The Lawyer Stories Podcast

Benjamin Gold
The Lawyer Stories Podcast

First founded on Instagram in July 2017, (@lawyer_stories,) the Lawyer Stories Podcast discusses lawyers and law students journeys to the practice of law.

  1. 7H AGO

    Ep 230 | Howard Ankin | Passion, Purpose, and a Family Tradition of Justice in Chicagoland

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 230 welcomes Howard Ankin, Owner of Ankin Law and a prominent personal injury attorney in the Chicagoland area. A third-generation lawyer, Howard reflects on growing up in a family deeply rooted in the legal profession, often spending school breaks accompanying his father to court. Many of his clients today are children and grandchildren of those his father and grandfather once represented. Howard shares how he found his own path within the legal world, building a practice centered on personal injury, product liability, and mass torts. With a deep passion for justice and an unwavering commitment to his community, Howard has dedicated his career to continuing the Ankin family tradition—providing trusted, compassionate, and superior legal support to those in need.  This is a powerful story of legacy, purpose, and a lifelong devotion to the law.

    59 min

  2. JUL 9

    Ep 229 | Marc Brown | SC & Georgia PI Attorney | From Insurance Defense to Injury Justice

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 229 features Marc Brown, Founder & Managing Attorney at the Marc Brown Law Firm, serving personal injury and wrongful death victims across South Carolina and Georgia. With a unique perspective shaped by years representing major insurance companies and corporations, Marc now fights for the individuals on the other side of the courtroom — the injured and their families. Since launching his firm in 2019, Marc has brought big-firm experience and dedication to a boutique, client-focused practice. Tune in to hear how Marc's journey from defending powerful entities to championing justice for the underserved has shaped his mission, mindset, and message. This is the story of a lawyer who knows both sides — and chooses to stand with the people.

    55 min

  3. JUN 27

    Ep | 228 | Massimo D'Angelo | Partner at Blank Rome LLP, Shares His Journey From NYC Real Estate Battles to Global Cases

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227 welcomes back Massimo D’Angelo, Partner & Co-Chair of the Real Estate Industry Group at Black Rome LLP in NYC — and a longtime friend from UMass-Amherst. In this powerful return to the show (last featured in Episode 3), Massimo dives into his roots as the son of Southern Italian immigrants and traces his journey to becoming a legal force in high-stakes real estate litigation. He recounts his pivotal role in the Atelier Condo board raid, where his investigation led to a sweeping crackdown on short-term rentals in Manhattan. Massimo also shares how that case opened the door to representing none other than former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. Don’t miss this gripping conversation with a lawyer making headlines.

    37 min

  4. JUN 5

    Ep 227 | Grant Little | CEO at Precedent – Revolutionizing Claims Management in the Legal Industry

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227, we sit down with Grant Little, the CEO of Precedent, to discuss his extensive 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry. From his beginnings as a claims analyst to recognizing the need for innovative solutions in the legal field, Grant shares his journey of creating Precedent. Precedent is transforming the way insurance claims are handled by law firms. With its cutting-edge platform, it streamlines key processes, allowing claims to be set up, limits verified, demands drafted, offers made, and settlement payments processed in record time. By reducing administrative tasks, eliminating unnecessary back-and-forth, and minimizing stalemates with insurance companies, Precedent ensures a more efficient and error-free experience for both insurers and law firms. Join us as we explore how Precedent is saving time, cutting costs, and ensuring fair, reasonable settlement outcomes for all parties involved.

    51 min

  5. MAY 29

    Ep 226 | Aaron Zimmerman | Head of Attorney Recruitment at Morgan & Morgan Acquires Attorneys That Advocate For The People

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast episode 226 welcomes Aaron Zimmerman, the Head of Attorney Recruitment at Morgan & Morgan. Aaron shares his journey from Harvard Law School—where he was a member of the Harvard Defenders—to his current role recruiting top trial attorneys for one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the country. Before attending Harvard, Aaron made the strategic decision to defer his admission and work as a legal headhunter at a boutique recruiting firm. There, he trained under two veteran legal recruiters and led litigation placements. This formative experience gave him deep insight into the career trajectories of litigators, helping him understand both immediate and long-term professional pathways in the legal field. As an executive recruiter, Aaron interviewed and placed hundreds of attorneys into prestigious AmLaw 100 firms both domestically and internationally. Now, he brings that wealth of experience to Morgan & Morgan, passionately working "For the People" by ensuring the firm is staffed with the best trial attorneys available.

    1h 1m

  6. MAY 22

    Ep 225 | Nancy Jeng | Co-Founder of Billables AI | Revolutionary Time Tracking Tool for Lawyers

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 225 features Nancy Jeng, Co-Founder of Billalbles AI. Jeng shares her inspiring journey from the world of advertising to the forefront of legal tech innovation. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in advertising, Nancy began her career creating high-profile ad campaigns—including work featured during the Super Bowl. Her path led her to major tech companies like Google and Pinterest, where she honed her skills in tech and product development. Drawing from her own experience as a timekeeper, Nancy co-founded Billables AI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup. The company offers an AI-powered, automated time tracking tool designed for lawyers, consultants, marketers, and other professional services providers. Billables AI aims to revolutionize time reporting by making it seamless and accurate.

    47 min

  7. MAY 16

    Ep 224 | Samah “Sam” Abukhodeir | Florida Probate & Family Law Firm Dedicated to Serving Clients Throughout Florida

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 224 features Samah “Sam” Abukhodeir, Founder and Managing Partner at The Florida Probate and Family Law Firm.  Sam shares her story of patience and perseverance and how she grew her law firm to 12 attorneys and 30 plus employees across nine offices.  The firm is dedicated to serving clients throughout Florida in the areas of probate, guardianship, estate planning, elder law, and family law.  We first shared Sam’s story with the Lawyer Stories Community in October of 2020.  Sam is also a Founding Member of Lawyer Stories Connect!

    47 min

  8. MAY 9

    Ep 223 | Patrick Carver | Constellation Marketing is Accessible & Relentless with SEO & Advertising Strategies

    The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 223 features Patrick Carver, Chief Executive Officer of Constellation Marketing, located in Atlanta, Georgia, but offering services to all law firms.  Constellation’s journey that began in 2017 is rooted in a personal story. When Patrick discovered his father being underserved by a major legal marketing company, he took matters into his own hands.  By implementing effective SEO and advertising strategies, Patrick not only revitalized his father’s firm, adding $200,000 to its revenue within a year, but also laid the foundation for what Constellation is today. Since then, Constellation has liberated over 100 law firms from ineffective marketing, consistently driving them towards and beyond the seven-figure mark.  In addition, Constellation has been a supporter of the Lawyer Stories community and has offered to host our community members’ websites for free of charge while supplies last.

    40 min
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First founded on Instagram in July 2017, (@lawyer_stories,) the Lawyer Stories Podcast discusses lawyers and law students journeys to the practice of law.

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