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New SoloGetting Up and Running With the Help of a Coach and Today’s TechMeet Alyssa Vachon Daigneault, a new Massachusetts attorney who benefitted from a chat with lawyer and law coach Kellam Parks, an amazing guest from our previous podcast. Hear how Daigneault launched her law firm as a second career after years teaching high school chemistry and hear what she learned from Parks as she beefed up her technology.
Daigneault launched her own firm less than two years ago in the busy Boston area, specializing in real estate, land use, and property matters, all fields she was already well versed in.
A session with a coach helped...
2026-02-2651 min
Care SandwichOvercoming The DIY Mindset in Law FirmsIn this episode of the Care Sandwich Podcast, Margarita Eberline welcomes Kellam T. Parks, a law firm owner, tech enthusiast, and coach for legal professionals and Managing Member at Parks Zeigler, PLLC. Kellam shares his inspiring journey from starting as a solo practitioner to leading Parks Zeigler, PLLC, a cutting-edge, multi-practice law firm that embraces technology to better serve clients. With a passion for innovation and a knack for helping others, Kellam offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he’s built a thriving business while staying true to his values.The conversation delves into Kellam’s unique appro...
2026-02-2519 min
Trial Lawyer View Podcast | PI Practice, Operations & GrowthWhy Most Law Firm Technology Fails at Scale ft. Kellam Parks | Trial Lawyer View Ep. 86What actually separates tech chaos from true operational leverage inside a growing law firm?In this episode of Trial Lawyer View, host Jason Lazarus sits down with Kellam T. Parks, Co-Founder and Managing Member at Parks Zeigler, PLLC, to unpack what it really takes to scale a modern law firm without losing efficiency, profitability, or judgment. From building a paperless cloud-based firm in 2012 to navigating a six figure practice management mistake, Kellam shares hard earned lessons on technology adoption, AI integration, and leadership inside a multi office practice.If you lead or operate a personal...
2026-02-2353 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsSix To-Dos Every Firm Can Embrace in 2026 | New SoloWhere do you want your firm to go in the new year? Do you have a plan to get there? Intentional firm design and strategy trumps reactive growth every time. Don’t let your firm run you; take charge today!
Guest Kellam Parks is a partner with the metrics- and technology-driven family and cybersecurity law firm Parks Zeigler PLLC, and he runs the coaching program “The Motivated Lawyer,” helping firms craft a path to a successful future. Hear how he recently took on one new client pro bono to demonstrate how his coaching helps lawyers visualize and achiev...
2026-02-0953 minNew SoloSix To-Dos Every Firm Can Embrace in 2026Where do you want your firm to go in the new year? Do you have a plan to get there? Intentional firm design and strategy trumps reactive growth every time. Don’t let your firm run you; take charge today!
Guest Kellam Parks is a partner with the metrics- and technology-driven family and cybersecurity law firm Parks Zeigler PLLC, and he runs the coaching program “The Motivated Lawyer,” helping firms craft a path to a successful future. Hear how he recently took on one new client pro bono to demonstrate how his coaching helps lawyers visualize and achiev...
2026-02-0353 min
Virginia Beach Local PulseOvercast Skies and Rain Ahead for Virginia Beach: Winter Storm Warning, Traffic Updates, and Community HighlightsGood morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Sunday, January 25. We start with the weather shaping our day, as a Winter Storm Warning hangs over us until 7 PM with heavy rain and possible sleet mixing in, bringing around an inch of accumulation. Expect highs in the mid 40s under overcast skies with northeast winds gusting to 30 mph, making outdoor plans tricky, especially along the Chesapeake Bay where Small Craft Advisories warn of hazardous waves up to 5 feet near the Bridge-Tunnel. Shallow flooding could hit low-lying spots like waterfront parks at Little Creek, so we drive carefully on roads like...
2026-01-2502 min
Lawyers Who Learn#92 - From Stoic Philosophy to AI Strategy: Building a Modern Law PracticeKellam T. Parks never planned to become an entrepreneur. After walking away from practicing law at 26 to wait tables while his mother battled cancer, he discovered something profound: life offers infinite choices, and you're never truly trapped. Today, that philosophy drives how he runs his 14-attorney, 37-person firm with his co-owner and coaches other lawyers through his coaching business, The MOTIVATED Lawyer.
In this episode of Lawyers Who Learn, host David Schnurman dives deep into Parks' strategic approach to building a future-ready practice. As a cybersecurity and family law attorney in Virginia Beach, Parks breaks down the...
2026-01-1254 min
Sharp Strategies Sweet Success#67 - Protecting Law Firms from Cyber-Attacks and Integrating them with AIIn this episode of Sharp Strategies Sweet Success, I chat with Kellam Parks from Parks Zeigler, a tech-savvy attorney with advanced knowledge in cybersecurity and data privacy. We talk the realities of modern hacking, dispelling common myths and revealing how automated bots and AI are the new frontlines in cyber threats. Kellam shares his journey from personal injury law to managing a multifaceted firm with 13 practice areas across two states. We explore practical cybersecurity measures for businesses, from data breach avoidance plans to incident response strategies. The conversation also covers the transformative power of AI in legal practice, touching...
2025-12-0533 min
Between the BriefsAI Won’t Replace You. But Lawyers Using AI Will: Game-Changing Insights from Kellam T. ParksContrary to popular belief, AI won’t replace lawyers. But it’s important to remember that lawyers who use AI are a formidable opponent. In the latest episode of Between the Briefs, Adrian Cea and Joe Stephens sit down with Kella T. Parks, Managing Member at Parks Ziegler, to explore how AI and modern technology are reshaping law firm economics, why legacy systems are costing you more than you realize and the concrete strategies to future-proof your practice.What You’ll Learn:How to transition from billable hours to alternative fee arrangements using AI efficienciesWhy digita...
2025-11-2743 min
The 404 Media PodcastA Massive Archiving Effort at National Parks (with Jenny McBurney and Lynda Kellam)If you’ve been to a national park in the U.S. recently, you might have noticed some odd new signs about “beauty” and “grandeur.” Or, some signs you were used to seeing might now be missing completely. An executive order issued earlier this year put the history and educational aspects of the parks system under threat–but a group of librarians stepped in to save it.
This week we have a conversation between Sam and two of the leaders of the independent volunteer archiving project Save Our Signs, an effort to archive national park signs and monument plac...
2025-11-1046 minVirginia Beach Local Pulse"Virginia Beach Local News: Cloudy Skies, City Updates, and Community Spirit"Good morning, this is Virginia Beach Local Pulse for Saturday, October 4th, 2025.We start our day with mostly cloudy skies over our city this morning. Temperatures are holding steady near 70 degrees, and we expect the clouds to linger throughout most of the day, with just a slim chance of sprinkles this evening. Winds remain moderate, so if you are planning to get out to the Boardwalk or enjoy one of our neighborhood parks, it should feel comfortable but a bit breezy. Looking ahead, this pattern continues into Sunday with slightly cooler temps in the evening, so keep a...
2025-10-0403 min
Spaghetti on the WallWhy Mindset Matters More Than Marketing in Law Firms | Episode #283 with Kellam T. ParksThis week on Spaghetti on the Wall, we’re joined by Kellam T. Parks, a Managing Member of Parks Zeigler, PLLC—a paperless, tech-driven law firm with offices across Virginia and North Carolina. With 25 years of experience, Kellam focuses his practice on Cybersecurity/Data Privacy and complex Family Law and Civil Litigation. Beyond running a thriving firm, he also founded The MOTIVATEd Lawyer, a coaching business that helps attorneys align their practices with their personal goals, avoid costly mistakes, and build sustainable success. From law firm landmines to the future of technology in legal practice, Kellam brings insights every lawy...
2025-08-2925 min
Lawyers Tell All®: Conversations with Chris MullinsKellam Parks on From Lawyer to Lawpreneur: Designing Your Ideal Law FirmKellam Parks enjoys the business aspects of running a law firm over practicing after 25 years.
In addition to managing his law firm, he is also launching his lawyer/law firm coaching business, The Motivated Lawyer, to share what he’s learned over the years with other lawyers, like you.
Join Chris Mullins for this insightful, information-packed conversation with Kellam as he shares his journey from starting a law practice in 2012 and then taking his message on the road to help attorneys in all areas of practice experience growth and success.
Tune in now an...
2025-07-2929 min
Founding Partner PodcastThe Tech-Savvy Attorney Revolutionizing Legal Practice with AIWhat if embracing technology could transform the way lawyers work—and their clients' experience? Kellam Parks, founder of Parks Zeigler, shares how he built a tech-first law firm from scratch, embraced AI to revolutionize hiring and legal research, and why he believes lawyers who don’t adapt risk being left behind. Could the billable hour become a relic of the past? And is it possible that one day, not using AI might be deemed unethical? Dive into the future of law and innovation in this thought-provoking episode.
2024-12-3158 min
Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal TopicsTech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney’s PerspectiveTechnology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today’s environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients. Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inv...
2024-12-0255 minNew SoloTech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney’s PerspectiveTechnology and automation are vital when it comes to helping a new firm blossom in today’s environment. Guest Kellam Parks started out in a relatively large firm after law school, but his desire to go paperless and incorporate technology drove him to launch a solo practice that has grown to a three offices in the Virginia Beach area. The firm, Parks Zeigler PLCC, incorporates technologies from case preparation to presentation and to create seamless communication channels among attorneys, staff, and clients. Parks and his partner grew the firm and expanded into new locations and specialties by inv...
2024-12-0253 min
The Free Lawyer256. The Best Strategies for Building a Thriving Law Firm in Today’s Market
In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary Miles interviews Kellam Parks, managing member of Parks Ziegler law firm. They discuss Kellam's journey from law school to managing a successful, paperless, and tech-driven firm. Kellam shares practical insights on the importance of systematic planning, effective delegation, and time management. He highlights his use of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the benefits of coaching. The conversation also covers work-life balance and technology integration in legal practice. Kellam emphasizes the value of continuous learning and offers practical advice that aspiring law firm owners can implement immediately.
Kellam...
2024-10-1740 min
The Managing Partners Podcast: Law Firm Business PodcastGrowth Strategies for The Modern Law Firm with Kellam T. ParksIn this episode of the Managing Partners Podcast, Kevin sits down with Kellam Parks, to discuss his journey from law school to founding and expanding his own law firm, Parks Zeigler.
Throughout the show, Kellam shares key strategies for scaling a law firm, including hiring and delegation, virtual assistants, leveraging business coaches, events, & groups, and low-cost strategies for finding new clients.
We also discuss the importance of work-life balance and how to effectively manage and grow a law firm through different stages of development. This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you want to scale your fi...
2024-06-2047 min
The 80/20 Principle277: Traction Business Coaching for Law Firms (w/ Kellam Parks)In this episode, you'll learn how a Virginia lawyer found the best business coach to help his firm implement principles from the popular book "Traction" (by Gino Wickman). Listen as Kellam Parks shares the process he used to research and vet candidates, and why he says the decision to hire a coach was "transformative." He also explains exactly why the principles in Traction are so helpful in growing a modern law practice. In this episode, you will hear: The benefits of applying the business book "Traction" to law practices Some challenges traditional law firms face Understanding...
2024-02-2046 min
They Don't Teach This in Law SchoolREAL Talk About COOs, Expanding Locations, and Coming Back from a Big Loss with Kellam ParksSend a textLaw firm owner Kellam Parks shares his honest thoughts about when you should really hire a COO for your law firm (and when to go fractional), how he and Brandon Zeigler balance each other so well as business partners, and the mindset it takes to come back from a loss that would cause others to crumble.Oh yeah, we also talked about...- why their firm closed down a profitable satellite office- personal rankings of Star Wars movies- how they grew by adding on other practice...
2023-07-2947 min
World of MarketingWorld of Marketing 30: Never Stop Marketing With Kellam T. ParksSome law firms have shut down because of the worldwide pandemic we're facing. However, others are hiring more people and looking toward the future. Unfortunately, they don't teach you how to run a business in law school, so firm owners are left to figure it out for themselves. Kellam Parks, managing member at Parks Zeigler Law Firm, thinks finding the best people to provide the best service to clients is key to success. Kellam and Tom talked about how his firm is offering drive-through estate planning signings. Kellam believes now is not the time to pull...
2020-04-0644 min
Digital DetectivesCybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law FirmIn this day and age, cybersecurity should be essential to any law firm. Hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek are joined by Kellam Parks, a managing member of Parks Zeigler, PLLC in Virginia Beach, to discuss why cybersecurity is essential to your firm, incident response plans, cyberinsurance, cybersecurity measures, and Kellam’s impressions of solos/small firm’s cybersecurity awareness and preparedness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-11-2727 min