The Gen Y Lawyer Podcast

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We’re celebrating our 200th episode by answering your questions. We’ve sharing our thoughts on work/life balance, content creation, branding, advancing women in the profession, and securing sponsors. Thank you for your attention and support over the years. It means a lot to me! Resources Mentioned: ABA Commission on Women in the Legal Profession study Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone

It’s the last week to join in on the 200th episode celebration by submitting your question via voice message at www.genylawyer.com/speak Joining us in this episode is Nora Riva Bergman, attorney, law firm coach, and author of 50 Lessons for Lawyers: Earn More, Stress Less, Be Awesome and 50 Lessons for Women Lawyers – From Women Lawyers. She is joining us to chat a bit about the lessons she’s learned along the way in her life and that she covers in her books. Resources Mentioned: Atticus Advantage website Marshall Goldsmith – What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There Contact Information: Twitter: @lawfirmcoach LinkedIn www.reallifepractice.com Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Celebrate our 200th episode with us by sending us your questions! We want to hear your questions and answer them on-air in just a few weeks. Leave your Q’s as a voice message over on www.genylawyer.com/speak Joining me in this episode is healthcare lawyer, personal trainer, health coach, plant-based chef, and host of the Fit to Practice Podcast, Angela Han. While attending college in the U.S. after having moved here from South Korea, Angela developed an eating disorder. She struggled with this for 7 years until she was able to begin to turn her life around. Angela joins us to share her story of recovery and how she was able to reclaim her identity and life. Resources Mentioned: Timothy Pakron – Mississippi Vegan The Money Love Course Contact Information: Website - www.angela-han.com Fit to Practice Podcast LinkedIn profile Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

We want to hear your questions and answer them on-air for our 200th episode celebration. Leave your Q’s as a voice message over on www.genylawyer.com/speak During the first few years of Dina Cataldo’s career with the District Attorneys office, things took a turn. She was in the midst of prepping for trials when she received a diagnosis of breast cancer three years into her five-year plan for success. That diagnosis forced her to pause and reevaluate the way she was living her life. It also forced her to face her fears and go after the life she truly wanted. Dina is a prosecutor, life and career coach, and host of The Soul Roadmap Podcast. Grab Dina’s free resources just for you as a listener and be sure to connect with her: www.dinacataldo.com/genwhy Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Celebrate our 200th episode with us (in September) by leaving your voicemail question by August 30th, 2019 and we’ll answer your question on air! Leave your question here www.genylawyer.com/speak Joining me today is Sam Glover, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of www.lawyerist.com, an online community of innovative lawyers building the future of law and a place for lawyers to learn how to start, manage, and grow a modern law practice Sam is just splendid and I think by the end of this episode, you will see why. Sam’s vision of what the future of law can and should be is refreshing and definitely worth listening to, especially if you’re a lawyer who wishes to build a law practice that thrives in the future. Along with learning more about the Small Firm and Solo Practice Score Card, which can help lawyers assess their strengths and ascertain how to improve and grow, we also dive into Sam’s life as a father of two daughters and an avid skateboarder. Resources Mentioned: Jordan Furlong's book – Law is a Buyer’s Market Rebecca Sandefur's study Contact Information: www.lawyerist.com Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

This episode originally aired as Episode 143 on May 7, 2018. After two decades, Lee Rosen figured out how to own a lucrative law firm without having to work in his firm 24/7/365. One he realized he could be the owner, not the practitioner, Lee found a team to run the business and then sold it. Now, he travels full-time while teaching other lawyers how they can build their practices into sellable businesses. Lee joins former host, Karima Gulick, in this episode to share how he built a lucrative firm, how he set up his systems that eventually helped him expand his business, and how you can build a solid business that allows you to work from anywhere. A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

No, your LinkedIn profile should not just be a replica of your resume. While LinkedIn used to be the most boring of all the social media platforms, it has evolved over the years. It is now a place where lawyers and other professionals gather to connect, engage, and do business. Joining me to share her insight on how to bring your LinkedIn profile and engagement to life is digital and social media marketing consultant and teacher working with lawyers, law firms, and legal marketers, Nancy Myrland of Myrland Marketing. Resources Mentioned: Headliner Coschedule Buffer Sprout Social Checklist: LinkedIn for Lawyers: Eight Essential Ways to Get Noticed By the Right People A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace occur more frequently than one would think. For many lawyers who find themselves victims of sexual harassment and assault, it can be difficult to speak up or seek the necessary help, especially in the workplace. They suffer in silence out of fear that speaking up will cause too much damage to their careers or that their reports won’t be taken seriously. Joining me to shed light on sexual harassment, bullying, and what law firms should be doing to end workplace harassment is Lauren Rikleen, Founder and President of the Rikleen Institute for Strategic Leadership. She is the author of the new book: The Shield of Silence: How Power Perpetuates a Culture of Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace. Lauren speaks, trains, and consults on a variety of issues relating to workplace culture including women’s leadership and retention, unconscious bias, multi-generational teams, and negative workplace conduct including sexual harassment. Resources and Contact Information: Lauren's books www.rikleeninstitute.com lrikleen@rikleeninstitute.com A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Customers don’t want to be sold to. However, they do want to hear from business owners who can offer solutions to their problems. So how can you craft your marketing and sales messages in a way that resonates with your prospective clients and gets them to take action? Through storytelling! I’m joined by Chris Lema, leader, speaker, and Vice President of Products and Innovation at Liquid Web. Chris is a master storyteller with a story for every scenario. He shares a few of his powerful storytelling techniques in this episode. Contact Information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrislema www.chrislema.com Chris’s Leadership Blog A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. I appreciate it! If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

What do Millennial lawyers want? What drives them? How can law firm leaders better understand them and how to work with them in order to create a harmonious and productive workplace? I'm joined by lawyer, author, speaker, and law career counselor Susan Smith Blakely, author of What Millennial Lawyers Want to chat all about Millennial lawyers. Susan and I explore why finding meaning in one's career is so important to young lawyers, what lessons we can learn from lawyers of the Greatest Generation, and how we can all make the profession a a better place going forward. Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GYL Podcast in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Spotify. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

If you’re convinced that you have a powerful message, valuable insight, or helpful experience when it comes to your practice area or business subject matter, then you must share it with the world. This particular episode is focused on one way you can do that using live streaming video but ultimately, the platform doesn’t matter. The message and your dedication to consistently showing up and sharing your knowledge is what will help you build brand awareness and grow your business. I’m joined by livestreaming coach and trainer, speaker, and author, Jenny Q. Jenny Q has been in the digital and social media marketing space for many years, and now she teaches professionals how to use live video to build their brands. She literally wrote the book on livestreaming, called Leverage Livestreaming to Build Your Brand: Start, Master, and Monetize Live Video. Jenny shares why all lawyers should be using live video to build their practices and even walks us through the exact process of starting, delivering, and ending our live broadcasts powerfully. Contact Information: 16 Point Checklist for Going Live - Text “checklist” to 345345 www.jennyqlive.com A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Whether you love it or hate it, you can’t ignore the importance of technology in helping change the legal profession. If you’re hoping to continue to build an innovative law practice that differentiates itself based on its services and/or that offers a product that helps bridge the access to justice, you’ll be interested to hear what my guest today has to say about how lawyers are using technology to accomplish these goals. Joining me for this conversation is former litigator and current Founder and CEO of Theory and Principle, a legal technology product design and development firm, Nicole Bradick. Nicole is an expert in the legal tech space and super knowledgeable about building great legal products. Resources Mentioned: Typeform Concierge Wills and Trusts Hello Divorce Brittany Ratelle Contact Information: Twitter @nicolebradick www.theoryandprinciple.com A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Many Millennials are at a point in their lives where they’re thinking about having or are already having babies. The thought of having children while managing a full workload as a lawyer can be stressful because, lets face it, being a parent is a full time job on its own. So if you’re considering starting a family, are currently pregnant, or already have a kiddo, what can you be doing right now to best prepare yourself for parenthood while also running your law practice? I’m joined by Family Law attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist in Redondo Beach, Ca, Lovette Mioni. Lovette runs her own law practice and along with her husband, is raising two young children. She joins me to talk about how having children affected her business and changed her view of how she wanted to practice. She talks to me about what she had to do to prepare her assistant and those she worked with to carry on with office work while she was on leave and what she did to manage her client’s expectations while she was unavailable. Contact Information: Mionifamilylaw.com A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Are you inching closer and closer to burnout? Be honest! You might be. It’s fairly common for high achievers to burn out, especially if they’re not taking care of themselves physically and mentally. That’s what happened to me at the end of last year, 2018, when I found myself facing a breakdown of the sort I’ve never experienced before. I had been busy trying to grow my business for two years that I drove myself into the ground. Luckily, I discovered meditation and yoga right at the 11th hour. In this episode, I share a personal story about how I how I spent 2 years building a business that led me to a breakdown, the one thing I did that proved to be a breakthrough, how I became 10% happier, and how you can too. Joining me for segments of this conversation are attorneys and yoga and meditation instructors Lee Holcomb and Joanna McCracken of www.lawyersandyoga.com Resources Mentioned: Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss Social Media Detox Episode 185 10% Happier by Dan Harris A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect:Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

We are living in a DIY world and lawyers can no longer be protective of their old ways of practicing law. Consumers are turning online for legal answers and many even go to YouTube to get help. This is a good sign for lawyers looking to fill a gap in the market by providing help to consumers who don’t need full representation but instead, require help with a specific aspect of their legal matter. That’s why I wanted to explore the world of limited scope representation. This conversation will shed light on the growing appeal of limited scope representation, especially for lawyers who are seeking an alternative way of practicing law. Joining me are Brooke Moore and Laura O’Bryan, co-Founders of MyVirtual.Lawyer, a virtual law firm offering limited scope representation in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, and Business Law. Brooke and Laura break down what limited scope representation is, how it can help your existing law firm grow (or how it can replace your existing practice all together), and what you can do to get started with LSR. Contact Information: Lawyering Outside the Lines live show on Facebook at 12pm CT www.myvirtual.lawyer brooke@myvirtual.lawyer laura@myvirtual.lawyer Brooke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/virtuallawgirl Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/virtuallawlady A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Along with running her own Immigration Law firm, Genie Doi is pioneering her way through the esports industry. Esports is professional video gaming and it is a booming industry! Genie gives us a little glimpse into this world and shares the immigration work she’s doing for these players. Then, our conversation shifts to talking about our own experiences as children of immigrants. This one is a powerful one! To get in touch with Genie, find her at www.immigrate.la or on Twitter @puregenieus A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect:Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

On March 3rd, 2019, I woke up, I went to Instagram and proceeded to delete the app off of my phone. I also deleted the Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and LinkedIn apps and made the decision to not log in for the next 30 days. I needed a break. I’m a social media-lover so this decision was huge for me, but it was necessary. I noticed that there's this feeling of overwhelm going around when it comes to social media. There’s a lot of push back against this state of always having to post on the platform in order to remain relevant. Many people are outright deleting their accounts because they're exhausted. As more and more articles surface highlighting the negative effects of social media on our mental health and behaviors, the more intrigued I became with reassessing my own usage of the platforms. In this episode, I share the results of my 30-day social media detox experiment and describe how I plan on using the platforms in a more sustainable way going forward. A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect:Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. A special thanks to our sponsors Abby Connect. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

The legal environment these days almost demands that lawyers become experts in their practice areas. So before you can begin building your authority in a specific practice area or industry, it’s important to select a niche that provides the best possibilities for growth. That’s what we’re discussing in this episode: how to identify the five qualities of a lucrative business niche to build your law practice around. Joining me today is Jacob Slowik, a partner with Joseph, Aleem & Slowik who represents healthcare businesses and co-author of the book, Small Law; Big Success: How to Use Business Niche Specialization to Grow a Multi-Million Dollar Law Practice. Jake and his law firm partners built a multi-million-dollar law practice before they were 30 years old. That is impressive! They did this by using a novel strategy of business niche specialization. Prior to Joseph, Aleem & Slowik, LLC, Mr. Slowik was an attorney with the real estate practice group of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, New York. Mr. Slowik is a graduate of Harvard Law School and received his B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. Resources Mentioned: Carolyn Elefant’s emerging practice areas list Contact Information: www.elgaronline.com www.josephaleem.com Book Giveaway Rules: Who can enter:How to enter: A huge thank you goes to our show sponsor: Abby Connect:Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses. Get your 2-week free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If you haven't already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.

Growing a practice is never easy. There are many moving parts to think about at all times: marketing, legal work, admin work, accounting and client communication. In this episode, Karima shares some behind the scenes on growing a law practice, hiring a part time assistant, launching an online course and Voice search. Voice search is here to stay, and it’s something we cannot neglect as we’re growing our law firms and brands. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Resources Mentioned: Previous Gen Y Lawyer Episodes Jenn Ruiz, the attorney and travel blogger Dina Eisenbergon delegating - Cindy Nicholsonon building an online course https://maketraffichappen.com– to learn about SEO Tim Ferris 4hour work week Kajabi.com – a platform for online courses Teachable.com – a platform for online courses Upwork.com – A freelancing platform where you can find your next Virtual assistant. https://medium.com/effct-voice/how-to-quickly-and-easily-start-an-amazon-alexa-flash-briefing-370a843194db https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/alexa-flash-briefings-what-marketers-need-to-know-chris-brogan/ https://texaslaborlawblog.com– A blawg launched by one of our listeners https://kgulick.com– to see what I’ve been up to and content progress. Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If you haven’t already, please don’t forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it’ll automatically show up in your phone.