THE PRACTICE PODCAST

206. From Flute Performance To High-Stakes Litigation With Katie Tonkinson

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode of The Practice Podcast, Katie Tonkinson joins Jeff Bast and Brett Amron to discuss her path from music performance to litigation, what law school doesn’t teach you, and why practicing law is ultimately a people business.

She shares practical insights on building a legal career, the importance of discipline and communication, and how creative outlets like writing and music continue to shape her approach to the law.

What You’ll Hear

How a music background translates to legal practice
The importance of networking and real-world exposure
Why communication skills can make or break young lawyers
What surprised her most about practicing law

Bottom Line

Strong lawyers are not just technically sound—they understand people, communicate clearly, and stay disciplined over time.

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205. Legend Series: The Long Game Of Building A Legal Legacy — John Kozyak

BAST AMRON — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700

In this Legend Series episode of The Practice Podcast, Brett Amron and Jeff Bast sit down with John Kozyak, co-founder of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. Known nationally as a bet-the-company litigator and restructuring lawyer, Kozyak reflects on a career shaped by risk, mentorship, and an unwavering willingness to create opportunity where none existed.

From knocking on office doors in downtown Miami in the 1970s to building one of the most respected litigation and bankruptcy firms in the country, Kozyak’s story is a masterclass in persistence, leadership, and purpose.

Key Takeaways from the Conversation

Starting with Nothing but Initiative

Kozyak’s entry into the legal profession was anything but traditional. As a law student, he flew to Miami with a stack of resumes and literally knocked on law firm doors looking for work. That initiative landed him a summer position that ultimately shaped his entire career.

His approach was simple but powerful:

Show up.
Ask directly for opportunities.
Make it difficult for people to say no.

That willingness to act created momentum long before formal recruiting processes existed.

The Leap to Entrepreneurship

In 1982, Kozyak and two partners took the risk of starting their own firm during a period of economic uncertainty and high interest rates.

At the time:

He had a young family.
Mortgage rates were above 14%.
The new firm had only three lawyers and limited resources.

Despite the risks, the firm quickly gained traction through strong litigation work and strategic bankruptcy matters. One early case from Citibank helped establish the firm’s reputation in restructuring and insolvency work.

Seizing Opportunity in Bankruptcy Law

Kozyak positioned himself early in bankruptcy and restructuring law by attending a specialized program shortly after the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1979.

That decision gave him:

Early exposure to a developing practice area
Access to national legal networks
A chance to build credibility among leading practitioners

It was a calculated move that helped define his career trajectory.

Mentorship as a Professional Responsibility

Beyond litigation success, Kozyak’s legacy includes a deep commitment to mentorship and diversity in the legal profession.

He co-founded the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation, which has connected thousands of minority students with judges and lawyers across South Florida.

The goal was simple:
Create access to relationships and opportunities that many aspiring lawyers would not otherwise have.

Many alumni of the program have gone on to become judges, partners, and leaders in the profession.

Leadership Lessons from Decades in Practice

Throughout the conversation, several consistent leadership themes emerge:

Create your own opportunities.
Kozyak built his career by actively pursuing relationships and openings others overlooked.

Mentorship multiplies impact.
Helping others succeed ultimately strengthens the entire profession.

Take calculated risks.
Launching a firm during uncertain economic times required confidence and long-term vision.

Show up with purpose.
Networking only works when you approach it with intention.

Advice for the Next Generation of Lawyers

Kozyak offers a straightforward message for young lawyers seeking mentorship or career direction:

Do not wait for opportunities to come to you.
Attend events and engage with people intentionally.
Introduce yourself and ask thoughtful questions.
Build relationships early.

In his words, the most important step is simple:

Go knock on doors.

About the Guest

John Kozyak is the co-founder of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and a nationally recognized trial lawyer. Over his career he has represented clients in high-stakes litigation, complex bankruptcies, and major receiverships.

He is also an author, lecturer, and longtime advocate for mentorship and diversity within the legal profession.

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204. From Appellate Advocate To The Florida Supreme Court With Raoul Cantero

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode of The Practice Podcast, Jeff Bast and Brett Amron sit down with Raoul Cantero, partner at White & Case and former Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

Raoul shares the story behind his career journey from Miami appellate lawyer to the Florida Supreme Court and back to private practice. He reflects on growing up in Miami after his family fled Cuba, his time at Harvard Law School, and how a passion for writing ultimately led him to appellate advocacy.

The conversation also offers a rare look inside the Florida Supreme Court, including how justices prepare for cases, debate decisions, and craft opinions.

Raoul also shares practical advice for lawyers on credibility in advocacy, the value of judicial clerkships, and why the best lawyers acknowledge the weaknesses in their arguments rather than ignoring them.

Key Topics Discussed

Raoul’s path from Miami to Harvard Law School
Building a career in appellate advocacy
The call offering him a seat on the Florida Supreme Court
What happens behind the scenes at the Court
The transition back to private practice
Lessons for lawyers on advocacy, credibility, and relationships

Takeaway:
Great advocates focus on credibility. Judges are far more persuaded by lawyers who recognize the weaknesses in their cases and address them directly.

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203. Legend Series: Aaron Podhurst — Six Decades of Trial Work, Resolve, and Giving Back

BAST AMRON — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -0800

In this Legend Series episode of The Practice Podcast, Aaron Podhurst shares the defining moments behind a 60+ year career at the highest levels of trial practice.

From the Catskills to the Courtroom

The first in his family to attend college, Aaron earned a basketball scholarship to the University of Michigan and later attended Columbia Law School. He chose law because he loved advocacy, persuasion, and the human side of problem-solving. That instinct became the foundation of a nationally respected trial career.

The Case That Meant the Most

Despite decades of landmark aviation and complex litigation, the most gratifying case of his career was pro bono — helping adoptive parents keep their child after a multi-year legal battle.

His takeaway:
The cases that stay with you are the ones where you truly change someone’s life.

Building a National Aviation Practice

A turning point came after the 1972 Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 crash in the Everglades. As a young lawyer, Aaron asked for a leadership role in the multidistrict litigation. He was appointed chair — a moment that launched a premier aviation practice.

Preparation met opportunity.

On Litigation and Stress

Aaron is candid: trial work is not easy.

Jurors decide.
Judges rule.
Outcomes are public.
Clients’ futures are on the line.

If you are not feeling stress, you may not care enough. Litigation demands resilience, but for those wired for it, the rewards are unmatched.

Why Pro Bono Matters

He believes pro bono work:

Makes you a complete lawyer
Strengthens your reputation
Earns judicial respect
Gives young lawyers real courtroom experience

And most importantly, it feels right.

The Secret to Firm Longevity

Podhurst Orsek’s success rests on three pillars:

Stay independent.
Be excellent at a defined specialty.
Protect your reputation.

Skill matters. So does character.

Final Word

Aaron’s message to young lawyers:

Do work you believe in.
Take calculated risks.
Choose your partners wisely, at work and at home.
Build a reputation that lasts longer than any single case.

This episode is a reminder that longevity in the law is not accidental. It is earned.

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202. Jim Robinson On Grit, Grace, And Big Law Mentorship

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:47:26 -0800

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast sit down with Jim Robinson, Partner at White & Case LLP in Miami, where he leads the firm’s Americas Litigation Section and serves as Chair of the Americas Operations Council. Jim represents U.S. and international clients in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and is widely respected as a tenacious litigator who believes you do not have to be difficult to be effective.

Jim shares his remarkable path to the law, from growing up on a cattle ranch in Southwest Florida with professional rodeo parents to discovering his passion for litigation during law school. He reflects on the mentorship that shaped his career, why he has spent more than two decades at one firm, and what truly makes lawyers successful in Big Law and beyond. The conversation also dives into defending lawyers in malpractice matters, the importance of proactive lawyering, taking ownership of cases, clear client communication, and building strong teams through leadership and recognition.

The episode closes with a personal look at life outside the courtroom, including community service, faith, family, and the joy of becoming a grandfather. This is a thoughtful and engaging conversation on professionalism, grit, and practicing law with purpose.

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201. Stephen Marino On Insurance Recovery & Managing A Modern Law Firm

BAST AMRON — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0800

Brett and Jeff sit down with Stephen Marino, Jr., Managing Partner of Ver Ploeg & Marino, P.A., one of Florida’s premier policyholder-focused insurance law firms. With decades of experience in complex coverage litigation and firm leadership, Marino offers a candid and insightful look into what it takes to build and sustain a practice at the intersection of commercial litigation, insurance recovery, and client trust. He discusses his unique path to the law (include some speeding tickets along the way), the challenges of managing a high-performing boutique firm, how we teach and learn from younger generations, and the recipe for a perfect smoothie!

This episode delivers a thoughtful perspective on leadership in a niche that touches nearly every sector of the business world.

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200. Episode 200 Went Off The Rails: Safety, Security, And Yogurt- Origin Story You Didn’t Ask For

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0800

For our 200th episode, Jeff and Brett go off-script and revisit the real story behind their partnership, their paths into law, and the early experiences that shaped how they practice today. What starts as a milestone celebration turns into a candid and unexpectedly funny conversation about where they came from, what they learned about each other, and why their careers somehow keep coming back to safety, security, and yogurt.

Listeners will hear about hand-written law school applications, childhood jobs, questionable teenage choices, and the siblings who paved the way. Jeff and Brett also reflect on the deeper purpose behind the podcast: each episode is a small act of gratitude, a chance to thank someone, learn more about them, and highlight the people who support the firm and its community.

They close by reconnecting with the principles that define Bast Amron: committing fully, collaborating with purpose, creating with intention, communicating with clarity, and caring about the people who make the work meaningful.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We look forward to the next chapter.

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199. High Stakes & Hard Times: Patty Tomasco On Bankruptcy

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Jeff and Brett sit down with Patty Tomasco, a seasoned bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Quinn Emanuel. Known for her calm command in crisis situations and her sharp instincts in high-stakes litigation, Patty brings a rare mix of courtroom experience and boardroom strategy. The conversation spans her path into law, how she became a self-taught bankruptcy lawyer, and how she’s carved out a leadership role in a competitive practice area, and how Texas became a bankruptcy hotspot. Patty also touches on her passions outside the office, the definition of grace, and more. It's a grounded, compelling look at what it means to start and lead a practice that sits at the intersection of business, law, and urgency.

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198. Career Confidence: A Conversation With Amy Perez

BAST AMRON — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Jeff and Brett are joined by Amy Perez, Associate Dean for Career & Professional Development at the University of Miami School of Law. With deep experience in student advising, employer engagement, and legal talent development, Amy offers an inside look at how legal education is evolving to meet the modern profession’s demands. The conversation explore how law schools are rethinking career services and professional readiness, the shifting expectations of legal employers, the phenomenon of upward comparison, and how AI is changing the law school landscape. With clarity, warmth, and candor, Amy shares practical insights and forward-thinking advice for both students and practitioners navigating career growth in today’s legal landscape.

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197. Trial, Tenacity & Authenticity: Adriana Riviere-Badell’s Path In Law

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Brett and Jeff are joined by Adriana Rivera-Badell, a powerhouse trial attorney, passionate advocate, and rising star in the South Florida legal community. With a reputation for fearless courtroom presence and deep community involvement, Adriana shares her journey from analyst to law student to litigator—and the lessons she’s learned along the way. This conversation explores a number of topics including thinking before speaking, giving up a career for law school, the importance of authenticity and delf-critique, and how her background and identity have shaped her legal career and perspective. Whether you’re just beginning your legal path or reflecting on your next chapter, Adriana offers honest insight, personal reflection, and plenty of inspiration.

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196. Collaborative Family Law: Redefining Divorce With Kristen Goss

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 05:57:59 -0700

On this episode, we welcome family law attorney and mediator Kristen Goss, founder of KWG Family Legal & Mediation Services. Kristen brings a human-centered perspective to family law, championing collaborative processes, alternative dispute resolution, and holistic family healing. Kristen shares her journey, from her roots in a socially engaged household to founding her own firm in 2016, she explains why she blends the roles of negotiator, mediator, and community advocate. She also discusses her preference for resolving family disputes outside the courtroom whenever possible, favoring collaborative approaches that protect relationships and prioritize children’s well-being. Whether you’re a legal professional seeking fresh perspectives, someone navigating a challenging family transition, or simply curious about the people-centered side of law, this episode offers thoughtful, grounded insights and a hopeful approach to meaningful resolution.

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195. Built To Last: Jerry Markowitz On Leadership, Longevity, And The Law

BAST AMRON — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Jerry Markowitz is a founding shareholder at Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog. He joins Jeffrey and Brett to talk about the values and vision that have guided his extraordinary legal career. As one of South Florida’s most accomplished bankruptcy attorneys, Jerry reflects on his decades in practice, the art of balancing firm leadership with client advocacy, Jerry’s early years and the formation of the firm, how the bankruptcy landscape has changed, lessons in leadership from building a law firm that last, the role of community service, what Jerry still loves about practicing law, and what young lawyers should know. Whether you’re a first-year associate or a founding partner, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and timeless perspective from one of the profession’s most trusted voices.

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194. The Man Behind the Mic: Nelson’s Story—And Why He Is Forced to Leave

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

On this special episode, we share an intimate conversation with our producer, Nelson Rosado. Sadly, this will be the first and last time he speaks on the show. Nelson has worked with us for 12 years, helping to produce the podcast since its inception. Unfortunately, he is being forced out of the country where he has lived for nearly 35 years. We discuss Nelson’s childhood in Honduras, his journey to the U.S., his passion for learning, and what he loves about this country. Jeffrey and Brett also share their views on the policy that is forcing Nelson to abruptly leave and why they think it is bad for business. This episode is deep and meaningful to all of us at The Practice Podcast. We enjoyed the conversation, and we expect you will too. We will miss our friend and colleague dearly. Buena Suerte Nelson!

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193. Lessons From A Legend

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, host Jeffrey and Brett sit down with the inimitable Joel Hirschhorn, a true titan of criminal defense. With more than five decades of courtroom experience, Joel has built a reputation as a relentless advocate and a straight shooter with almost 400 jury trials, defending clients in high-stakes criminal matters in almost every District and State in the country.

This wide-ranging conversation covers:

Joel’s reflections on the art of trial law and the evolution of the American justice system;
War stories from inside the courtroom;
His unfiltered take on what makes a great lawyer (and what doesn’t); and
The ethical compass that has guided him through it all.

Whether you're a young lawyer looking for direction or a seasoned practitioner revisiting your “why,” this episode is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and conviction.

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192. The Business of Criminal Law, With Adam Rossen

BAST AMRON — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Adam Rossen, a former prosecutor turned visionary CEO of one of Florida’s fastest-growing criminal defense firms. Adam shares his journey from solo practice to leading a multi-office team across South Florida, offering a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped the Rossen Law Firm’s unique culture and client-first approach. If you’re a lawyer thinking about leadership, growth, or just building a career that aligns with who you are, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Visit the Rossen Law Firm to learn more about them.

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191. Leadership & Culture in the Law – A Conversation With Scott Baena

BAST AMRON — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Jeff and Brett sit down with longtime Miami attorney Scott Baena, a founding partner of Bilzin Sumberg and a respected figure in the world of business bankruptcy law. With over 40 years of experience, Scott reflects on his journey to the practice, how a spring break detour lead to a career shift, founding a successful law firm, defining culture, the importance of community, and how to retire on your own terms! Whether you’re a veteran of the bar or just starting your legal journey, this is a conversation packed with wisdom, warmth, and perspective.

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190. From Big To Boutique To Big: Luis Salazar’s Law Firm Journey

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Luis Salazar is no stranger to high-stakes legal battles. As the founding attorney behind Salazar Law and now the force behind Cole Schotz’s Miami expansion, Luis has led billion-dollar litigation wins and multibillion-dollar debt restructurings for clients across industries—from cryptocurrency firms to Fortune 500 companies. In this episode, Luis shares the mindset and strategies behind the practice of law, starting your own firm, what it takes to scale a boutique practice into a national platform, and how agile principles can make legal teams faster and more responsive. Whether you’re a legal professional, entrepreneur, or just curious about the business of law, this conversation offers a masterclass in high-performance legal leadership.

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189. BRANDING FOR LAWYERS

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:23:00 -0700

Danielle Garno is back! (If you missed her on Episode 157, go listen now!) And now she is a Partner at Daniel Ebeling Maccia & Cohen, where she continues her practice in the fashion, beauty, and luxury goods industries. She also teaches the Branding Master Class Workshop for Lawyers, an 8-week workshop for lawyers of all types and levels.

On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff the importance of building a brand early in your career, leaving a place you love, planning your exit, finding your unique value proposition, and why lawyers are salespeople. Check it out!

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188. AUSA Turned Commercial Litigator (And Legal Legend)

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Peter Prieto is a legal legend. (Our words, not his.) Today he is a partner at Podhurst Orseck with more than 25 years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and white-collar criminal defense. On this episode, he chats with Brett and Jeff about his path to success, including his childhood in rural Cuba, his path to law school, the early years as a federal prosecutor, what he learned from more than 30 trials, the importance of gratitude, learning from mistakes, working in the Office of Independent Counsel, and other war stories. He also shares some advice for junior lawyers and law students. Don’t miss this remarkable episode and be sure to watch Peter Prieto’s inspiring acceptance speech and tribute video from the 2025 AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner.

AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner 2025 – Peter Prieto Speech https://vimeo.com/1085723427/0c57635f89?share=copy

AJC Miami Broward Judge Learned Hand Award Dinner 2025 – Peter Prieto Tribute Video https://vimeo.com/1085711581/f25bf8d696?share=copy

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187. The Lawyer’s Edge ®

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Elise Holtzman is a former practicing lawyer, executive coach, consultant, and the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge®, helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders. She chats with Jeff and Brett about a variety of topics, including her transition from practicing law to founding a company, why she chose lawyers to coach, why law firm management is usually unprepared, trends in legal education, the recent growth in legal coaching, and which lawyers need her services. Do you? Listen now!

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186. AI Will Enhance You, Not Replace You

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Anthony DeSimone is pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence in business and law. On this episode, he discusses the AI revolution with Jeff and Brett. They cover a variety of topics including why he was such an early adapter, why it’s not too late for you, how to go about learning and using AI, why AI will create jobs, how AI can enhance you, the serious risks of hallucinations, how to mitigate that risk, and more. If you are hesitant to use AI, or you are using it and want to learn more, this episode is for you! Don’t miss this one!

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185. Business Bankruptcies Are On The Rise

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:11:23 -0700

As insolvency litigators, Brett and Jeff have unique insights on the business world. Many consider bankruptcy lawyers to be canaries in the coalmine. When they are busy, that may not be good for the rest of us. On this episode, they discuss what is happening in the bankruptcy world, the state of the economy, the challenges facing the business community, and some advice for struggling business owners. They also chat about lessons they have learned, new perspectives, and their individual ways of observing The Practice of life.

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184. Reflecting On Five Years of Podcasting

BAST AMRON — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:34:04 -0700

It is hard to believe that they have been at it this long, but Brett and Jeff have been podcasting for more than five years. They were as surprised to learn this as we were! But on this episode, they reflect on the milestone, chat about some of their favorite episodes, remember some important guests, and consider what is in store for the future of The Practice.

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183. Birth Of A Tech Entrepreneur

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Morris Tabush is a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, community activist, and founder of Tabush Group, a leading provider of virtual workspaces, private clouds, and managed IT services to mid-sized professional firms.

On this episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff how he learned his trade from internships and neighborhood work, walking the streets to build a business, learning to pay yourself, and what entrepreneurs are doing wrong. He also shares some insider tips on using technology and deploying security features. Don’t miss it!

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182. This Tech Expert Wants To Teach Us

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 May 2025 05:19:52 -0700

Felicita Sandova is an expert on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. She is the CEO and Co-founder of SENP-X, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity training programs.

On this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff a variety of topics including life transitions, avoiding self-doubt, seizing opportunities, the importance of research, taking risks, and of course learning technology and the rapidly evolving world of AI. Her story is about overcoming fears, taking risks, and getting in the ring. Check it out!

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181. Learn From An Expert On Law Firm Leadership

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

John Remsen, Jr., is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on law firm leadership, management, marketing, and business development. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff. how he helps law firms, and their leaders develop and implement long-term strategic objectives. They cover a variety of topics, including how to dress for the job you want, building relationships and trust, industry practice groups, law firm succession, using AI, and true professionalism. If you are a lawyer or law firm leader, listen now!

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180. Learning From An Expert On Technology

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Welcome back, Dr. Hernan Londono, a highly accomplished Information Technology executive and Cybersecurity professional with nearly 30 years of expertise. He appeared on a panel of experts on Episode 178. Now he is back to discuss his journey with Brett and Jeff. Together, they cover a variety of topics, including his early years in rural Colombia, building efficiency by living with scarcity, the democratization of education, his critical role as a mentor to many, the need for broad access to opportunity, and the emergence of agentic AI. Don’t miss it!

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179. Is Distressed Real Estate Back?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

Meet Jason A. Welt, a leading expert in court-ordered real estate sales. On this episode, Jason discussed with Brett and Jeff his work as a real estate agent and advisor for bankruptcies and receiverships, growing up as the child of a renowned trustee, learning from witnessing the mistakes of others, the importance of capitalizing on your connections, building comfort in uncomfortable situations, the future of real estate, and even his life as a mobile disc jockey! Don’t miss this great episode.

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178. Building An Intelligence-Driven Organizational Culture

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Building an Intelligence-Driven Organizational Culture” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Managing Partner Brett Amron. It included Felicita Sandoval, CEO & Co-Founder of CyberwAIse™, Dr. Hernan Londono, Chief Technology & Innovation Strategist, Lenovo, and David Kreiger, Founder of SalesRoads.

This all-star panel of experts examined how organizations can foster a culture that integrates emotional intelligence while strategically implementing artificial intelligence. They discussed the importance of cultivating a workplace that values empathy, emotional awareness, and adaptability alongside technological advancement. Panelists shared insights on embedding emotional intelligence into leadership practices, decision-making, and employee development programs to enhance collaboration and innovation. They also explored how organizations can leverage AI to streamline processes while maintaining a strong, human-centered workplace culture. By balancing AI-driven efficiency with emotionally intelligent leadership, attendees gained actionable takeaways on building a more dynamic and resilient organization.

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177. Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum.

Attorney Alejandra Iglesia moderated this panel, which included Darline Llamas Llopis, VP of Finance & Retail, Miami Dolphins; D. Porpoise Evans, Office Managing Shareholder, Littler; and Jeffrey Weissman, Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, World Fuel Services.

This all-star panel explored how emotional intelligence (EI) fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation within organizations. They discussed how emotionally intelligent workplaces build trust, encourage open communication, and promote risk-taking—ultimately strengthening team dynamics and driving breakthrough ideas. The conversation highlighted how leaders who effectively manage emotions can inspire greater engagement and productivity, leading to long-term success. The panelists shared practical strategies, such as EI training, active listening, and constructive feedback, as essential tools for sustaining innovation and growth. By emphasizing the impact of EI on leadership and teamwork, the discussion reinforced that emotional intelligence is not just a soft skill but a critical factor in building high-performing workplaces that thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

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176. Does Your Firm Have Revenue Enablers™?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Brett and Jeff chat with Jennifer Johnson, CEO and Founder of Calibrate Strategies, about the evolving role of business professionals in law firms. Jennifer shares her journey from attorney recruiting to founding her own executive search and consulting firm, emphasizing the value of Revenue Enablers™ in optimizing law firm operations.

They explore the rising trend of law firms, big and small—integrating business expertise to enhance efficiency and profitability. Jennifer also highlights the significance of authentic marketing, the complexities of firm leadership, and strategies for long-term growth.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on law firm management, business strategy, and the future of the legal industry.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

175. A Prequel To Episode 160 With Bob Josefsberg

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Brett and Jeff had so much fun with Robert C. Josefsberg that they decided to bring him back for another episode. This time they start back at the beginning. Bob discusses his roots, where it all began, how he ended up in law school, his time in the US attorney’s office, his numerous mentors, and why he willingly helps people. Of course, he also shares more legal war stories, some lessons learned along the way, and practical advice for young professionals and lawyers. Don’t miss it!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

174. Job Interview Tips

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Nobody likes job interviews, certainly not when you are the candidate. In this episode, Brett and Jeff dig deep into the topic. From their personal experience over years of interviewing and hiring, they share a number of tips, from how to prepare to how to dress, what to say and what not to say, and generally how to show up in the best way. This episode is for anyone trying to advance their career, no matter which side of the desk you find yourself sitting on right now.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

173. The Distributed Law Firm Model

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Irene Oria is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand with over twenty years of experience in complex commercial business litigation. In this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff her path to high-stakes litigation, how her firm grew to nearly thirty offices in just over a year, the benefits and risks of having a distributed firm, making the move from private practice to a judicial clerkship, what it’s like to work for a legal legend, and much more.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

172. Building A National Service Firm

BAST AMRON — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:00:00 -0800

Phillip Hogan is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC, a nationwide notary signing service company. Phillip discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, the need to adapt to any conditions, the importance of a relentless desire to win, and how a curious nature can lead you to success in business. They also discuss Phillip’s interesting past as a semi-pro bicycle racer and how he employs lessons from racing in business today.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

171. Reflections On 2024 And What’s Coming In 2025

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0800

In this episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on 2024, lessons learned, challenges faced, what they can do better, and what better even means. They get a little introspective on this one, share some moments of vulnerability, reflect on the trajectory of the firm, and touch on what is in store in 2025 for the firm and the podcast. This episode is a great way to wrap 2024 and kick start 2025! Enjoy!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

170. On Bankruptcy At Big Law

BAST AMRON — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Brett Marks is a bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Akerman LLP. In this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff his career path from a two-lawyer practice to a national law firm, his move to Miami, why he enjoys the niche bankruptcy practice, staying in the same firm for decades, the keys to building a book of business, the origin of his awesome name, and more. Check out this episode!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

169. Cultural Alignment Drives Profitability

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Bo Yancey is the founder and principal consultant of B-Y Global, which drives profitability and growth for law firms and professional services businesses. Bo discusses with Brett and Jeff how he helps firms achieve their full potential through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and cultural alignment. They discuss law firm KPI’s, compensation systems, realization, and why firm culture is so critical to growth and profitability. This is another critical episode for anyone in law or other professional services.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

168. Time Is of The Essence

BAST AMRON — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Time is a most precious commodity. And with so many advances in technology, we still seem to have even less time available. What are we doing wrong? In this episode, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of time management for lawyers and other professional service providers. They discuss the systems and processes they have each used for managing time over various points in their careers, strategies for effective time management, the importance of establishing boundaries, and other time management solutions. Unless you find you have too much time and too little to do, this episode is for you!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

167. Building A Global Technology Hub

BAST AMRON — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Melissa Medina is a co-founder & the CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global technology hub. Under her leadership, eMerge now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In this episode, Melissa discusses her path to leadership, the start of eMerge, the idea of turning Miami into a tech hub, the importance of education in tech, how the future of learning is changing, the tech funding landscape, following your passion, and her plan to bring more diversity to the tech sector.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

166. How To Pay For College. Learn From An Expert.

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

On this episode, meet Brad Baldridge, one of the nation’s leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save, and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to this unique specialty, the importance of early-stage planning, how the top schools can name their price, how some schools are tuition-driven, the importance of need-based aid, and the challenges of college admissions.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

165. Conversation With A Data Privacy Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Laura Juanes Micas is a multilingual law, regulatory, policy, and privacy specialist. She has more than twenty years of professional experience in a variety of multi-national companies, including Yahoo!, Facebook, and RBI (owner of BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, TIM HORTONS®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®). In this episode, Laura discusses with Jeff and Brett her path from Spain to the U.S., from a traditional law firm practice to in-house, and her move into the ubiquitous and evolving field of data privacy.

She shares advice for outside counsel, discusses the history of data privacy, and emphasizes the need for more women in technology. You do not want to miss this episode with a true expert in her field.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

160. Stories From A Legal Legend

BAST AMRON — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:43:08 -0700

Robert C. Josefsberg is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Florida and something of a legend in legal circles.

In this amazing episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff numerous stories and lessons from his incredible career, beginning with his early defense of rock star Jim Morrison of The Doors. He also discusses lessons from numerous trials, such as how to communicate with juries and children, the importance of owning your mistakes, the value of mentorship, the need to support community organizations, and how the practice of law has changed over the decades. Listen to this one and get ready for part two because as soon as they stopped recording, Brett and Jeff wanted more. So, we will be bringing Bob back!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

164. Seize Opportunities To Lead

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Donald Kirk is a Tampa-based attorney and the national chair of Carlton Fields' bankruptcy and business litigation departments. In this episode, Donald discusses with Brett and Jeff his unintentional path to law school, the importance of finding and learning from mentors, why you want good, sophisticated counsel on the other side, what it's like to lead a department at big law, and how sometimes leadership starts with raising your hand. Don’t miss out on this one!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

163. How To Manage A Crisis

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Evan Nierman is the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a globally respected strategic communications and crisis management firm, and the author of two best-selling books: Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line and The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad. In this episode, Evan discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, his experience in public relations and crisis management, why lawyers often handle the media poorly, how to answer difficult questions, how to plan for a crisis, and the challenges resulting from cancel culture attacks. Don’t miss this episode!

Tune in for another informative and entertaining conversation with Brett and Jeff.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

162. Learn About Starting Companies From An Expert On Closing Them

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Phil Von Kahle is the President and principal owner of Michael Moecker & Associates, Inc., a company that specializes in turnaround strategies and liquidation plans for companies, probate estates, and family offices. Phil serves as an assignee in Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) cases, executes workout agreements, and is a Court Appointed Receiver, Trustee, Examiner, Curator, and Conservator. In this episode, he discusses with Jeff and Brett a variety of topics, including his specialized field, what he is most grateful for, why some business decisions are guided by what is good for the community, and how he turned a high school volunteer project turned into a state-funded business. This is a terrific episode for entrepreneurs, insolvency professionals, and students of life. Don’t miss it!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

161. How Do You Prepare?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Jeff and Brett discuss the importance of preparation, whether for a run, a swim, a meeting, or a trial. During the conversation, they cover a variety of topics, including managing difficult challenges, the fear of failure, the need to challenge ourselves, the importance of repetition, their personal practices, identifying blind spots, preparation in teams, and why caring leads to successful outcomes.

Tune in for another informative and entertaining conversation with Brett and Jeff.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

159. Accounting For Lawyers

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Today, we welcome John Scott, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors and author of Judicial Dollars and Cents – A Virtual CFO’s Playbook to Help Firms Create a Financial Roadmap to Success. John discusses his three decades of experience advising law firms of all sizes with Brett and Jeff. They discuss a variety of topics, including maximizing profits, cash flow management, and strategic KPI utilization. John also shares insights on Virtual CFO services, utilizing a cutting-edge tech stack, the path to partnership, and the importance of making data-driven decisions. Stay tuned for invaluable advice on optimizing your law firm’s financial journey.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

158. Stressed? What To Do For Self-Care?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In the business and legal worlds, stress is prevalent. But how do you deal with it? In this episode, Jeff and Brett chat about the importance of managing stress. They discuss how their methods have evolved over their decades of practice. They touch on a number of useful tools for self-care, including exercise, meditation, and sleep. This is a topic that cannot possibly get enough attention in our fast-paced, stress-filled world. Check it out.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

157. Fashion, Beauty and Luxury Law

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Danielle Garno leads the Fashion, Beauty, and Luxury Goods team at Holland & Knight LLP. In this episode, Danielle discusses with Jeff and Brett her life as a transactional and litigation attorney to some of the biggest names in fashion. She talks about her path to this unique practice, how her clients helped, and the sacrifices she made to get to the top. She also shares some of the best advice she has received, some ways for young lawyers to gain their independence, and her own tips for younger lawyers trying to break into a unique practice in the law. Don’t miss this episode!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

156. The Summer Reset

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

As we return from the summer, vacation time is over, the kids are getting ready for school, and work is heating up. How do you reset and position yourself for a strong year-end? It's crunch time. Listen to Brett and Jeff talk about the need to reset, goal setting, returning from breaks, and powering through to find success.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

155. THE LAWYER’S COACH

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:00:00 -0700

On this episode, meet Phyllis Sisenwine, a Master Certified Coach to lawyers and law firms who want to achieve greater professional and personal success.

Phyllis discusses with Jeffrey Bast and Brett Amron her path from coaching salespeople to lawyers, the importance of being open to coaching, why delegating is so hard, the need for accountability, and why every minor interruption is causing you more lost time. She also shares some insider tips on how to network more effectively and how to get the most out of your speaking engagements. This episode is chuck full of lessons. Don’t miss it!

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

154. Finding Your Zen

BAST AMRON — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:09:00 -0700

Oswaldo Alvarez joined the podcast to discuss with Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast his transition from a traditional career path to passion and spiritual focus. Join us for Os’ journey, which rose from personal setbacks, tragedy, and loss to his current state of inner peace, balance, and an ability to share his knowledge and experience with others.

You will enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

This episode offers a unique perspective on career longevity and firm loyalty, making it a must-listen for legal professionals and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of a successful long-term career in a rapidly evolving industry.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

153. Have A Teachable Spirit

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Maria Desvergunat is a senior paralegal at Bast Amron and has been with the firm since 2012. Maria discusses with Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast how she managed to climb the ranks from file clerk to senior paralegal, the importance of constantly learning and teaching, lessons from her parents and church, what it means to have a teachable spirit, the challenges of prioritizing, and what it’s like to work in a high-energy fast-paced law firm. This is a wonderful glimpse at the important people and work behind the scenes of success in law.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

152: A Three-Decade Journey With K&L Gates: Steven Weinstein’s Story

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this compelling rerelease of Episode 63, titled “From Summer Associate to Managing Partner of K&L Gates Miami Office,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a heartfelt discussion with Steven Weinstein, the Managing Partner of the Miami office of K&L Gates. Recorded on February 23rd, 2022, this episode delves into Steven’s remarkable now 33-year tenure with the firm, which began when he joined as a summer associate in 1991, back when the firm was known as Kirkpatrick & Lockhart.

Steven shares the pivotal moments of his career, from being one of the founding members of the firm’s national healthcare team to ascending to his current role as Managing Partner. He provides insights into the generational and cultural shifts he has witnessed and the firm’s transformation from a 400-attorney operation to an AmLaw 100 law firm with nearly 2,000 attorneys.

Throughout the conversation, Steven emphasizes the importance of longevity and loyalty in his career. When asked what has kept him at the same firm for over three decades, his answer is simple yet profound: “The DNA has remained the same throughout the firm’s evolution, and I still enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to work.”

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

151. Episode Recap: "Building Success: Juan Enjamio On Navigating The South Florida Legal Market"

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this insightful rerelease of Episode 77, titled “A Miami Office Managing Partner of an International Firm Shares Some Observations,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a conversation with Juan Enjamio, a prominent Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Miami office. Recorded on September 20th, 2022, this episode delves into the evolution of the legal landscape over the past few decades and offers predictions for its future trajectory.

Juan explains how Hunton Andrews Kurth, a global law firm, strategically established and expanded its presence in the competitive South Florida market. He outlines the key factors that have contributed to their sustained success over the past 25 years, offering valuable insights for both emerging and established legal practitioners.

As the influx of national and global firms into Florida continues to rise, Juan’s observations are particularly relevant. He highlights the dynamic nature of the legal industry in the region and shares practical advice on navigating its complexities.

Listeners will better understand the strategic considerations involved in building a successful legal practice in a bustling market. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of global legal trends and regional market strategies.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

150. Episode Recap: "Mastering The Art Of Downtime: Insights From Steven J. Rosenwasser"

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In the rerelease of Episode 73, titled “How A Top Litigator Takes A Break With Ease,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast have an engaging conversation with Steven J. Rosenwasser, a fierce commercial litigator and principal shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office. Recorded on June 6th, 2022, this episode explores a unique experiment Steven conducted with opposing counsel to ensure a truly uninterrupted vacation.

Steven delves into the intricacies of his high-stakes litigation practice, sharing the challenges and demands that come with his role. He underscores the critical importance of meticulous planning, setting clear expectations, and early communication to carve out necessary breaks.

Listeners are in for a surprise as Steven reveals the outcomes of his vacation experiment, shedding light on how mutual respect and professional courtesy between opposing parties can facilitate genuine downtime. His experiences offer a fresh perspective on maintaining work-life balance in the legal profession, demonstrating that even the most intense careers can accommodate well-deserved rest with the right strategies.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the demands of a high-pressure job, offering practical tips and inspiration for achieving a harmonious balance between professional obligations and personal well-being.

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

149. Episode Recap: A Conversation with Legal Legend Herman J. Russomanno

BAST AMRON — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this enlightening rerelease of Episode #70, “Lessons From A Legal Legend,” Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast engage in a captivating dialogue with Herman J. Russomanno, a distinguished figure in the legal community. As the former president of the Florida Bar, a board-certified civil Trial Lawyer, and the Managing Partner of Russomanno & Borrello, P.A., Herman shares the wealth of experience and insights garnered throughout his illustrious career.

Recorded on June 15th, 2022, this episode delves into Herman’s journey from his early days in Mobile, Alabama, to his significant impact on the legal scene in Miami after his move in the late 1970s. He recounts his time working as a federal clerk with esteemed justices, offering listeners a glimpse into the formative experiences that shaped his legal acumen.

Herman emphasizes the critical role of reputation and the qualities that define an exceptional trial attorney. His anecdotes and reflections provide valuable lessons for those in the legal profession and professionals across various fields. This conversation is a treasure trove of knowledge, illustrating the dedication, integrity, and perseverance required to excel in the demanding world of law.

Listeners are treated to a rich narrative that underscores the importance of maintaining high ethical standards and relentlessly pursuing excellence. Herman’s stories and advice inspire and highlight the profound impact a dedicated legal professional can have on their community and the justice system.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

148. Is Your Law Firm A Business Or A Profession?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Craig Goldenfarb is a lawyer who runs a successful personal injury law firm. He is also a speaker and a coach for lawyers and law firms.

On this episode, he shares with Jeff and Brett advice about the business of law, the importance of delegating, the need for organizational structure in law firms, and why he hates the suggestion that law firms are a profession not a business. He also shares fascinating stories about his charitable work in the community. Do not miss this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

147. How to GC Like a Lawyer

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Our guest on today’s podcast, Michael Krawitz, EVP, General Counsel for Conduent, discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey to in-house counsel, the differences and similarities between in-house and outside counsel, how to create a culture while in-house, and his preferences when dealing with outside counsel.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

146. From JD to EV

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Carlo Rodriguez is the Managing Director of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) at Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R). In this episode, Carlo discusses his transition from litigator to in-house attorney, his move from legal to business at Ryder, the exciting growth of the commercial EV market, and the brand-new Ryder Electric+. He also discusses his start in sales for the television industry, the excitement of taking on new challenges, the importance of mentorship, seizing opportunities, and paying it forward.

Included in show notes – Carlo’s link on LinkedIn to Ryder Electric Plus video

https://www.ryder.com/en-us/insights/videos/fleet/video-ryder-electric

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally

145. From Pro Bono Advisor To General Counsel

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 May 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Terry Vento is General Counsel to Miami’s flagship non-profit contemporary art museum, Pérez Art Museum Miami (“PAMM”).

On this episode, Terry shares with Brett and Jeff her fascinating journey from working as a commercial litigator to serving as the PAMM’s first in-house counsel. Along the way, she discusses how she learned soft skills at a young age as an older sibling, lessons in listening and resilience, the challenges of balancing billable and pro bono work, the importance of doing what you love, and why doing good leads to doing well. If you enjoyed this episode, you could also hear Terry Vento on the episode “140. Digital Burnout: Strategies For Managing The Customer Experience In The Age Of Technology” from our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum.

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a r view. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And it will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.

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144. Why We Podcast – Celebrating 5,000 Downloads

BAST AMRON — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

As we reflect on the journey we've embarked upon together, we're filled with immense gratitude and joy. Today, we are ecstatic to celebrate a milestone that speaks volumes - reaching 5000 downloads! This achievement is not just a number; it's a testament to the curiosity, engagement, and support of listeners like you, who've joined us on this extraordinary voyage of meaningful conversations and horizon-expanding discussions.

At the heart of The Practice podcast, with our hosts Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, there's a real passion for digging deep—not just into the law but across all sorts of fields and into the thoughts of business leaders worldwide. It's all about real-life stories, personal growth, and human connection. We go way beyond the usual legal talk, bringing in the full spectrum of human experience, empathy, and a never-ending curiosity.

Through over 140 episodes, we've laughed, learned, and grown together, exploring the profound impact of storytelling and the endless wisdom it unfolds. The Practice Podcast has evolved into more than just a podcast; it's a community where minds meet, and spirits soar.

Join us by tuning in to Brett and Jeff's recorded episode celebrating 5000 Downloads.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

143. Thinking Of Going In-House? Listen To This!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Elliot Basner is an attorney with over 20 years of experience as in-house counsel at major corporations, first Diageo, the alcoholic beverage company, and then Chewy, the pet supply retailer. On this episode, Elliot shares with Brett and Jeff his fascinating journey from a traditional law firm practice to in-house counsel. He offers advice for those thinking of making a move, discusses the unique role as the only lawyer at the table, and the benefits of being a part of a business team. He also offers advice to the lawyers and law firms he hires. This episode is full of wit and wisdom. Don’t miss it!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

142. Everybody Is In Sales

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

Meet David Kreiger, a sales and lead generation expert. David spoke with Brett and Jeff about his journey in the B2B sales and lead generation business up through the founding of his company, SalesRoads, 17 years ago. He shared insight into how to create relationships and what personality traits lend to being successful in sales. And David shared with us how he created a family holiday curated around quality time with his wife and kids.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

141. Ethics Tips From an Ethics Guru

BAST AMRON — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0700

We are thrilled to have Brian Tannebaum back on the show. Brian is a leader in the world of ethics in Florida and beyond. On this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff the baselines of ethics, the need for an emphasis on civility, the importance of good communication, and the value of picking up the phone. He also explains why everything you do sets an example and why your practice is not just your walk to the courthouse and back. If you missed him last time, check out Brian appearing as our first guest ever on Episode 41, Managing Difficult Attorneys And Clients - Insights From An Ethics Expert.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

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140. Digital Burnout: Strategies For Managing The Customer Experience In The Age Of Technology

BAST AMRON — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:28:54 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Digital Burnout: Strategies for Managing the Customer Experience in the Age of Technology from our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Dain de Souza and included Elliot Basner, VP and Associate General Counsel, Chewy.com, Abe Ng, President, CEO, CSO (Chief Sushi Officer), Sushi Maki and M. Thérèse (“Terry”) Vento, General Counsel / Senior Director of Legal and Government Affairs, Pérez Art Museum Miami.

The all-star panel discussed how businesses have traditionally used technology to make things more efficient and reduce the workload for employees, aiming to benefit customers. However, as customer service evolves, there’s a growing demand for human interaction. Customers now prioritize experience, seeking immersive and engaging ways to shop and use services, without undermining the importance of price and quality.

They focused on the challenge of providing these immersive experiences, considering how digital-age communication changes affect customer relationships. They talked about using technology not just for efficiency but to enhance sales, marketing, and customer service in ways that create memorable experiences. The discussion also covered the importance of keeping a personal touch with customers despite technological advances and finding the right balance between fast-paced technological advancements and the more deliberate pace of consumer demands.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

139 Harmonizing Humanity and Technology: Connecting the Workplace in the Digital Age

BAST AMRON — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Harmonizing Humanity and Technology: Connecting the Workplace in the Digital Age from our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Brett Amron and included Melissa Medina, CEO & President, eMerge Americas, Laura Juanes Micas (she/her), VP, Privacy Officer, RBI Restaurant Brands International, and Carlo Rodriguez, Managing Director, EVs & Advanced Vehicle Technology, Ryder Systems Inc.

The panel of experts discussed how fast technology is growing, like social media and AI, and how it might make it harder for us to keep in touch with important people. They discussed the need to stay connected with others as we use more technology at work and in everyday life. The main points included how to keep people working well together when technology keeps changing, combining emotional smarts with AI to make work better, and ways to keep real connections in a world full of tech.

They looked at how technology affects our work relationships, shared stories of success and challenges in using emotions to connect with technology, and talked about the impact of tech on our mental health. The discussion also covered how emojis and gifs help in expressing feelings and offered tips on balancing online and face-to-face interactions. The goal was to highlight the importance of keeping human connections strong in the tech-savvy world.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

138. Connections How To Balance Emotional Intelligence With Artificial Intelligence In Today’s Workplace

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded Opening Remarks from Madeline Pumariega, the President of Miami Dade College, during our 6th Annual Business Advantage Forum. Madeline shed light on the connections between education and leadership in our ever-evolving world. Her relatable perspectives struck a positive chord, leaving the audience inspired and with a sense of purpose.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

137. Condo Boards Need This Expert’s Guidance

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Donna DiMaggio Berger, a lawyer specializing in community association law. She discusses with Brett and Jeff the challenges and nuance required to represent associations and boards. She talks about changes in the industry since the Surfside collapse, the problem of "green banana" owners, the need for proactivity, the new Florida condo requirements, and why some fiscally irresponsible boards may be a thing of the past.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

136. Litigators Can Make Better Corporate Lawyers

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Meet Addison Adams, the founder of Adams Corporate Law. Addison is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions for California-based businesses, but he did not always practice corporate law. Addison discusses with Brett and Jeffhis journey from class action litigation to corporate law, growing a firm and starting over, finding balance in your practice, and the challenges of delegation. He also discusses his role as a deal quarterback, why every business should have a corporate lawyer, and when to bring a lawyer into a deal.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

135. You Can Build A Business Without A Blueprint Advisor

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800

Dan Lansman is an entrepreneur in the truest sense. He has started, built, and sold businesses multiple times for multiple millions. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his entrepreneurial journey, how he ultimately learned to keep the main thing the main thing, why the second sale is easier, and whether you really need to have all the answers before you start the business (spoiler - you don’t!) He also shares some personal experiences about hiring lawyers and other professionals. So, if you have any entrepreneurial inclinations or you are a professional who works with business owners, you do not want to miss this informative and entertaining episode.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

134. A Peak Inside With A Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor

BAST AMRON — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0800

On this episode, meet Seth Freeman, a Managing Director at B. Riley Advisory Services. Seth explains his role as a Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor and a Certified Turnaround Professional. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to the world of insolvency and restructuring, the overblown issues facing his hometown of San Francisco, and the peculiar human conditions that lead some notorious fraudsters down the Ponzi path. This is a must-listen for anyone involved in restructuring, insolvency, or fraud investigations.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

133. Want Results? Listen To The Results Queen!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 04:40:26 -0800

On this episode, meet Dr. Jean Oursler. With a Ph.D. in Business Psychology, Dr. Jean is one of the country’s top business consultants, a top-rated speaker, a world-class business performance coach, a serial entrepreneur, and the creator of the Caveman Brain Business Growth System.

She discusses with Brett and Jeff the importance of outcome-focused thinking, getting alignment in an organization, Z to A thinking, and why you need to put the right people in the right seats. She even shares some sleep tips! This is an important episode for lawyers and business leaders who are looking for results now.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

132. Unplanned Entrepreneurship

BAST AMRON — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0800

Matthew Krayton is the visionary behind Publitics, a public affairs, political, PR, and strategy consultancy. With extensive experience advising campaigns, candidates, executives, and brands, Matt possesses a unique perspective that blends politics with emerging technology.

He discusses with Brett and Jeff his unusual path to starting a political consultancy, his unplanned entrepreneurship, the importance of fighting what you believe in, and the necessity of strategy in branding and messaging. They also discuss how random acts go viral, including President Biden’s “We Just Did” hat. Enjoy this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

131 Three's Company

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:39:46 -0800

Meet Scott Dimond, Jeffrey Kaplan, and David Rothstein, the founding members of Miami litigation boutique Dimond Kaplan and Rothstein PA.

The three partners discuss with Jeff and Brett the birth of their successful law firm, the keys to a healthy 20-year partnership, the way to leave a law firm on good terms, how to incentivize behaviors in lawyers, and how to balance risk, accept loss, and find exit ramps. They also discuss the differences between advocacy and counseling, managing clients with unrealistic expectations, and the importance of being honest with clients. This episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom and lessons for anyone in a business partnership.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

130. Lessons From A Paralegal Who Cares

BAST AMRON — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On this episode, meet experienced bankruptcy paralegal Jorge Miranda. Jorge shares with Brett and Jeff his path to becoming a paralegal, why his career fits with his desire to help people, the value of empathy in the workplace, why showing you care makes a difference and the importance of trust and connections in the office. If you are thinking of a career in the law but are not sure law school is for you, listen to this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

129. Litigating to Podcasting

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0800

On this episode, meet Lauren Sobel, an attorney, editor, speaker, and podcast host based in New York City. Lauren discusses with Brett and Jeff her leap from litigation to legal technology, some trends in legal technology, how generative AI will enhance the law practice, and some cautions about social media for fifth graders and adults alike! Lauren is proof that being a lawyer is not limited to The Practice of law.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

128. Landing The Right Law Firm Job

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 04:27:54 -0800

Meet recent law school graduate and new lawyer, Tanisha Wright, a former summer associate and current attorney at Bast Amron. On this episode, Tanisha discusses with Brett and Jeff how a friend’s personal need lead her to law school, her experience helping exonerate wrongly convicted prisoners, how to find the right law firm job, and why the practice of law is more than just billing hours. She also shares some insider advice for young law students and lawyers just starting their job searches and bar preparation.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

127. The Long And Winding Career Path

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0800

On this episode, Richard Barbara, Miami attorney and community leader, joins Jeff and Brett to discuss his unusual career path and the lessons he has learned along the way.

They discuss Rich’s legal career, the importance of relationships in career advancement, the pains of starting your own law firm, the transition to in-house counsel, what you can learn from your adversaries, getting involved in the community, building a network, the importance of asking for help, and more. This episode is chock of lessons for anyone in business or law.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

126. A Happiness Guarantee

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:39:16 -0800

Mark Eiglarsh is a television personality, a top-rated criminal defense attorney, and the author of a popular book called, “Be Happy by Choice. Happiness Guaranteed or Your Misery Back.” In this episode, Mark chats with Brett and Jeff about the challenges of representing unpopular criminal defendants and the moral decision of taking tough cases. They also discuss Mark's book, what led him to write about happiness, the benefits of suffering, naming your brain, adopting thoughts that serve you, and the importance of gratitude. You will be happy you listened to this episode. As Mark says, "Happiness guaranteed or your misery back!"

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally

125. Write To Be Heard

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800

On this episode, you will hear from Kimberly Calvi, founder of Boston Edits, LLC. Kimberly discusses with Jeff and Brett how a newsletter assignment lead to a career in writing and editing, how the written word is filled with errors, and why forward-thinking, self-aware business leaders should be using writing and editing services. They also discuss a range of topics, from the proper use of emojis and abbreviations, the importance of clear, concise messaging in the business world, and why Artificial Intelligence will not replace her.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally

124. Taking On The IRS

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:37:22 -0700

Meet Steven N. Klitzner, a Miami attorney who practices exclusively in the area of IRS problem resolution. Steve speaks with Brett and Jeff about his unique tax practice, his role as an instructor to IRS agents, and what Steve sees in the future for taxpayers. He also talks about his transition from sportscaster to lawyer, starting his solo practice, the challenges of changing practice areas after years of specialization, and the benefits of a sophisticated adversary. Enjoy this episode with a true expert in his field!

You can contact Steve through his website at www.FloridaTaxSolvers.com

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

123. This Lawyer Is Breaking Glass Ceilings

BAST AMRON — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

On this episode, meet Fradyn Suárez, a Miami partner in King & Spalding’s Project Finance practice. Fradyn discusses with Jeff and Brett her journey to partner in international law firms, the unique features of a project finance practice, the challenges of moving your practice to different cities, the path to equity in big law, and the differences in practicing law in Miami versus bigger cities like New York and Chicago. They also discuss the challenges women lawyers face in the finance section and how Fradyn continues to break the glass ceiling on her path to success in the law.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

122. How To Scale And Sell Your Firm

BAST AMRON — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Meet Greg Alexander, founder of Collective 54, a mastermind community dedicated to professional services firms with big aspirations. Greg speaks with Brett and Jeff about his journey from sales to entrepreneurship, including a successful exit. They discuss the value of peer-to-peer networks and why Greg started his, the importance of coaching, his unique card collection, and his hall of fame dreams. This is one for anyone who has, or is thinking about starting, a professional services business, including you lawyers!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

121. When Do You Need A CFO? Now

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

On this episode, meet Jim Bennett, a Certified Public Accountant with over three decades of experience in accounting and the founder of NOW CFO with 53 offices in 25 states. Jim speaks with Brett and Jeff about his journey to starting the company, how he helps clients gain visibility into their own business, the importance of training and process, and how he has grown his company to over 530 employees while maintaining uniformity with room for style.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

120. Leaders Are Not Born. They’re Trained… By This Guest.

BAST AMRON — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Ebony Smith is an experienced leadership development specialist and founder of Ebenum Equation, dedicated to cultivating forward-thinking leaders. In this episode, Ebony speaks with Jeff and Brett about the importance of leadership development and coaching in life and business. Ebony explains how coaching can help individuals in all states of life find joy and purpose and how she helps her clients keep the people they have and keep them satisfied. They also discuss the need for building the culture, helping talent, and the recognition of generational differences in the workplace. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

119. From Defending To Suing Insurance Companies

BAST AMRON — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700

On this episode, meet Evan Schwartz, CEO and Founder of Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, PC, a New York City-based law firm specializing in insurance recovery claims and complex litigation. Evan discusses with Brett and Jeff his history of environmental insurance cases, how he started his own practice more than 25 years ago, what insurance defense really means, and why it can be a good training ground for young litigators. They also discuss the importance of collaboration in complex litigation and in law firm partnerships. Join us for this episode and learn about the insurance world and how it affects us all!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

118. You Too Can Start Your Own Firm

BAST AMRON — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0700

On this episode, meet Salene Mazur Kramer, the founding principal of MAZUR KRAEMER, a business law and consulting firm with offices in New York, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Salene discusses with Brett and Jeff her unconventional path to starting her own firm. They also talk about the importance of healthy habits outside the office, the challenges of raising children while growing a firm, and how hobbies can also be business development tools. This episode teaches us that the path to success may not follow any traditional routes. Salene’s path certainly did not. In addition to practicing law, Salene owns and operates Salene Mazur Kraemer Portrait, specializing in contemporary portraiture, senior photos, and business branding.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

117. Be A Mentor And Learn

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0700

On this episode, we talk with Jim Fried, a commercial real estate expert, mortgage broker, radio host, podcaster, and mentor to many. Jim talks with Jeff and Brett about the real estate business, his life on the radio, and his path to podcasting. They also discuss the many mentors he has had, how he has adopted the role as a mentor, the lessons he has learned from mentors and mentees, and the best practices for mentoring and being mentored. Jim is high energy, and this episode is chock full of nuggets for listeners looking to learn and grow. Check it out!

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116. From Legal Assistant To Managing Partner

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Meet Luis Scott, attorney, speaker, lawyer, and entrepreneur. Jeff and Brett discuss with Luis his amazing path from working as a legal assistant to eventually becoming a name partner in a law firm. They also discuss Luis’ entrepreneurial journey and how his company, 8 Figure Firm Consulting, helps lawyers grow their revenue quickly and predictably. They touch on Luis’s podcast, The Guts and Glory Show, his 9 Principals system, and how a busy entrepreneur juggles the demands of life and work. This episode is great for lawyers, business owners, and anyone interested in growth!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

115. How To Value Human Capital? (And Other Fun Topics)

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:45:13 -0700

On this episode, meet Josh Shilts, a financial expert whose practice focuses on assisting attorneys and businesses with complex financial matters, valuations, and disputes. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path through corporate America to the start of his own company, the importance of trust in business, and the keys to finding your own path to success. They also discuss the challenges facing professional service businesses with aging populations and the difficulties of valuing human capital. Join us for this fascinating look into the world of forensic and financial analysis.

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114. As Real Estate Markets Tumble, This Expert Helps Pick Up The Pieces

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0700

Special guest Stephen Donell has served as a court-appointed receiver in hundreds of cases, many in government enforcement actions. Stephen discusses with Brett and Jeff his role as a receiver, how he adds value in some dire situations, and what he sees on the horizon for some challenging real estate markets. He also discusses some tense situations Steve has faced when seizing control of businesses and why no one should be looking to shoot the messenger! Don’t miss this fascinating look into the world of receiverships.

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113. This Entrepreneur Set Five World Records

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Special guest Merle Liivand, also known as Mermaid Merle, is an entrepreneur, athlete, environmentalist, and world record holder. Together with Brett and Jeff, they discuss Merle’s path to the water, how she managed to fold her passions into her career, and how she manages a rigorous athletic routine while running multiple businesses. They also discuss the business lessons learned from athletics and why a long swim or run can be the best time to solve the toughest problems. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or athlete, or both, you will not want to miss this episode.

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.

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112. This Lawyer Paved Her Own Path To The Top

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Angela Fiorentino is General Counsel for several factoring companies owned by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company.
During her conversation with Brett and Jeff, she discusses how she has literally created the positions she has held at different times in her career. She discusses the challenges of transition from law firm practice to in-house, how she climbed the ranks to General Counsel, and she shares some insider tips for lawyers to best maintain client relationships. If you are considering a move to in-house or if you are a lawyer who interacts with in-house attorneys as clients, you do not want to miss this episode.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

111. An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Real Estate To Burritos

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode, Brett and Jeff sat down with Grant Gussin to discuss his career trajectory, how he ended up in the restaurant business, and his keys to success.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

110. How An Architect Designed His Career

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:27:00 -0700

On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Erik Myers about the early days of his career, what it takes to make it as an architect, and how he built ELM ARCH from the ground up.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

109. Building A National Law Firm

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0700

On this episode, you will meet Scott Rahn, the founding partner of RMO LLP, a national probate litigation law firm with offices in multiple states. Scott discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey to California and the probate litigation practice. They also talk about Scott’s move from “Big Law” to his own practice, how his firm has grown in number and geography, and the systems the firm utilizes to manage growth. They also discuss the emotional challenges of probate litigation and how planning and communication can help minimize litigation risk in the future.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

108. Who Needs Coaching? Lawyers!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Meet Hakim Lakhdar, an Executive Career and Leadership Coach and the founder of Lakhdar Coaching. He discusses with Brett and Jeff why working in the legal profession suits him to coaching lawyers and other professionals. They discuss the numerous benefits of coaching and a variety of other topics, including conversational hypnosis, mirroring, stepping outside your comfort zone, and Hakim’s early path to coaching. If you have ever considered coaching or thought maybe you didn’t need it, we recommend you check out this episode.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

107. A Coach's Journey From Victim To Victorious

BAST AMRON — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:34:54 -0700

Meet Erika Obando, the founder of TPE Coaching and Consulting and author of Without a Voice – A Woman’s Journey to Resiliency. In this episode, Erika shares her life and experiences as a TEDx International speaker and Certified Life. She discusses with Brett and Jeff how her own survivorship story led her down the path to speaking and coaching. They also discuss the pink elephant of wellness in the corporate world, the impact of energy in the workplace, and how we all can stop being victims and change our own narratives to victorious.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

106. "No Comment" Is The Wrong Answer

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:23:05 -0700

Janet Falk has more than 30 years of experience in public relations and now runs Falk Communications and Research. She discussed with Brett and Jeff the tools law firms and lawyers need to attract new clients and remain top of mind. She shares some valuable advice and insights about generating news stories, responding to crises, and the best practices for handling reporter inquiries. Perhaps most important, she explains why so many lawyers get it wrong with “no comment” in response to reporters.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

105. A Path Away From Lawyering

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Special guest Stephen Taylor is a financial planner, the founder of Merited Wealth, LLC, a Florida Registered Investment Advisor, and the host of the Do It Yourself podcast. He is a lawyer by training who practiced law in different types of practices before starting his business. Jeff and Brett chat with Stephen and dissect his interesting path from law to financial planning. They discuss the benefits of studying law, even for those who will not practice. They also talk about who needs a financial advisor planning and the importance of balancing the costs of education.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

104. A Lawyer Who Coaches Lawyers

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 04:23:05 -0700

John R. Kormanik is a lawyer who coaches lawyers. After 20 years as a practicing attorney, he decided to become a certified professional coach. Jeff and Brett explore this transition with him, including why and how he made it. They discuss who needs a coach, why all lawyers need coaches, how lawyers can benefit, and when is the right time to hire a coach. If you have not worked with a coach since your athletic days, listen to this episode now!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

103. Running A Business With Morals. Is This The New Normal?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:51:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Running A Business With Morals. Is This The New Normal?” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jeffrey Bast and included Marcia Narine Weldon, University of Miami Law Professor; Executive Coach; Best-Selling Author; Chief Diversity Officer of MDO Partners, Zamira Zapata Valdés, Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Diageo, and Carlotta Roos, Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment- Royal Caribbean Group.

Our all-star panel addressed some tough but important questions about ESG, business ethics, SMEs, supply chain issues, managing stakeholder expectations, greenwashing, corporate governance, and how focusing on values and long-term growth is the key to business success. You do not want to miss it!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

102. Talent Wars. Recruiting And Retention Strategies For A Competitive Market

BAST AMRON — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:08:59 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Talent Wars. Recruiting And Retention Strategies For A Competitive Market” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jaime Leggett and included Ebony Smith, MCC (she/her) Executive Coach & President – Ebenum Equation, Seth Cassel, Co-Founder, and Co-President –EveryMundo, and Daniel Torres, VP, Senior Managing Counsel – Security & Cyber Innovation Cyber & Intelligence Solutions – Mastercard.

This impressive panel of experts shared their insights on the strategies that have worked in their businesses in today’s environment, how to maintain office culture as employees come and go, and how to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce. A must listen.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

101. Re-Energizing Our Workforce For Growth And Success In 2023 And Beyond

BAST AMRON — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:00:00 -0700

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded opening remarks from Miami-Dade County‘s first-ever woman Mayor – the Honorable Daniella Levine Cava, from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum on reviving, rebuilding, and reinvesting – in ourselves, our communities, and our teams.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

100. Reflecting On 100 Episodes

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 May 2023 04:10:48 -0700

On this 100th episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on their path, why they started the podcast, and how it has evolved. They share thoughts about learning and growing, ways to connect and engage, and why The Practice is about so much more than the law. They invite listeners to join as guests. And they talk about what is in store for the podcast. Stay tuned for this one and the next 100!

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99. Plan Ahead Before You’re Dead

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:43:42 -0700

On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Ron Myers, the founder of Fortune 360 Group, about the importance of financial and life planning. Listeners will enjoy Ron's perspective on how best to plan ahead to make sure you can achieve "your" why.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

98. Entrepreneurial Advice From A True Solo Practitioner

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0700

On this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Robert Bovarnick, the founder and managing partner of Bovarnick and Associates, a Philadelphia-based business law firm. Hear Rob talk about practicing in different cities with firms of all sizes. He shares advice on starting your own firm, the struggles of adapting to market changes, and his column for forbes.com.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

97. This Entrepreneur Is Building A New Sector

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:00:36 -0700

Jeff and Brett speak with Matt Landau, a well-known figure in the travel industry, specifically the vacation rental and home-sharing sector. As the founder of VRMB, the leading media company in the emerging vacation rental sector, Matt is literally building the plane while flying. Listen in to hear about this exciting industry and how this entrepreneur learns to juggle multiple tasks while searching for meaning in these tumultuous times. If you are in business, starting one, or just need a vacation, check out this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

ABOUT Matt: He has an International Economics degree from the University of Richmond and a Spanish diploma from the University of St. Louis, Madrid, Spain. He is the host of The Vacation Rental Show, presented by Booking.com. He has a podcast called Unlocked by Matt Landau, and he is the producer behind How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business, a new educational series about community building in the sharing economy.

96. Are You the Business? An Entrepreneur's Journey

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:50:45 -0700

Meet Christa Gurka, whose pilates & wellbeing service business has grown by multiples over the last five years. Christa is the founder and CEO of Miami’s Pilates in the Grove, a multi-location studio for pilates, physical therapy, and wellness brand in South Florida. She discusses with Brett and Jeff the struggles of starting and growing a service business, the importance of building a business that is not dependent on the founder, and the benefits of asking for help. Though her business is physical therapy, this discussion with Christa applies to any business. Check it out.

You can also hear Christa on Episode 19 of The Practice, where she was a panelist at our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum on Staying Healthy in a Remote Work Environment – Balancing Mental, Physical, and Nutritional Health at Home.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

95. A Business Leader Strives For Complete Contentment

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0800

Meet Doug Skoke, the VP of Business Development for Benjamin Douglas, a recruiting agency based out of South Florida. Doug speaks with Jeff and Brett about recruiting, the state of the hiring market, and his experience in sales. He also dives into his personal journey, the benefits of struggle, and his quest for complete contentment.

Doug explains how he lives his life according to the “Platinum Rule,” and the three of them go deep about the importance of making meaningful connections in business and life.

This episode is sure to make new fans of The Practice and Doug Skoke.

Click on the link to Doug’s book recommendation https://cherylrichardson.com/books/the-unmistakable-touch-of-grace/.

94. His Firm Tripled In Size In Just 5 Years!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:26:00 -0800

Meet Krishna Venkat, founder of Anoma Legal, a law firm with offices throughout India.

In this episode, Brett and Jeff learn much about the practice of law in India, how it has changed, and the many ways it parallels and differs from US practice. Krishna also explains how he formed a firm with offices in three different cities and then went on to triple in size in just five years. If you are thinking of starting a firm, if you are interested in growth, or if you just want to learn about law in India, check out this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

93. Attention Entrepreneurs: You Need This Advice!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0800

Jeff and Brett chat with Ghislain Gouraige, CEPA, a partner with NewEdge Wealth.

Ghislain discusses his work with ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs, helping them meet their investment needs, philanthropic goals, and lifestyle objectives.

The discussion focuses on the guidance he provides to entrepreneurs as they prepare to exit their business. Few business owners succeed in the sale efforts of their business, and many of those who succeed end up unhappy with their decision. Ghislain aims to fix that.

He discusses the many factors owners need to consider separately and apart from their companies. If you are a business owner thinking about an exit in the future, you do not want to miss this episode!

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Click here and make sure to also check out the podcast series “ONWARD”, which provides insights and strategies published by the NewEdge team on what it means for an entrepreneur to have a wholesome wealth strategy rather than a simple financial plan.

92. A Young Lawyer’s Path To A Career In Bankruptcy

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0800

Hunter Grasso, Bast Amron’s newest attorney, talked to Brett and Jeffrey in an episode recorded over the holidays about how pursuing an externship opportunity in law school led him to an evolving career path.

Hunter discusses the decision to change firms to pursue his practice area of choice and the importance of finding the right fit. For lawyers unsure about their own career path, this is a great episode.

Listen in to the full episode and learn more about Hunter’s journey.

Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

91. A Gratifying Career As A Public Servant

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:26:07 -0800

Monica Vigues-Pitan is the Executive Director of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc, which provides pro bono legal assistance to Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties’ low-income residents.

In this episode of The Practice, Monica talks to Brett and Jeff about how UM’s School of Law HOPE Fellows Public Interest program steered her into what has been a gratifying 20-year career as a public servant in South Florida. She weighs in on the major grassroots collaborations she has led to shaping the agency’s efforts in developing partnerships to ensure that her clients have access to economic and social justice. Listen in and learn how you, too, can do some good for your community.

Learn more about Monica and her noble practice.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

90. Legal Services For Multinationals From A Polyglot

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:56 -0800

Listen to this conversation with Olga Vodolazschi, the founder of OV Law Group, located in Miami Beach, Florida.

Brett and Jeff talk to Olga about the fascinating career trajectory that started for her as a paralegal, what it was like to work as an attorney at one of the Big Four accounting firms, and her vision of providing legal services that do not need to be intimidating nor prohibitively expensive. This vision led Olga to open her firm to provide high-quality advisory and consulting services in international tax, pre-immigration planning, US inbound investment, estate planning, and tax compliance. Olga also talks about the advantages of speaking five languages, especially in South Florida, which positions her to spare her clients the effort and expense of bridging language and cultural barriers by understanding cultural nuances.

Learn more about Olga and her fascinating practice.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

89. Insights From A Corporate Tax Attorney

BAST AMRON — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:47:59 -0800

Brett and Jeff talk to John E. Hurley, the founder of Hurley Tax Law, PLLC., about how he became a tax lawyer while working for a law firm in Boca Raton, Florida, to subsequently making the move in-house into his client’s tax department to continue his tax controversy work.

John talks about his twenty-year tax career and highlights some of the work he has done for some of the world’s largest multinational corporations leading tax controversy teams and successfully representing organizations before numerous tax authorities. John also shares why it made sense for him to go back into private practice and open his own firm.

Learn more about John and his fascinating practice.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

88. A Creative Connector Who Resolves Litigation

BAST AMRON — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:39:52 -0800

Amy Mariani is a compassionate, calm, curious, and creative connector. She is also an attorney specializing in mediation for Mariani Mediation Services in Boston.

Brett and Jeff talk to Amy about her mediation practice, the immeasurable stress that comes with litigation, the importance of trust, and the strategies she has applied in her meditation practice for over thirteen years to bring parties together calmly and effectively. These attributes keep Amy on the short list of attorneys seeking to resolve six and seven-figure cases. Listen in to learn the keys to resolving complex cases.

Follow Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-cashore-mariani/

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

87. Should You Specialize Or Generalize?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0800

Brett and Jeff dive into a conversation about the differences between general practices and specialized boutiques. The topic arose with the recent influx of national firms merging with smaller firms in South Florida.

They talk about the pros and cons of a full-service firm versus a specialized practice. Does it benefit boutique firms to stay in their lane? Or should lawyers become part of a big law platform? What suits your practice?

Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

86. Criminal Defense In Big Law Environment

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:10:58 -0800

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brian Bieber, a shareholder with the Florida law firm of GrayRobinson, P.A., about his illustrious career as a criminal and civil white-collar defense attorney.

Brian talks about his twenty-eight-year career, how he started in law school as a law clerk for the attorney he would ultimately call his partner, how his partnership with Joel Hirschhorn evolved, and how their street fighting criminal practice attracted the interest of big law in 2013 and why they chose GrayRobinson over multiple firms vying for their practice.

Brian also talks about how he defines success as being the happiest you can be and shares some valuable insights from which anyone in the legal profession, or any profession, can benefit.

Learn more about Brian and his fascinating practice.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

85. Chat With Counsel To Celebrity Chefs

BAST AMRON — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:37:19 -0800

Today’s conversation is with Scott Schonfeld, a partner in the Corporate & Securities and Real Estate Groups of Fox Swibel, a leading boutique business law firm in Chicago.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Scott about how he transitioned from being a real estate lawyer to a prominent corporate and securities lawyer. And he shares how he built his broad-based transactional practice with an expertise in representing restaurant companies and celebrity chefs across the country.

Learn more about Scott’s fascinating restaurant practice.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Scott on LinkedIn click here.

84. It’s Never Too Early To Start Financial Planning

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:09:36 -0800

Listen to this conversation with Philip Herzberg, a lead financial advisor at Team Hewins, a wealth management firm with offices in South Florida and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Philip about his practice as a Certified Financial Planner and his expertise in helping clients implement tax-efficient investment, retirement, and estate planning strategies.

Philip shares how he helps empower clients with the resources and clarity to make well-informed financial decisions during challenging times and talks about how he provides a high level of personalized support and advice by closely collaborating with family law and other professionals and how he helps successful people with unique and complex needs find peace of mind in their financial lives.

Philip provides some great takeaways all professionals at any stage in their career can benefit from. It’s never too early to have a plan.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Philip on LinkedIn click here.

Different stages of life- get the help early – adopt a strategy early on so that your Long-term strategy options are not limited.

83. Pro Bono: If You Do Well, Do Good

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 04:43:48 -0800

Brett and Jeff recognize that with their success as lawyers comes an obligation to give back to the community and those less fortunate. In this new episode, they weigh in on the importance and commitment to delivering pro bono legal services for those in need. They talk about how they encourage and facilitate charitable work for their teams as a way to connect with each other and the community.

Jeff and Brett share some suggestions on how and why lawyers at any stage in their practice can and should give back to those who are unable to afford legal counsel.

Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

82. The Benefits Of Clerkships

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:47:49 -0700

Listen to this conversation with Nicole Westbrook, a commercial litigator with the law firm of Jones & Keller in Denver, who handles high-stakes litigation for parties around the country.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Nicole about her successful practice as a trial lawyer and the importance of her experience as a federal law clerk in the busiest trial court in the United States. Nicole shares how her decision to accept a federal clerkship out of law school proved to be an invaluable experience that she recommends for all young lawyers.

Nicole also discusses her role as an instructor for National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the program, and the gap between what young lawyers are taught in law school and what really happens in the courtroom. Nicole provides some great takeaways for lawyers of all ages.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

81. From Trial Lawyer To Tenant Rep

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Michael J. Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, Managing Director of Berger Commercial Realty / CORFAC International for Palm Beach County. Michael is our first return guest to The Practice Podcast. In August 2020, Michael was one of our first guests on episode 15 when we talked with him about market trends for office leasing and the best strategies for law firms and other commercial tenants in the new environment.

In this episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Michael about his career as a business trial lawyer and why he decided to embark on a commercial real estate career. Michael shares how he realized early in his career that litigation just wasn’t for him. He talks about the importance of work ethic, putting in the work, and liking what you do to be successful. Michael also weighs on the current leasing market, the demands, and what he sees for the future of commercial leasing.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Michael on LinkedIn click here.

To learn more about Michael, please click here.

80. Lessons From A Certified Fraud Examiner

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:17:53 -0700

Bast Amron Paralegal Supervisor Jane Fernandes de Pina, MAcc,CFE a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the South Florida ACFE Chapter, speaks with Brett and Jeff about her fascinating career in bankruptcy and insolvency and what led her on the path to becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner. Jane talks about how her skills aid in the investigation of fraud, director & officer liability, bankruptcy, and insolvency litigation.

Jane also shares some fond memories of how she joined the firm thirteen years ago and the changes she has seen. Check out this episode and learn a little history about the growth of a law firm.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

79. The Line Between Advocacy And Dishonesty

BAST AMRON — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:10:03 -0700

Brett and Jeff often discuss the importance of good clear communication. In this new episode, they discuss how to handle dishonest communication from others. Often advocates go too far in their positions. What do you do when you are on the receiving end? How do you ensure you don’t fall prey to the same temptation? Failures in communication can have negative effects on any relationship, personal or business. Jeff and Brett stress how good communication is fundamental to building and maintaining a healthy, high level of trust and transparent work environment.

They both weigh in on the best methods to communicate effectively even when you are not ready to speak or have nothing to say. Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

78. Communication Matters – Part II

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:31:46 -0700

Brett and Jeff discussed the importance of effective communication in Episode 53. In this episode, they follow up on the importance of communication, even when you have nothing to say. They discuss why the failure to communicate can have a negative effect on any relationship, personal or business. And they stress how communication can help build and maintain high levels of trust and a transparent work environment.

They both weigh in on some methods to communicate effectively and agree that not responding when you have nothing to say or sitting on a response when you are unsure, is the worst thing you can do. Do not miss out on the great takeaways from this episode with Brett and Jeff.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

77. A Miami Office Managing Partner of An International Firm Shares Some Observations

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Listen in to a timely conversation with Juan Enjamio, Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Miami office.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Juan about how the legal landscape has changed over the last few decades and what may be in store for the future.

Juan discusses how a global law firm approached building a footprint in the South Florida legal market. And he shares some of the factors contributing to their success 23 years later. This is a hot topic as national and global firms continue to open offices in Florida. Don’t miss it!

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Juan on LinkedIn click here.

76. A Human Behavior Hacker!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 03:04:00 -0700

Listen to the new episode with Susan Ibitz, an internationally known Human Behavior Hacker. Some people hack computers; Susan hacks humans.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Susan about her fascinating career; she shares with them her mission to reach, teach, and train others to unlock the science behind human behavior.

Susan talks about being trained by experts in her field, like the CIA, FBI, U.S., and international military. She discusses her role as a Level III Hostage Negotiator and how her skill set is useful for all types of businesses as well as state, local, and national governments.

Susan shares how her skills and expertise help to increase sales, team productivity, employee engagement, team building, strategy, effective communication, marketing, and growth.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Susan on LinkedIn click here.

75. Family Feud- Life as a Probate Litigator

BAST AMRON — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0700

New episode with Giovanna “Gia” Abreu O’Connor, a probate litigator with RMO Probate Litigation, a national law firm with offices throughout the country focused on trust and probate litigation.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Gia about how her career led her to become the Managing Attorney of RMO’s Miami Office, which she helped launch. She shares with Brett and Jeff how a class in law school made her want to become a probate lawyer. She also talks about the complexities of the probate litigation practice, which focuses on trusts, estates, guardian litigation, elder exploitation, and how to avoid disputes that often arise from family disagreements.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Follow Gia on LinkedIn click here.

74. Big Or Small? What Size Firm Is Right For You

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:48:24 -0700

What two former “big law“ lawyers have to say about the recent uptick in national firms opening new offices in the south Florida legal market.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast weigh in on some of their own law firm experiences that ultimately shaped their career paths. They discuss their perspectives on the current law firm environment and what factors attorneys should consider before chasing the shiny new object. They also share some valuable tips and insights that any young attorney should take into consideration before making a move to a new firm, big or small.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

73. How A Top Litigator Takes A Break With Ease

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:21 -0700

Steven J. Rosenwasser, a fierce commercial litigator and principal shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talked to Steven about the recent experiment he tried with opposing counsel in an attempt to have a true uninterrupted vacation. You may be surprised by the results.

Steven talked about his intense litigation practice, and the importance of planning, setting expectations, and communicating early about needed breaks.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven. Check out some of the valuable pre-planning vacation tips that work for him and his team, which could also work for you as you think about taking a vacation.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Click here to follow Steven on LinkedIn.

72. This Attorney Takes Down Fraudsters

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:05:40 -0700

New episode with Stephanie Reed Traband a Partner at Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Stephanie about how her career led her to become a court-appointed receiver to take down powerful executives in prominent fraud cases in Miami and beyond. She shares with Brett and Jeff the natural progression of her practice and talks about her upbringing in a small town and what led her to choose Miami over New York to put down roots.

Stephanie shed light into the world of receiverships and how and why they can be a valuable tool for recouping stolen money for the benefit of defrauded investors.

Subscribe & Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Stephanie’s exciting career.

Follow Stephanie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-reed-traband-5477b58/.

71. The Future For Small Businesses From A Small Business Trustee

BAST AMRON — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 05:43:21 -0700

Listen to a dynamic conversation with Aleida Martinez-Molina, a litigation attorney for AXS Law with over three decades of insolvency experience.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Aleida about her career and how she became one of six Subchapter V Trustees in the Southern District of Florida appointed upon the enactment of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.

Aleida talks about working for an AmLaw 100 international law firm in New York and returning to her grassroots to cast a wider net and further develop her multi-faceted practice.

She shares how she developed a niche for herself in the insolvency space and shares some insights into the landscape for small businesses that could benefit from a reorganization under Subchapter V.

Subscribe & Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Aleida.

Follow Aleida on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleida-martinez-molina-92275a143/.

70. Lessons From A Legal Legend

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 04:42:22 -0700

Special guest Herman J. Russomanno, former president of the Florida Bar, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and Managing Partner of Russomanno & Borrello, P.A.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast had a gratifying conversation with Herman about his rewarding career as a trial lawyer and leading the charge of his prominent law firm. Herman shared stories of his life in Florida, his federal clerkships with some renowned justices, and his move to Miami from Mobil, Alabama, in the late 1970s.

Herman stressed the importance of the reputation and qualities of an outstanding trial attorney. He shares with us a cornucopia of valuable insights from which anyone in the legal profession, or any profession, can benefit.

He even talked about his connection to the famous lawyer movie, My Cousin Vinny.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Herman, his dedication to his practice and community, and some strategies that have made him a successful trial lawyer and well-rounded human being. A must listen to episode.

Follow Herman on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-j-russomanno-604b6b28/

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

69. Lawyers Can Take Vacation and Disconnect!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 05:35:33 -0700

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of taking a vacation and how critical downtime is to staying mentally healthy in a demanding profession with 24-hour connectivity and expectations that we are always “on call.”

They talk about the importance of planning ahead to ensure that their team members, opposing lawyers, and clients are prepared for the time away. Brett and Jeff share some valuable tips and best practices they both use that allow them to take a vacation and maximize the value of their time away from the office with minimized interference. This is an episode all lawyers and office workers should listen to.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

68. Big Law To Boutique – Making Moves

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:00:34 -0700

In the latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Dain de Souza, Bast Amron’s newest partner, about his career and his recent move from big law.

Dain talks to Brett and Jeff about what led him from Miami to one of Chicago's Top law schools and then to Delaware to serve as a clerk with the Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Dain explains why his clerkship was one of the most meaningful experiences that helped shape his career. He highlights some valuable takeaways that any young lawyer can benefit from hearing early in their legal career.

Dain also weighs in on his experience with big law and why he decided to make a move to continue to refine his practice that he has developed over the last decade. Listen to the full episode and learn more about Dain and the journey that led him to Bast Amron.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

67. Back to Business… Development

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:25:12 -0700

How to Return to A Business Development Mindset- Post Pandemic.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about getting back into a business development mindset as we emerge from a pandemic and return to in-person networking.

Jeff and Brett weigh in on some of their recent experiences as they ease back into in-person meetings with clients and colleagues. They talk about the importance of human connection and getting out there.

Brett and Jeff also share some valuable tips about marketing in general, maximizing your efforts, and making the transition to in-person business development.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

66. Insights From An In-House Lawyer On An Evolving Legal Landscape

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Barry Eisler, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at ADP, talks about his thirteen-year career as an M&A lawyer in big law, what led him to move in-house, and how the practice looks from the client’s perspective. He talks about how he moved to a new city and transitioned to the in-house role, ultimately managing all legal matters for business units representing over $9 billion of annual revenue.

Barry also weighs in on how ADP handled the challenges their clients faced during the pandemic and how being on the frontline allowed them to lead the industry through a rapidly evolving employment environment.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Barry.

Follow Barry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eisler-2104661/

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

65. It’s Not Too Late To Enter The Tech Space!

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Check out the latest episode with longtime friend of Bast Amron, Juha Mikkola, Co-Founder of Wyncode Academy South Florida's premier coding school, recently acquired by BrainStation.

Juha talks about his experience as an entrepreneur in an emerging space, how a passion project in Toronto led him and co-founder Johanna (Kytola) Mikkola to the bustling arts hub of Wynwood, to open a coding school, and how they built Miami's top tech academy for training coders & product designers.

Juha discussed the Tech space in Miami and how it has transformed in the past eight years since Wyncode first made its way into a growth industry and the opportunity that Miami presented.

He shares how the company evolved and how each year they help change lives by transforming students of all ages into competent & confident web developers.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Juha and Brainstorm.

Follow Juha on LinkedIn and check out Brainstorm's website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhamikkola/

https://brainstation.io/

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

64. Lessons For Employers From A Prominent Employment Attorney

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:49:12 -0800

Listen in to a dynamic conversation with D. Porpoise Evans, Partner with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman’s Miami Office.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Porpoise about the unconventional way he became a prominent labor & employment attorney in South Florida.

He also shares how working for Big Law early in his legal career allowed him to develop a niche practice.

With nearly two decades of experience counseling and defending clients in highly regulated industries, Porpoise weighs in on workplace issues that result from common mistakes that employers make without the guidance of a labor & employment attorney. He also stressed the importance of hiring a lawyer to minimize risks before employment matters arise.

This episode is chock full of valuable insights and advice for employers and lawyers looking to manage and maintain their workplace.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Porpoise.

Follow Porpoise on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/porpoiseevansesq/

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

63. From Summer Associate To Managing Partner Of K&L Gates- Miami Office

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:03:24 -0800

Special Guest Steven Weinstein, Managing Partner of Miami Office- K&L Gates.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Steven about what has kept him at the same firm for thirty-one years. Steven shares how he started as a summer associate in 1991 with K&L Gates, formally known as Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, from being one of the founding members of the firm's national health care team to becoming the Managing Partner of the firm's Miami office and everything in-between.

Steven weighs in on longevity and loyalty- generational and cultural changes and the firm's transformation throughout his career from joining a firm of four hundred attorneys to now being an AmLaw 100 law firm with close to two-thousand attorneys.

Brett and Jeff asked Steven what has kept him with the same firm for three decades. His answer was simple: "The DNA has remained the same throughout the firm's evolution, and I still enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to work."

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven.

Follow Steven on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-r-weinstein-46118473/overlay/contact-info/

https://www.klgates.com/

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

62. Advice From A Turnaround Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Special Guest Joseph Luzinski, Sr. Managing Director at Development Specialist, Inc.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Joe about his 30-year career doing debtor advisory work managing and operating distressed businesses. He also spoke about his various roles, including Chief Restructuring Officer, Financial Advisor, Interim Manager, and a variety of fiduciary roles, including Chapter 11 Trustee, Receiver, and Plan Trustee.

Joe talked about the human side of restructuring and the unusual path that led him from being a client to a consultant. His financial accounting background, coupled with the compassion to understand his clients help position Joe to find the best possible outcomes.

Joe shares the hallmarks of his success and stresses the importance of working with quality people and building solid relationships.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Joseph.

Follow Joseph on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-luzinski-6b6a63229/

https://dsiconsulting.com/

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

61. How The Iraq War Affected This Lawyer’s Career

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 04:23:46 -0800

Special Guest Alex Gertsburg, Managing Partner and Founder of Gertsburg Licata and CoverMySix®.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Alex about his fascinating career trajectory, including a pause in his practice to serve in Iraq. Alex spoke of the feelings of getting the call to deploy, serving as a platoon leader and convoy commander, and returning to the practice of law. He also discusses the challenges and responsibilities of forming a partnership after being the only boss for over a decade. Alex also shared pivotal moments that have made him grow personally and professionally.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Alex and his journey.

Follow Alex on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgertsburg/

https://www.gertsburglicata.com/

About CoverMySix: Most business lawsuits are totally preventable, yet half of all businesses are threatened with litigation each year*. That’s why we developed CoverMySix®, a unique, anti-litigation audit for middle-market companies that examines and secures the only six areas that expose you to litigation and investigations: Customers, Employees, Owners/Shareholders, Vendors, Competitors, and the Government.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

60. Lessons From A Personal Injury Powerhouse

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:26:57 -0800

Special Guest Mitchell J. Panter, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy and Founding & Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Mitch about running a leading personal injury law firm in Florida and how his firm became a household name and has been able to stay ahead of the competition for over 30 years.

Mitch stressed the importance of having a solid reputation in the community that you serve, getting involved giving back, and building relationships early on in your career.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Mitch, his dedication to his practice and community, and some of the strategies that have made him a successful Lawyer.

Follow Mitch on LinkedIn and check out his website:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-panter/.

https://panterlaw.com/

Tune in every Monday for "Law Talk" live on Miami's Community Newspapers Facebook and YouTube pages where Mitch interviews PP&S Network attorneys each week.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

59. From Insolvency Lawyer to Receiver

BAST AMRON — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 04:41:17 -0800

Special Guest and firm client, Shelly Crocker, Receiver, Business consultant, Turnaround Manager, Shelly Crocker LLC.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Shelly about her illustrious career and her transition from an Insolvency lawyer of 30 years to becoming a receiver and Insolvency business consultant. She shares the deciding moment in law school when she knew she wanted to become a bankruptcy lawyer how she developed her debtor's practice that led her down this rewarding path to becoming a consultant and a receiver which is her favorite role.

Shelly describes the difference between an insolvency lawyer and an insolvency consultant and the benefits of knowing these differences for non-insolvency lawyers and businesses. She talks about applying her legal and financial background to find common-sense solutions to formulate the right business resolutions for businesses going through transition or facing financial distress.

To learn more about Shelly, follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellycrocker/ and check out her website https://www.shellycrocker.com/.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

58. EMPOWERMENT - How to Energize Your Team for Success in Today’s Workplace

BAST AMRON — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 06:44:37 -0800

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded opening remarks from Dana Quick of Bast Amron and Jose Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands International, Inc., BURGER KING®, Tim Hortons®, and Popeyes® on EMPOWERMENT – How to Energize Your Team for Success in Today’s Workplace from our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum.

Dana and Jose both offered some unique insights into what it means to empower people, especially in the workplace. Each shared different perspectives on how great leaders inspire and empower their workforce to be and do their best.

You do not want to miss it!

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

57. Can Technology Save Us From Ourselves?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:18:40 -0800

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Can Technology Save Us From Ourselves?” from our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum with panelists Felice Gorordo, CEO of eMerge Americas; Johanna Mikkola, CEO/Co-founder of Wyncode Academy; and Tom Felix Tollison, Senior Counsel at Zelle.

This impressive panel of experts discuss the risks and rewards of utilizing technology in the workplace and how we can use it to truly empower our people to reach new heights. Bast Amron partner Peter J. Klock II moderated this high-profile panel.

You will be sure to walk away with valuable insights that you can use in your businesses today. Click on the button below to listen to the recording.

You do not want to miss it!

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

56. In Sports, Winning Isn't Everything. Or is it? Taking Lessons from the Field into the Office

BAST AMRON — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:11:25 -0800

In this special episode, listen to the recorded panel “In Sports, Winning Isn’t Everything. Or is it? Taking Lessons from the Field into the Office” from our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum.

Bast Amron partner Brett Amron had a candid conversation with Coach Ron Rothstein, the first head coach, and current tv and radio analyst for the NBA’s Miami Heat. Brett talks to Coach Rothstein about how the best coaches are able to empower their players – bringing out the best in them and helping them perform above their own expectations – and how business leaders can do the same with their employees.

You won’t want to miss out on the numerous takeaways from this discussion.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

55. Offshore Virtual Staffing For Law Firms- Does It Work?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 06:44:27 -0800

Special Guest Brett Trembly, Founder of Trembly Law and Get Staffed Up.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brett about his practice as a litigation lawyer and his booming business in the virtual staffing space.

Brett shares how “Get Staffed Up” was created for lawyers to help them save time and money on the recruiting process and solve the revolving door and high turnover positions like clerical, administrative, and marketing. Get Staffed Up provides highly talented, full-time Virtual Assistants to law firms and other professional service businesses for a fraction of the cost of a traditional employee. They currently work with 100+ law firms around the country who are enjoying the immense benefits of having one of our full-time virtual assistants.

This episode is chock full of valuable insights and advice for any lawyer looking to delegate more and find their way to administrative freedom.

To learn more about Brett and Get Staffed Up, follow him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretttrembly/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/getstaffedup/

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

54. Insights From A Marketing Consultant On How To Build Your Brand

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:52:22 -0800

Brett and Jeff talk with Patricia Beitler, President of Velocitas, about her experience over the last 20 years as a marketing executive and entrepreneur who started her agency in South Florida two decades ago.

Patricia provides some insight into the different industries that Velocitas has represented over the years, including law firms, physicians, start-ups, Fortune 500 corporations, and global non-profits.

And, she talks about how her team designs brands from the ground up and creates strategic marketing and public relations campaigns for their clients, garnering Velocitas' placements with CNN International, The Wall Street Journal, The Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Travel + Leisure magazine, and many more.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Patricia and Velocitas.

Follow Patricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velocitasinc/.

Click on the link to check out Patricia's bio on her company's website: https://www.velocitas.com/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

53. Communication Matters

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:58:08 -0800

Brett and Jeff weigh in on how we communicate. They discuss the importance of transparency in communication, different styles, and why they have incorporated communication into the fabric of the firm's core values. The two stress how communication is fundamental to any relationship, personal or business.

They both agree that communication is not only important when talking to clients; it's also essential to building and maintaining a healthy, high-trust work environment. They provide some tips and best practices on their different methods of communication.

Listen in to find out what your communication style is and the many takeaways that you can apply to your methods of communicating.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

52. The Importance Of Gratitude

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:54:34 -0800

In the spirit of the holiday season, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of gratitude, how to make it a common practice, and the benefits of gratitude in the workplace.

Both share different ways they show gratitude to their clients, team, and in their personal lives throughout the year.

They talk about how gratitude can shift our way of thinking from a place of discontent and lack of focus to truly being present and aware of the things in life that we are apt to overlook. They also discuss how gratitude is a personal practice that can benefit anyone any time anywhere.

This episode has so many valuable takeaways that anyone can apply to their personal journey to gratitude. So, let's give thanks with a grateful heart and practice gratitude in the right way. What are you most thankful for?

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

51. Powerhouse Litigator Shares Career Secrets To Success

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Special guest Corali Lopez- Castro, a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, shares the challenges of being a woman attorney in a male-dominated practice.

Most recently, Cori was featured by the Daily Business Review in an article that highlights that women are still underrepresented in federal and state receivership cases. Cori gives invaluable career advice for all attorneys, men, and women, stressing the importance of work-life balance, anticipating and planning, and maintaining friendships outside the office. One of our favorite takeaways from Cori is "not to take things personally; most of the time, it's not about you."

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Cori's journey, her dedication to her practice and family, and some of the strategies that have made her a successful Lawyer.

To learn more about Cori, follow her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corali-lopez-castro-818baaa/.

Click on the link to check out Cori's bio on her firm's website: https://kttlaw.com/professionals/corali-lopez-castro/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

50. Public Affairs Management Strategies From An Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:41:56 -0800

A must listen to episode with Special Guest David A. Duckenfield, the President and a partner at Balsera Communications.

David talks about his experience over the last 20 years in public diplomacy, corporate and marketing communications, brand building, crisis communications, and public policy. He weighs in on how the landscape for public relations has changed dramatically over the past fifteen years. He stresses the importance of knowing the platform your audiences are on and how they like to receive information, and most importantly, is making sure your content is relevant to their needs.

David also shares some valuable insight for business owners on planning ahead to avoid any potential crisis management. One of our favorite takeaways from David is “The best defense is a good offense.”

Listen to the full episode and learn more about David and Balsera Communications.

To learn more about David, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidduckenfield/.

Click on the link to check out David Duckenfield’s bio on his company’s website: http://balserapr.com/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

49. The Power Of Productivity With Insights From An Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:57:02 -0700

Check out the latest episode with Special Guest Brett Spodak, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Productive Power.

Brett and Jeff talk to Spodak about how his company helps professionals across the country leverage their digital tools to become more productive and master their digital lives. Spodak shares his own experiences that became the driving force behind Productive Power's flagship program and digital productivity essentials. And he talks about some best practices that can help increase digital organization and productivity.

Brett and Jeff also share their own experiences and provide some takeaways from what they learned as participants in the program.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Brett Spodak and how his team can help simplify your life and let you enjoy peace of mind in and out of the office.

To learn more about Brett Spodak, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettspodak/.

Click on the link to check out Brett Spodak's bio on his company's website: https://productivepower.com/about-us/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

48. Insights From A Market Leader In The Real Estate And Construction Services Sector

BAST AMRON — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Tune in to the latest episode with Special Guest Adam Mopsick, Chief Executive Officer at Amicon and a LEED-accredited licensed State of Florida General Contractor.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Adam about his 25 years of experience in the construction and real estate industry and how he successfully manages two thriving companies.

Adam talks about the need for owner's representation services in construction and real estate ventures. He shares insight on the ebbs and flows of the market and drivers that bring real estate demand to South Florida.

He also weighs in on how Covid has altered the trends in real estate and how it has allowed more flexibility for business owners to move and expand to remote locations.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Adam's roles as CEO and the Director of Amicon's Owner Representation division which provides him with a unique, comprehensive view of the real estate industry.

To learn more about Adam, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiconus/.

Click on the link to check out Adam's bio on his company's website: https://amiconmanagement.us/our-people/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

47. Insights From A Seasoned Commercial Litigator

BAST AMRON — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0700

In this latest episode of the practice podcast, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to attorney Jeremy Hart about his successful 35-year career as a commercial litigator in the South Florida legal market.

Jeremy's experience and calm disposition have made him a lawyer called to handle some of the most complex and challenging litigation cases. Jeremy talks about his decision to leave "big law" to join a boutique practice and how the legal market has changed over the last two decades. He also shares the critical contrast between a generalized practice and specialization.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Jeremy and what makes him an excellent lawyer and a valuable part of the team at Bast Amron.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

46. Insights For Litigators From A Board Certified Appellate Lawyer

BAST AMRON — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:27 -0700

Listen in on the most recent episode of The Practice Podcast with special guest Board Certified Appellate Attorney Elliot Kula.

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk with Elliot about his career trajectory and how his non-traditional route at the Florida General Attorney’s Office helped him develop into one of the most sought-after appellate attorneys in South Florida.

Elliot talks about professional lessons that influenced his career. The differences between practicing with a big law firm and starting your own firm. He stressed the importance of finding a good mentor and shared some important tips that litigators should be thinking about before they get to trial.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Elliot’s journey, his dedication to his practice, and some of the strategies that have made him a successful Appellate Lawyer.

To learn more about Elliot, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kula-124807/.

Click on the link to check out Elliot’s bio on his firm’s website: https://www.kulalegal.com/elliot-b-kula.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

45. Insights From An Employment Lawyer On How Covid Has Weaved Its Way Into The Workplace

BAST AMRON — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:24:47 -0700

Tune in to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Russell Landy, Employment Litigation Partner at Damian & Valori LLP.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Russell about workplace issues and the new legal complexities in the age of the coronavirus. Russell also talks about how he has assisted his clients and helped them navigate, understand, prepare for, and handle the impact of pandemic-related liabilities.

This episode is chock full of useful insights and advice for employers and lawyers looking to manage and maintain their workplace.

To learn more about Randy follow him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlandy/

44. The Keys To Business Partnerships And Why You Need A Good Partnership Agreement

BAST AMRON — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:55:01 -0700

Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – What Makes a Good Partnership?

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about business partnerships, the good, the bad, and the ugly. They weigh in on what has worked for their partnership. They provide some best practices, talk about the importance of setting clear expectations, internal systems and processes, and proper modes of communication. They also stress the importance of a comprehensive partnership agreement and some of the key elements to make your partnership secure.

Brett and Jeff provide some valuable takeaways for anyone considering a business partnership or anyone that is already in one, whether they have a written agreement or not. It’s a must-listen episode.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

43. Co-Creating With Communities To Promote Interconnectedness

BAST AMRON — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:16:32 -0700

Listen in on the most recent episode of The Practice Podcast with special guest Syda Segovia Taylor, Founder/Executive Director at Organic Oneness.

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk with Syda about the initiatives of her nonprofit organization working with Black and Latino youth and families to promote racial and environmental justice.

Syda talks about her personal journey in starting a multi-state organization, understanding climate issues and policies, the importance of staying connected to our communities, and how we can affect the lives around us. She shares some perspectives on building structures to help social activists, preventing illness and burn-out, and promoting compassion.

To learn more about Syda, follow her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/syda-segovia-taylor-m-a-414a4629/

Click on the link to check out the Organic Oneness Website: https://www.organiconeness.org/

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

42. Lessons For Lawyers From A Business Owner Who Retains Them

BAST AMRON — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:15:36 -0700

Tune in to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Mark White, CEO of Vitality Connect, HealthGAINS, and GAINSWave.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Mark about the challenges of being a business owner and entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned in over 20 years of helping people live healthier lives. Mark shares some insights into his approach to hiring lawyers, from the importance of doing your due diligence to hiring specialists and having the proper protections in place to avoid litigation.

This episode is chock full of great advice for business owners who may need to hire a lawyer and for lawyers who want to learn what clients are looking for.

To learn more about Mark, follow him on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-white-ceo/

Check out Mark’s podcast Health Hacks an innovative 30-minute podcast that highlights cutting-edge health hacks from around the world and the interesting stories that inspired them.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-hacks-with-mark-l-white/id1468178367

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

41. Managing Difficult Attorneys And Clients - Insights From An Ethics Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:50:02 -0700

Listen in to our first guest speaker on The Practice Podcast –acclaimed ethics attorney Brian Tannebaum.

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brian about his legal ethics practice and some of the issues and strategies for when lawyers encounter difficulties with clients or opposing counsel.

Brian shares three of the most common issues that arise from difficult opposing counsel and clients: unreasonable deadline demands by lawyers, a demeaning discourse, and threats of ethics violations.

Tune in to hear more from Brian on how to address and avoid these difficult issues and much more.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

40. Insights From An In-House Marketing Director

BAST AMRON — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:07:31 -0700

In this must-listen-to episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to their very own in-house marketing director, Maylynn “May” Menoud, who has been in legal marketing for 25 plus years.

Brett and Jeff talk to May about her work with national firms to more regional firms and the shifts she has seen in the legal marketing climate throughout her career. May shares a more holistic understanding of the industry and the importance of having a strategic marketing and recruiting plan for firms of every size to grow and prosper.

She also talks to Brett and Jeff about commitment, dedication, consistency, and understanding that one size does not fit all when it comes to legal marketing. And she shares some top marketing tips that will ensure success and continued progress for law firms and lawyers as their industry continues to evolve.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

39. How To Adopt A Business Development Mindset

BAST AMRON — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:32:40 -0700

Tune in and listen to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – How to Adopt a Business Development Mindset.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of working on a business development early in a lawyer's career.

Brett and Jeff talk about building and maintaining solid business networks, to joining organizations to foster relationships with like-minded professionals to planting the seeds for business development. Both share tips on approaching business development throughout their careers and what has proven to work for them over time.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

38. Why Do Lawyers Get Such A Bad Rap?

BAST AMRON — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 06:05:49 -0700

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the reasons for the negative public perception of lawyers, what some lawyers do to reinforce that perception, and what good lawyers can do to overcome that. Many think that "all lawyers are the same" and "only looking to make a buck." But Jeff and Brett argue that a few bad apples have spoiled it for the entire bunch. They share valuable insight for any lawyers in private practice and clients looking to hire lawyers. It's a must-listen episode.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

36. Bulldogs Are Not Always Better Lawyers

BAST AMRON — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:55:26 -0700

Catch the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. Bulldogs Are Not Always Better Lawyers.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the term “Bulldog Attorney” and how they respond when asked for a recommendation for a “Bulldog”- an attorney usually with a lot more bark than bite. Jeff and Brett share their experiences with this type of lawyer, the one who promises to “crush” the opposing side and “win” the case. They weigh in on why ”Bulldog” lawyers are not always in the client’s best interest and may just make an already unpleasant situation worse.

You don’t want to miss out on these nuggets that might be helpful to you when selecting counsel, or dealing with or asked to recommend a “Bulldog.”

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

37. Don’t Treat Your Business Account Like a Personal Piggy Bank.

BAST AMRON — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:49:03 -0700

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the risks and rewards of running a small or closely held business in this very informative podcast episode. Their collective insight is valuable to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and the corporate lawyers who advise them.

Brett and Jeff stress the importance of following fundamental rules, good record-keeping, and following the corporate formalities that so many owners overlook. They also weigh in on considerations that business owners should follow as best practices to form good habits from the onset. If you own a business, or you are thinking about starting one, or if you represent small business owners, this episode is for you!

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

36. When Litigation is on the Horizon

BAST AMRON — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:26:59 -0700

In this episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the prospect of ligation for business owners and non-litigation attorneys when a dispute is heating up. They share some insight on what steps you should take and what to avoid when it becomes necessary to retain litigation counsel.

For any business lawyer with a client in a dispute with a customer, creditor, partner, or anyone else, this episode is full of valuable insights from our experienced litigators.

35. Maintaining Corporate Culture In The New Hybrid Work Environment

BAST AMRON — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:37:06 -0700

In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the importance of defining and maintaining corporate culture as work environments shift after the pandemic. Learn what Brett and Jeff are doing as law firm leaders to focus on culture during their return to the workplace. Hear their strategies for adapting to a hybrid environment with some team members working remotely and striking a balance while maintaining the integrity of the firm’s corporate culture.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

34. How Empathy Can Be A Competitive Advantage

BAST AMRON — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:27:57 -0700

The latest “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. How Empathy Can Be A Competitive Advantage.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the role of empathy for lawyers when working with clients, opposing parties, counsel, judges, and juries. They talk about the important role of human emotion in litigation, and the impact litigation can have on the parties. They also discuss the ability to put yourself in the other party’s shoes and the often-overlooked need for clients to have their stories heard. . Jeff and Brett share ways they have employed empathy to help guide their clients through challenging situations and how you can too.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

33. From Summer Associate To Youngest President Of The Bankruptcy Bar Association

BAST AMRON — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:16:11 -0700

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to bankruptcy attorney Hayley Harrison about her career trajectory in this episode of the Practice Podcast. From being the first summer associate hired by Bast Amron in 2013 to becoming the youngest attorney and first woman in ten years to serve as the president of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, Hayley talks about her multi-generational connection to Miami and how her early passion for bankruptcy law helped chart the course of her career. She also discusses her plans for leading the BBA and her focus on mentoring young lawyers and implementing diversity initiatives to balance out the demographics of its members. If you want to get involved in your bar association, you won’t want to miss Hayley’s advice!

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Hayley and her journey to the top.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

32. When Facing Litigation, You Better Hire the Right Litigator

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:18:55 -0700

In this episode, Brett and Jeff share advice about the importance of hiring the right litigator, including tips to help non-litigation attorneys guide their clients through their process of retaining litigation counsel.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

31. A Good Lawyer Is A Healthy Lawyer

BAST AMRON — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700

Catch this episode of the practice podcast; A Good Lawyer is a Healthy Lawyer.

Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about mental health issues for lawyers. Coming off the pandemic, these concerns have not waned. In this episode, Brett and Jeff talk about mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself and staying healthy in challenging times like these. They both weigh in on the stress caused by their profession and share different methods for starting and maintaining habits that help balance good mental health.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

30. Insights From A Legal Marketing And Sales Expert

BAST AMRON — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:39:30 -0700

In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to best-selling author Dave Lorenzo, a sales expert specializing in helping professionals grow revenue using relationship-based, consultative sales techniques.

Brett and Jeff dive in and talk to Dave about the critical steps for effective lawyer marketing, how best to market your business in a post-pandemic environment, and what every lawyer should be doing today to build their book of business. Dave shares some valuable business development tips for lawyers, young and old.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Dave and make sure you check out his podcast series Do This Sell More: Inside BS with Dave Lorenzo https://davelorenzo.com/podcast/.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

29. Insights From a Former Prosecutor -How A Criminal Law Background Can Help Build A Better Commercial Litigator

BAST AMRON — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:20:25 -0700

In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to attorney Lissette Carreras, a former prosecutor turned commercial litigator with Bast Amron. Lissette shares how serving as a prosecutor for five years was one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions she has held. She talks about the importance of service to her community, lessons learned from the criminal courtroom, and how her experiences helped shape how she litigates commercial cases today.

Listen to the full episode and learn more about Lissette and what makes her such a phenomenal attorney with Bast Amron.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

28. Can I Retire? Exit Strategies for Lawyers

BAST AMRON — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:46:53 -0700

Catch the latest episode from Bast Amron‘s The Practice Podcast –Can I Retire? Exit Strategies for Lawyers

Brett and Jeff talk about the importance of exit strategies for lawyers and why so few lawyers plan for retirement today. They both weigh in on the considerations they make as owners of a firm, the need for a solid succession plan to leave behind a legacy, and the value of taking care of employees.

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

27. Insights From A Leading Real Estate Specialist On The State Of The Market

BAST AMRON — Tue, 25 May 2021 15:47:26 -0700

You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Steve Medwin, SIOR, CCIM executive managing director and co-lead of Newmark’s Industrial Services division for South Florida. Steve is a leading industrial specialist in the representation of owners, investors, and occupiers of commercial real estate. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has completed over 1,000 real estate transactions in 25 states, covering millions of square feet and valued in excess of $2 billion. Steve knows real estate.

Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Steve about market trends for commercial real estate, the effects of the pandemic, and what the new landscape looks like for this industry.

To learn more about Steve, please click here or follow him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemedwin/

Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

26. How Judicial Clerkships Can Help Pave The Way To A Successful Practice

BAST AMRON — Thu, 13 May 2021 05:29:19 -0700

Tune in to a recent episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – How Judicial Clerkships Can Pave the Way to a Successful Practice. Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Peter Klock, an attorney with Bast Amron, about his evolving career path – from finance to law – and the importance of a judicial clerkship to his practice as a commercial litigator.

Listen in to the full episode and learn more about Peter’s journey, his time as a career judicial law clerk to the Honorable James Lawrence King in the Southern District of Florida, and what led him to private practice with Bast Amron.

Episodes are available at YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.

25. 10 Tips for Lawyers in Private Practice

BAST AMRON — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:22:25 -0700

A must listen to episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – 10 Tips for Lawyers in Private Practice

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, share 10 tips on what has worked for them and what has made them better lawyers throughout their careers. What started out as a list of tips for new attorneys broadened into tips for all attorneys in private practice. Listen as Brett and Jeff share advice about the practice, including the importance of listening and teamwork, saying yes to new opportunities, and finding harmony between work and life. If you are a lawyer in private practice or about to start a practice, this episode is for you.

24. Referral Marketing Can Prove Fruitful for Your Practice

BAST AMRON — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:47:00 -0700

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk about the power of referral marketing as a tool to help grow your practice. Brett and Jeff talk about the importance of building and maintaining strong networks and business relationships. Both share some tips on how they have each approached referral marketing throughout their careers and what has proven to work for them over time.

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23.How One American Lawyer Went from Big Law to Boutique and Became an Authority in Brazilian Law

BAST AMRON — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:02:00 -0700

Tune in to The Practice Podcast latest episode “HOW ONE LAWYER WENT FROM BIG LAW to BOUTIQUE AND BECAME AN AUTHORITY IN BRAZILIAN LAW” with Special Guest Allen Moreland, an accomplished attorney with over 30+ years of law experience advising on sophisticated, cross-border Latin American and Caribbean financing and corporate transactions. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Allen about how working with big law helped shape his practice and how he became an authority in Brazilian Law. Allen also shares how the pandemic has offered a different and more effective way for legal services to be delivered, leveraging boutique firms to get more sophisticated type work.

22.Work-Life Balance, Working Remote and How Covid-19 Broke the Seal for Lawyer Moms

BAST AMRON — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700

Tune in to the recent recorded zoom edition from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Work-Life Balance, Working Remote, and How Covid-19 Broke the Seal for Lawyer Moms.

In this episode, our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Of Counsel Dana Quick about the ways Covid-19 has changed the landscape for her as a lawyer and how she now services her clients from three different states at any given time. Dana delves into how her work-life was pre-pandemic, being a divorced working parent, and what changes resulted from the pandemic. She also discusses support for lawyer moms and how Bast Amron helped support her so that she could be successful in both roles.

Listen to the full podcast “Work-Life Balance, Working Remote and How Covid-19 Broke The Seal For Lawyer Moms” on our YouTube channel. Click here.

21. A Year Later, What We Have Learned and What Can We Expect in The Future

BAST AMRON — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:42:00 -0700

Another “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A Year Later, What We Have Learned and What Can We Expect In The Future.

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the past year and the challenges and opportunities the pandemic created for many business owners. They reflect on how the pandemic brought changes in their personal and professional lives, changes in business and the law, and what to expect in the future.

20. Staying Healthy in A Remote Work Environment Balancing Mental, Physical, And Nutritional Health at Home

BAST AMRON — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0800

In this special episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Staying Healthy in a Remote Work Environment – Balancing Mental, Physical, and Nutritional Health at Home from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Bast Amron partner Brett Amron moderated this panel of experts which included Christa Gurka MSPT, NCPT Founder and CEO of Pilates in the Grove, Scott Rodgers Director, Mindfulness in Law Program & Lecturer in Law at The University of Miami School of Law, Syda Segovia Taylor, CEO and Executive Director of non-for-profit Organic Oneness and Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RDN Essence Nutrition, LLC Founder, Lead Dietitian. The panel discussed healthy habits and tips focused on balancing mental, nutritional, and physical health in a remote work environment, maintaining focus on our overall health, strategies to keep our workforce mentally and physically healthy without access to our everyday routines and practices. You won’t want to miss out on the numerous takeaways from this discussion.

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19. Deeds Not Words: Making Ethnic Diversity In Your Business A Reality, Not Just A Buzzword

BAST AMRON — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800

In this special episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Deeds Not Words: Making Ethnic Diversity in Your Business a Reality, Not just a Buzzword from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Check out the panel of thought leaders, David Duckenfield, President and Partner at Balsera Communications; Enoch Varner, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis; Nicole Shelley Greenidge Prattico, Executive Director at Nicole Shelley Inc.; and Arturo Nunez, Founder of AIE Creative and former Head of Marketing Latin America at Apple. Bast Amron partner Jeffrey Bast moderated this high profile panel as they discussed the challenges of building and maintaining an ethnically diverse workforce, creating space for employees to have an honest and open dialogue and what has worked well (or not so well), and how to turn good intentions into actionable and sustainable steps. If you are interested in building a diverse workforce, you should listen to this. You will be sure to walk away with valuable insights that you can use in your businesses today.

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18. Supporting Working Parents in A Remote Work Environment

BAST AMRON — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:47:00 -0800

In a special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Supporting Working Parents in a Remote Work Environment from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Bast Amron Of Counsel Hayley Harrison moderated an all-star panel which included Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at ADP, Barry Eisler, Vice President, and Regional General Attorney at Liberty Mutual Group, Maria Dantes Sanchez and Counsel, Employment and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Restaurant Brands International, Grissel Seijo. The panelists brought their diverse perspectives together to cover a challenging topic and provide valuable takeaways about how businesses can successfully manage the ongoing transition to a remote work environment and how best to support their employees as they face new challenges. The panel also offered some unique insights into employee engagement and productivity, including what new policies and metrics are most useful for measuring performance in this new landscape.

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17. Clawback Claims on The Horizon

BAST AMRON — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- Clawback Claims On the Horizon. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, weigh in on what they are seeing in business bankruptcy filings and an expected uptick in clawback claims resulting from the current economic decline.

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Moving to Miami. Insights from A New York Lawyer About His Successful Transition

BAST AMRON — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

In the recent episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A New York Lawyer’s Insights on His Successful Transition to Florida. These days everyone is talking about the move to Miami. In this episode, our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, speak with attorney Jaime Leggett about why he relocated to Florida after practicing for seven years in New York City, the unforeseen challenges and silver linings Jaime encountered throughout 2020, and what he has learned about the practice and culture in Florida that differs from New York. He also shares some tips on how to best prepare before you make the move. If you are thinking about moving, this episode is a must!

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Insights On The New Small Business Reorganization Act From An SBRA Trustee

BAST AMRON — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Listen in on the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest Carol Fox, CPA*, CFE, CIRA, Senior Managing Director, of B|RILEY Advisory Services (formerly known as Glass Ratner).

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Carol about the new sub-chapter V provisions of chapter 11 for small business reorganization, her experience as a sub-chapter V Trustee, and tips and pitfalls for lawyers and small business owners.

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How To Defuse Difficult Opposing Counsel

BAST AMRON — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Another “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron‘s The Practice Podcast – How to Defuse Difficult Opposing Counsel.

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, share some perspectives on navigating the challenges of working with difficult opposing counsel, including tips on defusing tensions and generating positive outcomes from complicated situations.

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Young Lawyers Face New Challenges in A Covid Environment

BAST AMRON — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0700

You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Young Lawyers Face New Challenges in a COVID Environment. With Special Guest, Bast Amron Attorney Alejandra Iglesia. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast speak with Alejandra about the challenges she encountered as a young lawyer joining a new firm just a few months before the pandemic. Alejandra talks about the transition from direct access to lawyers in the office to the hurdles of working remotely. She also shares some tips about how she overcame some of the challenges and adjusted to the new norm. This episode is a must-see for new lawyers and any firm that hires them.

A Sneak Peek Into The Mind Of A Bankruptcy Trustee

BAST AMRON — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0700

Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A Sneak Peek Into the Mind of a Bankruptcy Trustee. With Special Guest, Bast Amron Partner, and Chapter 7 Trustee, Scott N. Brown. Scott is a panel Chapter 7 Trustee in the Southern District of Florida appointed by the United States Department of Justice. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk to Scott about his role as a Trustee. The discussion touches on various issues that #Chapter7 Trustees encounter and some advice for attorneys with clients contemplating bankruptcy.

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An Expert’s Insight: Do I Downsize, Re-Negotiate, Or Lease New Office Space?

BAST AMRON — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0700

You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest Michael J. Feuerman, Esq.., SIOR, CCIM, Managing Director, Palm Beach County, of Berger Commercial Realty / CORFAC International. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Michael about market trends for office leasing and the best strategies for law firms and other commercial tenants in the new environment. To learn more about Michael, please click here.

Insolvency Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants During Covid-19

BAST AMRON — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 15:29:00 -0700

Tune in and listen to the new episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Insolvency Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants During COVID-19. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the issues they are seeing as landlords and tenants attempt to navigate these unprecedented times.

Managing Your Team as The Covid Crisis Continues

BAST AMRON — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Listen to the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Managing Your Team as The COVID Crisis Continues. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast share how they have adapted their management styles to deal with the evolving challenges and help clients prepare for a changing economic environmen

Helping Small Businesses Navigate the Next Phase of The Covid Crisis

BAST AMRON — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Check out the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Helping Small Businesses Navigate the Next Phase of the COVID Crisis.

Managing The Effects of Covid Isolation on Your Mental Health

BAST AMRON — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Listen in on the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest acclaimed ethics attorney Brian Tannebaum. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk to Brian about mental health issues that may affect lawyers and other individuals who are working remotely as a result of COVID. The discussion touches on best practices and what new norms may emerge after the crisis subsides.

How To Make Your Video Court Appearance More Effective – Post Covid

BAST AMRON — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Check out the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- How to Make Your Video Court Appearance More Effective – Post COVID. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, provide some excellent pointers for video conferencing and hearing preparation based on their personal experience

Duties Of Officers and Directors in Times of Crisis

BAST AMRON — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700

New episode from #BastAmron’s The Practice Podcast – Duties of Officers and Directors in Times of Crisis. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast provide some practical insight to business owners, officers, and directors as they make difficult decisions about the direction of their company.

Communication With Creditors Can Have Surprisingly Positive Outcomes

BAST AMRON — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Listen to the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- Communication With Creditors Can Have Surprisingly Positive Outcomes.

Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of communication with creditors and navigating the process of negotiation of debts for business owners.

What You Should Know Before Closing a Business and Starting Over

BAST AMRON — Tue, 26 May 2020 10:45:00 -0700

In this episode of BastAmron‘s The Practice Podcast- What You Should Know Before Closing a Business And Starting Over. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss what risks businesses may want to consider if they are planning on shutting down operations and starting a business.

Bankruptcy Does Not Mean You Have to Shut Down

BAST AMRON — Thu, 14 May 2020 09:00:00 -0700

Listen to BastAmron‘s The Practice Podcast- Bankruptcy Does Not Mean you Have to Shut down. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, give their perspectives on what owners should know when considering bankruptcy as a tool to save their business. A quick note about The Practice Podcast- our partners have been working on rolling out a podcast series created by lawyers to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Given the current economic crisis, we delayed the launch of the podcast but wanted to share some content in the meantime. We hope you find it useful.