SideBar Advisors
Step into the world of law with host Niraj Chhabra as he engages in conversations with accomplished attorneys from diverse legal backgrounds.
In this podcast series, we aim to inspire and enlighten the legal community by uncovering the remarkable stories and achievements of these legal professionals. Gain exclusive insights into their work both inside and outside the courtroom, discovering the profound impact they make in the field of law.
Episodes
34 episodes
From Basement to Breakthrough: Sandra Radna on Building a Thriving Law Firm
This week, we feature Sandra Radna, an attorney who grew her law firm from a small operation in her basement to a thriving practice with a team of 15. Specializing in family law and personal injury, Sandra's journey highlights perseverance and ...
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From Divorce to Triumph: Lisa Zeiderman on Building a Law Firm and Advocating for Clients
Tune in to our latest episode, where we sit down with the remarkable Lisa Zeiderman, founder of a thriving law firm that has grown to 50 employees in just 10 years. In this interview, Lisa shares the secrets behind her firm's rapid growth, emph...
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From Big Law to Solo Success with Sheryl Axelrod
Sheryl Axelrod discusses how she successfully shifted from Big Law to a small ADR practice while continuing to handle cases worth hundreds of millions of dollars. She discusses her research on the ethical & financial advantages of div...
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Empowering Lawyers: Dina Cataldo on Thriving in Law and Life
In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dina Cataldo, a certified coach who specializes in working with attorneys. Dina is the host of the Be a Better Lawyer Podcast and is dedicated to helping attorneys manage their...
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Leadership & Legal Excellence: Insights from Michael Donahue III, Managing Partner at Stark & Stark
Join us in our latest podcast interview with Michael Donahue III, the seasoned managing shareholder of Stark & Stark. With three decades of dedication to his firm, Donahue shares invaluable insights on leadership, emphasizing the impo...
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Starting from Scratch: Kristin Grant
Join us on the latest episode of the SideBar Advisors Podcast as we dive into the remarkable journey of Kristin Grant, Founder of Grant Attorneys at Law. From her early aspirations in pre-med to her dynamic transition into patent law, Kristin s...
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From Law School to Solo Practice: Tiffany Webber & Leveraging Your Platform
In this episode we interview Tiffany Webber as shares her journey from law school to establishing a thriving solo practice. What truly sets her apart is her innovative approach to marketing. Despite the traditional norms of solo practitioners s...
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Philip Fairley of The Rainmaker Institute: Take Your Firm to the Next Level
In this episode, we're joined by Philip Fairley, president of the Rainmaker Institute. The Rainmaker Institue is the largest marketing law firm company in the nation. Philip sheds light on the crucial role of intake automation in law firms and ...
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First Muslim Article III Federal District Judge: Zahid Quraishi
In our conversation, we explore Judge Quraishi's path to the bench, the challenges he faced along the way, and his commitment to justice and mentorship. Join us for insights into his remarkable journey and his call for attorneys to dream beyond...
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Catherine Adams: Facing Widowhood, Gender Discrimination, and Staying Successful
In this episode, we're chatting with Catherine Adams., a total powerhouse in the legal world. She's faced some real tough stuff, like being widowed with young kids, having to sue her prior employer and dealing with gender discrimination. ...
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Unlock Business Development Skills with Steve Fretzin: Be That Lawyer
Steve Fretzin, Founder of Fretzin Inc., specializes in coaching attorneys on the art and science of business development. With over 20 years of coaching experience, he has authored three books on the topic, hosts the "Be that Lawyer" podcast, a...
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The Evolution of Legal Marketing: Aron Solomon
In today’s episode, we unravel the intricacies of legal marketing. Listen to our guest, Aron Solomon of Amplify for Lawyers, as he discusses the evolving realm of branding in the legal sphere, the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligenc...
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Rising from Newark with Legal Entrepreneurship: Francis Giantomasi
Join us for a captivating podcast episode as we sit down with Francis Giantomasi, a Newark-native attorney who turned his humble beginnings into one of the state's largest law firms. Hear about the challenges, successes, and the unique experien...
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Achieving Partnership: A Mother's Narrative Through Maternity Leave with Kelsi White
In this episode, we chat with Kelsi White, a partner at Ahmad Zavitsanos & Mensig. Kelsi shares practical insights on how she helped the firm retain cases they were previously letting go. She also discusses managing her career and attaining...
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Jared Correia: Revolutionizing Legal Management
Today's episode features Jared Correia, the founder of Red Cave Law Firm Consulting, offering subscription-based management and technology services to attorneys and legal institutions. Jared discusses the challenges solo practitioners, small fi...
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Mansfield Pledge: Jeff Walsworth's Dedication
Today’s guest is Jeff Walsworth. He began his career in construction to support himself through law school. Thirty-five years ago, he established a practice and expanded it to include 65 attorneys today before relinquishing management responsib...
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Navigating Law Firm Growth and Succession with Jeremy Poock
Jeremy Poock is the founder of Senior Attorney Match, an organization that helps law firms grow and position themselves for sale. Jeremy discusses law firm valuations, what to consider when buying or selling a law firm, and how to make the tran...
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Navigating High-Stress Industries with Paula Davis
Paula Davis is the founder of Stress & Resilience Institute, an organization that specializes in helping professionals in high-stress industries. In addition to coaching over 40,000 soldiers and their families, Paula has also spoken for bus...
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Legal Well-Being: Insights from Bree Buchanan
Join us for today's episode as we talk to Bree Buchanan of Krill Strategies. She shares her struggles with substance abuse, discusses the pervasiveness of mental health issues in the legal profession, and offers insights into potential solution...
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Legal Marketing Insights: Chris Dreyer's SEO Journey
In today's episode, we talk to Chris Dreyer. Chris is the founder and CEO of Rankings, a company he started to help attorneys land major cases through SEO. While he began by focusing on personal injury work, he has since expanded into other f...
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Unlocking Expertise: Justine Phillips on Cybersecurity
In today's episode, we talk to Justine Phillips, a partner at Baker and McKenzie in the Intellectual Property and Technology Practice. We discuss her remarkable career and contributions to the world of data privacy. Justine also shares her expe...
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Nicholas Klein: Shaping America's Global Relations
Our guest for this episode is Nicholas Klein, a partner at DLA Piper focusing his practice on international trade and national security. Listen to learn about his career path, including how he personally played a role in shaping America's relat...
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Balancing Priorities: Akiva Shapiro's Journey to Fulfillment and Inclusion in Law
Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Akiva Shapiro, a litigation partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in New York. With a focus on high-stakes constitutional, administrative, commercial, and appellate litigation, Akiva's legal expertise...
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Kim Gatling: Partner and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Fox Rothschild LLP.
Kim Gatling is a Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP. Kim focuses her practice on intellectual property prosecution, licensing, and litigation. Kim also works tremendously hard at developing and implementin...
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Lynda A. Bennett: Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lynda Bennett is a partner and chair for the Insurance Recovery Group at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Lynda is diligently devoted to empowering women in the legal community. She is a founder of Lowenstein Sandler's Women's Initiative Network and is ...
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