Exploring Voting Behavior and Civic Engagement with Mindy Romero
Mindy Romero is the founder and director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy that is part of the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy based in Sacramento, California. Romero is a political sociologist whose research focuses on political behavior and race/ethnicity. The research and reports of the Center seek to explain patterns of voting and political underrepresentation, particularly among youth and communities of color in California and the U.S.
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Under Pressure: Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in Law
We see higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and more in the legal profession, but what can we do to change it? In the difficulties of the practice of law, some attorneys struggle to care for themselves in the midst of the critical care they must provide their clients. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Rick Barinbaum to gain a deeper understanding of the adversarial systems lawyers must operate within and how to protect wellbeing in the midst of these challenges.
Rick Barinbaum, LMSW, is a clinical social worker, educator,and practitioner.
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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Mathew Kerbis
New approaches to legal service delivery are propelling us into the future. Don’t get left behind! AI and automations are making alternative service delivery easier and more efficient than ever. Dennis & Tom welcome Mathew Kerbis to learn more about his expertise in subscription-based legal services.
As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.
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Show Notes:
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Malwarebytes - Scam Guard
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#568: How to Build a Law Firm You Can Sell, with Victoria L. Collier
Most law firm owners build a business that depends entirely on them—then wonder why no one wants to buy it.
In this episode, we talk with Victoria Collier, founder of Quid Pro Quo, about how to build a firm that’s not only profitable, but truly sellable. Victoria shares what she learned selling her own estate planning and elder law firm after 18 years—and how she now helps other lawyers do the same.
You’ll learn what buyers actually look for (hint: it’s not just revenue), why your firm needs to run without you, and how a shift in mindset can create more freedom and future value. Victoria also shares surprising truths about law firm sales—like the possibility of getting cash upfront—and how AI is quickly becoming a key part of due diligence for buyers and sellers alike.
Listen to our other episodes on the selling your practice:
#369: Selling Your Practice, with Tom Lenfestey Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist
#326: A Succession Plan for Your Law Practice, with Tom Lenfestey Apple | Spotify | Lawyerist
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Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: The Mindset of a Sellable Law Firm
02:45 - The Dangers of Being the Bottleneck: Why Delegation Matters
06:58 - Lessons from a Successful Firm Sale: What Works and What Doesn't
09:22 - What Buyers Look For: Red Flags and Green Lights in Your Firm
21:52 - Surprising Realities of Selling a Law Firm: Financing and Debt
31:21 - AI's Role in Increasing Your Firm's Value
34:02 - Life After Law: Preparing for Your Next Chapter
36:46 - The Fundamental Mindset Shift: Owning a Business, Not Just a Job
37:50 - Taking the First Steps Toward a Sellable Firm
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Building a Practice with Purpose: How One Former Police Chief Built a Client-Centered Law Firm | First Flight #6
What does it take to pivot from a career in law enforcement to launching a solo elder law practice? In this episode of New Solo’s First Flight series, Adriana Linares sits down with Andrew Schierberg, a former police chief who retired after 20 years of service and started a second career in law. Andrew shares how he found his passion for elder law, why he chose a holistic service model, and the systems he put in place to build a client-centered firm in Northern Kentucky.
From his decision to practice law on his own terms to hiring a care coordinator as his first team member, Andrew's story is one of intentional design, service-driven values, and entrepreneurial smarts. Later in the episode, Adriana is joined by ALPS Insurance’s Rio Laine to talk about hiring smart, supervising staff, and how the right technology and documented workflows help safeguard your growing solo firm.
Hear the original episode with Andrew Schierberg
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