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Inside AddictionLive Porn Free with Timothy ReigleJoin host Luke Worsfold as he sits down with Timothy Regal to discuss his 15-year battle with porn and sex addiction. Timothy shares his personal journey, the root causes behind addiction, and how he ultimately found healing and freedom. Discover practical steps to overcome porn addiction, rebuild intimacy, and transform your life. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Timothy Regal’s journey02:13 – How addiction to porn and sex started07:09 – The escalation from curiosity to addiction12:26 – The emotional triggers behind porn addiction18:58 – When Timothy’s addiction led to affairs25:28 – The wake-up call t...
2025-02-2140 min
Inside AddictionBreaking Free from Codependency with Rev. Rachel HarrisonIn this powerful episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Rev. Rachel Harrison to discuss addiction, recovery, and spiritual healing. Rachel shares her personal journey of alcoholism, how codependency shaped her struggles, and the transformative power of soul recovery.Together, they dive into the challenges of being in a relationship with someone battling addiction, the importance of detaching with love, and how to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing.
2025-02-1446 min
Inside AddictionBreaking Free from Codependency with Rev. Rachel HarrisonIn this powerful episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Rev. Rachel Harrison to discuss addiction, recovery, and spiritual healing. Rachel shares her personal journey of alcoholism, how codependency shaped her struggles, and the transformative power of soul recovery.Together, they dive into the challenges of being in a relationship with someone battling addiction, the importance of detaching with love, and how to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools for healing.Tune in now to dis...
2025-02-1446 min
Inside AddictionFrom Drinking to Discipline with Cyrus RustomIn this episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Cyrus Rustom, a former Royal Marine Commando who battled childhood trauma, military hardships, and addiction. After years of heavy drinking, a near-fatal accident in Afghanistan gave him a wake-up call, forcing him to rethink his life.Cyrus shares how he transitioned from self-destructive habits to self-discipline, using fitness, mindset shifts, and personal growth to rebuild his life. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of having a purpose beyond addiction.🔹 What You...
2025-02-0742 min
Inside AddictionFrom Drinking to Discipline with Cyrus RustomIn this episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Cyrus Rustom, a former Royal Marine Commando who battled childhood trauma, military hardships, and addiction. After years of heavy drinking, a near-fatal accident in Afghanistan gave him a wake-up call, forcing him to rethink his life.
Cyrus shares how he transitioned from self-destructive habits to self-discipline, using fitness, mindset shifts, and personal growth to rebuild his life. He opens up about his struggles with alcohol, the challenges of recovery, and the importance of having a purpose beyond addiction.
🔹 What You...
2025-02-0742 min
Inside AddictionHow to Quit Addiction with Meditation - Tom KroninWhat if the path to overcoming addiction isn’t just about willpower, but about rewiring your mind and body? Tom Cronin shares his powerful journey—from the high-pressure world of finance, trapped in a cycle of drinking, drugs, and anxiety, to discovering the life-changing effects of meditation.
For years, Tom was a high-functioning addict, believing his alcohol and drug use were just part of the lifestyle. But behind closed doors, he suffered from crippling panic attacks, depression, and ultimately a complete breakdown. His recovery didn’t come from traditional methods alone—meditation became his way out.
In this epi...
2025-01-3154 min
Inside AddictionHow to Quit Addiction with Meditation - Tom KroninWhat if the path to overcoming addiction isn’t just about willpower, but about rewiring your mind and body? Tom Cronin shares his powerful journey—from the high-pressure world of finance, trapped in a cycle of drinking, drugs, and anxiety, to discovering the life-changing effects of meditation.
For years, Tom was a high-functioning addict, believing his alcohol and drug use were just part of the lifestyle. But behind closed doors, he suffered from crippling panic attacks, depression, and ultimately a complete breakdown. His recovery didn’t come from traditional methods alone—meditation became his way out.
In this epi...
2025-01-3154 min
Inside AddictionOvercoming Medication Dependency with Brad WetzlerLuke Worsfold speaks with Brad Wetlzer, a travel writer and memoir coach, about his transformative journey through addiction, trauma, and misdiagnosis. Brad shares his deeply personal story, including growing up in a household affected by addiction, his misdiagnosis with bipolar disorder, and the heavy cocktail of psychiatric medications that left him a "walking zombie."
Discover how Brad reclaimed his life through yoga, therapy, and community, and learn how he channels his experience to help others write their own stories. This conversation explores resilience, the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry, and the importance of questioning diagnoses and...
2025-01-2449 min
Inside AddictionOvercoming Medication Dependency with Brad WetzlerLuke Worsfold speaks with Brad Wetlzer, a travel writer and memoir coach, about his transformative journey through addiction, trauma, and misdiagnosis. Brad shares his deeply personal story, including growing up in a household affected by addiction, his misdiagnosis with bipolar disorder, and the heavy cocktail of psychiatric medications that left him a "walking zombie."
Discover how Brad reclaimed his life through yoga, therapy, and community, and learn how he channels his experience to help others write their own stories. This conversation explores resilience, the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry, and the importance of questioning diagnoses and...
2025-01-2449 min
Inside AddictionOvercoming Porn Addiction with J.K.EmeziJ.K. Emezi is a recovery coach specialising in porn and sex addiction. Through his unique coaching methods, he has guided countless individuals toward healthier relationships with themselves and others. His lived experience provides invaluable insights into breaking free from compulsive behaviours.
In this episode, host Luke Worsfold sits down with J.K. Emezi, a dedicated recovery coach specialising in porn and sex addiction. Together, they explore J.K.’s personal journey from exposure to pornography at the age of eight to becoming a professional recovery coach. This episode sheds light on how early ex...
2025-01-1755 min
Inside AddictionOvercoming Porn Addiction with J.K.EmeziJ.K. Emezi is a recovery coach specializing in porn and sex addiction. Through his unique coaching methods, he has guided countless individuals toward healthier relationships with themselves and others. His lived experience provides invaluable insights into breaking free from compulsive behaviours.
In this episode, host Luke Worsfold sits down with J.K. Emezi, a dedicated recovery coach specialising in porn and sex addiction. Together, they explore J.K.’s personal journey from exposure to pornography at the age of eight to becoming a professional recovery coach. This episode sheds light on how early ex...
2025-01-1755 min
Inside AddictionRebuilding Trust and Family After Addiction - Tanya GiogiaIn this episode of Inside Addiction, Luke Worsfold talks with Tanya Giogia about what it really takes to rebuild trust and repair family relationships after addiction.
This episode provides invaluable insights for partners and families navigating addiction recovery and offers tools for emotional growth and relational healing.
Tanya shares how addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling—it impacts the entire family—and explains why recovery needs to be a team effort. Tanya also offers practical advice for breaking unhealthy patterns, creating stronger connections, and learning to trust again after addiction.
If you’re navig...
2025-01-1050 min
Inside AddictionRebuilding Trust and Family After Addiction - Tanya GiogiaIn this episode of Inside Addiction, Luke Worsfold talks with Tanya Giogia about what it really takes to rebuild trust and repair family relationships after addiction.
This episode provides invaluable insights for partners and families navigating addiction recovery and offers tools for emotional growth and relational healing.
Tanya shares how addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling—it impacts the entire family—and explains why recovery needs to be a team effort. Tanya also offers practical advice for breaking unhealthy patterns, creating stronger connections, and learning to trust again after addiction.
If you’re navig...
2025-01-1050 min
Inside AddictionWeed Withdrawal Symptoms - Jeremy Evans' Story of His Marijuana Withdrawal SymptomsJeremy Evans opens up about his journey with weed addiction, sharing how it started, its impact on his life, and his path to recovery. Jeremy talks about how his addiction began in his teenage years, the misconceptions he had about marijuana, and how it gradually took over his life. He also discusses the pivotal moments that led him to realize he needed help and how he managed to turn his life around. This episode provides a candid look into the struggles of cannabis addiction and especially discusses the crossover of marijuana, one's ambition and entreprenuership. Watch this...
2024-06-0346 min
Inside AddictionRedefining Your Identity: Life Beyond Alcohol with Mike MaddoxIn this episode of Inside Addiction, Luke Worsfold talks with Mike Maddox about his transformative journey from battling alcohol dependency to leading a healthier, more fulfilling life. Mike opens up about the early realization of alcohol's detrimental effects on his mental and physical health and how this realization spurred him to take action. He shares his story of quitting drinking, the challenges he faced along the way, and how this decision led to the creation of Smashing 50, a platform dedicated to helping middle-aged men enhance their well-being and embrace positive life changes. Key Takeaways: The impact...
2024-02-1247 min
Inside AddictionOvercoming Addiction: You Were Never Broken with Jason ShiersIn this episode of "Inside Addiction," Jason Shiers shares his journey from battling addiction to finding inner peace. Jason talks about his early struggles, the limits of traditional therapy, and his personal awakening that changed his approach to recovery. He discusses moving past addiction treatment stereotypes towards understanding and peace, emphasizing self-reflection and acceptance. Jason, a psychotherapist and coach, uses his story to help others see beyond their struggles, showcasing a path to recovery that's about recognizing our inner strength rather than fixing what we perceive as broken.LINK TO VIDEO VERSION:https://youtu.be/YJ-TfHBAtfk
2024-02-0542 min
What Are You Working Towards?#24 Connecting Wealth with Purpose w/ Joel Worsfold, Managing Director, Partner, & Wealth Advisor, Carson Wealth Management GroupDownload Chris's FREE E-Book on “How To Find Ultra High Net Worth Clients" from https://UHNWC.com/
Joel Worsfold (https://www.carsonwealth.com/locations/west-des-moines-jordan-creek-parkway/) guides clients through a systemized, highly personalized process of investment planning. Then he’ll work with you to develop and review your financial goals — and life goals — to set clear expectations for designing a portfolio. This personalized approach is critical in order to connect wealth to purpose.
In this episode, Chris and Joel discuss:
1. How Focusing Inward Transformed My Clientele
2. How Analogies and Stories Drive Lasting Client Impact...
2024-01-2636 min
Inside Addiction1% Better Everyday with Nico MoralesIn this deeply engaging episode of "Inside Addiction," host Luke Worsfold interviews Nico Morales, delving into his powerful story of struggle, resilience, and triumph over addiction. Through Nico's personal narrative, the episode uncovers the complexities of addiction including lowering personal standards and self-worth, the process of recovery, and the transformative power of self-awareness and personal development.View as video on YT: https://youtu.be/DvsbSTIdWPw KEY TAKEAWAYS The Roots of Addiction: Nico’s journey into the world of substance abuse began at an early age, starting with cannabis, and progressively escalating to opiates and he...
2024-01-0851 min
Inside AddictionConquering Dry January: A Journey to Sobriety and Self-DiscoveryIn this slightly different episode of "Inside Addiction," host Luke Worsfold, a counsellor with seven years of sobriety, shares his personal and professional insights into conquering Dry January. He delves into the challenges and triumphs associated with abstaining from alcohol, providing valuable guidance for those looking to reset their relationship with drinking.DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE 2024 https://lisainsideaddiction.myclickfunnels.com/dry-jan-paid?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=dry-jan&utm_campaign=challange-paid KEY TAKEAWAYS Understanding the Struggle: Luke discusses the common struggles people face during Dry January, such as social pressure, cravings, and underlying m...
2023-12-2505 min
Inside AddictionThe Power of EFT in Addiction Treatment: Insights with Ann HinceIn this episode, host Luke Worsfold delves into the transformative journey of Ann Hince, an author, public speaker, and spiritual teacher. Ann shares her compelling story of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction through Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and a deep understanding of emotional awareness. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/N5Qdo-RT5FM KEY TAKEAWAYS: Ann discusses her early life experiences, including adoption and living with alcoholic parents, and the profound impact these had on her emotional well-being. She introduces EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and its role in her healing process, explaining...
2023-12-1844 min
Inside AddictionHow to Achieve 19 Years of Sobriety with Dylan LundgrenIn this episode of "Inside Addiction," host Luke Worsfold engages in an enlightening conversation with Dylan Lundgren. Dylan shares his deeply personal journey of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction, emphasizing the significant role of community, self-expression, and addressing trauma in recovery. His story is not only about battling addiction but also about finding solace and strength in activities like yoga and meditation, which played a crucial role in his healing process. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/NgMbRFhyGAwKEY TAKEAWAYS Overcoming Addiction: Dylan discusses his 19-year journey in recovery, highlighting...
2023-12-1255 min
The MisFitNationThe MisFitNation Show chat with Luke Worsfold Recovered addict, podcast host and more🎙️ Join Us for a Transformative Live Stream on The MisFitNation Show! 🌟Prepare for a show filled with inspiration and empowerment as we welcome a remarkable guest Luke Worsfold, the Founder & CEO of Lisa Inside Addiction, a living testament to the power of recovery, a Lead Specialist Addiction Counsellor, and a dynamic Entrepreneur and Podcast Host.🌟 Luke's Journey: From battling addiction to becoming a beacon of hope, Luke's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring. He's been in the trenches, faced the darkest corners of addiction, and emerged not just victorious but as a tr...
2023-11-3042 min
Inside AddictionHow to Survive Christmas with Family by Addiction SpecialistBLACK FRIDAY OFFER 2023: 50% OFF from our counselling programme bundle 50% OFF from our video programme Buy the offer here: https://www.insideaddiction.co.uk/black-friday-offer Facing the holiday season can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to managing family dynamics and avoiding triggers. In this insightful episode, we delve into the intricate dance of navigating relationships, emotions, and old patterns during Christmas gatherings. Drawing from personal experiences and the teachings of Ram Dass, Luke Worsfold - addiction specialist - sheds light on the challenges of staying true to one's recovery and...
2023-11-2408 min
Inside Addiction4 Signs of Alcoholism: Expert Insights with Luke WorsfoldIn this engaging and informative episode, addiction specialist Luke dives into the complex world of alcoholism, discussing four key signs that may indicate a problematic relationship with alcohol. The talk begins with an exploration of increased tolerance, a trend particularly noticeable since the COVID-19 pandemic. Luke explains how individuals often unknowingly increase their alcohol consumption, pushing their limits both in quantity and frequency. Moving on, Luke sheds light on the serious issue of withdrawal symptoms. He describes a range of symptoms, from anxiety and insomnia to severe physical reactions, underlining the importance of medical supervision for those...
2023-11-1708 min
Inside AddictionThe Evolution of an Alcoholic with Gary MenkesJoin us for a new season of Inside Addiction podcast with Gary Menkes (host of The Begin Again Podcast). Gary narrates his incredibly inspiring journey though his alcohol addiction, starting in 4th grade. Find out why he was arrested, what was he doing on 9/11 and what had eventually led to his recovery. Gary and Luke did a swap episode and you can hear the other interview on Gary's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep2-breaking-chains-triumph-over-addiction-w-luke-worsfold/id1683912926?i=1000621770632Have you ever wondered:👉 Why you can't stop drinking?Take our FREE 4 minute self...
2023-10-0950 min
RCVR StoriesEP2 - Breaking Chains: Triumph over Addiction w/ Luke WorsfoldIn this gripping episode, Gary welcomes Luke Worsfold, a counselor and addiction expert, who shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery. Luke recounts the pivotal moment when a friend's brutally honest comment shattered his denial and propelled him to make a life-changing decision. From that moment on, Luke embarked on a path of self-discovery and transformation, seeking therapy and untangling the tangled web of emotions. He opens up about the challenges he faced, including relapses and making amends, and how he found purpose in helping others through counseling.Join us as we explore the power of...
2023-07-2045 min
Poppin the hood#7 John & Peter WorsfoldWe're fortunate to be joined by two high performing bothers, John and Peter Worsfold for their debut podcast. We dive into their journeys discussing everything from the Worsfold household growing up, to their tough playing careers where John played at West Coast and captained them to the 92/94 premierships whilst Peter forged a successful career at South Fremantle captaining them to the 1997 premiership and also played for the Brisbane Bears.
We also discuss each brothers coaching careers where John was head coach for West Coast where he coached them to the 06 Grand Final victory before rounding out his...
2023-06-021h 18
Behind the Brand®P.J. Worsfold | Director of Ecommerce, JD Sports Canada | Personalizing the retail experience and building customer relationships“Multi-brand retail should be in service to obviously, the customers, but [also] to the brands that they carry.”— P.J. WorsfoldP.J. Worsfold is the driving force behind some of Canada’s most successful online shoe retailers. He’s a true trailblazer in digital media and e-commerce, and in 2020, he took on an even bigger challenge by taking on the role of Director of Ecommerce at JD Sports. Known for his innovative approach to e-commerce, he’s an expert in combining technology and business strategy to drive sales.This week on Behind the Brand, P...
2023-01-2437 min
Kick OnsKick Ons S2E13 - Ben Grieger + Marc WorsfoldThis week on the Kick Ons podcast brought to you by MB Roller Doors it's Country Champs time.
Give Mick a call on 0422 652 987 for all of your roller door installation, servicing and repair needs.
▶️ CPM Riverland Refrigerated Player Spotlight with Loxton North champion Benjamin Grieger
▶️ Elite Blasting Player Spotlight with Wunkar's Marc Worsfold
▶️ RFL Round Table with Tom Jolly and Liam Jackson
▶️ All the info around the new Murray Valley Football Netball League
▶️ SA Country Champs chat
▶️ Riverland, Independent, Women's review
It's nearl...
2022-07-151h 22
Sermons from Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterRevd Ian Worsfold 'In The Room Where it Happens'Revd Ian Worsfold 'In The Room Where it Happens' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster
2022-04-2817 min
From the SaddleDave Worsfold: Three-Time Australian Bare Back ChampionThey say 'nice guys finish last' but when it comes this guest, that's definitely not the case. Dave Worsfold's a three-time Australian Bare-Back Champion who's rodeoed around the world, but if you were to pull up next to him at the pub, you'd never guess it.
Throughout his career, Dave's put his head down, bum up and worked hard. He treats rodeoing like the sport it is and trains like a professional athlete, all while being a good bloke and that's what absolutely comes through in his conversation with Kay Becker.
Produced by: Joe Maloney and Caitlyn Hewitt
Brought to...
2021-06-3038 min
Bee SoberSeason 3 Episode 7 with Luke WorsfoldToday Alex and Lisa talk to Luke Worsfold about his recovery from drugs and alcohol to running a successful online recovery programme and becoming a recovery counsellor.
After losing his mum, Lisa, to drugs at the age of 10, Luke Worsfold has gone from an emotionally dead, drug-addict to a fulfilled, recovery counsellor. He now runs Lisa Inside Addiction that provides online recovery programs to hold the light down the tunnel of darkness. Helping people stuck at the level of consciousness of addiction to become the best version of themselves, ensuring fewer people lose their lives to drugs and alcohol like...
2021-02-2742 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 502: Luke Worsfold. Inside AddictionToday’s episode is about taking your experience and using it to help those who’ve been impacted by trauma.My guest today is Luke Worsfold. Luke grew up with a drug-addicted mother who died when he was 10. The experience of her death caused severe trauma throughout Luke’s life, which led to Luke’s own drug addiction. When Luke realized that he, himself, was heading towards his own death, it was in that moment that he decided to make a commitment to become the best version of myself and lead others by example.Luke has since fou...
2021-01-2535 min
DBT & MeAddiction and DBT with Special Guest Luke WorsfoldMichelle is joined by Luke Worsfold, a counselor from the UK who specializes in addiction. Luke has struggled with addiction personally and a large part of his work with clients centers on teaching DBT skills. Luke shares his story and discusses what DBT skills he recommends most for becoming and remaining sober. TRIGGER WARNING: Luke shares his story from 2:52-14:00 and some parts of his story may be triggering.Support the showWant to get 15% off of ALL Guilford Press titles? Use this link (code is DBTME at checkout): https://www.guilford.com/d...
2020-11-181h 01
The Fifth Quarter PodcastThe rise and fall of John Worsfold, the winners and losers of the 2018 draft, the enigma of Shaun Burgoyne, and more...This week the boy's chat John Worsfold's horrible 2020, the winners and losers of the 2018 draft, and the strange re-signing of Shaun Burgoyne for another season..
2020-09-151h 00
The True PitSam Worsfold - Entropy/SunfallA conversation across two time zones! I chat with with my bud Sam Worsfold, of Sunfall fame & current vocalist of Entropy. We chat about his adventures in down under and in the UK, our uni stories, his music and mine, and our love for movies.
2020-06-2352 min
Sermons from Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterRevd Ian Worsfold 'Hindsight: I wish I'd thought of that'Revd Ian Worsfold 'Hindsight: I wish I'd thought of that' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster
2019-09-0821 min
Building NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S03E07: What one litigator learned from launching a legal tech startupAlma Asay didn't plan to become a legal entrepreneur. But when she looked for a tool that would help her manage information in her litigation practice, she didn't find it. Instead, she found herself building a piece of software called Allegory that does just that. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to Alma about what she learned when she quit her job to start a company – and what she would want others to know before they make the same choice. Alma talks about the importance of empathy to a legal practice and why your files should always be...
2019-06-2041 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S03E05: Partnering with Millennials to build better law firmsAly Haji is researching what it means to be a millennial at a law firm – why they're leaving en masse, why they find their jobs soul-crushing, and why all of this is a real problem for law firms. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to him about the stories his research is uncovering and get him to explain the unnerving results so that law firm leaders can figure out some concrete next steps to stall the exodus. Also joining BNL for the first time is Brittany Rossler, summer associate at Counter Tax Lawyers. We dragged her in fron...
2019-04-1859 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S03E03: Incremental innovation & forgetting about the sexy robotsPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Ron Friedmann, founder and principal of Prism Legal Consulting and consultant at Fireman & Company. They talk the nitty gritty details of NewLaw: building knowledge management systems, handling budgets, and managing change. Peter and Natalie dig into Ron's Do Less Law philosophy, and he tells us about why lawyers have to change the way they work. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E03 BNL CPD cam claim a 40 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E03 verification examination click this link.
2019-02-2143 min
Building NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S03E02: S03E02: The failure of the most innovative law firm & the lessons NewLaw needs to learnPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mark Cohen, co-founder of Clearspire. The group discusses the Clearspire story, why its bleeding-edge technology and legal expertise weren't a commercial success, and the lessons NewLaw needs to learn. Lawyers that have completed the S03E02 BNL CPD cam claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E02 verification examination click this link.
2019-01-1752 min
Lawyerist Podcast#207: Better Risk Assessment for Litigators, with Natalie WorsfoldIn this episode with Natalie Worsfold, we talk about her law firm’s approach to law practice, and why more firms aren't following suit. We start by asking Natalie what problem Counter Tax was trying to solve, then explore how they solved it, what their solution does now, and the plans they have to evolve and grow their solution.
2019-01-1655 min
Building NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S03E01: Litigation funding & the expanded opportunities for lawyers & clients, alikePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Tania Sulan and Naomi Loewith of Bentham IMF. The group discusses Bentham IMF's recent arrival in Canada, the stimga of litigation funding, and the opportunities it opens for lawyers and clients, alike. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E01 BNL CPD cam claim a 40 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E01 verification examination click this link.
2018-12-2000 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E11: Combining retail and law to deliver "Axess-able" legal servicesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Lena Koke, co-founder of Axess Law, Canada. The group discusses the innovative approach that Axess uses to deliver legal services. The law firm works in retail spaces across Ontario, with 12 locations in the greater Toronto area, ten of which are in Walmart stores. In 2016, Axess served 40,000 clients across the province and saw a significant increase in revenue. In this interview, Lena tells BNL how she and her partner, Mark Morris, came up with the idea. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E11 BNL CPD cam claim a 45 minute Professionalism CPD...
2018-11-2242 minBuilding NewLawS03E09: Why your litigation analysis is weak and what you should do about itJamie Gardiner believes that most lawyers' complex litigation analysis is weak so he set out to find a better way. Jamie believes that litigation tools can help lawyers and clients better understand litigation value and risk so that clients can optimize their litigation decisions. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to Jamie about the current structure, methodology, and thinking that underlie most litigation analysis and client reporting. The group discusses how lawyers can leverage technology and process (including risk and decision analysis and sensitivity analysis) to think deeper and deliver a more sophisticated analysis to predict outcomes bett...
2018-11-0736 minBuilding NewLawREBROADCAST] S02E10: Weathering the great legal reformation & practicing law as a team sportPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mitch Kowalski, author, advisor and innovator in the global legal services industry. The group discusses Mitch's newest book, The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field. Natalie, Peter, and Mitch talk candidly about law firm financing, outside expertise, Alternative Business Structures, regulatory requirements, technology, and legal education in Canada. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E10 BNL CPD cam claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E10 verification examination click this link.
2018-10-1829 minBuilding NewLawS03E08: How hourly billing is hurting your people and profitJohn Chisholm did not think that he would end up researching, writing, and consulting about law firm pricing. However, John learned how the billable hour model is limiting law firm profitability, and he became a passionate value pricing advocate. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to John about why he believes that law firms should stop hourly billing and start value pricing. The group discusses why and how the hourly billing model is hurting you, your law firm, and your clients. Also, Peter, Natalie and John discuss how the current model is creating an environment...
2018-10-0144 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E09: Using legal trends & vision to help lawyers build something biggerPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Jack Newton, co-founder of Clio. If you're not familiar with Clio, then you might have been living under a rock. Clio is the most widely used cloud-based legal practice management system in the world. The group discusses the company's mission to transform the delivery of legal services (for good), the 2016 Legal Trends Report, and what to look forward to at this year's Clio Cloud Conference. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E09 BNL CPD cam claim a 45 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E09 verification exa...
2018-09-2042 minBuilding NewLawS03E07: What one litigator learned from launching a legal tech startupAlma Asay didn't plan to become a legal entrepreneur. But when she looked for a tool that would help her manage information in her litigation practice, she didn't find it. Instead, she found herself building a piece of software called Allegory that does just that. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to Alma about what she learned when she quit her job to start a company – and what she would want others to know before they make the same choice. Alma talks about the importance of empathy to a legal practice and why your files should always be...
2018-09-0441 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E08: Asking questions & the problem of the client-centric law firmPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Casey Flaherty, a former outside and inside counsel known for creating the Service Delivery Review, a tool that facilitates communication between law firms and clients. The interview focuses on Casey's new book "Unless You Ask," which helps law firms use conversations to improve their working relationships with clients. In the interview, Casey points out that building client-centric law firms is laudable but doesn't always offer an immediate return on investment. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E08 BNL CPD cam claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To...
2018-08-2339 minBuilding NewLawS03E06: The reasons why legal ops failed to change a BigLaw firmJohn Grant has a lot of experience bringing change to law firms – or trying to. As you might expect, John has seen both success and failure in those attempts, and he brings all of those stories to his discussion with Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold. He's seen the marketing brochures trumpeting project management tech that only five people are actually using. He's seen the lack of strong executive leadership. He's also seen individual lawyers push a new idea through a whole office, purely on the strength of conviction. In short, he has been exactly where many of our...
2018-08-071h 10Building NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E07: Building a client-first law firm before it's too latePeter Aprile and Nathalie Worsfold interview Jordan Furlong. Jordan is a leading global legal market analyst and the interview focuses on Jordan's new book Law Is A Buyer's Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm. In the interview, Jordan shares how clients are influencing the changes that law firms must make to prosper. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E07 BNL CPD can claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E07 verification examination click this link.
2018-07-1929 minBuilding NewLawPartnering with Millennials to build better law firmsAly Haji is researching what it means to be a millennial at a law firm – why they're leaving en masse, why they find their jobs soul-crushing, and why all of this is a real problem for law firms. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to him about the stories his research is uncovering and get him to explain the unnerving results so that law firm leaders can figure out some concrete next steps to stall the exodus. Also joining BNL for the first time is Brittany Rossler, summer associate at Counter Tax Lawyers. We dragged her in fron...
2018-07-1059 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E06: Lawyer proofing law firms & building stronger enterprisesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Jordan Furlong, leading Canadian analyst of the global legal market. Peter, Natalie, and Jordan discuss Jordan's first book, Law is a Buyer's Market: Building a Client-First Law Firm. They dive deep into the business of law, law firm (mis)management, lawyer substitutes, and how law firms need to change to meet and manage the demands of the shifting legal marketplace. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E06 BNL CPD can claim a 25 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E06 verification examination click this link.
2018-06-2125 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E05: Fin (Legal) Tech & monetizing law firm innovationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dan Katz, associate professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, director of the Law Lab, and an affiliated member of CodeX at Stanford. The group delves deep into Dan's passion Fin (Legal) Tech (i.e., the financialization of law). Fin (Legal) Tech takes a data-driven, rigorous, and quantifiable approach to risk assessment and predictive analysis. And why, should lawyers care? Well, it's simple: if lawyers can better predict outcomes, they can put skin in the game, and reap significant financial rewards. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E05 B...
2018-05-1754 minBuilding NewLawS03E03: Incremental innovation & forgetting about the sexy robotsPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Ron Friedmann, founder and principal of Prism Legal Consulting and consultant at Fireman & Company. They talk the nitty gritty details of NewLaw: building knowledge management systems, handling budgets, and managing change. Peter and Natalie dig into Ron's Do Less Law philosophy, and he tells us about why lawyers have to change the way they work. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E03 BNL CPD cam claim a 40 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E03 verification examination click this link.
2018-05-0743 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E04: Axiom Canada's origin & expansionPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Joe Milstone and Bryan Friedman of Axiom Law, Canada. Joe, co-founder of early NewLaw entrant Cognition LLP (now, Caravel Law), starts the episode off. The group discusses Cognition's novel approach to the delivery of legal services, business development, scaling up, and the eventual sale to Axiom Global Inc. Then, Bryan, director and general manager of Axiom's Canadian outpost, joins the conversation. The group discusses Axiom's operational structure, gettingrid of the partnership model, the regulatory environment, and what the future of legal services in Canada looks like for traditional law firm...
2018-04-1952 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E03: Law firm data mining & plansPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Ken Grady, Lean Law Evangelist at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and professor at the Michigan State University College of Law. Data has become the fundamental unit for doing business, and, according to Ken, it is starting the become the fundamental unit for doing law. As a Lean Law thinker, Ken believes that data management is integral for successful law firms. He argues that law firms need to start collecting data now to be competitive in the future. Peter, Natalie, and Ken dig deep in what data management is, why it is...
2018-03-2242 min
Building NewLawS03E02: The failure of the most innovative law firm & the lessons NewLaw needs to learnPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mark Cohen, co-founder of Clearspire. The group discusses the Clearspire story, why its bleeding-edge technology and legal expertise weren't a commercial success, and the lessons NewLaw needs to learn. Lawyers that have completed the S03E02 BNL CPD cam claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E02 verification examination click this link.
2018-03-0352 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E02: Legal tech & NewLaw real talkPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Derek Hopfner, co-founder of Law Scout. Derek, along with his friends, Shane Murphy and Travis Houlette, started Law Scout after a (less than inspiring) BigLaw experience. Law Scout has developed an online workroom where small businesses can easily hire pre-vetted lawyers and obtain high-quality legal work for a fixed-fee. It seeks to remove the friction and cost uncertainty inherent in traditional law firm engagements. Peter, Natalie and Derek discuss Law Scout, its platform, attracting clients, lawyers, and the challenges of building a legal technology company. The parties also have a hea...
2018-02-1548 minBuilding NewLawS03E01: Litigation funding & the expanded opportunities for lawyers & clients, alikePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Tania Sulan and Naomi Loewith of Bentham IMF. The group discusses Bentham IMF's recent arrival in Canada, the stimga of litigation funding, and the opportunities it opens for lawyers and clients, alike. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E01 BNL CPD cam claim a 40 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E01 verification examination click this link.
2018-02-0538 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S02E01: The CBA's Legal Futures Initiative is helping lawyers identify NewLaw opportunitiesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Fred Headon. Fred is the past President of the Canadian Bar Association and the Chair of the CBA's Legal Futures Initiative ("Legal Futures"). Legal Futures focuses on examining the nature, extent and consequences of the changing legal landscape and the future of legal services in Canada. The group discuss Legal Futures' role, research, and recommendations. Fred also provides a unique perspective, as in-house counsel at Air Canada, on the role of the client in driving change in the legal industry. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E01 BNL CPD can claim a 3...
2018-01-1830 min
Lawyerist Podcast#153: Building a Future-Centric Law Firm, with Peter Aprile & Natalie WorsfoldIn this episode, we're joined by Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold to talk about the way they think differently about building Counter Tax. Learn how they use a long view, process, and firm culture to make big bets on the future. Peter Aprile is a tax controversy and litigation lawyer and the founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, a Toronto-based firm that develops innovative strategies for resolving tax disputes. Peter is also the co-host of the podcast Building NewLaw, along with fellow (cult member) Counter lawyer Natalie Worsfold. A somewhat unconventional lawyer, Natalie spends her days...
2018-01-0333 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E011: Friendly NewLaw world dominationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Peter Carayiannis. In 2012, Peter founded Conduit Law, a B2B firm offering on demand in-house counsel to business across Canada. In March 2016, Conduit merged with accounting giant, Deloitte LLP, to form a new legal business in Canada called Deloitte Conduit Law LLP. Peter, Natalie and Peter C. discuss Conduit's "legal innovation", client-centrism, the Deloitte affiliation process, and how NewLaw law firms need to show clients how much they care. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E11 BNL CPD can claim a 55 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E11 ver...
2017-12-2151 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E10: Seth Godin tells lawyers how to make art & start a ruckusPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Seth Godin. Yes, Seth Godin!!!! S-E-T-H-G-O-D-I-N!!!!!!! We believe that outside voices are key to the legal industry evolution. And, as long time fans (...well...Stans to be more accurate), we believe Seth's insight adds considerable value to the conversation. Seth talks to us about the "lawyer narrative", real v. perceived fear, making art, and the future of legal industry in the connection economy. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E10 BNL CPD can claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E10 verification examination click this link.
2017-11-2350 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E09: Visual cognition, artificial intelligence & legal research innovationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Adam La France. Adam is Knomos' co-founder and CEO. With support and funding from the Canada Media Fund, MaRS LegalX, and Microsoft Ventures, Knomos is quickly positioning itself as the next generation of legal research and knowledge management. The group discuss Knomos' principled and pragmatic approach to its upcoming public offering, the competitive market and what sets them apart, and conclude with what advice Adam has for current and future lawyers navigating their way through the rapidly shifting legal landscape. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E09 BNL CPD can claim...
2017-11-1622 minBuilding NewLawS02E11: Combining retail and law to deliver "Axess-able" legal servicesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Lena Koke, co-founder of Axess Law, Canada. The group discusses the innovative approach that Axess uses to deliver legal services. The law firm works in retail spaces across Ontario, with 12 locations in the greater Toronto area, ten of which are in Walmart stores. In 2016, Axess served 40,000 clients across the province and saw a significant increase in revenue. In this interview, Lena tells BNL how she and her partner, Mark Morris, came up with the idea. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E11 BNL CPD cam claim a 45 minutes...
2017-11-0642 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E08: NewLaw lawyering & the side hustlePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Rohit Parekh. Rohit is Grapple Law's co-founder. He is also counsel at Deloitte Conduit Law LLP. Grapple Law is an online CPD platform designed to optimize the user's experience and learning. The group delves into Rohit's experience working at Conduit Law (now Deloitte Conduit Law LLP) and the ways in which a NewLaw environment provided Rohit with the inspiration and freedom to create a better way for lawyers to learn. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E08 BNL CPD can claim a 25 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E08...
2017-10-1923 min
Wendy's WayWAY 40: Kate Worsfold from Wings Of Destiny LifeWelcome to this episode of Wendy’s Way, In this episode meet Kate Worsfold the founder of Wings of Destiny Life. Wings of Destiny is a national Australian organisation, founded in 2015 by CEO Kate Worsfold based on her 15 years of experiencing domestic violence. Their clear purpose is to assist women who have experienced Domestic Violence to help them rebuild, recover and heal. Wings of Destiny’s objective is to provide tools and holistic resources for affected persons to live confidently with self-belief and empowerment; no longer defined by their past. Kate’s story is inspiring and humbling, Kate shares openly a...
2017-10-1033 minBuilding NewLawS02E10: Weathering the great legal reformation & practicing law as a team sportPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mitch Kowalski, author, advisor and innovator in the global legal services industry. The group discusses Mitch's newest book, The Great Legal Reformation: Notes from the Field. Natalie, Peter, and Mitch talk candidly about law firm financing, outside expertise, Alternative Business Structures, regulatory requirements, technology, and legal education in Canada. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E10 BNL CPD cam claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E10 verification examination click this link.
2017-10-0229 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E07: Artificial intelligence & the family law crisisPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Samuel Witherspoon, founder, and CEO of Miralaw. Peter, Natalie, and Sam discuss Miralaw's new product offering, Thistoo, a consumer-focused family analytics platform designed to guide users through the separation and divorce process. The group dives deep into Sam's experience as a legal technologist and entrepreneur, including the hurdles, competition, and how Thistoo is trying to help people gain access to justice. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E07 BNL CPD can claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E07 verification examination click this link.
2017-09-2137 min
Inside AddictionSuddenly The Alcohol Took Over With Matt WorsfoldIn this episode, we welcome Matt Worsfold as a guest. He opens up about his childhood with an alcoholic mother and how it deeply influenced their family dynamics and personal lives. This sincere and in-depth conversation sheds light on the difficult realities of living with addiction within the family. Despite these challenges, Matt and his siblings have managed to maintain a strong bond, a testament to their resilience and love for each other. Tune in to hear their inspiring story.Link to a blog about this episode (incl. any books and links mentioned in this episode) here.
2017-09-1522 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E06: How workflows will set your law firm freePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Andrew Currier, co-founder of PCK IP. Peter, Natalie, and Andrew are three people that are, arguably, way too excited about the power and application of workflows in law. The group provide listeners with a crash course on workflows: what they are, why you should use them, and how to implement them. Also, Peter, Natalie, and Andrew share Counter Tax Lawyers' and PCK's path to freedom, efficiency, and quality and explain why, even with all the pain and suffering, "nobody would go back now". CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01...
2017-09-1434 minBuilding NewLawS02E09: Using legal trends & vision to help lawyers build something biggerPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Jack Newton, co-founder of Clio. If you're not familiar with Clio, then you might have been living under a rock. Clio is the most widely used cloud-based legal practice management system in the world. The group discusses the company's mission to transform the delivery of legal services (for good), the 2016 Legal Trends Report, and what to look forward to at this year's Clio Cloud Conference. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E09 BNL CPD cam claim a 45 minutes Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E09 verification exa...
2017-09-0442 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E05: George Beaton brings hope to the legal industry (part 2)Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dr. George Beaton, Beaton Research + Consulting Executive Chairman, preeminent NewLaw author and thought leader. Peter, Natalie and George discuss Remaking Law Firms: Why & How (authors: George Beaton & Imme Kaschner) and dive deep into Dr. Beaton's law firm diagnostic tool, stealth innovation and skunkworks, how other professionals can help build NewLaw firms, etc. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E05 BNL CPD can claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E05 verification examination click this link.
2017-08-2430 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E04: Remaking Law Firms (part 1)Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dr. George Beaton, Beaton Research + Consulting Executive Chairman, preeminent NewLaw author and thought leader. Peter, Natalie and George discuss Remaking Law Firms: Why & How (authors: George Beaton & Imme Kaschner) and dive deep into hurdles to change, what law firms will look like in 2025, law firm metrics, etc. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E04 BNL CPD can claim a 35-minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E04 verification examination click this link.
2017-08-1734 minBuilding NewLawS02E08: Asking questions & the problem of the client-centric law firmPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Casey Flaherty, a former outside and inside counsel known for creating the Service Delivery Review, a tool that facilitates communication between law firms and clients. The interview focuses on Casey's new book "Unless You Ask," which helps law firms use conversations to improve their working relationships with clients. In the interview, Casey points out that building client-centric law firms is laudable but doesn't always offer an immediate return on investment.
2017-08-0739 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E03: Freelance lawyering & the unlaw firmPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Erin Cowling, Flex Legal Network's ("FLN") co-founder and senior counsel. Peter, Natalie, and Erin discuss FLN, whether freelance lawyering is NewLaw, and how on-demand lawyers could change the legal landscape. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E03 BNL CPD can claim a 20 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E03 verification examination click this link.
2017-07-2027 minBuilding NewLawS02E07 : Building a client-first law firm before it's too latePeter Aprile and Nathalie Worsfold interview Jordan Furlong. Jordan is a leading global legal market analyst and the interview focuses on Jordan's new book Law Is A Buyer's Market: Building A Client-First Law Firm. In the interview, Jordan shares how clients are influencing the changes that law firms must make to prosper. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E07 BNL CPD can claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E07 verification examination click this link.
2017-07-0329 minBuilding NewLaw[REBROADCAST] S01E02: Ask your client questions & build the solutionPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Morgan Borins, Caravel Law's Director of Disruption (formerly Cognition LLP). Peter, Natalie and Morgan discuss AfterSign, client-centric software solutions, roadblocks to building software, and lessons learned. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E02 BNL CPD can claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E02 verification examination click this link.
2017-06-2232 minBuilding NewLawS02E06: Lawyer proofing law firms & building stronger enterprisesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Jordan Furlong, leading Canadian analyst of the global legal market. Peter, Natalie, and Jordan discuss Jordan's first book, Law is a Buyer's Market: Building a Client-First Law Firm. They dive deep into the business of law, law firm (mis)management, lawyer substitutes, and how law firms need to change to meet and manage the demands of the shifting legal marketplace. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E06 BNL CPD can claim a 25-minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S02E06 verification examination click this link.
2017-06-1925 min
Inside AddictionLuke Worsfold: How to Beat Addiction as an Emotionally Detached ManListen to my deeply personal story and transformation as I navigated a loss of my mother, the challenges of grief, substance dependency, and buried emotions. Discover how therapeutic interventions, self-discovery, and confronting hidden feelings paved the way for overcoming difficulties and achieving personal growth. Draw inspiration from my journey of healing and personal growth. Link to a blog about this episode (incl. any books and links mentioned in this episode) here. Have you ever wondered:👉 Why you can't stop drinking?Take our FREE 4 minute self-assessment to find out.https://inside...
2017-06-1613 minBuilding NewLawS02E05: Fin (Legal) Tech & monetizing law firm innovationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dan Katz, associate professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, director of the Law Lab, and an affiliated member of CodeX at Stanford. The group delves deep into Dan's passion Fin (Legal) Tech (i.e., the financialization of law). Fin (Legal) Tech takes a data-driven, rigorous, and quantifiable approach to risk assessment and predictive analysis. And why, should lawyers care? Well, it's simple: if lawyers can better predict outcomes, they can put skin in the game, and reap significant financial rewards. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S02E05 B...
2017-06-0554 minBuilding NewLawS02E04: Axiom Canada's origin & expansionPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Joe Milstone and Bryan Friedman of Axiom Law, Canada. Joe, co-founder of early NewLaw entrant Cognition LLP (now, Caravel Law), starts the episode off. The group discusses Cognition's novel approach to the delivery of legal services, business development, scaling up, and the eventual sale to Axiom Global Inc. Then, Bryan, director and general manager of Axiom's Canadian outpost, joins the conversation. The group discusses Axiom's operational structure, getting rid of the partnership model, the regulatory environment, and what the future of legal services in Canada looks like for traditional law...
2017-05-0152 minBuilding NewLawS02E03: Law firm data mining & plansPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Ken Grady, Lean Law Evangelist at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and professor at the Michigan State University College of Law. Data has become the fundamental unit for doing business, and, according to Ken, it is starting the become the fundamental unit for doing law. As a Lean Law thinker, Ken believes that data management is integral for successful law firms. He argues that law firms need to start collecting data now to be competitive in the future. Peter, Natalie, and Ken dig deep in what data management is, why it...
2017-04-0342 minBuilding NewLawS02E02: Legal tech & NewLaw real talkPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Derek Hopfner, co-founder of Law Scout. Derek, along with his friends, Shane Murphy and Travis Houlette, started Law Scout after a (less than inspiring) BigLaw experience. Law Scout has developed an online workroom where small businesses can easily hire pre-vetted lawyers and obtain high-quality legal work for a fixed-fee. It seeks to remove the friction and cost uncertainty inherent in traditional law firm engagements. Peter, Natalie and Derek discuss Law Scout, its platform, attracting clients, lawyers, and the challenges of building a legal technology company. The parties also have a he...
2017-03-0648 minBuilding NewLawS02E01: The CBA's Legal Futures Initiative is helping lawyers identify NewLaw opportunitiesPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Fred Headon. Fred is the past President of the Canadian Bar Association and the current Chair of the CBA's Legal Futures Initiative (the "Legal Futures"). Legal Futures focuses on examining the nature, extent and consequences of the changing legal landscape and the future of legal services in Canada. The group discuss Legal Futures' role, research, and recommendations. Fred also provides a unique perspective, as in-house counsel at Air Canada, on the role of the client in driving change in the legal industry.
2017-02-0630 minBuilding NewLawS01E11: Friendly NewLaw world dominationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Peter Carayiannis. In 2012, Peter founded Conduit Law, a B2B firm offering on demand in-house counsel to business across Canada. In March 2016, Conduit merged with accounting giant, Deloitte LLP, to form a new legal business in Canada called Deloitte Conduit Law LLP. Peter, Natalie and Peter C. discuss Conduit's "legal innovation", client-centrism, the Deloitte affiliation process, and how NewLaw law firms need to show clients how much they care.
2016-11-2450 min
FIR InterviewsFor Immediate Release Interview: Simon Worsfold on Risk of Communicating Outside Work HoursUPDATE on November 22, 2016: A federal judge has granted an emergency injunction against the rule addressed in this interview.
Effective December 1, some 4 million salaried U.S. workers will be subject to time-tracking and overtime pay who were exempt from those rules before. It’s likely that reading company news or other internal communication on a smartphone will be considered “work” under these rules — that is, if employees in this group aren’t paid for the time they spend consuming internal comms content aren’t compensated for it, your company could be subject to legal action by an employee or the Depar...
2016-11-1525 minBuilding NewLawS01E10: Seth Godin tells lawyers how to make art and start a ruckusPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Seth Godin. Yes, Seth Godin!!!! S-E-T-H-G-O-D-I-N!!!!!!! We believe that outside voices are key to the legal industry evolution. And, as long time fans (…well…Stans to be more accurate), we believe Seth's insight adds considerable value to the conversation. Seth talks to us about the "lawyer narrative", real v. perceived fear, making art, and the future of legal industry in the connection economy.
2016-09-0849 minBuilding NewLawS01E09: Visual cognition, artificial intelligence & legal research innovationPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Adam La France. Adam is Knomos' co-founder and CEO. With support and funding from the Canada Media Fund, MaRS LegalX, and Microsoft Ventures, Knomos is quickly positioning itself as the next generation of legal research and knowledge management. The group discuss Knomos' principled and pragmatic approach to its upcoming public offering, the competitive market and what sets them apart, and conclude with what advice Adam has for current and future lawyers navigating their way through the rapidly shifting legal landscape.
2016-08-0122 minBuilding NewLawS01E08: NewLaw lawyering & the side hustlePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Rohit Parekh. Rohit is Grapple Law's co-founder. He is also counsel at Deloitte Conduit Law LLP. Grapple Law is an online CPD platform designed to optimize the user's experience and learning. The group delves into Rohit's experience working at Conduit Law (now Deloitte Conduit Law LLP) and the ways in which a NewLaw environment provided Rohit with the inspiration and freedom to create a better way for lawyers to learn.
2016-07-0422 minBuilding NewLawS01E07: Artificial intelligence & the family law crisisPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Samuel Witherspoon, founder, and CEO of Miralaw. Peter, Natalie, and Sam discuss Miralaw's new product offering, Thistoo, a consumer-focused family analytics platform designed to guide users through the separation and divorce process. The group dives deep into Sam's experience as a legal technologist and entrepreneur, including the hurdles, competition, and how Thistoo is trying to help people gain access to justice.
2016-06-0633 minBuilding NewLawS01E06: How workflows will set your law firm freePeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Andrew Currier, co-founder of PCK IP. Peter, Natalie, and Andrew are three people that are, arguably, way too excited about the power and application of workflows in law. The group provide listeners with a crash course on workflows: what they are, why you should use them, and how to implement them. Also, Peter, Natalie, and Andrew share Counter Tax Lawyers' and PCK IP's path to freedom, efficiency, and quality and explain why, even with all the pain and suffering, "nobody would go back now".
2016-05-0233 minBuilding NewLawS01E05: George Beaton brings hope to the legal industryPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dr. George Beaton, Beaton Research + Consulting Executive Chairman, preeminent NewLaw author and thought leader. Peter, Natalie and George discuss Remaking Law Firms: Why & How (authors: George Beaton & Imme Kaschner) and dive deep into Dr. Beaton’s law firm diagnostic tool, stealth innovation and skunkworks, how other professionals can help build NewLaw firms, etc.
2016-04-0429 minBuilding NewLawS01E04: Remaking Law Firms (part 1)Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Dr. George Beaton, Beaton Research + Consulting Executive Chairman, preeminent NewLaw author and thought leader. Peter, Natalie and George discuss Remaking Law Firms: Why & How (Authors: George Beaton & Imme Kaschner) and dive deep into hurdles to change, what law firms will look like in 2025, law firm metrics, etc.
2016-03-0134 minBuilding NewLawS01E03: Freelance lawyering & the unlaw firmPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Erin Cowling, Flex Legal Network's ("FLN") co-founder and senior counsel. Peter, Natalie, and Erin discuss FLN, whether freelance lawyering is NewLaw, and how on-demand lawyers could change the legal landscape. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E03 BNL CPD can claim a 20 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E03 verification examination click this link.
2016-03-0127 minBuilding NewLawS01E02: Ask your client questions & build the solutionPeter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Morgan Borins, Caravel Law's Director of Disruption (formerly Cognition LLP). Peter, Natalie and Morgan discuss AfterSign, client-centric software solutions, roadblocks to building software, and lessons learned. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E02 BNL CPD can claim a 30 min Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E02 verification examination click this link.
2016-03-0132 minBuilding NewLawS01E01: Welcome to Building NewLawPeter Aprile, Natalie Worsfold, and Wayne MacPhail (guest host), discuss NewLaw, the reasons that Peter and Natalie started BNL and what listeners can expect in Season 1.
2016-02-1609 min
Rex Hunt's This is Your Football Life PodcastJohn Worsfold's Football LifeJohn Worsfold chats to Rex Hunt about his time in football, from captaining West Coast to a premiership as a 23-year-old to coaching the Eagles to the 2005 flag during one the most controversial eras in history.
2015-01-3029 min