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107. Why Lawyers Should Focus on Personal Branding

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about developing your brand? How might it help you grow your practice? Do you ever wonder if it is worth it to you as an attor...

106. How to Help Your Law Practice to Soar

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

HR Huntsman joins The Free Law today. HR is an organizational strategist, executive coach, published author, and accomplished speaker. HR is passionat...

105. Building Bridges: Networking Strategies for Lawyers

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever think about spending time networking? Are you uncomfortable talking with strangers? Do you feel you do not have enough time to network? I...

104. Law and Life: How to Be Successful and Happy Both in Your Legal Career and in Your Life

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather Moulder joins the Free Lawyer today. Heather is a former Big Law partner turned lawyer leadership and business coach, and host of the Life &am...

103. How to Create Fulfillment by Living Your Legacy Every Day

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever think about how you want your friends and family to remember you when you are no longer with them? How would you feel? How would you behav...

102. Lawyering While Human: How To Practice Law in a Healthy, Fulfilling Way

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a blockbuster important episode. Mike Kasdan joins The Free Lawyer today to share his insights about maintaining our wellness and mental healt...

101. The Key for Growth- Asking for Support!

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt confused or lost? Are you not sure where you want to get to? Or are you trying to figure out how to get there? Have you felt frustr...

100. How To Effectively Mediate Your Case

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a powerful episode! Winter Wheeler, a dynamic mediator and formerly a very talented litigator, joins the Free Lawyer today to discuss her journey...

99. Fuel Your Success by Overcoming Your Fear of Failure

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever worry that you might fail at something in your law practice? Do you ever feel that your fear of failing at something hampers your success?...

98. How to Authentically Build Your Personal Brand as an Attorney

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do we stand out for our expertise in such a crowded field of attorneys? How do we authentically show our clients how we best serve them? Nancy Eva...

97. Surviving and Thriving: Why Resilience is Key for Lawyers

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have encountered stress and unexpected setbacks in our legal practice. We try a case, but we receive a negative result. Our client, to whom we ...

96. The Impact of Addiction on Families And Loved Ones

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us have been affected by the disease of addiction. Its impact on family members and loved ones can be overwhelming. How can we best show up...

95. Always Do Your Best (pt.5)

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle with perfectionism? Try to do everything perfectly and procrastinate because you are afraid to make a mistake? Or be too hard on yours...

94. How Women Lawyers Can Find Joy in the Legal Profession

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erin Gerner joins the Free Lawyer today to discuss how women lawyers can find joy and fulfillment in their practice. Erin is a lawyer turned life coac...

93. How to Stop Hurting Ourselves By Making Negative Assumptions (Pt. 4)

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever invited someone else for an evening, and they said no without an explanation, and you began to wonder why? Have you done something wrong...

92. How to Land Your Next Dream Position

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stuck where you are?  Are you interested in finding your dream job and not sure how to start? Today you can learn the answers! M...

91. How To Stop Taking Things Too Personally (Pt. 3)

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had someone say something nasty about you, and your feelings get hurt? They may say something behind your back to another person, critic...

90. Choose What You Want Your Life to Look Like

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stuck? Need help knowing where you want to be? Our life often takes unexpected twists and turns. Today, Lisa Lang explains how import...

89. Are We Truly Impeccable With Our Word? (Pt. 2)

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had the misfortune of saying completely the wrong thing at the wrong time and regretting what you did? I know I have. Or, sharing someth...

88. Lawyer Life Design for Increased Success

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a blockbuster episode! Wendy Witt, a consultant to over 8,000 lawyers and small firms, shares her insights about how to find the career of your d...

87. The Four Agreements- Tools for Living a Free Life (Pt. 1)

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Whatever happens around you, don't take it personally... Nothing other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves" - Miguel Ruiz, The F...

86. Turning Disputes Into Opportunities

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We lawyers are so often involved in situations of conflict. Disputes arise from many directions. Sometimes we do not respond correctly, and it all goe...

85. The Importance of Integrity in the Legal Profession

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard all the lawyer jokes made? Mocking the legal profession for a lack of honesty? We are often perceived as lacking in integrity. Why...

84. No Judge Should Be Above the Law

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, what a blockbuster episode! Aliza Shatzman, President and Co-Founder of the Legal Accountability Project, shares her harrowing story of harassmen...

83. Other People's Opinions of Us Do Not Matter

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find you spend too much energy wondering what others are thinking about you? Do you worry that others might be judging you or thinking les...

82. How to Create the Law Practice You Are Excited to Work In

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Owen McGrann reinvented his legal career after overcoming a life-threatening health scare. Today he has built the law practice of his dreams, practici...

81. How To Make The Law Of Attraction Work For You

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ever in a mindset where you think negative thoughts, expect poor results, and that’s what happens? Or, alternatively, have you ever envision...

80. Changemaking Tips For Women Attorneys

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Rice has a passion for helping women professionals be as successful and fulfilled as they can. Speaker, author, marketing expert, and profess...

79. Can We Be Truly Happy As Attorneys?

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A recent Washington Post article was entitled “Want to be happy? Then don’t be a lawyer.” Is it possible to be truly happy as an attorney? Are y...

78. How to Manage Stress and Burnout in the Legal Profession

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Daya Naef, lawyer and executive coach, joins us today to share her expertise about how to enjoy the practice of law despite the pressures we all face....

77. There Is A Solution

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you, or anyone you know or care about, ever felt hopeless or that you had lost control? That there was some power running your life that was stro...

76. How to Effectively Use Negotiation As Your Everyday Superpower

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ever afraid to assert yourself, particularly when you feel the other party has more power than you? Ever wonder how to effectively ask for wha...

75. How To Create The Future of Your Dreams

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"If you don’t design your life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." – ...

74. How to Use LinkedIn to Build Your Professional Brand and Grow Your Business

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel that there is so much competition and it is hard to stand out from the crowd as an attorney? Scott Aaron, LinkedIn Coach and business...

73. How to Create Personal Freedom by Living in the Present (Part 2)

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

True personal freedom can only be created by mindfully living in the present. Last week, we reviewed the problems with living in the past (regret, res...

72. How to Create the Life and Career You Have Always Wanted

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Pamely, a lawyer, psychotherapist, speaker, and career coach for lawyers from the UK, explains in this episode of The Free Lawyer how we can enh...

71. Achieve Serenity by Staying Present (Part 1)

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find you are distracted, worrying about the future and how things will turn out? Do you worry about what other people might be thinking of...

70. How to Find True Happiness as an Attorney

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzanne Shams joins us today to share her wisdom about how we as attorneys can find true happiness as attorneys. We chat about these important topics:...

69. Free Yourself Through Forgiveness

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had someone really hurt you in your life? Someone who treated you very badly, unjustifiably, for no good reason? And you feel, quite jus...

68. How to Enjoy Health and Wellbeing in the Legal Profession

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elaine Godley joins The Free Lawyer today to share her expertise on how to build a life of health and well-being as a lawyer in today's challenging an...

67. Why We Should be Compassionate Attorneys

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lawyers often have a reputation of being smart, confident, in control, and intensely logical. But sometimes, we have the unfavorable reputation of bei...

66. Sometimes You Just Have to Dance!

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christi Disparte, a dynamic in-house counsel, joins The Free Lawyer today to share her journey from a litigator in a law firm to an in-house counsel w...

65. How to Build a Truly Tolerant Law Office

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the importance of tolerance, don’t we? We all believe it’s a great value. Is your workplace genuinely tolerant? Can we make it better?...

Hot Tips for How to Practice Family Law in a Professional and Effective Manner

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being a litigator can be so challenging, can't it? This is particularly true in family law. Managing the emotions of our client, and dealing with an o...

How to Avoid Burnout in the Legal Profession

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? That you simply cannot handle anymore? Although you loved your profession, now you are tired of it and getting...

62. How to Successfully Manage the Challenges of Practicing In a Large Law Firm

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Logan Stedman joins us for this blockbuster episode! Practicing for six years in two large firms, Emily shares her powerful tips with young lawy...

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that you were not as good as other people think you are? Have you ever doubted your ability to achieve what you already have? Do yo...

How to Overcome Stress and Find Fulfillment as an Attorney

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jenn Deal joins us today to share insights about managing the overwhelm and finding fulfillment as an attorney.  Jenn Deal is a lawyer (and forme...

How to Be Mindful in Your Profession

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.” -Jack Kornfield Do you have days ...

Begin Creating Your Everyday Living Legacy Today

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Codi Shewan joins The Free Lawyer today. Codi is a speaker, trainer,  consultant, and, most importantly, author of the best-selling book, Everyda...

56. How to Build a More Successful and Fulfilling Law Practice Through Value Based Pricing

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find billing clients to be uncomfortable? Get tired of keeping time and meeting billable hour expectations? Are you interested in finding ...

Seven Tools for Becoming a More Authentic Attorney

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we talked about how hard it is to be an authentic attorney, and how we suffer stress and burnout as a result. We also reviewed the powerful ...

55. The Problem with Authenticity in the Legal Profession

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can we be truly authentic as attorneys? We spend so much of our time creating arguments, posturing, being in charge, always in control. Sometimes we h...

How to Succeed as an Attorney in Expecting the Unexpected

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Terrell is our guest today on The Free Lawyer. Laura is an executive coach who helps us be as successful as we deserve. She shares valuable insi...

What is Emotional Intelligence and How Do We Develop It?

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had a crisis at work, someone made a mistake, and the boss gets very angry, perhaps screaming, reacts rashly, and blames the person who ...

How to Manage the Toughest Issues Young Lawyers Face

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of The Free Lawyer, dynamic Molly Hough shares her insights on the most challenging issues facing young lawyers today. We talk abou...

Value Based Pricing- An Innovative Solution for Law Firms

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do your clients ever get frustrated with the size of their bill, which was unexpected? Do you have prospective clients who want a reasonable projectio...

50. How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Law Practice

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Viveca Hess is an expert in using LinkedIn to help lawyers grow their book of business. She shares her expertise on these important topics: -The best ...

Building Genuine Connections through Effective Listening

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to share something important with someone, and you knew they were not really listening? Or, they interrupted you to tell you what...

Empower Yourself to Choose the Career in Law that Fulfills You

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel trapped and overwhelmed in your law career? As if you have no choice or power? Talar Herculian Coursey is a lawyer by day, a Life Coa...

The Problem with Busyness

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt that you are working so hard, so busy, too many things on your desk, keeping all the balls in the air?  And when the day is do...

How to Be a Successful Lawyer and Fulfilled at the Same Time

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to be both successful and happy as a lawyer? This is an episode not to be missed. Lara Quie (pronounced Queen - without the “n”) is a ...

45. 8 Tools for Developing a Growth Mindset

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you someone who would prefer to stick to your habits and well known routines? Or, do you have a passion for learning new things? Are you someone w...

How To Truly Stand Out as a Family Lawyer

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest on The Free Lawyer is Ravit Rose. Ravit is passionate about making the divorce process more effective and less stressful. She shares: -W...

How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you ever consider trying something new, and tell yourself that you were not smart enough or good enough? Did you ever have an opportunity to speak...

How to Find True Happiness as a Lawyer

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So excited that Brittany Leonard joins The Free Lawyer today. Brittany is a dynamite young attorney who has created a life in the legal profession tha...

41. How to Manage Our Regrets

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever said something that in hindsight you absolutely wish you had not,and each day it bothers you that you said it? Or, have you ever made a ...

How To Build the Life of Your Dreams

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today by Dina Cataldo, a lawyer and coach to highly successful lawyers who are seeking more in their life.  Dina shares her unique ...

How to Free Yourself from Unhealthy Expectations

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find that you expect a certain result, like winning your next trial, and when it does not happen you are crushed and disappointed? Or, alt...

How to Create Financial Strategies For Success for Your Law Firm

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 38 of The Free Lawyer, we are joined by Terrell Turner, a dynamite CPA who provides specialized financial advice to law firms. Today Terrel...

10 Tips in Overcoming Perfectionism

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find that you fret over your past mistakes? Or, are very worried about making new mistakes? Are you ever extremely concerned about high ex...

36. How to Build Real Meaningful Connections in the Legal Profession

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Hanna based in the UK, is the Founder & Managing Director of KC Partners, an innovative and world leading legal talent solutions and conten...

How to Stop Comparing and Start Growing

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever do this? You see someone who is really proficient, better than you, at something you want to achieve; and you begin comparing yourself to ...

How To Survive That Messy Divorce with Less Pain and Greater Clarity

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is the incredible Jennifer Aternino, a family mediator and divorce coach. If you are a family law attorney, a person encountering a fa...

Overcoming Our Fear of Failure

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel that your fear of failing at something professionally hampers your success? Or causes you stress? Despite our confidence, many of us ...

32. How to Free Yourself From Financial Stress

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel you work hard, have a great salary but can never get ahead financially? If so, this episode is for you.  Rho Thomas joins us tod...

10 Tips For Breaking Out of the Prison of People Pleasing

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we chatted about people pleasing, the signs of it, and how it can cause resentment, stress, anxiety, and the loss of authenticity.  Wou...

Choose Your Own Life and Create Personal Freedom

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Frederick is our guest today. Laura has a background in Big Law and as in house general counsel, but courageously opened her own firm and has cr...

The Problem of People-Pleasing

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been asked to do something for someone, said yes, and then resented that you had to do it? Has someone ever complained to you about some...

How to Manage Narcissism in Your World

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do any of you encounter someone who is always blaming, has to win at all costs, has to get his way?  And if crossed, lashes out, or gives the sil...

How to Avoid the Blame Game in Your Law Office

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mistakes happen, right? Deadlines get missed, papers get filed wrong, an important call is not returned. Those can of course be problems, but the bigg...

How to Protect Your Law Firm from Claims and Grievances

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey Cunningham joins the podcast today to share some critical thoughts about how to protect yourself and your law firm from potential malpractice ...

Seven Tips for Overcoming Those Painful Resentments

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt angry at someone for something they did to you and feel powerless to stop it or change it? And that feeling keeps coming back, and ...

Create Personal and Financial Freedom by Utilizing Value-Based Billing in Your Law Practice

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On  this week's episode of The Free Lawyer, we are joined by the incredible Scott Simmons. Scott is a toolbox for turning lawyers into rainmakers...

Overcoming Our Professional Fears

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How serious are you about achieving your dreams? Are you willing to do what is necessary to earn the promotion, go for the raise, or seek a new and be...

How To Build Your Law Practice Without Being a Salesman

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Fretzin, four time author, podcaster, and legal development coach, joins The Free Lawyer to talk about: -How to be a confident, authentic and sk...

21. Be Free- Get Uncomfortable!

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Seems like a contradiction, doesn't it? Get uncomfortable and be free? When I was young, I always wanted to have a comfortable life. To be safe, ...

20. So Much Work, So Little Time- What To Do?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us struggle with this problem. Our partner keeps giving us more work to do. The court schedules unexpected hearings. Our clients call, aski...

Episode 19. Practice Self-Care: You Deserve It!

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We face so many stresses in our professions. We encounter demands of clients; stresses about money and paying bills; too much work and too little time...

Episode 18. Finding Fulfillment in Service

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our practices can be so stressful, overwhelming at times. But, there is one way to find greater fulfillment in our profession. Do you want to learn an...

Episode 17. The Importance of Wellness in the Legal Profession

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We joined the legal profession for many reasons, with great excitement and enthusiasm. But many of us some time later are stressed, burned out and ove...

Episode 16. Twelve Steps for Improving Professionalism for Lawyers

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many lawyers are stressed and burned out, sadly so. And part of the reason is they are tired of the unnecessary conflict that often occurs between ...

Episode 15. Free Yourself From the Prison of Fear

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel fearful? Worry that something will not work out right? Concerned about what might happen in the future?  Fear can be overwhelmin...

Episode 14. Sleep- A Critical Success Tool

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us struggle with getting enough sleep, don't we? We do not realize how critical it is to our overall wellness and success to have a healthy...

Episode 13. Twelve Tools for Managing Stress in Your Professional Life

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel stressed at work? And not sure how to best manage it so you can enjoy fulfillment in your professional life?  Here, I address th...

Episode 12. A Critical Step in Creating Personal Freedom: Asking for Support!

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt confused or lost about your direction? Or not sure how to get there? Or, have you ever felt frustrated, and not sure why? Have you ...

Episode 11. The Gift of the Present

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest challenges in creating personal fulfillment is making it a habit to live in the present, and to avoid being stuck in the past or in...

Episode 10. Eight Key Tips to Maintain Boundaries and Prevent Burnout

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt overwhelmed at work? That you simply cannot handle any more? That although you had loved your profession, now you are feeling tired...

Episode 9. Free Yourself From Your Time Prison

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us feel trapped by having too much work to do, not enough time to do it, and an inability to separate work from family and other personal a...

Episode 8. Enjoy Serenity By Practicing Acceptance

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and don't know how to achieve a sense of peace among the chaos?? Often we feel incredibly stressed in our profession.&nbs...