🚨 Trial Lawyer View Episode Release – Howard Ankin | Ankin Law
🎧 What You’ll Hear: Scaling with Purpose, Technology, and Passion for the Law
In this episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason Lazarus talks with Howard Ankin, founder of Ankin Law, about the evolution of one of Chicago’s leading personal injury and workers’ compensation firms.
From walking LaSalle Street to now leading a 100-person team, Howard shares how adaptability, technology, and an unwavering commitment to clients fueled his firm’s rise. He opens up about scaling during economic downturns, preparing for a future shaped by AI and private equity, and why passion, not just process, drives true advocacy.
🗣️ “Law requires time and passion, you can’t automate that.”
What you’ll learn:
⚙️ How to scale without losing the personal touch that defines your practice
💡 Why technology and infrastructure are the backbone of sustainable growth
⚖️ How to maintain trial readiness through expert selection and focus groups
📈 What private equity and non-lawyer ownership mean for the future of PI law
🔥 Why passion remains the one thing no AI or process can replace
This is a must-listen for firm owners ready to balance people, process, and performance in a fast-changing legal world.
🎧 Listen now → https://triallawyerview.com/podcast/howard-ankin/
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Chapters
00:00 Scaling a Law Firm: From Startup to Powerhouse
04:25 Navigating Technology and Infrastructure in Law
16:24 Balancing Personal Service with Efficiency
25:34 Trial Readiness: Preparing for Success
36:08 Quality vs. Quantity: Maintaining Advocacy Standards
