Behind The Bench

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Behind the Bench brings you the raw, untold truths of building and running a law practice, the unheard moments from your favourite legal voices. Hosted by Daniel Steinberg (Founder & CEO of Lawbrokr), each episode features unfiltered conversations with law firm leaders, founders, and operators, diving into what really happens behind growth, failure, pressure, and leadership. No fluff. No scripts. No BS. Just the real stories that happen behind the bench.

Episodes

  1. Building from Zero to Scale Alongside Family w/ Francesca Witzburg

    1D AGO

    Building from Zero to Scale Alongside Family w/ Francesca Witzburg

    In this episode of Behind the Bench, Daniel Steinberg sits down with Francesca Witzburg, Founder of ESCA Legal, for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a law firm from the ground up, while doing it alongside family. Francesca shares how ESCA Legal grew from zero into a scaled practice, the realities of building a business with people you love, and the unique pressures that come with mixing family, leadership, and high-stakes client work. She opens up about the decisions that shaped the firm, the operational discipline required to grow sustainably, and the moments that tested both the business and personal relationships along the way. This conversation goes beyond growth tactics, diving into trust, accountability, boundaries, and the emotional weight of building something from nothing, while protecting the relationships that matter most. No fluff, no scripts, no BS, just the raw truths that happen Behind the Bench. Connect with Francesca here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescawitzburg/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrademarkattorney/

    28 min
  2. The Untold Truth Behind Building and Scaling a Modern Law Firm w/ Lee Rudin of Rudin Law

    FEB 2

    The Untold Truth Behind Building and Scaling a Modern Law Firm w/ Lee Rudin of Rudin Law

    This episode is a raw look at what it actually takes to build authority, credibility, and a reputation-driven law firm in a competitive market, and the weight that comes with being the one clients rely on when the stakes are high. Daniel Steinberg, Founder and CEO of Lawbrokr, sits down with Lee Rudin of Rudin Law for an honest conversation about the realities of running a firm where results, judgment, and trust are everything. Lee opens up about the pressure behind major decisions, the responsibility of leading both clients and team members through difficult situations, and how your role as a lawyer evolves into operator, leader, and business owner, whether you planned for it or not. He talks about building a firm the right way, protecting your standards, and navigating growth without losing control of the quality that got you there in the first place. This episode dives into the side of firm ownership most lawyers keep to themselves, the stress, the accountability, and the internal weight that comes with being the one at the top. No fluff, no scripts, no BS, just the raw truths that happen Behind the Bench. Connect with Lee here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leerudin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getrudelaw/

    28 min
  3. The Untold Truth Behind Building a Practice as a Social Media Influencer w/ Matt Margolis

    JAN 19

    The Untold Truth Behind Building a Practice as a Social Media Influencer w/ Matt Margolis

    This episode is an unfiltered look at what it really takes to build a modern law practice, and the sacrifices no one talks about. Daniel Steinberg (Founder & CEO of Lawbrokr) sits down with Matt Margolis, Managing Partner of Margolis PLLC and one of the most recognizable legal voices on social media, for a candid conversation on the behind-the-scenes reality of running a firm in today’s world. Matt breaks down what it’s actually like to scale a practice while staying true to your own standards, reputation, and personal life. From leadership decisions, hiring, and growth pressure, to the mental load of being “the face” of a firm online, this episode goes deep into the moments most lawyers never say out loud. No fluff, no scripts, no BS, just the raw truths that happen Behind the Bench. Connect with Matt here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsmattslaw/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmattslaw/Twitter/X: https://x.com/ItsMattsLaw

    25 min
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Behind the Bench brings you the raw, untold truths of building and running a law practice, the unheard moments from your favourite legal voices. Hosted by Daniel Steinberg (Founder & CEO of Lawbrokr), each episode features unfiltered conversations with law firm leaders, founders, and operators, diving into what really happens behind growth, failure, pressure, and leadership. No fluff. No scripts. No BS. Just the real stories that happen behind the bench.

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  • Creator
    Lawbrokr
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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