THE PRACTICE PODCAST: Recent Episodes
BAST AMRON
The Practice Podcast series was created and is hosted by our partners Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast. These Podcast episodes are intended to be a resource to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Check us out!
On this episode, we talk with Jim Fried, a commercial real estate expert, mortgage broker, radio host, podcaster, and mentor to many. Jim talks with Jeff and Brett about the real estate business, his life on the radio, and his path to podcasting. They also discuss the many mentors he has had, how he has adopted the role as a mentor, the lessons he has learned from mentors and mentees, and the best practices for mentoring and being mentored. Jim is high energy, and this episode is chock full of nuggets for listeners looking to learn and grow. Check it out!
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On this episode, meet Josh Shilts, a financial expert whose practice focuses on assisting attorneys and businesses with complex financial matters, valuations, and disputes. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path through corporate America to the start of his own company, the importance of trust in business, and the keys to finding your own path to success. They also discuss the challenges facing professional service businesses with aging populations and the difficulties of valuing human capital. Join us for this fascinating look into the world of forensic and financial analysis.
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Special guest Stephen Donell has served as a court-appointed receiver in hundreds of cases, many in government enforcement actions. Stephen discusses with Brett and Jeff his role as a receiver, how he adds value in some dire situations, and what he sees on the horizon for some challenging real estate markets. He also discusses some tense situations Steve has faced when seizing control of businesses and why no one should be looking to shoot the messenger! Don’t miss this fascinating look into the world of receiverships.
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Special guest Merle Liivand, also known as Mermaid Merle, is an entrepreneur, athlete, environmentalist, and world record holder. Together with Brett and Jeff, they discuss Merle’s path to the water, how she managed to fold her passions into her career, and how she manages a rigorous athletic routine while running multiple businesses. They also discuss the business lessons learned from athletics and why a long swim or run can be the best time to solve the toughest problems. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or athlete, or both, you will not want to miss this episode.
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Angela Fiorentino is General Counsel for several factoring companies owned by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company.
During her conversation with Brett and Jeff, she discusses how she has literally created the positions she has held at different times in her career. She discusses the challenges of transition from law firm practice to in-house, how she climbed the ranks to General Counsel, and she shares some insider tips for lawyers to best maintain client relationships. If you are considering a move to in-house or if you are a lawyer who interacts with in-house attorneys as clients, you do not want to miss this episode.
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In this episode, Brett and Jeff sat down with Grant Gussin to discuss his career trajectory, how he ended up in the restaurant business, and his keys to success.
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On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Erik Myers about the early days of his career, what it takes to make it as an architect, and how he built ELM ARCH from the ground up.
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On this episode, you will meet Scott Rahn, the founding partner of RMO LLP, a national probate litigation law firm with offices in multiple states. Scott discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey to California and the probate litigation practice. They also talk about Scott’s move from “Big Law” to his own practice, how his firm has grown in number and geography, and the systems the firm utilizes to manage growth. They also discuss the emotional challenges of probate litigation and how planning and communication can help minimize litigation risk in the future.
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Meet Hakim Lakhdar, an Executive Career and Leadership Coach and the founder of Lakhdar Coaching. He discusses with Brett and Jeff why working in the legal profession suits him to coaching lawyers and other professionals. They discuss the numerous benefits of coaching and a variety of other topics, including conversational hypnosis, mirroring, stepping outside your comfort zone, and Hakim’s early path to coaching. If you have ever considered coaching or thought maybe you didn’t need it, we recommend you check out this episode.
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Meet Erika Obando, the founder of TPE Coaching and Consulting and author of Without a Voice – A Woman’s Journey to Resiliency. In this episode, Erika shares her life and experiences as a TEDx International speaker and Certified Life. She discusses with Brett and Jeff how her own survivorship story led her down the path to speaking and coaching. They also discuss the pink elephant of wellness in the corporate world, the impact of energy in the workplace, and how we all can stop being victims and change our own narratives to victorious.
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Janet Falk has more than 30 years of experience in public relations and now runs Falk Communications and Research. She discussed with Brett and Jeff the tools law firms and lawyers need to attract new clients and remain top of mind. She shares some valuable advice and insights about generating news stories, responding to crises, and the best practices for handling reporter inquiries. Perhaps most important, she explains why so many lawyers get it wrong with “no comment” in response to reporters.
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Special guest Stephen Taylor is a financial planner, the founder of Merited Wealth, LLC, a Florida Registered Investment Advisor, and the host of the Do It Yourself podcast. He is a lawyer by training who practiced law in different types of practices before starting his business. Jeff and Brett chat with Stephen and dissect his interesting path from law to financial planning. They discuss the benefits of studying law, even for those who will not practice. They also talk about who needs a financial advisor planning and the importance of balancing the costs of education.
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John R. Kormanik is a lawyer who coaches lawyers. After 20 years as a practicing attorney, he decided to become a certified professional coach. Jeff and Brett explore this transition with him, including why and how he made it. They discuss who needs a coach, why all lawyers need coaches, how lawyers can benefit, and when is the right time to hire a coach. If you have not worked with a coach since your athletic days, listen to this episode now!
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In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Running A Business With Morals. Is This The New Normal?” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jeffrey Bast and included Marcia Narine Weldon, University of Miami Law Professor; Executive Coach; Best-Selling Author; Chief Diversity Officer of MDO Partners, Zamira Zapata Valdés, Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Diageo, and Carlotta Roos, Assistant General Counsel, Labor & Employment- Royal Caribbean Group.
Our all-star panel addressed some tough but important questions about ESG, business ethics, SMEs, supply chain issues, managing stakeholder expectations, greenwashing, corporate governance, and how focusing on values and long-term growth is the key to business success. You do not want to miss it!
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In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Talent Wars. Recruiting And Retention Strategies For A Competitive Market” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jaime Leggett and included Ebony Smith, MCC (she/her) Executive Coach & President – Ebenum Equation, Seth Cassel, Co-Founder, and Co-President –EveryMundo, and Daniel Torres, VP, Senior Managing Counsel – Security & Cyber Innovation Cyber & Intelligence Solutions – Mastercard.
This impressive panel of experts shared their insights on the strategies that have worked in their businesses in today’s environment, how to maintain office culture as employees come and go, and how to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce. A must listen.
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Listen to this conversation with Philip Herzberg, a lead financial advisor at Team Hewins, a wealth management firm with offices in South Florida and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Philip about his practice as a Certified Financial Planner and his expertise in helping clients implement tax-efficient investment, retirement, and estate planning strategies.
Philip shares how he helps empower clients with the resources and clarity to make well-informed financial decisions during challenging times and talks about how he provides a high level of personalized support and advice by closely collaborating with family law and other professionals and how he helps successful people with unique and complex needs find peace of mind in their financial lives.
Philip provides some great takeaways all professionals at any stage in their career can benefit from. It’s never too early to have a plan.
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Different stages of life- get the help early – adopt a strategy early on so that your Long-term strategy options are not limited.
Brett and Jeff recognize that with their success as lawyers comes an obligation to give back to the community and those less fortunate. In this new episode, they weigh in on the importance and commitment to delivering pro bono legal services for those in need. They talk about how they encourage and facilitate charitable work for their teams as a way to connect with each other and the community.
Jeff and Brett share some suggestions on how and why lawyers at any stage in their practice can and should give back to those who are unable to afford legal counsel.
Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.
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Listen to this conversation with Nicole Westbrook, a commercial litigator with the law firm of Jones & Keller in Denver, who handles high-stakes litigation for parties around the country.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Nicole about her successful practice as a trial lawyer and the importance of her experience as a federal law clerk in the busiest trial court in the United States. Nicole shares how her decision to accept a federal clerkship out of law school proved to be an invaluable experience that she recommends for all young lawyers.
Nicole also discusses her role as an instructor for National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the program, and the gap between what young lawyers are taught in law school and what really happens in the courtroom. Nicole provides some great takeaways for lawyers of all ages.
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Michael J. Feuerman, Esq., SIOR, CCIM, Managing Director of Berger Commercial Realty / CORFAC International for Palm Beach County. Michael is our first return guest to The Practice Podcast. In August 2020, Michael was one of our first guests on episode 15 when we talked with him about market trends for office leasing and the best strategies for law firms and other commercial tenants in the new environment.
In this episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Michael about his career as a business trial lawyer and why he decided to embark on a commercial real estate career. Michael shares how he realized early in his career that litigation just wasn’t for him. He talks about the importance of work ethic, putting in the work, and liking what you do to be successful. Michael also weighs on the current leasing market, the demands, and what he sees for the future of commercial leasing.
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Bast Amron Paralegal Supervisor Jane Fernandes de Pina, a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the South Florida ACFE Chapter, speaks with Brett and Jeff about her fascinating career in bankruptcy and insolvency and what led her on the path to becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner. Jane talks about how her skills aid in the investigation of fraud, director & officer liability, bankruptcy, and insolvency litigation.
Jane also shares some fond memories of how she joined the firm thirteen years ago and the changes she has seen. Check out this episode and learn a little history about the growth of a law firm.
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Brett and Jeff often discuss the importance of good clear communication. In this new episode, they discuss how to handle dishonest communication from others. Often advocates go too far in their positions. What do you do when you are on the receiving end? How do you ensure you don’t fall prey to the same temptation? Failures in communication can have negative effects on any relationship, personal or business. Jeff and Brett stress how good communication is fundamental to building and maintaining a healthy, high level of trust and transparent work environment.
They both weigh in on the best methods to communicate effectively even when you are not ready to speak or have nothing to say. Do not miss out on the great takeaways from Brett and Jeff.
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Brett and Jeff discussed the importance of effective communication in Episode 53. In this episode, they follow up on the importance of communication, even when you have nothing to say. They discuss why the failure to communicate can have a negative effect on any relationship, personal or business. And they stress how communication can help build and maintain high levels of trust and a transparent work environment.
They both weigh in on some methods to communicate effectively and agree that not responding when you have nothing to say or sitting on a response when you are unsure, is the worst thing you can do. Do not miss out on the great takeaways from this episode with Brett and Jeff.
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Listen in to a timely conversation with Juan Enjamio, Labor and Employment attorney and the managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Miami office.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Juan about how the legal landscape has changed over the last few decades and what may be in store for the future.
Juan discusses how a global law firm approached building a footprint in the South Florida legal market. And he shares some of the factors contributing to their success 23 years later. This is a hot topic as national and global firms continue to open offices in Florida. Don’t miss it!
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Listen to the new episode with Susan Ibitz, an internationally known Human Behavior Hacker. Some people hack computers; Susan hacks humans.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Susan about her fascinating career; she shares with them her mission to reach, teach, and train others to unlock the science behind human behavior.
Susan talks about being trained by experts in her field, like the CIA, FBI, U.S., and international military. She discusses her role as a Level III Hostage Negotiator and how her skill set is useful for all types of businesses as well as state, local, and national governments.
Susan shares how her skills and expertise help to increase sales, team productivity, employee engagement, team building, strategy, effective communication, marketing, and growth.
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New episode with Giovanna “Gia” Abreu O’Connor, a probate litigator with RMO Probate Litigation, a national law firm with offices throughout the country focused on trust and probate litigation.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Gia about how her career led her to become the Managing Attorney of RMO’s Miami Office, which she helped launch. She shares with Brett and Jeff how a class in law school made her want to become a probate lawyer. She also talks about the complexities of the probate litigation practice, which focuses on trusts, estates, guardian litigation, elder exploitation, and how to avoid disputes that often arise from family disagreements.
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What two former “big law“ lawyers have to say about the recent uptick in national firms opening new offices in the south Florida legal market.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast weigh in on some of their own law firm experiences that ultimately shaped their career paths. They discuss their perspectives on the current law firm environment and what factors attorneys should consider before chasing the shiny new object. They also share some valuable tips and insights that any young attorney should take into consideration before making a move to a new firm, big or small.
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Steven J. Rosenwasser, a fierce commercial litigator and principal shareholder at Greenberg Traurig’s Atlanta office.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talked to Steven about the recent experiment he tried with opposing counsel in an attempt to have a true uninterrupted vacation. You may be surprised by the results.
Steven talked about his intense litigation practice, and the importance of planning, setting expectations, and communicating early about needed breaks.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven. Check out some of the valuable pre-planning vacation tips that work for him and his team, which could also work for you as you think about taking a vacation.
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New episode with Stephanie Reed Traband a Partner at Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Stephanie about how her career led her to become a court-appointed receiver to take down powerful executives in prominent fraud cases in Miami and beyond. She shares with Brett and Jeff the natural progression of her practice and talks about her upbringing in a small town and what led her to choose Miami over New York to put down roots.
Stephanie shed light into the world of receiverships and how and why they can be a valuable tool for recouping stolen money for the benefit of defrauded investors.
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Listen to the full episode and learn more about Stephanie’s exciting career.
Follow Stephanie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-reed-traband-5477b58/.
Listen to a dynamic conversation with Aleida Martinez-Molina, a litigation attorney for AXS Law with over three decades of insolvency experience.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Aleida about her career and how she became one of six Subchapter V Trustees in the Southern District of Florida appointed upon the enactment of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.
Aleida talks about working for an AmLaw 100 international law firm in New York and returning to her grassroots to cast a wider net and further develop her multi-faceted practice.
She shares how she developed a niche for herself in the insolvency space and shares some insights into the landscape for small businesses that could benefit from a reorganization under Subchapter V.
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Listen to the full episode and learn more about Aleida.
Follow Aleida on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleida-martinez-molina-92275a143/.
Special guest Herman J. Russomanno, former president of the Florida Bar, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, and Managing Partner of Russomanno & Borrello, P.A.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast had a gratifying conversation with Herman about his rewarding career as a trial lawyer and leading the charge of his prominent law firm. Herman shared stories of his life in Florida, his federal clerkships with some renowned justices, and his move to Miami from Mobil, Alabama, in the late 1970s.
Herman stressed the importance of the reputation and qualities of an outstanding trial attorney. He shares with us a cornucopia of valuable insights from which anyone in the legal profession, or any profession, can benefit.
He even talked about his connection to the famous lawyer movie, My Cousin Vinny.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Herman, his dedication to his practice and community, and some strategies that have made him a successful trial lawyer and well-rounded human being. A must listen to episode.
Follow Herman on LinkedIn and check out his website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/herman-j-russomanno-604b6b28/
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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of taking a vacation and how critical downtime is to staying mentally healthy in a demanding profession with 24-hour connectivity and expectations that we are always “on call.”
They talk about the importance of planning ahead to ensure that their team members, opposing lawyers, and clients are prepared for the time away. Brett and Jeff share some valuable tips and best practices they both use that allow them to take a vacation and maximize the value of their time away from the office with minimized interference. This is an episode all lawyers and office workers should listen to.
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In the latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Dain de Souza, Bast Amron’s newest partner, about his career and his recent move from big law.
Dain talks to Brett and Jeff about what led him from Miami to one of Chicago's Top law schools and then to Delaware to serve as a clerk with the Honorable Christopher S. Sontchi in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Dain explains why his clerkship was one of the most meaningful experiences that helped shape his career. He highlights some valuable takeaways that any young lawyer can benefit from hearing early in their legal career.
Dain also weighs in on his experience with big law and why he decided to make a move to continue to refine his practice that he has developed over the last decade. Listen to the full episode and learn more about Dain and the journey that led him to Bast Amron.
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How to Return to A Business Development Mindset- Post Pandemic.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about getting back into a business development mindset as we emerge from a pandemic and return to in-person networking.
Jeff and Brett weigh in on some of their recent experiences as they ease back into in-person meetings with clients and colleagues. They talk about the importance of human connection and getting out there.
Brett and Jeff also share some valuable tips about marketing in general, maximizing your efforts, and making the transition to in-person business development.
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Barry Eisler, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at ADP, talks about his thirteen-year career as an M&A lawyer in big law, what led him to move in-house, and how the practice looks from the client’s perspective. He talks about how he moved to a new city and transitioned to the in-house role, ultimately managing all legal matters for business units representing over $9 billion of annual revenue.
Barry also weighs in on how ADP handled the challenges their clients faced during the pandemic and how being on the frontline allowed them to lead the industry through a rapidly evolving employment environment.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Barry.
Follow Barry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eisler-2104661/
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Check out the latest episode with longtime friend of Bast Amron, Juha Mikkola, Co-Founder of Wyncode Academy South Florida's premier coding school, recently acquired by BrainStation.
Juha talks about his experience as an entrepreneur in an emerging space, how a passion project in Toronto led him and co-founder Johanna (Kytola) Mikkola to the bustling arts hub of Wynwood, to open a coding school, and how they built Miami's top tech academy for training coders & product designers.
Juha discussed the Tech space in Miami and how it has transformed in the past eight years since Wyncode first made its way into a growth industry and the opportunity that Miami presented.
He shares how the company evolved and how each year they help change lives by transforming students of all ages into competent & confident web developers.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Juha and Brainstorm.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/juhamikkola/
https://brainstation.io/
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Listen in to a dynamic conversation with D. Porpoise Evans, Partner with Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman’s Miami Office.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Porpoise about the unconventional way he became a prominent labor & employment attorney in South Florida.
He also shares how working for Big Law early in his legal career allowed him to develop a niche practice.
With nearly two decades of experience counseling and defending clients in highly regulated industries, Porpoise weighs in on workplace issues that result from common mistakes that employers make without the guidance of a labor & employment attorney. He also stressed the importance of hiring a lawyer to minimize risks before employment matters arise.
This episode is chock full of valuable insights and advice for employers and lawyers looking to manage and maintain their workplace.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Porpoise.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/porpoiseevansesq/
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Special Guest Steven Weinstein, Managing Partner of Miami Office- K&L Gates.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Steven about what has kept him at the same firm for thirty-one years. Steven shares how he started as a summer associate in 1991 with K&L Gates, formally known as Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, from being one of the founding members of the firm's national health care team to becoming the Managing Partner of the firm's Miami office and everything in-between.
Steven weighs in on longevity and loyalty- generational and cultural changes and the firm's transformation throughout his career from joining a firm of four hundred attorneys to now being an AmLaw 100 law firm with close to two-thousand attorneys.
Brett and Jeff asked Steven what has kept him with the same firm for three decades. His answer was simple: "The DNA has remained the same throughout the firm's evolution, and I still enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to work."
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Steven.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-r-weinstein-46118473/overlay/contact-info/
https://www.klgates.com/
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Special Guest Joseph Luzinski, Sr. Managing Director at Development Specialist, Inc.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Joe about his 30-year career doing debtor advisory work managing and operating distressed businesses. He also spoke about his various roles, including Chief Restructuring Officer, Financial Advisor, Interim Manager, and a variety of fiduciary roles, including Chapter 11 Trustee, Receiver, and Plan Trustee.
Joe talked about the human side of restructuring and the unusual path that led him from being a client to a consultant. His financial accounting background, coupled with the compassion to understand his clients help position Joe to find the best possible outcomes.
Joe shares the hallmarks of his success and stresses the importance of working with quality people and building solid relationships.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Joseph.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-luzinski-6b6a63229/
https://dsiconsulting.com/
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Special Guest Alex Gertsburg, Managing Partner and Founder of Gertsburg Licata and CoverMySix®.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Alex about his fascinating career trajectory, including a pause in his practice to serve in Iraq. Alex spoke of the feelings of getting the call to deploy, serving as a platoon leader and convoy commander, and returning to the practice of law. He also discusses the challenges and responsibilities of forming a partnership after being the only boss for over a decade. Alex also shared pivotal moments that have made him grow personally and professionally.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Alex and his journey.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgertsburg/
https://www.gertsburglicata.com/
About CoverMySix: Most business lawsuits are totally preventable, yet half of all businesses are threatened with litigation each year*. That’s why we developed CoverMySix®, a unique, anti-litigation audit for middle-market companies that examines and secures the only six areas that expose you to litigation and investigations: Customers, Employees, Owners/Shareholders, Vendors, Competitors, and the Government.
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Special Guest Mitchell J. Panter, Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy and Founding & Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Mitch about running a leading personal injury law firm in Florida and how his firm became a household name and has been able to stay ahead of the competition for over 30 years.
Mitch stressed the importance of having a solid reputation in the community that you serve, getting involved giving back, and building relationships early on in your career.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Mitch, his dedication to his practice and community, and some of the strategies that have made him a successful Lawyer.
Follow Mitch on LinkedIn and check out his website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-panter/.
https://panterlaw.com/
Tune in every Monday for "Law Talk" live on Miami's Community Newspapers Facebook and YouTube pages where Mitch interviews PP&S Network attorneys each week.
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Special Guest and firm client, Shelly Crocker, Receiver, Business consultant, Turnaround Manager, Shelly Crocker LLC.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Shelly about her illustrious career and her transition from an Insolvency lawyer of 30 years to becoming a receiver and Insolvency business consultant. She shares the deciding moment in law school when she knew she wanted to become a bankruptcy lawyer how she developed her debtor's practice that led her down this rewarding path to becoming a consultant and a receiver which is her favorite role.
Shelly describes the difference between an insolvency lawyer and an insolvency consultant and the benefits of knowing these differences for non-insolvency lawyers and businesses. She talks about applying her legal and financial background to find common-sense solutions to formulate the right business resolutions for businesses going through transition or facing financial distress.
To learn more about Shelly, follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellycrocker/ and check out her website https://www.shellycrocker.com/.
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In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded opening remarks from Dana Quick of Bast Amron and Jose Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands International, Inc., BURGER KING®, Tim Hortons®, and Popeyes®on EMPOWERMENT – How to Energize Your Team for Success in Today’s Workplacefrom our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum.
Dana and Jose both offered some unique insights into what it means to empower people, especially in the workplace. Each shared different perspectives on how great leaders inspire and empower their workforce to be and do their best.
You do not want to miss it!
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In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Can Technology Save Us From Ourselves?” from our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum with panelists Felice Gorordo, CEO of eMerge Americas; Johanna Mikkola, CEO/Co-founder of Wyncode Academy; and Tom Felix Tollison, Senior Counsel at Zelle.
This impressive panel of experts discuss the risks and rewards of utilizing technology in the workplace and how we can use it to truly empower our people to reach new heights. Bast Amron partner Peter J. Klock II moderated this high-profile panel.
You will be sure to walk away with valuable insights that you can use in your businesses today. Click on the button below to listen to the recording.
You do not want to miss it!
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In this special episode, listen to the recorded panel “In Sports, Winning Isn’t Everything. Or is it? Taking Lessons from the Field into the Office” from our 4th Annual Business Advantage Forum.
Bast Amron partner Brett Amron had a candid conversation with Coach Ron Rothstein, the first head coach, and current tv and radio analyst for the NBA’s Miami Heat. Brett talks to Coach Rothstein about how the best coaches are able to empower their players – bringing out the best in them and helping them perform above their own expectations – and how business leaders can do the same with their employees.
You won’t want to miss out on the numerous takeaways from this discussion.
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Special Guest Brett Trembly, Founder of Trembly Law and Get Staffed Up.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brett about his practice as a litigation lawyer and his booming business in the virtual staffing space.
Brett shares how “Get Staffed Up” was created for lawyers to help them save time and money on the recruiting process and solve the revolving door and high turnover positions like clerical, administrative, and marketing. Get Staffed Up provides highly talented, full-time Virtual Assistants to law firms and other professional service businesses for a fraction of the cost of a traditional employee. They currently work with 100+ law firms around the country who are enjoying the immense benefits of having one of our full-time virtual assistants.
This episode is chock full of valuable insights and advice for any lawyer looking to delegate more and find their way to administrative freedom.
To learn more about Brett and Get Staffed Up, follow him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretttrembly/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/getstaffedup/
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Brett and Jeff talk with Patricia Beitler, President of Velocitas, about her experience over the last 20 years as a marketing executive and entrepreneur who started her agency in South Florida two decades ago.
Patricia provides some insight into the different industries that Velocitas has represented over the years, including law firms, physicians, start-ups, Fortune 500 corporations, and global non-profits.
And, she talks about how her team designs brands from the ground up and creates strategic marketing and public relations campaigns for their clients, garnering Velocitas' placements with CNN International, The Wall Street Journal, The Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Travel + Leisure magazine, and many more.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Patricia and Velocitas.
Follow Patricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/velocitasinc/.
Click on the link to check out Patricia's bio on her company's website: https://www.velocitas.com/.
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Brett and Jeff weigh in on how we communicate. They discuss the importance of transparency in communication, different styles, and why they have incorporated communication into the fabric of the firm's core values. The two stress how communication is fundamental to any relationship, personal or business.
They both agree that communication is not only important when talking to clients; it's also essential to building and maintaining a healthy, high-trust work environment. They provide some tips and best practices on their different methods of communication.
Listen in to find out what your communication style is and the many takeaways that you can apply to your methods of communicating.
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In the spirit of the holiday season, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of gratitude, how to make it a common practice, and the benefits of gratitude in the workplace.
Both share different ways they show gratitude to their clients, team, and in their personal lives throughout the year.
They talk about how gratitude can shift our way of thinking from a place of discontent and lack of focus to truly being present and aware of the things in life that we are apt to overlook. They also discuss how gratitude is a personal practice that can benefit anyone any time anywhere.
This episode has so many valuable takeaways that anyone can apply to their personal journey to gratitude. So, let's give thanks with a grateful heart and practice gratitude in the right way. What are you most thankful for?
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Special guest Corali Lopez- Castro, a partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, shares the challenges of being a woman attorney in a male-dominated practice.
Most recently, Cori was featured by the Daily Business Review in an article that highlights that women are still underrepresented in federal and state receivership cases. Cori gives invaluable career advice for all attorneys, men, and women, stressing the importance of work-life balance, anticipating and planning, and maintaining friendships outside the office. One of our favorite takeaways from Cori is "not to take things personally; most of the time, it's not about you."
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Cori's journey, her dedication to her practice and family, and some of the strategies that have made her a successful Lawyer.
To learn more about Cori, follow her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corali-lopez-castro-818baaa/.
Click on the link to check out Cori's bio on her firm's website: https://kttlaw.com/professionals/corali-lopez-castro/.
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A must listen to episode with Special Guest David A. Duckenfield, the President and a partner at Balsera Communications.
David talks about his experience over the last 20 years in public diplomacy, corporate and marketing communications, brand building, crisis communications, and public policy. He weighs in on how the landscape for public relations has changed dramatically over the past fifteen years. He stresses the importance of knowing the platform your audiences are on and how they like to receive information, and most importantly, is making sure your content is relevant to their needs.
David also shares some valuable insight for business owners on planning ahead to avoid any potential crisis management. One of our favorite takeaways from David is “The best defense is a good offense.”
Listen to the full episode and learn more about David and Balsera Communications.
To learn more about David, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidduckenfield/.
Click on the link to check out David Duckenfield’s bio on his company’s website: http://balserapr.com/.
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Check out the latest episode with Special Guest Brett Spodak, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Productive Power.
Brett and Jeff talk to Spodak about how his company helps professionals across the country leverage their digital tools to become more productive and master their digital lives. Spodak shares his own experiences that became the driving force behind Productive Power's flagship program and digital productivity essentials. And he talks about some best practices that can help increase digital organization and productivity.
Brett and Jeff also share their own experiences and provide some takeaways from what they learned as participants in the program.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Brett Spodak and how his team can help simplify your life and let you enjoy peace of mind in and out of the office.
To learn more about Brett Spodak, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettspodak/.
Click on the link to check out Brett Spodak's bio on his company's website: https://productivepower.com/about-us/.
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Tune in to the latest episode with Special Guest Adam Mopsick, Chief Executive Officer at Amicon and a LEED-accredited licensed State of Florida General Contractor.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Adam about his 25 years of experience in the construction and real estate industry and how he successfully manages two thriving companies.
Adam talks about the need for owner's representation services in construction and real estate ventures. He shares insight on the ebbs and flows of the market and drivers that bring real estate demand to South Florida.
He also weighs in on how Covid has altered the trends in real estate and how it has allowed more flexibility for business owners to move and expand to remote locations.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Adam's roles as CEO and the Director of Amicon's Owner Representation division which provides him with a unique, comprehensive view of the real estate industry.
To learn more about Adam, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiconus/.
Click on the link to check out Adam's bio on his company's website: https://amiconmanagement.us/our-people/.
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In this latest episode of the practice podcast, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to attorney Jeremy Hart about his successful 35-year career as a commercial litigator in the South Florida legal market.
Jeremy's experience and calm disposition have made him a lawyer called to handle some of the most complex and challenging litigation cases. Jeremy talks about his decision to leave "big law" to join a boutique practice and how the legal market has changed over the last two decades. He also shares the critical contrast between a generalized practice and specialization.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Jeremy and what makes him an excellent lawyer and a valuable part of the team at Bast Amron.
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Listen in on the most recent episode of The Practice Podcast with special guest Board Certified Appellate Attorney Elliot Kula.
Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk with Elliot about his career trajectory and how his non-traditional route at the Florida General Attorney’s Office helped him develop into one of the most sought-after appellate attorneys in South Florida.
Elliot talks about professional lessons that influenced his career. The differences between practicing with a big law firm and starting your own firm. He stressed the importance of finding a good mentor and shared some important tips that litigators should be thinking about before they get to trial.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Elliot’s journey, his dedication to his practice, and some of the strategies that have made him a successful Appellate Lawyer.
To learn more about Elliot, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliot-kula-124807/.
Click on the link to check out Elliot’s bio on his firm’s website: https://www.kulalegal.com/elliot-b-kula.
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Tune in to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Russell Landy, Employment Litigation Partner at Damian & Valori LLP.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Russell about workplace issues and the new legal complexities in the age of the coronavirus. Russell also talks about how he has assisted his clients and helped them navigate, understand, prepare for, and handle the impact of pandemic-related liabilities.
This episode is chock full of useful insights and advice for employers and lawyers looking to manage and maintain their workplace.
To learn more about Randy follow him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlandy/
Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – What Makes a Good Partnership?
Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about business partnerships, the good, the bad, and the ugly. They weigh in on what has worked for their partnership. They provide some best practices, talk about the importance of setting clear expectations, internal systems and processes, and proper modes of communication. They also stress the importance of a comprehensive partnership agreement and some of the key elements to make your partnership secure.
Brett and Jeff provide some valuable takeaways for anyone considering a business partnership or anyone that is already in one, whether they have a written agreement or not. It’s a must-listen episode.
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Listen in on the most recent episode of The Practice Podcast with special guest Syda Segovia Taylor, Founder/Executive Director at Organic Oneness.
Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk with Syda about the initiatives of her nonprofit organization working with Black and Latino youth and families to promote racial and environmental justice.
Syda talks about her personal journey in starting a multi-state organization, understanding climate issues and policies, the importance of staying connected to our communities, and how we can affect the lives around us. She shares some perspectives on building structures to help social activists, preventing illness and burn-out, and promoting compassion.
To learn more about Syda, follow her on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/syda-segovia-taylor-m-a-414a4629/
Click on the link to check out the Organic Oneness Website: https://www.organiconeness.org/
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Tune in to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Mark White, CEO of Vitality Connect, HealthGAINS, and GAINSWave.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Mark about the challenges of being a business owner and entrepreneur and the lessons he has learned in over 20 years of helping people live healthier lives. Mark shares some insights into his approach to hiring lawyers, from the importance of doing your due diligence to hiring specialists and having the proper protections in place to avoid litigation.
This episode is chock full of great advice for business owners who may need to hire a lawyer and for lawyers who want to learn what clients are looking for.
To learn more about Mark, follow him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-white-ceo/
Check out Mark’s podcast Health Hacks an innovative 30-minute podcast that highlights cutting-edge health hacks from around the world and the interesting stories that inspired them.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-hacks-with-mark-l-white/id1468178367
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Listen in to our first guest speaker on The Practice Podcast –acclaimed ethics attorney Brian Tannebaum.
Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Brian about his legal ethics practice and some of the issues and strategies for when lawyers encounter difficulties with clients or opposing counsel.
Brian shares three of the most common issues that arise from difficult opposing counsel and clients: unreasonable deadline demands by lawyers, a demeaning discourse, and threats of ethics violations.
Tune in to hear more from Brian on how to address and avoid these difficult issues and much more.
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In this must-listen-to episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to their very own in-house marketing director, Maylynn “May” Menoud, who has been in legal marketing for 25 plus years.
Brett and Jeff talk to May about her work with national firms to more regional firms and the shifts she has seen in the legal marketing climate throughout her career. May shares a more holistic understanding of the industry and the importance of having a strategic marketing and recruiting plan for firms of every size to grow and prosper.
She also talks to Brett and Jeff about commitment, dedication, consistency, and understanding that one size does not fit all when it comes to legal marketing. And she shares some top marketing tips that will ensure success and continued progress for law firms and lawyers as their industry continues to evolve.
Episodes are available on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, or listen through any podcast streaming app.
Tune in and listen to the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – How to Adopt a Business Development Mindset.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of working on a business development early in a lawyer's career.
Brett and Jeff talk about building and maintaining solid business networks, to joining organizations to foster relationships with like-minded professionals to planting the seeds for business development. Both share tips on approaching business development throughout their careers and what has proven to work for them over time.
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Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the reasons for the negative public perception of lawyers, what some lawyers do to reinforce that perception, and what good lawyers can do to overcome that. Many think that "all lawyers are the same" and "only looking to make a buck." But Jeff and Brett argue that a few bad apples have spoiled it for the entire bunch. They share valuable insight for any lawyers in private practice and clients looking to hire lawyers. It's a must-listen episode.
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Catch the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. Bulldogs Are Not Always Better Lawyers.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the term “Bulldog Attorney” and how they respond when asked for a recommendation for a “Bulldog”- an attorney usually with a lot more bark than bite. Jeff and Brett share their experiences with this type of lawyer, the one who promises to “crush” the opposing side and “win” the case. They weigh in on why ”Bulldog” lawyers are not always in the client’s best interest and may just make an already unpleasant situation worse.
You don’t want to miss out on these nuggets that might be helpful to you when selecting counsel, or dealing with or asked to recommend a “Bulldog.”
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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the risks and rewards of running a small or closely held business in this very informative podcast episode. Their collective insight is valuable to business leaders, entrepreneurs, and the corporate lawyers who advise them.
Brett and Jeff stress the importance of following fundamental rules, good record-keeping, and following the corporate formalities that so many owners overlook. They also weigh in on considerations that business owners should follow as best practices to form good habits from the onset. If you own a business, or you are thinking about starting one, or if you represent small business owners, this episode is for you!
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In this episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the prospect of ligation for business owners and non-litigation attorneys when a dispute is heating up. They share some insight on what steps you should take and what to avoid when it becomes necessary to retain litigation counsel.
For any business lawyer with a client in a dispute with a customer, creditor, partner, or anyone else, this episode is full of valuable insights from our experienced litigators.
In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the importance of defining and maintaining corporate culture as work environments shift after the pandemic. Learn what Brett and Jeff are doing as law firm leaders to focus on culture during their return to the workplace. Hear their strategies for adapting to a hybrid environment with some team members working remotely and striking a balance while maintaining the integrity of the firm’s corporate culture.
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The latest “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast. How Empathy Can Be A Competitive Advantage.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the role of empathy for lawyers when working with clients, opposing parties, counsel, judges, and juries. They talk about the important role of human emotion in litigation, and the impact litigation can have on the parties. They also discuss the ability to put yourself in the other party’s shoes and the often-overlooked need for clients to have their stories heard. . Jeff and Brett share ways they have employed empathy to help guide their clients through challenging situations and how you can too.
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Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to bankruptcy attorney Hayley Harrison about her career trajectory in this episode of the Practice Podcast. From being the first summer associate hired by Bast Amron in 2013 to becoming the youngest attorney and first woman in ten years to serve as the president of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, Hayley talks about her multi-generational connection to Miami and how her early passion for bankruptcy law helped chart the course of her career. She also discusses her plans for leading the BBA and her focus on mentoring young lawyers and implementing diversity initiatives to balance out the demographics of its members. If you want to get involved in your bar association, you won’t want to miss Hayley’s advice!
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Hayley and her journey to the top.
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In this episode, Brett and Jeff share advice about the importance of hiring the right litigator, including tips to help non-litigation attorneys guide their clients through their process of retaining litigation counsel.
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Catch this episode of the practice podcast; A Good Lawyer is a Healthy Lawyer.
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion about mental health issues for lawyers. Coming off the pandemic, these concerns have not waned. In this episode, Brett and Jeff talk about mental health and the importance of taking care of yourself and staying healthy in challenging times like these. They both weigh in on the stress caused by their profession and share different methods for starting and maintaining habits that help balance good mental health.
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In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to best-selling author Dave Lorenzo, a sales expert specializing in helping professionals grow revenue using relationship-based, consultative sales techniques.
Brett and Jeff dive in and talk to Dave about the critical steps for effective lawyer marketing, how best to market your business in a post-pandemic environment, and what every lawyer should be doing today to build their book of business. Dave shares some valuable business development tips for lawyers, young and old.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Dave and make sure you check out his podcast series Do This Sell More: Inside BS with Dave Lorenzo https://davelorenzo.com/podcast/.
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In this latest episode, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to attorney Lissette Carreras, a former prosecutor turned commercial litigator with Bast Amron. Lissette shares how serving as a prosecutor for five years was one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions she has held. She talks about the importance of service to her community, lessons learned from the criminal courtroom, and how her experiences helped shape how she litigates commercial cases today.
Listen to the full episode and learn more about Lissette and what makes her such a phenomenal attorney with Bast Amron.
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Catch the latest episode from Bast Amron‘s The Practice Podcast –Can I Retire? Exit Strategies for Lawyers
Brett and Jeff talk about the importance of exit strategies for lawyers and why so few lawyers plan for retirement today. They both weigh in on the considerations they make as owners of a firm, the need for a solid succession plan to leave behind a legacy, and the value of taking care of employees.
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You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast with Special Guest Steve Medwin, SIOR, CCIM executive managing director and co-lead of Newmark’s Industrial Services division for South Florida. Steve is a leading industrial specialist in the representation of owners, investors, and occupiers of commercial real estate. Over the course of his 30-year career, he has completed over 1,000 real estate transactions in 25 states, covering millions of square feet and valued in excess of $2 billion. Steve knows real estate.
Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Steve about market trends for commercial real estate, the effects of the pandemic, and what the new landscape looks like for this industry.
To learn more about Steve, please click here or follow him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevemedwin/
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Tune in to a recent episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – How Judicial Clerkships Can Pave the Way to a Successful Practice. Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Peter Klock, an attorney with Bast Amron, about his evolving career path – from finance to law – and the importance of a judicial clerkship to his practice as a commercial litigator.
Listen in to the full episode and learn more about Peter’s journey, his time as a career judicial law clerk to the Honorable James Lawrence King in the Southern District of Florida, and what led him to private practice with Bast Amron.
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A must listen to episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – 10 Tips for Lawyers in Private Practice
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, share 10 tips on what has worked for them and what has made them better lawyers throughout their careers. What started out as a list of tips for new attorneys broadened into tips for all attorneys in private practice. Listen as Brett and Jeff share advice about the practice, including the importance of listening and teamwork, saying yes to new opportunities, and finding harmony between work and life. If you are a lawyer in private practice or about to start a practice, this episode is for you.
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk about the power of referral marketing as a tool to help grow your practice. Brett and Jeff talk about the importance of building and maintaining strong networks and business relationships. Both share some tips on how they have each approached referral marketing throughout their careers and what has proven to work for them over time.
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Tune in to The Practice Podcast latest episode “HOW ONE LAWYER WENT FROM BIG LAW to BOUTIQUE AND BECAME AN AUTHORITY IN BRAZILIAN LAW” with Special Guest Allen Moreland, an accomplished attorney with over 30+ years of law experience advising on sophisticated, cross-border Latin American and Caribbean financing and corporate transactions. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Allen about how working with big law helped shape his practice and how he became an authority in Brazilian Law. Allen also shares how the pandemic has offered a different and more effective way for legal services to be delivered, leveraging boutique firms to get more sophisticated type work.
Tune in to the recent recorded zoom edition from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Work-Life Balance, Working Remote, and How Covid-19 Broke the Seal for Lawyer Moms.
In this episode, our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Of Counsel Dana Quick about the ways Covid-19 has changed the landscape for her as a lawyer and how she now services her clients from three different states at any given time. Dana delves into how her work-life was pre-pandemic, being a divorced working parent, and what changes resulted from the pandemic. She also discusses support for lawyer moms and how Bast Amron helped support her so that she could be successful in both roles.
Listen to the full podcast “Work-Life Balance, Working Remote and How Covid-19 Broke The Seal For Lawyer Moms” on our YouTube channel. Click here.
Another “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A Year Later, What We Have Learned and What Can We Expect In The Future.
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the past year and the challenges and opportunities the pandemic created for many business owners. They reflect on how the pandemic brought changes in their personal and professional lives, changes in business and the law, and what to expect in the future.
In this special episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Staying Healthy in a Remote Work Environment – Balancing Mental, Physical, and Nutritional Health at Home from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Bast Amron partner Brett Amron moderated this panel of experts which included Christa Gurka MSPT, NCPT Founder and CEO of Pilates in the Grove, Scott Rodgers Director, Mindfulness in Law Program & Lecturer in Law at The University of Miami School of Law, Syda Segovia Taylor, CEO and Executive Director of non-for-profit Organic Oneness and Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RDN Essence Nutrition, LLC Founder, Lead Dietitian. The panel discussed healthy habits and tips focused on balancing mental, nutritional, and physical health in a remote work environment, maintaining focus on our overall health, strategies to keep our workforce mentally and physically healthy without access to our everyday routines and practices. You won’t want to miss out on the numerous takeaways from this discussion.
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In this special episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Deeds Not Words: Making Ethnic Diversity in Your Business a Reality, Not just a Buzzword from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Check out the panel of thought leaders, David Duckenfield, President and Partner at Balsera Communications; Enoch Varner, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis; Nicole Shelley Greenidge Prattico, Executive Director at Nicole Shelley Inc.; and Arturo Nunez, Founder of AIE Creative and former Head of Marketing Latin America at Apple. Bast Amron partner Jeffrey Bast moderated this high profile panel as they discussed the challenges of building and maintaining an ethnically diverse workforce, creating space for employees to have an honest and open dialogue and what has worked well (or not so well), and how to turn good intentions into actionable and sustainable steps. If you are interested in building a diverse workforce, you should listen to this. You will be sure to walk away with valuable insights that you can use in your businesses today.
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In a special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel Supporting Working Parents in a Remote Work Environment from our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum. Bast Amron Of Counsel Hayley Harrison moderated an all-star panel which included Vice President and Assistant General Counsel at ADP, Barry Eisler, Vice President, and Regional General Attorney at Liberty Mutual Group, Maria Dantes Sanchez and Counsel, Employment and Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Restaurant Brands International, Grissel Seijo. The panelists brought their diverse perspectives together to cover a challenging topic and provide valuable takeaways about how businesses can successfully manage the ongoing transition to a remote work environment and how best to support their employees as they face new challenges. The panel also offered some unique insights into employee engagement and productivity, including what new policies and metrics are most useful for measuring performance in this new landscape.
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Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- Clawback Claims On the Horizon. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, weigh in on what they are seeing in business bankruptcy filings and an expected uptick in clawback claims resulting from the current economic decline.
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In the recent episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A New York Lawyer’s Insights on His Successful Transition to Florida. These days everyone is talking about the move to Miami. In this episode, our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, speak with attorney Jaime Leggett about why he relocated to Florida after practicing for seven years in New York City, the unforeseen challenges and silver linings Jaime encountered throughout 2020, and what he has learned about the practice and culture in Florida that differs from New York. He also shares some tips on how to best prepare before you make the move. If you are thinking about moving, this episode is a must!
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Listen in on the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest Carol Fox, CPA*, CFE, CIRA, Senior Managing Director, of B|RILEY Advisory Services (formerly known as Glass Ratner).
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Carol about the new sub-chapter V provisions of chapter 11 for small business reorganization, her experience as a sub-chapter V Trustee, and tips and pitfalls for lawyers and small business owners.
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Another “must listen to” episode from Bast Amron‘s The Practice Podcast – How to Defuse Difficult Opposing Counsel.
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, share some perspectives on navigating the challenges of working with difficult opposing counsel, including tips on defusing tensions and generating positive outcomes from complicated situations.
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You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Young Lawyers Face New Challenges in a COVID Environment. With Special Guest, Bast Amron Attorney Alejandra Iglesia. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast speak with Alejandra about the challenges she encountered as a young lawyer joining a new firm just a few months before the pandemic. Alejandra talks about the transition from direct access to lawyers in the office to the hurdles of working remotely. She also shares some tips about how she overcame some of the challenges and adjusted to the new norm. This episode is a must-see for new lawyers and any firm that hires them.
Check out the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – A Sneak Peek Into the Mind of a Bankruptcy Trustee. With Special Guest, Bast Amron Partner, and Chapter 7 Trustee, Scott N. Brown. Scott is a panel Chapter 7 Trustee in the Southern District of Florida appointed by the United States Department of Justice. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk to Scott about his role as a Trustee. The discussion touches on various issues that #Chapter7 Trustees encounter and some advice for attorneys with clients contemplating bankruptcy.
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You do not want to miss the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest Michael J. Feuerman, Esq.., SIOR, CCIM, Managing Director, Palm Beach County, of Berger Commercial Realty / CORFAC International. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk to Michael about market trends for office leasing and the best strategies for law firms and other commercial tenants in the new environment. To learn more about Michael, please click here.
Tune in and listen to the new episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Insolvency Issues for Commercial Landlords and Tenants During COVID-19. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss the issues they are seeing as landlords and tenants attempt to navigate these unprecedented times.
Listen to the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Managing Your Team as The COVID Crisis Continues. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast share how they have adapted their management styles to deal with the evolving challenges and help clients prepare for a changing economic environmen
Check out the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – Helping Small Businesses Navigate the Next Phase of the COVID Crisis.
Listen in on the latest episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast – With Special Guest acclaimed ethics attorney Brian Tannebaum. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, talk to Brian about mental health issues that may affect lawyers and other individuals who are working remotely as a result of COVID. The discussion touches on best practices and what new norms may emerge after the crisis subsides.
Check out the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- How to Make Your Video Court Appearance More Effective – Post COVID. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast, provide some excellent pointers for video conferencing and hearing preparation based on their personal experience
New episode from #BastAmron’s The Practice Podcast – Duties of Officers and Directors in Times of Crisis. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast provide some practical insight to business owners, officers, and directors as they make difficult decisions about the direction of their company.
Listen to the new episode from Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast- Communication With Creditors Can Have Surprisingly Positive Outcomes.
Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast talk about the importance of communication with creditors and navigating the process of negotiation of debts for business owners.
In this episode of BastAmron‘s The Practice Podcast- What You Should Know Before Closing a Business And Starting Over. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast discuss what risks businesses may want to consider if they are planning on shutting down operations and starting a business.
Listen to BastAmron‘s The Practice Podcast- Bankruptcy Does Not Mean you Have to Shut down. Our Insolvency Litigation partners, Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast, give their perspectives on what owners should know when considering bankruptcy as a tool to save their business. A quick note about The Practice Podcast- our partners have been working on rolling out a podcast series created by lawyers to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Given the current economic crisis, we delayed the launch of the podcast but wanted to share some content in the meantime. We hope you find it useful.