Aug 11
Seat at the Table: Understanding and Building Your Firm’s Culture
In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table: A law firm’s culture. What is it? Your firm has a culture even if you’ve never identified it. The problem is, if you don’t create an intentional culture, an identity, you may slip into a culture you didn’t want to be pa ... Show More
43m 5s
Jul 28
Cybersecurity and Your Firm: Where Do You Stand? You Need to Know.
When it comes to your firm’s – and your clients’ – security, AI is changing the game. Cybersecurity isn’t new but how it fits in with AI is. Guest Nick Martin is a recognized expert and leader in cybersecurity. The cloud, data portals, and connectivity all impact how we treat dat ... Show More
39m 30s
Aug 2025
346. Think Like a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur: Marketing, Mindset & Freedom
In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary interviews Steve Steckler, a veteran marketing and leadership coach for lawyers and author of Think Like a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur. They discuss practical strategies for lawyers to overcome marketing challenges, emphasizing ... Show More
34m 41s
May 2024
208. The Secret to Building a Successful Law Firm Culture
<p>In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Jon Cumberworth, a fractional COO specializing in supporting law firms. Jon not only discusses the importance of leadership, firm culture, and aligning business practices with core values, but also pr ... Show More
31m 5s
Jul 2024
Community Table: Troublesome Employees, Offshoring, and Atypical Marketing
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: A firm owner dealing with discipline problems stemming from her firm’s understaffing is frustrated. Feeling they have the upper hand, some employees are taking advantage of the situation. How can the owner regain control? ... Show More
31m 21s
Apr 2024
206. How Can Lawyers Grow Their Practices Through Effective Marketing Strategies?
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In this podcast episode, the host, Gary, is joined by Ronnie Deaver, a renowned legal marketing expert with a proven track record of helping law firms grow their practice. Together, they delve into practical strategies, emphasizing the crucial role of marketing, intake, and s ... Show More
33m 47s
In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table:
Hiring is hard. It’s harder if you don’t know what you want, can’t describe the position, and don’t make an effort to attract the right candidates (and reduce the number of candidates you don’t want)
Develop an intentional, consistent plan for reviewing a candidate’s credentials. That inclu ... Show More