The Lawyers Podcast

Awais ul Haq
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Welcome to The Lawyer Podcast, the show for legal leaders who are building the future of the industry. Being a great lawyer is different from running a great law firm. On this show, we move beyond case law to discuss the business of law. We interview managing partners, general counsels, and industry innovators about scaling operations, leveraging technology, and mastering leadership. Whether you are looking to streamline your intake, hire better associates, or simply grow your revenue, The Lawyer Podcast gives you the playbook. Hosted by Awais Haq.

  1. 3d ago

    How AI Is Disrupting 35 Years of Traditional Law | With Howard Ankin

    Discover how the practice of law has transformed over the last 35 years. In this compelling conversation, we explore the major shifts in legal marketing, the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional billing models, and why building genuine, long-term relationships matters more than ever in the personal injury sector. Whether you are an aspiring attorney or simply curious about the business side of law, this episode offers a rare look inside a multi-generational firm.Timestamps01:11 – Meet Howard Ankin 01:49 – The Baseball Collection 03:05 – Managing a 90-Person Firm 04:57 – 35 Years of Industry Changes 13:21 – Empathy and Automation 18:19 – Traditional vs. Digital Marketing 22:16 – The 47 Touchpoints Rule 27:07 – Client Lifetime Value 35:38 – The Ethics of Referrals

  2. Sep 26

    Why Trauma Informed Lawyering Matters | with Shannon Snedaker

    In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Snedaker, founder and managing partner of Snedaker Law. Shannon shares her individual journey from defending insurance companies to becoming a passionate advocate for personal injury victims, heavily influenced by her personal experiences growing up with a brother who had a severe disability. We discuss the critical importance of lawyering that is trauma-informed, building legal referral networks, and prioritizing human connection over automation in client intake.Timestamps- 00:00:01 Journey into personal injury law- 00:01:00 Early lessons in advocacy- 00:04:16 Insurance companies to representing victims- 00:05:51 Preparing them for testimony- 00:12:21 Attorney referral networks- 00:24:45 Empathy in client intake- 00:36:31 Introducing The Trauma AttorneyResources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the GuestShannon Snedaker is the founder and managing partner of Snedaker Law, a personal injury firm located in Lake Mary, Florida. Having spent the early years of her career defending major insurance companies, she uses that knowledge now to fight for injured individuals and victims of trauma. She is also the creator of The Trauma Attorney, where she educates legal professionals on trauma informed practices.About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.#PersonalInjury #LawPodcast #TraumaInformedLaw #LegalMarketing #LawFirmGrowth #WomenInLaw

  3. Sep 19

    The Future of AI Phone Receptionists | With Eric Hoffman

    In this episode, the host talks with Eric, a lawyer who started a legal tech business called AI Esquire. They talk about what it is really like to build and run AI tools for law firms. Eric explains how his company helps law offices by using AI phone callers to answer calls after regular business hours, so the firms do not miss out on potential new clients. He shares the real difficulties of growing a small business, like finding the right people to hire, dealing with the rising prices of AI technology, and competing with cheaper alternatives from other countries.They also discuss whether law firms might start running their own AI software on local office computers to save money and protect client information. Eric addresses common worries that lawyers have about using AI, showing how phone systems can be carefully set up to sound caring and polite to callers in stressful situations. Lastly, he explains why taking the time to visit law offices in person to set up the software builds far more trust than just sending an email or doing a online video call.Timestamps- 00:00:01 - Introduction- 00:01:15 - Startup Growth- 00:05:27 - API Costs- 00:08:48 - AI Competition- 00:14:00 - Government Regulation- 00:20:02 - In-House AI- 00:24:31 - Tech Adoption- 00:28:29 - AI Receptionists- 00:32:07 - Voice Guardrails- 00:36:38 - Customer Support- 00:44:46 - Closing RemarksResources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthMeet the GuestEric is a lawyer who created a company called AI Esquire to fix everyday problems that law firms deal with. Because he worked as an attorney, he knows how busy law offices run and how important it is to answer client calls quickly. His company makes AI phone assistants that take calls after hours, ask basic questions to see if a caller has a real legal case, and save all the notes directly into the law firm's regular computer systems.Website: AIEsquire.ioContact: eric@aiesquire.ioMeet the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.

  4. Sep 12

    Why AI Can't Replace Your Intake Team | With Doug Vanatta

    In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with sales expert Doug Vanatta to break down how law firms can turn more phone calls into signed clients. They investigate the key differences between legal marketing and intake, explaining why relying only on AI automation can cost firms valuable business. Doug shares practical advice on building trust with callers on the worst day of their lives, setting up effective communication frameworks, following up fast, and spotting client red flags early on.Resources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the Guest Doug Venetta is an intake and sales coach who helps law firms convert more callers into long-term clients. With a strong background in ethical sales, Doug teaches attorneys and intake teams how to build trust early, improve response times, and grow their practices without spending extra money on marketing.About the Host Awais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.

  5. Sep 5

    LinkedIn for Lawyers (Without the Cold DMs) | With Daniel

    In this episode of The Lawyer Podcast, host Awais sits down with LinkedIn specialist Daniel to dismantle common social media myths and reveal how legal professionals can turn their profiles into real revenue drivers. They dive deep into why treating LinkedIn like traditional social media fails, how to optimize your profile for humans over algorithms, and the exact keyword strategy to attract valuable referral partners. Daniel shares his counterintuitive framework for direct outreach, explaining why success really only lies in shifting from "most connected" to "best connected", and why paid tools like Sales Navigator can actually harm your brand if misused. Tune in to discover how to spend less time posting content and more time building meaningful relationships that grow your practice. Resources & Contact 📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr 📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca 💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowth About the Guest Daniel joined LinkedIn back in 2004 (practically prehistoric times in social media) and has spent over two decades turning the platform into a precise science. Rather than relying on the algorithm, spam outreach, or endless content schedules, Daniel helps legal and corporate professionals streamline their LinkedIn presence, optimize their existing networks, and convert connections into business revenue. About the Host Awais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.#LegalMarketing #LinkedInMarketing #LawFirmGrowth #TheLawyerPodcast #B2BNetworking #LegalTech #BusinessOfLaw #LinkedIn

  6. Aug 30

    Why Law Needs More Heart | David Albrechta

    In this episode, former employment lawyer Dave Albrechta explains why the legal system needs a shift toward human connection. After 10 years in federal court, Dave walked away from standard litigation to focus on healing human conflict rather than making it worse. He shares how focusing on client values helps lawyers prevent burnout, deliver better results, and build a human-centered practice that AI can't replace.

  7. Aug 22

    The Ultimate Guide to Referral Marketing for Lawyers | With Delisi Friday

    In this episode, host Awais dives deep into the world of referral marketing for law firms with legal business development expert Delisi Friday. Together, they explore how trial lawyers and legal practices can build, nurture, and scale a referral network to drive consistent firm growth. Delisi breaks down the key difference between marketing and sales, outlines the four distinct referral audiences, and explains why even direct practice-area competitors can become invaluable referral partners. The conversation also covers practical strategies for handling bad-fit cases, navigating ethical fee-sharing considerations, and utilizing free channels like LinkedIn to turn cold connections into warm business relationships.Beyond basic networking tactics, the discussion addresses the common hurdles faced by solo practitioners and associate attorneys trying to become rainmakers. Delisi highlights how to leverage simple tools and team resources to automate staying top-of-mind with past clients. Finally, they address the evolving landscape of the legal industry, examining why referral marketing remains superior to traditional paid advertising and why human connection will remain irreplaceable despite the rise of AI and private equity in law.Timestamps- 01:08 – Who is Delisi?- 02:35 – What is Referral Marketing?- 04:29 – Marketing vs. Sales- 06:00 – Attorney-to-Attorney Referrals- 10:09 – Rejecting Bad-Fits- 14:20 – Partnering with Competitors- 17:24 – Ethics & Referral Fees- 21:37 – Time, Team, and Tools- 25:44 – How Do New Attorneys Get Referrals- 30:25 – Winning on LinkedIn- 39:00 – Referrals vs. Paid Ads- 43:29 – Inside the Pocket Docket- 47:44 – AI and Private EquityAbout the GuestDelisi Friday runs *First Call Friday* and is the creator of the *Pocket Docket* community, helping trial lawyers grow their practices through targeted referral marketing. With a deep background in legal business development, including years spent scaling personal injury firms and serving as Chief of Staff for top attorney John Robbins, she specializes in training solos, associates, and established firms on turning relationships into sustainable revenue.About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.#LawFirmMarketing #ReferralMarketing #LegalBusiness #LawyersOnLinkedIn #AttorneyNetworking #LegalGrowth #PersonalInjuryLaw #LawFirmGrowth

  8. Aug 15

    Growing an Estate Planning Law Firm | With Andrew Rosenberg

    What does it take to run an estate planning firm for over 30 years while staying as authentic to yourself as can be? This episode features Andrew Rosenberg, an Estate Planning Attorney from South Florida. We explore the process of writing his book “If You Don’t Plan, You’re Stupid,” culture and relationships within Rosenberg Law, as well as maintaining boundaries in a professional setting. Andrew shares with us his unique way of employing humour and transparency within his interactions, and maintaining strong, authentic relationships with clients. There are also two very charming dogs here. Timestamps- 00:01:08 - Intro- 00:02:18 - Writing “If You Don’t Plan, You’re Stupid”- 00:07:28 - Finding a Readership- 00:08:56 - More of Writing “If You Don’t Plan, You’re Stupid”- 00:13:20 - Reading Level and Legalese- 00:18:07 - Humour with Clients- 00:25:30 - Boundary with Clients and Staff- 00:28:29 - Chasing After Clients- 00:33:42 - Dealing With Pricing Objections- 00:38:04 - Relationship With a Clients’ Family- 00:42:06 - Qualification and Disqualification CriteriaResources & Downloads📥 Growth Playbooks: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhcaMeet the GuestAndrew Rosenberg is an estate planning, elder law, and probate located in Coral Springs, Florida with over 30 years of legal experience. Known for his approachable, humorous style and blunt trademark "If You Don't Plan, You're Stupid," Andrew runs an innovative legal practice focused on strong client relationships, practical marketing, and accessible legal education. Meet the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.#EstatePlanning #LegalMarketing #LawFirmGrowth #ElderLaw #AndrewRosenberg #ClientRetention #LegalPractice #EstatePlanningAttorney

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Welcome to The Lawyer Podcast, the show for legal leaders who are building the future of the industry. Being a great lawyer is different from running a great law firm. On this show, we move beyond case law to discuss the business of law. We interview managing partners, general counsels, and industry innovators about scaling operations, leveraging technology, and mastering leadership. Whether you are looking to streamline your intake, hire better associates, or simply grow your revenue, The Lawyer Podcast gives you the playbook. Hosted by Awais Haq.

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  • Creator
    Awais ul Haq
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
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