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Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Lawyers Struggle to Make Partner Without Skills, Leadership & Relentless Drive – Julian TaylorIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Julian Taylor, Senior Partner at Simmons & Simmons. Julian shares his unusual path into law, from studying history and working as a barrister to becoming a senior leader at one of the world’s leading international law firms. The conversation explores leadership, law firm culture, flexible working, partner success, and how firms can create environments where people prosper. Julian also reflects on mentoring, client relationships, and the future of the legal profession in a rapidly changing world. Julian Taylor is...
2026-06-0954 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Big Law Partners Already Have Clients to Start a Firm and Increase Profits with James HackingIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks with James Hacking, Co-founder and CEO of Kindleworth LLP. The conversation explores how and why top lawyers are choosing to launch their own firms, the realities behind law firm startups, and how the legal market is evolving. They also discuss private equity in law, the role of technology, and why specialisation and independence are becoming more attractive in today’s legal landscape.James Hacking is Co-founder and CEO of Kindleworth LLP, a consultancy that helps launch and manage law fi...
2026-06-0249 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersWhy Great Lawyers Still Lose Clients Without Commercial Thinking and Human Trust with Tom CasselsIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Tom Cassels, Senior Partner at Linklaters, about how top litigators build and sustain successful careers. The conversation explores Tom’s unconventional path into law, the evolution of complex litigation, and how the profession is changing with funding models and AI. The episode also focuses on the human side of legal practice, including client relationships, leadership, and building strong teams.Tom Cassels is a Senior Litigation partner at Linklaters, specialising in high stakes disputes, public law, and competition litigation. He began his career at Baker Mc...
2026-05-1949 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Being a Law Firm Partner Is Harder Than Ever Beyond Billing and Skills with Paul ThwaiteIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Paul Thwaite, Senior Partner at Stephenson Harwood LLP. The conversation explores Paul’s journey from a non-academic background into law, his long career at a single firm, and his transition into leadership. They discuss what makes a successful law firm partner today, how the role has changed over time, and the growing complexity of legal practice. The episode also covers leadership challenges, lateral hiring success, firm culture, and the future impact of AI and private equity on the legal industry....
2026-05-1257 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHe Left Broken Law Firms to Build a 600-Lawyer, Freedom-Based Practice with Darryl CookeIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney interviews Darryl Cooke, Founder and Executive Chair of gunnercooke, a next-generation law firm that has grown to 16 offices across the US, Austria, Germany, Scotland, and England. Darryl shares his unconventional journey into law and how frustration with traditional law firm leadership pushed him to build a more flexible, entrepreneurial model that empowers lawyers to run their own practices while still collaborating within a shared firm structure.Darryl Cooke also discusses gunnercooke’s rapid growth to more than 600 professionals worldwide and how the fi...
2026-04-2855 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersUS Law Firm Growth for Senior Lawyers to Lead the London Private Equity Market with Mike FranciesIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Mike Francies about a remarkable legal career built across some of the world’s leading firms. From serving as Managing Partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP for over two decades, to now being a Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Mike reflects on leadership, private equity growth, and the evolution of global law firms. The conversation explores what it takes to build a top tier practice, lead through change, and stay relevant across different phases of a long career.Mike has wo...
2026-04-2153 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersWhat Makes Law Firm Partners Fail for Legal Executives to Master Ownership with Richard MeddIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Richard Medd, Managing Partner at Browne Jacobson LLP, a leading UK law firm. Richard shares his journey from a corporate lawyer to managing partner, highlighting the firm’s growth and transformation over the years. He discusses leadership, the importance of ownership, and how to foster a one-firm culture as the firm expands. The conversation also covers the challenges and opportunities of recruiting laterals and the role of AI and external investments in shaping the future of law firms.Richard Medd has been with Browne Jacobson LLP fo...
2026-04-1452 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersBecoming a Great Law Firm Partner for Lawyers to Succeed with Emotional Intelligence, Kirsten HewsonIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Kirsten Hewson, Chair of Shoosmiths, the UK-founded full-service law firm with a growing international reach. Kirsten shares her journey from training at a local authority to becoming a planning specialist, partner, divisional leader, and now Chair of the firm.Kirsten began her career in local government before moving into private practice, joining Shoosmiths as an associate around seven years qualified. Over time, she led the planning team, ran the real estate division, served on the elected partnership council, and...
2026-03-2455 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersThe Best Law Firm Partners Succeed in the Age of AI and PE Pressure with Aster CrawshawIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Aster Crawshaw, Senior Partner of Addleshaw Goddard. Aster shares his journey from studying history at university to leading a major international law firm with 21 offices across 16 jurisdictions. He reflects on his early career in private practice and in-house at EY, his path into partnership, and the experience of standing in a contested senior partner election.He specialises in advising professional services firms on mergers, structuring and strategic transactions. Having worked both in private practice and in-house at EY Global, he...
2026-03-171h 02
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersWhat Makes a Great GC for Legal Leaders to Succeed Through Authentic Leadership with Dr Sandie OkoroIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks to Dr. Sandie Okoro OBE, Chancellor of the University of Birmingham and previously Group General Counsel of Standard Chartered and also Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the World Bank. Dr. Sandie shares her inspiring journey from law student to a leading figure in international finance and her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and mentoring. They discuss leadership, career progression, and the importance of authenticity in becoming a successful leader.Dr. Sandie Okoro has had an exceptional career as a lawyer...
2026-03-1059 min
The Legal Eagle PodcastBeyond Billables: Tackling Lawyer Burnout with Iman IbrahimIn our previous conversation, Iman Ibrahim — former divorce lawyer and founder of the Over It Club — walked us through the role of divorce coaching and how it bridges the gap between legal clarity and emotional clarity. In this episode, we turn the spotlight on another challenge close to home: burnout in the legal profession, especially among young lawyers. Iman explains why burnout is about far more than long hours — it’s about chronic misalignment between values and reality. When lawyers are measured by billables and obedience, they stop showing up as whole people, and...
2026-03-1024 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow General Counsels Can Build Resilient Legal Teams and Navigate Crises with Emma SlatterIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Emma Slatter, Chief Officer - Legal, Regulatory and Compliance at Visa. Emma shares her journey from private practice at Slaughter and May to a 20 year career at Deutsche Bank, and then to Visa, where she joined just weeks before a major payments outage.Emma Slatter began her legal career at Slaughter and May before moving in-house to Morgan Grenfell, which was later absorbed into Deutsche Bank. Over two decades at Deutsche, she held a range of senior roles, including...
2026-03-0356 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersThe Nonlinear Career Journey for Female Lawyers to Make Partner on Their Own Terms with Vicky WickIn this episode of Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm Partners, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Vicky Wickremeratne, senior employment partner at Simmons & Simmons. The conversation explores what it really takes to build a successful legal career across private practice and in-house roles. Vicky shares her non linear career journey, the skills that matter most for partners, and how relationship building, adaptability, and self awareness shape long term success in the law.Vicky Wick built a broad career across private practice and senior in-house roles, including working in London and Hong Kong. Her experience spans major...
2026-02-2444 min
Legal Late Night"Special Friends," Rapping for Clients & The "Human Premium" in an AI WorldToday, Jared Correia tackles the nightmare of the overflowing inbox and interviews one of the most dynamic managing partners in the legal industry.First, in the monologue, Jared breaks down strategies for Email Management. He discusses the "Getting Things Done" (GTD) method, the difference between subfolders and relational databases, and why sharing inbox passwords is a security nightmare. He also recommends tools like Superhuman, Fixer, and Zendesk to help attorneys reach the elusive Inbox Zero.Then, we are joined by An Ruda, CEO and Co-Managing Partner of Bartko Pavia LLP. A shares her unconventional path...
2026-02-1250 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersKC Success Traits for Aspiring Barristers to Thrive in High-Stakes Cases with Jeff Chapman KCIn this special episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney steps outside the usual realm of law firm partners to sit down with a senior King’s Counsel, Jeff Chapman KC. With decades of experience at the top of the commercial bar, Jeff brings a wealth of insight into what it takes to succeed as a KC in today’s complex legal landscape. The conversation explores Jeff’s professional journey, the evolution of the barristers' profession, and the role of leadership, preparation, and purpose in delivering legal excellence.Jeff Chapman KC is a leading commercial barrister at Founta...
2026-02-1054 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Senior Lawyers Navigate Lateral Moves Without Losing Clients or Momentum with Joanne OwenIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney interviews Joanne Owen, Global Co-Head of the Real Estate Sector at DLA Piper. Joanne shares his career journey, leadership insights, and what it takes to be a successful law firm partner. With over 20 years of experience in law, Joanne talks about his transition from DLA to Proskauer and back, and the lessons he's learned along the way.Joanne's experience spans multiple continents and legal environments, including both UK and US law firms. He offers a candid view on the challenges and rewards of lateral moves, the importance of...
2026-02-0354 min
The Future of Law Is TodayIs the Billable Hour Really Dying? ft. Billables AI Founder Nancy Jeng | The Future of Law Is Today, Ep. 9SummaryNancy Jeng, co-founder of Billables AI, joins Ceschino to discuss the challenges of timekeeping in the legal profession and how her company aims to alleviate these pain points through innovative technology. She shares insights on the importance of user experience in billing software, the evolving landscape of billing models, and the role of AI in transforming time tracking. Nancy also emphasizes the need for transparency in client communications, and we even get to learn about the cultural preservation work she does through her personal projects.The Future of Law Is Today...
2026-02-0136 min
Legal Late NightStop Losing 30% of Your Revenue: AI-Powered Timekeeping with Nancy JengWelcome to Legal Late Night! In this episode, host Jared Correia takes us back to the turn of the century for a wild travelogue before diving into the future of law firm profitability with Nancy Jeng.First, Jared opens the vault for "Travels with Jared: Chapter 514." He recounts a debaucherous trip to Montreal in July 2001 to see the Red Sox play the Expos. The story features a missing toothbrush, a "McPoule" incident at 3:00 AM, and the legendary at-bat of Rich "El Guapo" Garces at Olympic Stadium. Then, we are joined by Nancy J...
2026-01-2949 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersThe Failed Integrations for Law Firm Leaders to Fix Lateral Hiring with Stéphane LemarchandIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Stéphane Lemarchand, Partner at DLA Piper in Paris, to explore what it truly means to build a successful and sustainable legal career at the top of the profession. With over 25 years of experience in IT and digital transformation law, Stéphane shares his journey from a curious law student to a globally respected partner and leader. This conversation dives into the evolving legal landscape, the importance of building teams, and how true leadership goes beyond individual billing to influence, integrity, and impact.Stéphane Lem...
2026-01-2753 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersThe Law Firm Culture Is Causing Lateral Hire Failure and Leadership Crises with Clare MurrayIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Clare Murray, Managing Partner at CM Murray LLP, to explore what it really takes to build a successful legal practice. From founding her firm after a life-changing health event to leading with vision and heart, Clare shares candid insights into the inner workings of partnership culture, law firm leadership, and the evolving legal landscape. This conversation is a deep dive into how collaboration, accountability, and strategic thinking define success in modern legal practice.Clare Murray is the founding partner of CM Murray LLP, a UK-based...
2026-01-1357 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Law Firm Partners Succeed by Leading with Culture and Collaboration with David StewartIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney speaks with David Stewart, Managing Director at Coriats Trust Company Limited. From his early legal roots in London to his transformative leadership at Olswang and current work with high-net-worth clients in the Turks and Caicos, David reflects on the dynamics of partnership, leadership, and building a successful career in law. This conversation offers a candid and insightful look at the evolution of law firm culture, the challenges of leadership, and the changing expectations for legal professionals today.David Stewart is a seasoned lawyer and former CEO of Olswang...
2025-12-1657 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Law Firm Partners Succeed by Leading Teams, Balancing Family & Growing Strategy with Sarah LeeIn this episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney speaks with Sarah Lee, former Head of Disputes and Investigations at Slaughter and May, about her journey through the legal profession and what it takes to become a successful partner. Drawing from over two decades at one of the UK’s top firms, Sarah reflects on the evolving nature of leadership, diversity, and culture in law. From career pivots to life after partnership, she shares lessons that go beyond the billables.Sarah Lee spent 21 years as a partner at Slaughter and May, where she led the Disputes and In...
2025-12-0258 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Law Firm Partners Really Succeed by Leading Teams and Owning Responsibility with Sarah ReesIn this episode, host Stephen Rodney sits down with Sarah Rees, a leading partner in the commercial litigation team at Blake Morgan, who shares her journey from trainee to partner. She reflects on key leadership lessons, navigating the challenges of work-life balance, and the future of law firms in an evolving legal world. With decades of experience, Sarah offers invaluable insights into managing teams, integrating laterals, and what makes a successful law firm partner.Sarah Rees is a respected partner at Blake Morgan, a prominent national law firm, where she leads the commercial litigation team in London...
2025-11-2542 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersHow Law Partners Succeed Beyond Billables by Mastering EQ and Leadership with Simon LevineIn this debut episode of Beyond Billables, host Stephen Rodney is joined by Simon Levine, Strategic Innovation Partner and Global co-CEO and Managing Partner at DLA Piper. With over 30 years of experience in the legal industry, Simon discusses his journey from making partner to leading one of the largest global law firms. He shares valuable insights on leadership, the qualities needed to be a successful partner, and how law firm culture impacts both personal and professional growth. Simon also reflects on his experiences with lateral moves and the evolving role of technology in the legal industry.Simon’s...
2025-10-2854 min
Beyond Billables: Lessons from Top Law Firm PartnersNew Episode Coming Soon!Welcome to Beyond Billables, the essential podcast for law firm leaders where host Stephen Rodney, founder of Intogreat Coaching, tackles the critical challenge: The Integration Gap.Why do new senior lawyer hires often fail to reach their full potential, even after a successful recruitment process?Stephen and his guests will provide the tangible strategies needed to bridge that gap. Learn how to move beyond basic onboarding and ensure your most expensive talent becomes a long-term, profitable success.Subscribe now so you don't miss any episode of Beyond Billables. Coming soon to your favourite...
2025-10-2100 min
The Private Practice Success Podcast46. The Rapid Refill: 3 Simple Strategies to get Booked OutIn episode 46, Gerda shares three simple, high-impact strategies to quickly fill open appointments - without slipping into '911 marketing'.You’ll learn how to pair consistent, foundational marketing with smart, rapid-response tactics that protect your margins, support your team’s billables, and get clients the care they need now.Gerda breaks down exactly how to run an effective client recall, reactivate current but inactive clients, and strategically shift bookings to weekly where appropriate - all with scripts, guardrails, and practical tips drawn from real-world implementation in her group practice.In this Episode, you...
2025-09-2848 min
LawNext PRAnnouncing Seamless Integration between Billables AI and SurePointBillables AI announced on LawNext PR this week their new seamless integration with SurePoint, empowering firms to seamlessly capture billable activity, generate compliant narratives, and sync time entries directly into SurePoint Legal Suite.Joining us to talk about the news are Billables AI CEO and co-founder Arvind Sujeeth, and Chris Henz, Product Operations Manager at SurePoint.Topics in this Video:00:00 Introduction00:47 About Billables AI02:43 About SurePoint04:08 Announcing a Seamless Integration and its impact07:47 The Significance of Integration: 10%-30% more time captured
2025-09-0416 min
ABA Business LeadersFinding Your Why with ‘ABA on Tap’🎙 ABA Business Leaders Podcast: Finding Your Why with ‘ABA on Tap’ In this special crossover episode, April and Stephen team up with Mike and Dan of the ABA On Tap podcast for a candid conversation about the often-unspoken challenges of ABA business ownership. Together, they explore what it really takes to start and grow a sustainable practice, and the personal and professional costs when your foundation isn’t strong. From the importance of having a clear “why,” to why some BCBAs shouldn’t be business owners, this episode is packed with straight talk, field-tested advice, and a few laugh...
2025-07-101h 09
ILTA Voices#0102: Billables.ai - ILTACON Startup HubJoin Michael Foster and Arvind Sujeeth as they discuss Billables.ai. Want to learn more about Billables.ai?
Billables AI is an automated legal time-tracking platform, personalized and powered by AI. It integrates directly with workflows (like Microsoft, Zoom, Adobe) to capture time passively, creating an end-to-end billing report with client-matter matching, auto-generated narratives and precise durations to help lawyers recover incremental billable time and increase realization rates.
Visit https://billables.ai/ and stop by the ILTACON Startup Booths to meet the team!
2025-07-0915 min
The Lawyer Stories PodcastEp 225 | Nancy Jeng | Co-Founder of Billables AI | Revolutionary Time Tracking Tool for LawyersThe Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 225 features Nancy Jeng, Co-Founder of Billalbles AI. Jeng shares her inspiring journey from the world of advertising to the forefront of legal tech innovation. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in advertising, Nancy began her career creating high-profile ad campaigns—including work featured during the Super Bowl. Her path led her to major tech companies like Google and Pinterest, where she honed her skills in tech and product development. Drawing from her own experience as a timekeeper, Nancy co-founded Billables AI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup. The company offers an AI...
2025-05-2347 min
The 80/20 Principle301: Stop Losing Billable Hours: How AI Simplifies Time-Keeping & Billing for LawyersNancy Jeng, co-founder of Billables.ai, reveals how passive time-keeping is changing the game for lawyers—capturing billable hours with zero effort and tailoring entries to your style. Learn how this AI-powered tool integrates seamlessly with Clio, Microsoft, and more, while offering surprising benefits even for lawyers who don't bill for their time. In this episode, you will hear: The transformative power of AI in legal timekeeping and billing Seamless integration of Billables AI with platforms like Clio, Microsoft, and Google Automation of time capture processes for precise and efficient billing Overcoming challenges in legal time ma...
2025-02-0442 min
Lawyer Business AdvantageAutomating Billable Time Tracking with Arvind Suljeeth
In this episode, Alay and Arvind discuss:
Why billing is one of the most impactful problems to solve.
The reasons many lawyers dislike billing so intensely.
Implementation of automated billing.
Key Takeaways:
AI, when integrated with the programs you use every day, can track what you’re doing more accurately than you can in hindsight.
AI is not perfect, but it is good at certain tasks, especially when integrated with the right data.
Billables.ai integrates directly with various tools like Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Adobe, Chrome, Edge, Clio, and many more...
2024-12-1222 min
The Law Firm Marketing MinuteBooks Boost Your Brand and BillablesDid you like this episode? Dislike it? 🎙Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!The Power of Publishing for Your Law Firm’s BrandIn this episode, attorney and author Joel Ankney begins revealing how publishing a book can elevate your law firm’s brand, increase your billables, and position you as a trusted authority in your field. Joel shares his personal journey, from the inspiration behind his book to the speaking engagements and client connections it has sparked. Discover practical steps for making your expertise accessible through authors...
2024-11-0502 minThe Law Firm Marketing MinuteBooks Boost Your Brand and BillablesDid you like this episode? Dislike it? 🎙Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!The Power of Publishing for Your Law Firm’s BrandIn this episode, attorney and author Joel Ankney begins revealing how publishing a book can elevate your law firm’s brand, increase your billables, and position you as a trusted authority in your field. Joel shares his personal journey, from the inspiration behind his book to the speaking engagements and client connections it has sparked. Discover practical steps for making your expertise accessible through authors...
2024-11-0502 min
The Bearhug Experience(Funding Recap #26) Bearhug Recruiting's Early & Growth Stage Tech Startup Funding Recap! 10/7/24Here’s this week’s startup funding recap:
1. Neeve, led by Nitesh Trikha, has raised a $15 million Series A funding round. Neeve offers a cloud platform for managing smart buildings and spaces, deployed in over 650 buildings globally.
2. 3Laws Robotics, led by Andrew Singletary, has raised a $4.1 million Seed funding round. 3Laws Robotics provides dynamic safety solutions for autonomous systems like drones and mobile robots.
3. Ensemble, led by Alex Reneau, has raised a $3.3 million Seed funding round. Ensemble offers a machine learning platform that improves model accuracy and performance on sparse data.
4. Wisp...
2024-10-2416 min
Beyond BillablesLook Good, Feel Good - Elevating Business with Incredible Imagery That Comes From the Heart with Kate KarangesIf done well and from an authentic place, imagery can completely change the perception and success of your business. Today, we host the brilliant Kate Karanges, owner of imagery and production agency The Latest. For full disclosure, Kate has taken our images for the last few years – and has also worked with our clients – so we know how significant the impact of her images can be. This episode, however, is about more than just pretty photos. Kate explains why brand and strategy are vital for professional firms to differentiate themselves from competitors. It isn't just about...
2024-08-0152 min
Legal Content Chat23. Scott Simmons: Beyond Billables - How Lawyers Can Thrive in the New Business Development EraBeyond Billables: How Lawyers Can Thrive in the New Business Development Era
Join Scott Simmons, Legal Business Development Coach and I as we discuss:
🙅♂️ The number 1 mistake lawyers make with business development
🔗 How business development and pricing are intrinsically linked
🙂 The ways that lawyers can enjoy the Business Development process
☔ How you can get started on the road to becoming a rainmaker
If you want to discover ways you can motivate and inspire yourself or your team to bring in the work...
2024-05-081h 01
Beyond BillablesTim Whybourne - Managing Partner Emanuel Whybourne & LoehrOn the show this week, we welcome Tim Whybourne, Managing Partner at Emanuel, Whybourne and Loehr, an investment advisory firm with offices in Sydney and Brisbane. EW&L have also been an ongoing Beyond Billables client for the last eighteen months. On the show we discussed Tim's career, how he and the team have grown EW&L, and the challenges all professional services firms face. We also discussed markets broadly and Tim's strategy Tim has more than 15 years' experience at the sharp end of financial services and planning. His experience has been garnered from...
2024-02-2644 min
Beyond BillablesDevan King - Founder of Ikigai WealthIn this week's Beyond Billables podcast I sat down with Devan King, founder of Ikigai Wealth. Devan has a fantastic story and shared his insights on business and life over the course of what was a very enjoyable show. Devan has a great philosophy that drives his business which I know will resonate with a lot of our listeners. Devan is a financial planner with over 15 years of industry experience. His career is marked by a significant achievement in building and subsequently exiting a successful wealth management business in South Africa.In 2016, relocating to Australia, and now d...
2024-02-0735 min
Beyond BillablesClaire Styles - Founder of C Legal & CoIn this episode of Beyond Billables, Mike engages in a candid conversation with Claire Styles, founder of C Legal and Co. Claire shares her journey of building a successful legal services business over the past two and a half years. The discussion delves into the key elements of her business development strategy, encompassing branding, social media, content creation, and marketing. As a solo entrepreneur specializing in asset protection and tax minimization for high-net-worth individuals and business owners, Claire provides valuable insights into the evolution of her brand and the lessons learned along the way. The episode explores...
2023-12-1944 min
Build Your Joyful and Thriving Lawyer Life// Helping Lawyers Create Joyful and Thriving Careers & Businesses (An Original CreativesEd® Podcast)You'll Make Partner "Next" Year: The Dark Side of Billables {Ep. 06}In the quest for legal success, many are blinded by the pursuit of partnership and billable hours. As a seasoned professional in the legal profession, I've not only experienced the dark side of the billables game, I’ve left it. In this episode, we delve deep into the hidden truths, providing valuable insights to empower you in negotiating your terms and achieving a fulfilling legal career. Key Takeaways: 1. Redefining Success: Partnership isn't the only marker of success; discover alternative paths of real success that prioritize your well-being and impact. 2. The Price of Burnout: Un...
2023-12-1225 minBuild Your Joyful and Thriving Lawyer Life// Helping Lawyers Create Joyful and Thriving Careers & Businesses (An Original CreativesEd® Podcast)I Know What You Said Last Summer: "I'm Quitting After I Get My Bonus" {Ep. 01}In this groundbreaking episode, I share my journey from the relentless pursuit of big money to the liberating escape from a toxic legal environment. As a leader in the legal profession, I believe this story holds invaluable lessons for every professional seeking balance and fulfillment. Here are five key takeaways: 1. Discover the Dark Side of Success: Uncover the hidden struggles behind the facade of financial triumph, exploring the toll it takes on mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. 2. The Power of Intention and Planning: Learn how strategic planning, coupled with a five-year vision, t...
2023-12-0520 minBuild Your Joyful and Thriving Lawyer Life// Helping Lawyers Create Joyful and Thriving Careers & Businesses (An Original CreativesEd® Podcast)Welcome to the “Build Your Joyful and Thriving Lawyer Life” Podcast!Are you looking for clarity and guidance about the next steps in your legal career? Ready to get away from the toxic focus on the quantity of work in billables, and instead, focus on the quality of your work? Want to spend your energy on what matters and have a life outside the office? If any of these were a whole body hell yes, then you’re in the right place! 👋🏼 Hi! I’m Sheila Wilkinson, your host, and I’m an attorney, just like you. I built a multi-million dol...
2023-11-1212 min
The EP Growth PodcastEp. 66 - Where's all the MONEY I generate going?In this episode, Ryan breaks down where all the revenue goes in a clinic.
As a young EP , you may question why you are only paid a percentage of your billables.
In this episode, Ryan explains exactly why that is the case.
2023-10-2411 min
Imperfect ActionReal talk with Mike Bromley about navigating burnout and mental health in entrepreneurshipMike Bromley is the CEO of Beyond Billables, a branding agency for professional firms across the globe—and he's also my former boss. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Mike candidly about his journey through burnout and navigating a tough period in his personal and business life. I believe this is such an important topic for all business owners, and it's something we really need to talk about more often.In today's episode, we chat about:- How Mike navigated the decision to walk away from a lucrative business and the challenges that came next in order to...
2023-08-2440 min
Beyond BillablesWe're back + The Work on vs Work in your business problemWelcome back to the Beyond Billables podcast! It's been a hot minute and a lot has been happening, but we are excited to once again be making the show. In this first episode of the year Mike shares candidly on the evolution and growth of the Beyond Billables agency, the decision to put the show on hold during his wife's cancer treatment and the excitement about being back in the podcast chair! It wouldn't be a BB show without insight on some key professional services strategies and in the second half Mike dives into the "...
2023-08-2214 min
Holly the OTEp 36: QUESTIONABLE: New Grad Jobs, Aphra Rego, Pay, how to trust your employer and more!Send us Fan MailG'day guys! Welcome back to another episode of Holly the OT. Thanks so much for tuning in. This weeks episode is "Questionable". Your questions - my questionable advice. This weeks focus is all about NEW GRADS. I cover: - Ahpra rego- What to look for in a workplace - Billables - Pay - What questions you might be asked in an interview, and more!As always, this episode is brought to you by In Reach Co. (www.inreachco.com.au)
2023-08-2236 min
The Katy G PodcastHonest Conversation with Chris NewboldSend us Fan MailChris Newbold is Chief Operating Officer, ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance, Board President, Institute for Well-Being in Law, Co-Host, The Path to Well-Being in Law Podcast , Advocate, Advancing the Legal Profession and an all-around amazing human who refers to himself as an “accidental leader”. Join me as we discuss why mental health in the legal profession is in need of attention and how you can be part of the solution to reach peak performance. We discuss:The plight of the solo practitioner, including juggling life and work and lonelinessWhat’s a healthy...
2023-07-2745 min
The Lawfully Employed Podcast with Host Chere EstrinAre You Ready For AI To Steal Your Job?Welcome to "Lawfully Employed," the go-to podcast for Legal Rebels and Disruptors. In this eye-opening episode, host Chere Estrin leads a blow-your-mind panel discussion featuring distinguished industry leaders—Dan Moulder, Kevna Patel, and Steve Goldstein—exploring the fears, myths, and realities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is bringing to the legal scene.
As the legal landscape undergoes a profound transformation with the advent of AI, this discussion confronts pressing questions that many in the legal profession are grappling with. Join Chere and her prominent guests as they unravel the multifaceted impact of AI in law.
From the...
2023-07-2145 min
Above the Law - Thinking Like a LawyerInfamy And The Billable HourOn this week's podcast, we discuss a North Dakota law firm sued its associates and won, seeking to clawback paychecks for failing to meet billing requirements during the pandemic. Wasn't there a program to protect employers from cutting salaries during the downturn, you might ask? There was! And the firm took gobs of it. Also, Clarence Thomas is likely getting a statue in his honor, because as they say in Unforgiven, "deserve's got nothing to do with it." Finally, the one simple trick to $100 million in billables that the Third Circuit doesn't want Jones Day to know about.
2023-02-2229 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoBillables MindsetYou may be thinking billable targets are impossibly hard to make or that you don't have enough time to hit your targets. Making more billables doesn't have to do with how much time you have. It actually comes down to your billables mindset. Your billables mindset is how you think about billables. What I'm sharing today is a brand new perspective to help you make hitting your billable targets easier. Even if you don't have a billable practice, listen in, because if you have revenue goals you'll need the mindset I...
2022-12-1515 min
Zukunft RechtsmarktWie gründe ich erfolgreich mein eigenes Netzwerk?Eva-Juliane Stark ist General Legal Counsel bei Cavalry Ventures. Sie gehört als Gründerin der Venture Ladies, die sie 2014 ins Leben rief, zu den bekannten Persönlichkeiten im Rechtsmarkt und in der Start-up Szene. Die Venture Ladies sind ein Netzwerk mit heute 2500 Mitgliedern, davon 15 % Männern, die sich in der Venture Capital Szene engagieren.
In dieser Folge erfährst du:
- Welche Schritte notwendig sind, um ein erfolgreiches Netzwerk wie die Venture Ladies zu gründen
- Wie es Eva gelungen ist, ihre Interessen und Leidenschaften mit ihrem Berufsleben zu verweben
- Wie de...
2022-11-0650 min
Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer141. Steve Fretzin, Be That Attorney — Business Development: How Soft Skills Double RevenueRelationships drive business. But how do you identify the connections that will generate more business for your firm? Enter Steve Fretzin. He works with start-up solos to attorneys at large firms - originating over $6 million in billables a year. He is also the host of the Be That Lawyer podcast and a four-time author.Business development - or connecting one-to-one - is based on soft skills that might not come to every attorney naturally. But that's okay. Steve is here to help give you insight and practical tools to help your business grow. He covers best practices...
2022-09-2244 min
Beyond BillablesFrancesca Chang - Attorney on A JourneyOn this week's episode of the Beyond Billables Podcast, Mike had the pleasure to interview Francesca Chang. She is certainly an attorney on a journey! Francesca is a blogger, vlogger and life coach who has transformed her life, moved to Taiwan and now helps other lawyers. Francesca has a fascinating story of embracing a better life for herself and her family heritage while working to empower others to do the same. As a travel blogger and vlogger, she also works to promote Taiwan and the slow travel scene. On the show we discussed Francesca's career, her motivations and the...
2022-06-2037 min
Into The Green PodcastLawn Care Skull Sessions Episode 54 - Non BillablesWelcome Lawn Care Crew to the 54th episode of Lawn Care Skull Sessions Podcast with Benny and BJ! WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER 1st - Zuzu88 2nd - Happy- Bounce 3rd - CURRGHDGGD Bounus Prize - Blakelys Backyards Winners of 1st, 2nd and 3rd contact Ben at ben@catch-pro.com.au Bonus Prize Contact BJ at tblpropertymaintenance@gmail.com Congratulations to all the winners and thankyou everyone who participated! Your support is what keeps the podcast going 👌 This episode after the draw the lads had a chat about th...
2022-06-151h 10
Beyond BillablesDr Joanne Redburn - Director of NFP LawyersOn this week's episode of the Beyond Billables Podcast, Mike had the pleasure to interview the fabulous Dr Joanne Redburn, Director of NFP Lawyers. This was a great in-depth discussion about the not-for-profit sector and the challenges and opportunities that exist. Joanne is a true leader in the NFP space in Australia and has worked across some of the most complex NFP projects so it was great to be able to go into detail. Joanne also has a great story having started as a research scientist before transitioning into law because of her love for IP. We discussed this...
2022-06-1330 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoHow to Design Your Personal Benefits PackageSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: On Thursday, June 2nd, 12pm Pacific, I'm holding a new Masterclass for Lawyers. Leave room for magic because I haven't revealed any of the details yet. You can sign up in the show notes. ---- Want to infuse more fun into your work? Design your personal benefits package. I'll walk you step-by-step through the pitfalls and strategies to help you design something both fun and doable. Whether you work for yourself or have billables requirements, you'll want to listen in. RESOURCES Busy Lawyer's...
2022-05-1932 min
Inspired Action for Imperfect HumansS4 EP16: "The Aggravation of Psychological Safety in the Workplace" Part 1“How come your billables are so low, you need to get your billables up. This is their very first in-person meeting. Post pandemic. Why do you think the billables are low? You f***ing idiot! Like, are you stupid?”Post-pandemic, when in the workplace do you feel there is psychological safety, or do you feel like your leaders have abandoned you and they are only concerned with the bottom line. In this Inspired Action for Imperfect Humans podcast episode, Christopher Lawrence and Kyle Kalloo discuss psychological safety, and why it is essential in the workplace.Summ...
2022-05-0321 min
Beyond BillablesAreas of expertiseSeason 3 of the Beyond Billables podcast is back and this season is all about how you can develop your skills and your reputation as an expert in your field. From interview shows to insight episodes this season is focused on giving everyone the tools they need to stand out for all the right reasons. Kicking off Mike spends this short episode talking about 4 key points that define expertise for him.
2022-04-0507 min
Legally Different®The Passive Income Attorney // Seth Bradley - Passive Income Expert, Attorney and Real Estate EntrepreneurI chat with Seth Bradley who’s mission for lawyers and professionals is “practice when you want to, not because you have to". Seth is a real estate entrepreneur and an expert at creating passive income while working as a highly paid professional. He’s a former big law attorney and is now the managing partner of his own firm, Bradley Law Limited, helping his clients with their real estate and asset protection needs. Seth is the host of the Passive Income Attorney Podcast, educating attorneys and other professionals on how to stop trading their time for money so that t...
2022-03-3033 minAbove the Law - Thinking Like a LawyerBiglaw Firms Learning The Hard Way That Some Billables Just Aren't Worth ItBefore its fight with AT&T is over, One America News will owe Vedder Price a good deal in billables. But is it worth it for Vedder Price? The gang discusses the pros and cons of taking on civil work -- especially questionably winnable work -- for unpopular clients when other clients are begging for a squeaky clean counsel reputation. Meanwhile, law enforcement routinely pushes probable cause to the limit, but arresting 64 people for an ounce of weed proved too far. Finally, remember to vote in the annual Above the Law bracket!Special thanks to our sponsor, P...
2022-03-2328 min
The ALPS In Brief PodcastALPS In Brief – Episode 61: A Dirty Little Secret About Conflict Resolution ClaimsALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte shares the illuminating story of a law firm, their longstanding wealthy client who couldn’t close the deal on a massive project that would have netted the law firm millions in billables, and the unfortunate circumstances that followed when the firm moved the project forward with a different client to secure the payout.
Transcript:
Mark Bassingthwaighte:
Hello, I'm Mark Bassingthwaighte and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from the historic Florence building in beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. I have had a...
2022-01-2617 min
Path to Well-Being in LawALPS In Brief – Episode 61: A Dirty Little Secret About Conflict Resolution ClaimsALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte shares the illuminating story of a law firm, their longstanding wealthy client who couldn’t close the deal on a massive project that would have netted the law firm millions in billables, and the unfortunate circumstances that followed when the firm moved the project forward with a different client to secure the payout.
Transcript:
Mark Bassingthwaighte:
Hello, I'm Mark Bassingthwaighte and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from the historic Florence building in beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. I have had a...
2021-12-1417 min
Functional Medicine Business Institute PodcastEpisode 5: Setting up your business to thrive in any marketStructuring your business is key to financial success and freedom. If the past 18 months has taught us anything, it is that we need to be ready! Choosing the business structure that benefits you and your business is key to putting more money in your pocket.
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You're listening to the Functional Medicine Business Podcast featuring Dr. Deb, one of the most creative functional medicine business practitioners in her industry. She shares the wisdom and knowledge that she has gained over 25 years of functional medicine, a pioneer in functional medicine, scheduling, leadership and practice Management. Dr. De ha...
2021-12-1310 min
Be a Better Lawyer with Dina CataldoSimplify Your Law PracticeIn this episode of Be a Better Lawyer, you'll learn a few easy ways to simplify your practice that you've likely never considered. When you think about simplification, you may think that means doing less. Yes, that's true. But what most lawyers don't consider when simplifying their practice is that how they THINK about their work matters. When you focus your attention on how you THINK about your practice, you'll create more time to do the things that have the biggest impact on your goals whether that's attracting more clients, increasing your billables...
2021-12-0218 min
The Katy G PodcastKaty G Podcast Episode #14: Interview with David SeitterSend us Fan MailWant my guidance? I’m here for support:Schedule your brand DNA Strategy and Assessment session, a 1:1 meeting for you and I to brainstorm, diagnose and implement your best plan to really express who you are in your career/business.End your year with energy and start 2022 with focus, grace and control. Join the 14-day branding challenge and have an intentional plan that makes you feel free and happy. Ever wonder how to juggle time, billables AND your personal life/well-being? Have I got a treat for you! Listen to this podcas...
2021-11-0340 min
Coffee and a Case NoteJames d'Apice interview with Michael Bromley, Beyond Billables September 2021James had a chance to chat with the legend, Mike Bromley, from Team BB earlier this year.
You can catch what the Beyond Billables team are up to here: https://www.beyondbillables.com
2021-10-271h 13
Point of View (POV) Business Podcast by Andrew TranEP47 - B2B Marketing & Branding in the Legal profession - Interview with Michael Bromley#marketing #branding #legalindustry
My next guest is Michael Bromley, CEO and founder of Beyond Billables, a creative marketing boutique agency specializing in the B2B professional services space. As a former lawyer and now marketing strategist Michael has a great understanding of the space which enables him to help his clients increase their exposure whilst tackling some of the biggest challenges their clients face in the legal industry.
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Check out this FREE mini-course to help you tackle your marketing campaign with the right mind frame and st...
2021-09-2835 min
Beyond BillablesSeason 2 - The struggle of positioning and egoWhat are three key things we've learned in the last few years creating the show? You'll have to listen to find out! In this episode Mike discusses the creation of the Beyond Billables Branding business, the struggles everyone finds with positioning(yes, even us) and the role of ego and status in decision making. It's been a wild ride bringing this podcast together for the last 4 years so we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who has been with us on the journey so far!
2021-09-1013 min
The Legaling ShowEp 11: What Branding Means And Why Its Important To Law Firms (Michael Bromley, Beyond Billables)Michael Bromley was a practising lawyer in Australia, and ran a successful recruitment company for several years. His experience with the recruitment company led him to understand and start his current business, Beyond Billables, a branding agency for lawyers and law firms (Beyond Billables is also the name for his podcast). We discuss:
What is your background and journey? You were a lawyer, and now you run a law firm branding agency?
What is branding, and why is it important?
How do you improve your branding?
How do we get in touch with you?
Please consider Marketlytics f...
2021-08-3018 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastLeft school aged 16, uni late 20s, took over husbands' 1-person law firm in 2012 with $460k in debt - paid it off in 3 years. 1 FTE to 14 in 2 offices, $500k to $2m+ sales p.a. and works 10 hours a week with 8 weeks holidays (Caralee Fontenele)In this episode, I interview Caralee Fontenele, the founder and director of Collective Family Law, a Gold Coast and Brisbane-based law firm specializing in family law. Caralee left school at age 16, went to uni in her late 20s, and in 2012 aged 34, graduated in law. She started working in her husband's one-person law firm and he soon gave up leaving the business in $460,000 debt, which she worked hard and paid off in 3 years. She has grown the business from one full-time employee to 14, and $500,000 in year one to now over $2Million per annum. She only works ten hours...
2021-01-1353 minBeyond BillablesJacob Little - About time for JusticeIn this special edition of the Beyond Billables podcast it was my privilege to speak with Jacob Little, founder of About Time for Justice. Jacob was subjected to abuse in institutionalised care, spent time in prison and ultimately has come out to rebuild his life and help others who go through institutionalised abuse. This is an honest and raw discussion where Jacob shares so openly about his story. Having started About Time for Justice this year Jacob has turned his life around, finished his high school studies and is on track to start a degree and ultimately fulfil his...
2020-12-1625 min
The Social Law Co. PodcastBrand Alignment for Influencer Marketing Campaigns with Mike Bromley from Beyond BillablesIn this episode, we talk to Mike Bromley from Beyond Billables about what to look for in terms of brand alignment when it comes to influencer and brand collaborations and in particular:what we mean when we say brand alignment in the context of influencer marketing;why brand alignment between the influencer and the brand is so important in the context of an influencer marketing campaign;key things to look for in an influencer for a brand wanting to work with influencers for the first time;some examples of successful campaigns in terms of brand alignment; how brands c...
2020-11-2452 min
Harrison Barnes' Legal Career Advice PodcastHarrison Barnes Legal Recruiter from BCG Attorney Search: What a Slowdown Can Do to Your Legal Career and How to Bulletproof your RésuméYour law firm just kicked you to the curb. Should you have seen it coming?
This isn’t about your quality as an attorney, that’s another discussion; this is about those circumstances beyond your control—not just at your firm, but in the legal industry and the economy at large.
Host Daniel “Danny” Rindeau speaks with the BCG Attorney Search team of Recruiting Manager Brie Mills and Recruiter Nadeen Weybrecht about the importance of looking up while your keeping your head-down in the work. Looking beyond your billables; the econom...
2019-12-1530 min
Lawyers Rising Podcast with Harrison BarnesHarrison Barnes Legal Recruiter from BCG Attorney Search: What a Slowdown Can Do to Your Legal Career and How to Bulletproof your RésuméYour law firm just kicked you to the curb. Should you have seen it coming?
This isn’t about your quality as an attorney, that’s another discussion; this is about those circumstances beyond your control—not just at your firm, but in the legal industry and the economy at large.
Host Daniel “Danny” Rindeau speaks with the BCG Attorney Search team of Recruiting Manager Brie Mills and Recruiter Nadeen Weybrecht about the importance of looking up while your keeping your head-down in the work. Looking beyond your billables; the econom...
2019-12-1530 min
Get WiseS1E07 - Special Guest Michael BromleyMr. Michal Bromley is is the CEO and founder of Beyond Billables - A strategy and creative agency dedicated to helping innovative service firms stand out as trusted advisors. Join us as we discuss the future of the legal industry, marketing, technology and cyber security.
2019-11-2715 minBeyond BillablesBeyond Billables Insight ShowIn the next few shows I'll be focusing on 7 huge lessons I've learned this year plus drop some more awesome clips from recent guests. On today's show I chat about the lag time in dealing with stress and anxiety, there's a great clip from my recent interview with Dugald Hamilton on Cyber threats, and we wrap it all up with a huge lesson one of my clients gave me about sticking to my guns. To read the entire blog - https://www.beyondbillables.com/blog/business-lessons-from-2019
2019-11-1112 min
Build a Better Agency PodcastAgency Trends Report Part 2 with Drew McLellanDuring the spring gatherings of AGI owner peer network members, I walk them through a presentation on trends that I'm seeing in the industry. Then I devote two solocast episodes to these findings later in the summer. In episode 195, I covered what's happening with agency money and finance, along with some trends in ownership, decision-making, and how you and your peers are managing the pace of change in this industry. In this episode, I talk about employees, clients, and some tactics with which agencies are having great success in terms of winning clients and serving...
2019-08-0543 minBeyond BillablesBeyond Billables Insight EditionThis week on the bite sized Beyond Billables Insight: Mike goes back to the archive and pulls out a cracking quote from Janelle Kerrisk on using technology in legal businesses. We highlight one of our favourite podcasts, the Joe Rogan Experience, and a recent episode on the catastrophic war on drugs and the realities of addiction. Finally we cover Facebook ads and why your firm probably has no idea how and why they can work for you. That's it! Have an awesome law life this week!
2019-03-1310 minBeyond BillablesBeyond Billables InsightThis week we're proud to launch our brand new Beyond Billables "insight" show. Every fortnight we'll bring an upbeat 10 minute show to the lawyers of the world to give you inspiration to lead a better law life. On the show today Mike highlights the growth in legal technology investment, does a review of Matthew Walkers "Why we sleep" (for all those sleep deprived lawyers out there!), and recaps a recent show with Sam Flynn of Josef on how to approach using different technological solutions in your practice. We had great fun putting this...
2019-02-2710 min
Hustle & FlowCapturing Billable HoursToday I’m talking about billable hours and, as you’ll hear, it’s not always about how you plan and budget your billables that is important. For many, it really is about replacing old habits with new ones. If you struggle with capturing your time, I’ll help you change that once and for all on today’s episode of Hustle & Flow. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/103 Things you will learn in this episode: • The key factor that will determine whether you’re capable of changing your...
2019-01-2926 min
Hustle & FlowCapturing Billable HoursToday I'm talking about billable hours and, as you'll hear, it's not always about how you plan and budget your billables that is important. For many, it really is about replacing old habits with new ones. If you struggle with capturing your time, I'll help you change that once and for all on today's episode of Hustle & Flow. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/103 Things you will learn in this episode: • The key factor that will determine whether you're capable of changing your billable habits • The...
2019-01-2926 min
Blacklines & BillablesVoices of ClioCon 2018SummaryEpisode 13 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our “Voices” podcast from the Clio Cloud Conference in New Orleans. We asked a range of lawyers and technologists attending the conference for on-the-spot short answers to a range of questions about ClioCon, the technological needs of small law and solo practitioners, and trends on the legal technology landscape more broadly. Their reactions and impressions created this pod, which captures a snapshot of the ClioCon experience and provides a window into the important conversations currently taking place in small law-focused legal tech community.
2018-11-1833 minBeyond BillablesNigel Evans - Director and Co Founder at Aptum LegalA litigation firm with a value pricing model that was created to be a great place to work? They do exist and prosper and this week it was our great pleasure to interview Nigel Evans, Co-Founder of Aptum Legal one of Australia's leading firms that have moved beyond the billables model. Nigel started Aptum with his fellow co-founders at the start of 2018 and has already had tremendous success growing the practice. The firm are experts in a range of litigation with a particular strength in Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Tax and Corporate disputes. We had a very in depth...
2018-11-141h 08Blacklines & BillablesVoices of ILTACON 2018Episode 12 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: the next installment of our “Voices” series--this time from National Harbor, Maryland at ILTACON 2018. We asked a range of lawyers and technologists attending the conference for on-the-spot short answers to a range of questions about ILTACON and the legal technology landscape more broadly. Their reactions and impressions created this pod, which captures a snapshot of the ILTACON experience and provides a window into the important conversations currently taking place in the legal tech community.The Questions:What makes ILTACON interesting or unique as a le...
2018-08-3138 minBlacklines & BillablesLondon Calling (Legal Tech Startups): Our Conversation with MDR Lab’s Nick WestEpisode 11 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with Nick West, Chief Technology Officer of Mishcon de Reya and Director of MDR Lab, a legal tech incubator run out of Mishcon’s offices in London. Building on the discussion begun in our blog post entitled “Law Firm.VC? Law Firms Launching Legal Tech Incubators, Accelerators, and Venture Arms” and continued in our conversation with Dan Jansen of Nextlaw Labs on Ep. 6, our conversation with Nick explores the structure and purpose of MDR Lab, Mishcon’s motivations for starting the Lab, the successes of its first co...
2018-06-2957 minBlacklines & BillablesVoices of CLOC 2018Summary: The next installment of our “Voices” series—this time from the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s 2018 Institute in Las Vegas. Armed with a portable microphone and eight questions about CLOC and legal technology and innovation, we asked a range of lawyers and technologists to share their views on key issues facing the legal and legal technology ecosystems. Their short, on-the-spot answers created this “Voices of CLOC 2018” podcast (Episode 10 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast). The Questions:As a legal technology conference, what makes CLOC special?What's something you'd like to see...
2018-05-0534 min
Two Lawyers Walk Into A BarChristian Lang: From Big Law to Big IdeasChristian Lang is a former associate at Davis Polk and the founder of Blacklines and Billables, a blog, forum, and podcast dedicated to sharing practical tips and tricks for success among law firm associates and starting conversations around other important aspects of associate life, such as the state of legal technology. On this episode Christian shares stories about leading Segway tours through Paris, spending hundreds of hours on his law school personal statement, why he chose NYU Law School, choosing corporate law over litigation, clerking in Tampa, Florida, and his years at Davis Polk. Christian also s...
2018-04-2459 minBlacklines & BillablesSelling Empathy: AI, "The Law of Robots," and the Future of Legal Work, with Ed WaltersEpisode 8 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our discussion with Ed Walters, CEO of Fastcase, on the accelerating march of artificial intelligence and its implications for the law and its consequences for lawyers (and the public at large).In this episode, we take a fascinating tour through some of the most important and dizzying technological developments of the day, and Ed’s unique brand of incisive, yet level-headed analysis helps us make sense of where we stand, where we’re likely headed, and what the implications are for lawyers, law practice, and our legal framework more broa...
2017-12-1849 minBlacklines & Billables"In-House Looking Out: 4 Tips for Outside Counsel" [View from the Client Side]Episode 7 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with guest-poster Patrick Delaney to follow up on his blog piece entitled "In-House Looking Out: 4 Tips for Outside Counsel."Part of B&B's "View from the Client Side" series and one of the blog's most popular posts to date, "In-House Looking Out: 4 Tips for Outside Counsel" details four general, yet essential tips that help law firm associates deliver the best possible advice to their clients. Building upon his blog post and drawing on a wealth of experience as a firm-lawyer-turned-in-house-counsel at one of the Big Four...
2017-11-1434 minBlacklines & Billables"Value-Added VC"Episode 6 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with Dan Jansen, CEO of Dentons-backed Nextlaw Labs, which describes itself as a “global collaborative innovation platform focused on developing, deploying, and investing in new technologies and processes to transform the practice of law around the world.” Picking up on the discussion begun in our blog post entitled “Law Firm.VC? Law Firms Launching Legal Tech Incubators, Accelerators, and Venture Arms,” our conversation explores Nextlaw Labs’s “value-added VC” model that seeks to drive the reinvention of the practice of law via technology, examines law firms’ potential motivations for...
2017-10-0400 minBlacklines & BillablesThe Legal Services Innovation IndexEpisode 5 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with Dan Linna, professor and Director of Legal RnD – The Center for Legal Services Innovation at Michigan State University’s College of Law, discussing Phase 1, Version 1.0, of the new Legal Services Innovation Index, consisting of an “Innovation Catalogue” and “Law Firm Index” to assess, categorize, and catalogue legal industry innovation. Our interview explores the project’s background, scope, current methodology, and plan for the future, including Professor Linna’s hopes that this self-described “MVP” (minimum viable product) will be the first step in a long-term project to create a comprehensive acco...
2017-09-1647 minBlacklines & BillablesPanel: Callback Interview Q&A [Tips for Law Students]Episode 4 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: a panel discussion on callback interview tips for law students. Answering questions about Biglaw callback interviews submitted by members of the B&B community following our blog post entitled “Law Firm Interview Tips: EIW/OCI Edition” and the “Interview Q&A” Associate Intel meetup, host Christian Lang and guests Victoria Coyle and Matt Weinberg explore the dos and don’ts of Biglaw callbacks and offer opinions on common interview-related questions shaped from the experience of interviewing hundreds of candidates on behalf of top firms.Among othe...
2017-09-1149 minBlacklines & Billables"Milbank@Harvard" and Lessons for Associate DevelopmentEpisode 3 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with David Wolfson, Executive Director of Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP, discussing the "Milbank@Harvard" associate training program and exploring the associate-development lessons learned from the firm’s implementation of this novel, firm-wide, multi-year training program.Offering a week of immersive, offsite training to associates in the firm’s fourth-, fifth-, sixth-, and seventh-year classes, Milbank@Harvard is a unique program designed to give mid-level and senior associates the legal, business/finance, and leadership/management tools they need to excel and provide the highest level of clie...
2017-09-0246 min
Hustle & FlowPath to Partnership Today we're exploring the path to partnership, and I'm sharing what associates need to consider to make sure all the work they are putting in will actually pay off. Although this episode is presented with large law firms in mind, the principles I discuss are general in nature and can be applied to associates in smaller firms as well. If you're already a partner, this episode can also help you understand that the associates in your firm may not have access to all of the information that you think they do. Things you will learn in this epis...
2017-08-1535 min
Hustle & FlowPath to Partnership Today we’re exploring the path to partnership, and I’m sharing what associates need to consider to make sure all the work they are putting in will actually pay off. Although this episode is presented with large law firms in mind, the principles I discuss are general in nature and can be applied to associates in smaller firms as well. If you’re already a partner, this episode can also help you understand that the associates in your firm may not have access to all of the information that you think they do. Things you will learn in t...
2017-08-1535 minBlacklines & Billables"Fix the Court" [Legal Innovation]Episode 2 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our interview with founder and executive director of “Fix the Court,” Gabe Roth. Fix the Court is a national, non-partisan organization dedicated to Supreme Court reform—intending “to take the Court to task for its lack of accountability and transparency and to push Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s eight associate justices to enact basic yet critical reforms to make the court more open and honest.” In this pod we explore the Fix the Court’s signature “Fixes” (listed below) and discuss why the Fixes are important, how...
2017-08-1545 min