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Recent Episodes

1. “An AI-Enabled World.” Why You Can’t Avoid Building AI Into Your Practice

   Jun 30, 2026

   Craig Ball, a Texas lawyer, certified computer forensic examiner, and law professor at University of Texas, discusses why AI is essential for the next generation of lawyers and how he integrates AI tools into his curriculum through 25 practical exercises. He emphasizes that lawyers who don't master LLMs will struggle to compete, and shares his approach to teaching students to use AI ethically and effectively while maintaining critical thinking and accuracy.

2. Chill With Jill: How a Law Degree Can Lead to Careers in Organizational Leadership

   Jun 1, 2026

   Jill Epstein, CEO of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California, discusses her unconventional career path using a law degree outside traditional legal practice. The episode covers her journey through trade associations and nonprofit leadership, explores how legal skills (analytical thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving) apply to executive roles, and provides practical guidance on organizational leadership, communication, meeting management, and navigating difficult stakeholders in professional settings.

3. Money Matters! Breaking Down Law Firm Finances

   Apr 30, 2026

   Terrell Turner, CPA and founder of TL Turner Group, discusses practical financial management for solo and small law firms. Topics include team revenue analysis and ROI calculation, flat fee pricing strategy, choosing between bookkeepers and CPAs, bookkeeping expectations, fraud prevention, and why QuickBooks remains the dominant accounting platform for legal practices in 2026.

4. Ready Player One: The Life Of A Video Game Lawyer

   Mar 26, 2026

   Chrissy Chelsea, a video game lawyer and first woman president of the Video Game Bar Association, discusses her non-traditional career path from entertainment law to becoming a specialist in gaming law. She shares insights into her work as an in-house counsel for gaming companies like Wargaming, her current consulting practice, and the diverse legal issues that arise in the video game industry—from employment law and international regulations to marketing compliance and AI ethics. The episode explores how practitioners can build passionate, community-driven practices in niche legal specialties.

5. Getting Up and Running With the Help of a Coach and Today’s Tech

   Feb 26, 2026

   Alyssa Daigneault, a career-changer who transitioned from teaching chemistry and engineering to practicing law, discusses launching her solo practice as a "lifestyle law firm" while pursuing bar admissions in multiple states (Massachusetts, Utah, Florida). She shares her experience working with business coach Kelum Parks, her three-bucket networking strategy, and her intentional technology stack built around accounting software, AI tools (ChatGPT, Perplexity, LexisNexis, Spellbook), and hiring practices that emphasize project-based internships and mentorship.

6. Six To-Dos Every Firm Can Embrace in 2026

   Feb 3, 2026

   Kelum T. Parks, founder and owner of Parks Zimbler law firm with 14 years in practice and 14 lawyers across three offices, discusses six core themes for law firm success in 2026. He shares his experience launching a coaching practice called "The Motivated Lawyer" and describes how he worked with his first one-on-one coaching client, Alyssa, a career-changer entering solo practice in real estate and education law. Parks covers intentional firm design, long-range planning with measurable execution, and appropriate technology implementation—emphasizing that lawyers must plan their business as carefully as they plan cases.

7. Creating a Referral Network That Actually Works with Lee Rosen | First Flight #12

   Jan 8, 2026

   Lee Rosen, a family law attorney with 20+ years of experience and four offices across North Carolina, discusses building effective referral networks for solo and small law practitioners. Rather than pursuing broad networking, Rosen advocates for deliberately cultivating deep relationships with approximately 20 referral sources—primarily other lawyers, but also mental health professionals, accountants, clergy, and other trusted professionals in your community. The episode covers identifying the right referral partners, maintaining those relationships through genuine friendship, appropriate gift-giving, and the business mathematics of how a small core network can generate substantial practice revenue.

8. Have JD, Will Work Remotely. Contract Attorneys Fill Gaps When Firms Have Short-Term Needs.

   Dec 26, 2025

   Kristen Tyler, Chief Brand Officer at Law Clerk Legal, discusses how contract attorneys can fill short-term gaps for law firms and solo practitioners. The episode clarifies a misconception about whether Law Clerk Legal offers paralegal services, explaining that contract attorneys can perform similar work at comparable rates. Tyler covers ethical compliance across all 50 states, pricing structures (project-based and hourly associate programs), and how solos can build specialized teams of remote attorneys without hiring full-time associates.

9. Creating a Tech-Driven Solo Practice with Nate Cade | First Flight #11

   Dec 11, 2025

   Nate Cade, an attorney who spent 15 years at a large Milwaukee law firm and served as general counsel at a smaller firm, discusses his transition to starting a virtual solo practice with no physical office. He shares his technology-first approach to building an efficient law firm, including his strategy of thoroughly testing software before implementing it, and highlights key tools like VOIP systems, Cleo practice management, NetDocuments, and client portals that enabled his remote operation.

10. Security. There Is Nothing More Important in Law Firm Tech

    Nov 27, 2025

    Adam Alexander, founder of Internetwork IT, returns to discuss critical cybersecurity practices for law firms of all sizes. The episode focuses on real-world email compromise cases where hackers maintained account access for over a week, downloading client data, signatures, and contacts. Alexander and host Adriana Linares cover essential security measures including two-factor authentication (preferably via authenticator apps), unlicensed admin accounts, Microsoft 365 Business Premium features, password managers, cyberliability insurance, and wire transfer verification protocols.