott Eichenblatt, a 38-year attorney and founding partner of Page & Eichenblatt in Orlando, to trace his path from insurance defense to plaintiffs’ advocacy, the rise and strain of small firms in an ad-driven market, and the human habits that keep clients returning for decades. The twist is his memoir, Pretend They Are Dead, where abandonment, abuse, and a shocking encounter with his biological father collide with a lawyer’s instinct to verify and make sense of the past. Steven explains how handwritten notes, steady follow-up, and community presence became his small firm’s unfair advantage against big-budget advertising and impersonal digital funnels. He’s candid about using technology and AI without losing the human voice, and he shares practical marketing wisdom for law firm owners: center the client, communicate clearly, and build trust that outlasts campaigns. The stories are raw and specific, guardian ad litem cases, families shattered by loss, and clients who kept his notes for years before returning with life-changing matters. We also go inside the emotional calculus of a life shaped by trauma: the “feeling of no feeling,” the discipline that helped in litigation but complicated relationships, and the conscious choice to break patterns through fatherhood. Steven’s reflections on resilience, purpose, and advocacy land like field notes for anyone building a values-driven practice.  Reach Steven here: https://www.stevenscotteichenblatt.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/48IxFqo https://www.floridalawonline.com/ @pageandeichenblatt @steveeichenblatt Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    27 min
  4. S03E132 Google Ad Messaging Strategies with Mary Blackiston

    FEB 9

    S03E132 Google Ad Messaging Strategies with Mary Blackiston

    What if your next signed case doesn’t come from a bigger budget, but from better words? We sit down with Mary Blackiston of Thrive Digital Marketing to unpack how research-driven messaging can transform Google Ads from a cost center into a steady source of qualified clients. Mary shares a standout case study: a civil rights attorney who jumped from almost no leads to 15 signed cases in one month on a modest spend, powered by voice-of-client insights and landing pages that speak directly to urgent pain points. We break down the practical steps any firm can use to raise intent and lower waste. You’ll hear why thank-you page surveys are gold for capturing real decision drivers, how to interview past clients to uncover the phrases that make people say “you read my mind,” and why tightly aligned landing pages outperform homepages every time. Mary explains the mistakes she sees most, jargon-heavy copy, generic claims, blog-style layouts, and shows how to fix them with clear subheads, narrow columns, and copy that leads with the reader’s situation. We also cover the right way to test: focus on ad copy first, pin critical headlines, and keep human oversight on platform “recommendations” that can bloat spend. If you’ve been battling bad leads, you’ll learn how to filter without scaring off the right people. We talk about using conditional logic forms to qualify cases, calling out disqualifiers in the ad itself, and building trust through story, purpose, and even the Prattfall effect when used carefully. By the end, you’ll have a simple audit you can run this week: compare your ads to competitors, map search intent to pages, and rewrite copy using your clients’ exact words.  Reach Mary here:  https://www.thryvedigitalmarketing.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybblackiston/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    23 min
  5. S03E131 The Importance of Estate Planning with Chris Nudo

    FEB 5

    S03E131 The Importance of Estate Planning with Chris Nudo

    Most families don’t need more stress, they need a clear plan. Estate attorney Chris Nudo joins us to demystify estate planning, showing how a few smart documents can spare your loved ones years of court delays, confusion, and conflict. We talk plainly about what actually goes into a plan, where most people trip up, and how to protect the people you love with simple steps you can take this week. We start by breaking down the essentials: wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney for health care and finances. Chris explains why a will alone often sends families to probate, how a revocable living trust can keep things private and efficient, and why funding the trust, retitling assets and setting beneficiaries, makes all the difference. For anyone thinking “this is too complicated,” we dig into real-world examples that show how a home, a few accounts, and an IRA can trigger a two-year court process if you don’t plan ahead. From there, we look at who benefits most from trusts: business owners planning succession and parents with kids who may not be ready to manage a sudden inheritance. Chris shares practical guidelines for staggered distributions, choosing trustees, and preventing the classic impulse buys that drain wealth. We also touch on estate tax strategies for higher net worth families and why many institutions now want powers of attorney refreshed annually due to rising fraud. The heart of the episode is communication. Training future trustees, organizing logins and subscriptions, and aligning expectations before a crisis can transform a difficult season into a thoughtful handoff. Chris’s advice is simple: schedule a no-fee consult, get educated, and make a plan that fits your life.  Reach Chris here: https://ntegritylaw.com https://youtube.com/@ntegritylaw https://www.instagram.com/ntegritylaw/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophernudo/ https://www.facebook.com/chrisnudolaw/ Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    32 min
  6. S03E130 Cybersecurity and Preparedness with Jason G. Weiss

    FEB 2

    S03E130 Cybersecurity and Preparedness with Jason G. Weiss

    Cyber threats don’t wait for anyone, and neither should we. I’m joined by Jason Weiss, former FBI agent who built and led one of the Bureau’s top digital forensics labs and now a partner advising on incident response, data privacy, and cybersecurity frameworks, to unpack the moves that keep firms and businesses safe when the clock is ticking. We dig into the two fastest-growing risks: business email compromise that hijacks trust to divert funds, and modern ransomware that pairs encryption with double and triple extortion. Jason explains how AI has erased the old “bad grammar” tell, why social engineering should be the default assumption, and the simple verification habits that stop costly fraud. From independent call-backs to domain checks and link hygiene, the tools are straightforward, if your team knows and practices them. Then we get tactical. Jason lays out the first-hour playbook: isolate affected systems to halt lateral movement, call counsel and your insurer to secure privilege and resources, and bring in a forensics team to scope, remediate, and guide notifications. We talk backups that actually save the day, immutable or segmented, verified daily, and the risks of restoring into the same vulnerable configuration. We also cover the frameworks that bring order to chaos: NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, plus the incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans that must be exercised, not shelved. The biggest lever? People. Quarterly micro-training, phishing simulations, and a culture of “trust less, verify more” beat shiny tools every time. Jason shares why law enforcement helps but can’t be your only plan, especially with overseas actors, and how proactive testing and gap analysis cost far less than a real breach. Reach Jason here: https://www.fmglaw.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongweiss/ Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    26 min
  7. S03E129 Using Social Media Authority for Paying Clients with Fin Wycherley

    JAN 29

    S03E129 Using Social Media Authority for Paying Clients with Fin Wycherley

    Clients don’t hire credentials; they hire the voice that earns their trust in the moment they need help. Fin, a BBC commentator and personal branding strategist trusted by global brands, joins us to show how lawyers and professional experts stop hiding behind bios and start turning short, useful posts into qualified appointments and retainers. We dig into the real reason professionals avoid social media and how to get past it without risking your reputation. The playbook is simple and repeatable: answer specific FAQs your clients whisper to Google, publish where they actually spend time (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook), and route attention into a clean funnel with a valuable lead magnet, clear scheduling, and friction-free forms. Fin breaks down a 90‑minute monthly batching routine that fuels daily content, explains why LinkedIn alone won’t serve most B2C practices, and shares a case study of an immigration lawyer who booked 65 consults from short-form video, turning 20–35% into retainers. We also explore AI as an ethical force multiplier: multilingual dubbing that feels native with transparent disclosure, smarter editing and captioning, and tools that keep cadence high without draining billable hours. Expect straight talk on website bottlenecks, qualifying out tire-kickers with concise questionnaires, and the metrics that matter: saves, shares, profile taps, show rates, and signed retainers. If you’ve been waiting for a practical, no-fluff system to build authority and pipeline at the same time, this conversation hands you the steps and the mindset. Reach Fin here: https://supersizemedia.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/finwycherley/ https://x.com/finwycherley  https://www.youtube.com/@FinWycherley  https://www.tiktok.com/@finwycherleylaw  https://www.instagram.com/finwycherley/  Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

    36 min
  8. S03E128 Preparation is One Key to Success with Attorney Edward Cohn

    JAN 26

    S03E128 Preparation is One Key to Success with Attorney Edward Cohn

    Justice isn’t abstract when a person’s life is on the line. We sit down with veteran criminal defense attorney Edward Cohn to unpack what results-driven advocacy looks like in real cases: the mindset that steadies a scared client, the prep that grounds a courtroom performance, and the creative pathways that turn misdemeanors into dismissals or shrink years of exposure into months. Edward shares how he learned by planting himself in courtrooms, absorbing procedure until it felt natural, and why that comfort signals confidence to judges, juries, and clients alike. The conversation dives into the core tension of criminal law: protecting the innocent while negotiating fair outcomes for those who slipped. Edward explains how he approaches each matter as a risk management problem, dissecting facts, forecasting fallout, and engineering solutions like diversion programs, targeted classes, or tight pleas that preserve the future. He recounts a high-stakes shooting case where disciplined negotiation minimized prison time, and a common disorderly conduct charge resolved through civic responsibility and anger management, sparing a first-time defendant a record. We also tackle systemic issues and personal sustainability. Edward calls out the danger of wrongful convictions and urges prosecutors to resist reflexive guilt assumptions, case by case. He outlines routines that keep him sharp as a solo, early mornings, exercise for stress control, punctuality, and over-preparation that transforms nerves into flow. Mentorship threads through his career, from professors and appellate experts to bar association programs that turned uncertainty into competence and belief. If you’re curious how top defenders think about strategy, pressure, and people, this conversation offers practical insight and honest stories from the trenches. Reach Edward here: https://cohnjustice.com  https://www.facebook.com/cohnjustice  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardcohn/ Law Firm Marketing Fix Fix Your Law Firm’s Marketing in 10 Simple Steps Download Your Free Checklist - https://fix.lawmarketingzone.com/ Ready to level up your law firm marketing? Book a FREE Discovery Call with Marilyn Here: https://lawmarketingzone.com/bookacall Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins Powered by Law Marketing Zone® https://lawmarketingzone.com A full-service Digital Marketing Agency helping clients increase Leads, Cases, and Profit by getting their digital marketing right. Subscribe on your favorite Podcast listening platform! Like, Share, and Review us! #leadershipinlawpodcast #leadershipinlaw #lawmarketingzone #marilynjenkins

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Are you a Law Firm Owner who wants to grow, scale, and find the success you know is possible?   Welcome to the Leadership In Law Podcast with host, Marilyn Jenkins! Cut through the noise. Get actionable insights and inspiring stories delivered straight to your ears - your ultimate podcast for navigating the ever-changing world of law firm ownership.     In each episode, we dive deep into the critical topics that matter most to you, from unlocking explosive growth to building a thriving team. We connect you with successful law firm leaders and industry experts who share their proven strategies and hard-won wisdom.    So, whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey as a law firm owner, the Leadership in Law Podcast is here to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to build a successful and fulfilling legal practice.   Your host, Marilyn Jenkins, is a Digital Marketing Strategist who helps Law Firms Grow and Scale using personalized digital marketing programs. She has helped law firms grow to multiple 7 figures in revenue using Law Marketing Zone® programs.  Powered by Law Marketing Zone®   https://lawmarketingzone.com   More Leads, More Cases, More Profit!

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  • Creator
    Marilyn Jenkins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    143
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