Power Up Your Practice

Ruby Powers
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Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it. Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

  1. Ep. 83: From Classroom to Courtroom: Cat Moon on AI, Empathy & Change

    3D AGO

    Ep. 83: From Classroom to Courtroom: Cat Moon on AI, Empathy & Change

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Cat Moon, Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt Law School and Director of the Vanderbilt AI + Law Lab. A recognized innovator in legal education, Cat is on a mission to make the law more human-centered—and to empower the next generation of lawyers to lead with authenticity, curiosity, and compassion. Ruby and Cat explore how technology, especially AI, is reshaping the way law is taught and practiced, the importance of representation in AI, and how women in the profession are driving change from within. 🔹 Why legal education must evolve for the AI era 🔹 How the Women+AI Initiative is amplifying diverse voices in tech 🔹 What “human-centered law” means—and how firms can embody it 🔹 How authenticity and compassion can redefine leadership in law If you’re curious about the intersection of AI, legal innovation, and leadership—and how to prepare your practice (and mindset) for what’s next—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 📌 Connect with Cat Moon: 🔹 Website: Vanderbilt AI + Law Lab 🔹 LinkedIn: Cat Moon 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. 🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com 📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: skool.com/powerupyourpractice 📚 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice — available now on Amazon (Paperback + eBook) Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi • Lawmatics • Filevine • CandleAI

    1h 3m
  2. Ep. 82: Millions of Cases, One Mission: Access to Justice with Descrybe.ai

    OCT 7

    Ep. 82: Millions of Cases, One Mission: Access to Justice with Descrybe.ai

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Kara Peterson and Richard DiBona, co-founders of Descrybe.ai, a platform transforming access to U.S. case law.Driven by a personal experience and fueled by curiosity, this husband-and-wife team—recognized as 2025 Legal Technology Awards Finalists—built a tool that makes millions of court decisions searchable in plain English or Spanish, with clear, simplified summaries accessible to everyone.Ruby, Kara, and Richard explore how Descrybe.ai bridges the gap between legal information and legal advice, empowers small firms, and levels the playing field for those without Big Law budgets.🔹 How Descrybe.ai makes complex case law easy to understand🔹 Why access to justice starts with access to information🔹 How AI helps legal professionals (and law students!) work smarter🔹 What Descrybe’s journey reveals about innovation and disruption in legal techIf you believe the law should be a right—not a privilege—this conversation will inspire you to think differently about how technology can serve justice.📌 Connect with Kara & Richard:🔹 Website: descrybe.ai🔹 LinkedIn: Kara Peterson | Richard DiBona📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: skool.com/powerupyourprac📚 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice — available now on Amazon (Paperback + eBook)Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi: https://calendly.com/d/csbk-3y4-35w/s... • Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/partnerlead... • Filevine: https://www.filevine.com/demo-request... • CandleAI: https://www.trycandle.ai/powers

    54 min
  3. Ep. 81: Single Pane of Glass: Legal Tech’s Future with Alex McLaughlin

    OCT 1

    Ep. 81: Single Pane of Glass: Legal Tech’s Future with Alex McLaughlin

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Alex McLaughlin, Vice President of Product at Filevine. With years of experience leading product strategy and innovation, Alex helps drive Filevine’s mission to unify case management, documents, financials, and AI into one seamless platform.Recorded live at the LEX Summit 2025 in Filevine’s onsite studio, Alex joins Ruby to unpack why law firms are moving beyond scattered “point solutions” and embracing a single pane of glass approach to legal technology.🔹 What “single pane of glass” means — and why it’s changing the game for legal teams🔹 How unifying case management, documents, and financials increases productivity and reduces costs🔹 Where AI fits in: balancing automation, security, and client trust🔹 Practical examples of firms gaining insights and efficiency from unified data🔹 The next big wins in LegalTech and how to prepare your firm for themIf you’re curious about the future of LegalTech, the power of integrated platforms, and how to keep your firm competitive in an AI-driven world, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.📌 Connect with Alex McLaughlin:🔹 Website: filevine.com🔹 LinkedIn: Alex McLaughlin📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourpracConnect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice🔹 Website: rubypowers.com🔹 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice on AmazonTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit• Stafi: https://calendly.com/d/csbk-3y4-35w/staffing-strategy-session-stafi-ruby-powers?month=2025-07• Lawmatics: https://www.lawmatics.com/partnerleads/?referral_partner=Powers%20Strategy%20Group• Filevine: https://www.filevine.com/demo-request/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=advocate&pscd=partner.filevine.com&ps_partner_key=ZjM3ZWMzMGEzZTk0&ps_xid=WuOqa719Z4ey8R&gsxid=WuOqa719Z4ey8R&gspk=ZjM3ZWMzMGEzZTk0CandleAI: https://www.trycandle.ai/powers

    39 min
  4. Ep. 80: Happy Bookiversary! Power Up Your Practice Turns One

    SEP 25

    Ep. 80: Happy Bookiversary! Power Up Your Practice Turns One

    This week we’re celebrating a milestone—Power Up Your Practice turns ONE! 🎉Published on September 28 last year, Ruby Powers’ book has been helping law firm leaders work smarter and build thriving practices all year long. In this special solo episode, Ruby shares:✅ Key lessons from a year of the book inspiring firms everywhere✅ Her favorite success stories from readers putting strategies into action✅ What’s next for Power Up Your Practice and the movement it sparked 📌 Connect with Ruby Powers🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice🔹 Website: rubypowers.com🔹 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon (paperback & Kindle) 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit• Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

    21 min
  5. Ep. 79: Compete with Big Law Using Your Data with Morgan Maguire

    SEP 16

    Ep. 79: Compete with Big Law Using Your Data with Morgan Maguire

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers talks with Morgan Maguire, Co-Founder and CEO of Lex Select, about transforming the way lawyers handle documents and data. Morgan shares how Lex Select’s AI-driven tools tackle the headaches of PDFs and unstructured data, giving lawyers trustworthy summaries, instant citations, and seamless integration into existing workflows. Together they discuss: ✅ Why AI is an ally, not a replacement, for lawyers ✅ How small and mid-size firms can compete with big law through smart tech ✅ Strategies to unlock hidden knowledge in old case files and legacy data ✅ Practical tips for auditing and upgrading your legal tech stack If you’re ready to cut hours of low-value work and focus on high-impact lawyering, this conversation shows how to harness AI you can actually trust. 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: 🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com 📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: 🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers 🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice 🔹 Website: rubypowers.com 🔹 Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi • Lawmatics • Filevine

    45 min
  6. Ep. 78: Books, Bots & Business: Innovating Law with Greg Siskind

    SEP 9

    Ep. 78: Books, Bots & Business: Innovating Law with Greg Siskind

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Greg Siskind, Founding Partner of Siskind Susser and Co-Founder of Visalaw.AI. Known as both a trailblazer in immigration law and a prolific author, Greg has built his career at the intersection of books, bots, and business.Together, Ruby and Greg explore: ✅ Why publishing and repurposing content remains one of the most effective marketing tools for lawyers ✅ How immigration case management is evolving with AI (“the bots”) to create practical efficiencies ✅ Business lessons from decades of innovation in both practice management and thought leadership ✅ What’s next for legal tech and how lawyers can strategically adaptThis conversation highlights Greg’s unique ability to blend publishing, technology, and business strategy into a forward-looking model for law firms.If you want insights on how to write, market, and innovate without losing focus on your clients, this episode is for you.📌 Connect with Greg:🔹 LinkedIn: Greg Siskind🔹 Website: visalaw.com📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourpracConnect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice🔹 Website: rubypowers.com🔹 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice on AmazonTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit• Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

    52 min
  7. Ep. 77: Turning Documents into Decisions: Threadeo's Time-Saving Edge

    SEP 3

    Ep. 77: Turning Documents into Decisions: Threadeo's Time-Saving Edge

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Aniket Sawant, Founder and CEO of Threadeo, to explore how AI can transform the way lawyers work with documents—saving time while unlocking actionable insights. Aniket, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares how Threadeo is redefining legal workflows by moving beyond data overload and giving lawyers back control. Together, they discuss:✅ How Threadeo’s AI engine analyzes any type of legal document and produces insightful summaries with clear next steps✅ Why law firms are reporting dramatic time savings and measurable productivity boosts after adoption✅ Practical ways AI can support different needs—from client case files to creating structured outputs like a table of contents✅ Why AI should be seen as an enhancer of legal expertise, not a replacement for it If you’ve ever felt buried under paperwork, this episode will show how turning documents into decisions can give your firm both speed and clarity. 📌 Connect with Aniket Sawant:🔹 LinkedIn: Threadeo🔹 Website: thradeo.com 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup💬 Join our Skool Community – Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice🔹 Website: rubypowers.com🔹 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit• Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

    50 min
  8. Ep. 76: Querious Minds: Transforming Law Firm Client Intake with Hilary Bowman

    AUG 26

    Ep. 76: Querious Minds: Transforming Law Firm Client Intake with Hilary Bowman

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Hilary Bowman, Founder and CEO of Querious, to unpack how Legal Conversational Intelligence™ is transforming client intake for immigration firms. Hilary, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares her vision for a future where intake conversations are not only faster, but also more secure, ethical, and human-centered. Together, they explore: ✅ How Legal Conversational Intelligence™ solves the intake challenges firms face every day ✅ Why privacy and ethics must be built into every AI-driven solution ✅ Practical ways immigration firms can streamline intake while strengthening client trust ✅ How technology can support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of lawyering If you’ve been curious about how AI can reshape client intake while protecting your clients and your practice, this episode will show you what’s possible. 📌 Connect with Hilary Bowman: 🔹 LinkedIn: Querious 🔹 Website: querious.ai 📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community! Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: 🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com 📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: 🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers 🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice 🔹 Website: rubypowers.com 🔹 Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi • Lawmatics • Filevine

    45 min
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Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it. Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently. Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

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  • Creator
    Ruby Powers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ruby Powers
  • Show Website
    Power Up Your Practice

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