Beyond the Bar with Elizabeth Magazine, ESQ: Recent Episodes
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Ian Grady discusses branding, and how he is scaling his law firm using virtual assistant lawyers.
Betty Aquino meets with Anthony Matos, Esq. and Jose Rodriguez to talk about their company Shubox
Troy Rafferty, Esq., discusses how he dedicates his life through service, perseverance, and faith. Troy is a distinguished shareholder at Levin, Papantonio, and Rafferty, specializing in mass tort, pharmaceutical, and major personal injury cases across the United States. His exceptional legal expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the nation's top lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500. Mr. Rafferty holds an AV rating, the highest honor for competence and ethics in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory. He is also a member of prestigious organizations such as the International Society of Barristers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. With a remarkable track record, Mr. Rafferty has been appointed to handle several high-profile cases, serving in various leadership roles for notable litigations. His commitment to justice extends beyond his professional pursuits, as he actively engages in philanthropic endeavors and supports local scholarships and charities.
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In this engaging episode of Beyond the Bar - "Let's Talk Money and Wealth," host Betty Aquino sits down with two distinguished guests, Paul Hansen, a seasoned CPA, and Jeffrey Malone, a renowned expert in financial planning with Malone Financial. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of managing wealth for lawyers and offer valuable insights and strategies for both aspiring and established legal professionals.
Danielle Ward Mason, co-founder of Bullock Ward Mason LLC, shares her experiences and insights. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Danielle has made history as the first black woman to be named partner at two major national law firms. Danielle’s work on the talcum powder litigation helped secure nearly $1 billion in trial verdicts, and she has been recognized extensively for her legal advocacy, receiving numerous prestigious awards and accolades. Hosted by Betty Aquino and powered by Cartiga.
Oscar Garza, Esq. discusses how he started his firm, diversified his case inventory and grew his practice by focusing on Spanish-speaking clients. Hosted by Betty Aquino and powered by Cartiga.
Michele Mirman & Darryl Isaacs share their individual perspectives on building an 8-figure law firm
Elizabeth Magazine, Esq. Founder & President at Momentum Funding, elaborates on her published Forbes article How To Keep Your Law Firm’s Best Associates From Making Lateral Moves. Learn how to retain and keep employees satisfied through various ways such as; offering a competitive salary or benefits, fostering relationships with the firm’s partners, discussing the road to partnership, building a culture that speaks to associates’ goals, conducting associate satisfaction surveys and more.
Click here to read the full article on Forbes.
Elizabeth Magazine, ESQ. and Todd Grama are joined by David Oddo, ESQ., a partner at the Manhattan based personal injury firm, Oddo & Babat.
Elizabeth Magazine, ESQ talks about the effects of positivity and how it affects your team and their production
Elizabeth Magazine speaks with Elisa Moss, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Momentum Funding, about Zoom call fatigue.
Elizabeth Pekin, ESQ interviews Demesmin & Dover founding partners Jeremy Dover and Victor Demesmin. Jeremy Dover, ESQ is a founding partner at Demesmin and Dover Law Firm. Mr. Dover has an intense drive that has allowed him to hone and refine his broad litigation skill set. His general area of practice is civil litigation, with a focus on both personal injury protection and personal injury lawsuits. Jeremy is an ethical scholar that focuses on finding new, ingenious arguments and strategies to help in his zealous advocacy for all his clients, and he will never settle for less than any of his clients justly deserve.
Harvey R. Hirschfeld has been the President and Director of LawCash® since its inception. With over 35 years of experience in consumer and commercial lending, and financial administration, he is an expert in lawsuit funding. Harvey Hirschfeld is also the Chairman of American Legal Finance Association (ALFA) and helped found ALFA. Through its “Best Practices” and legislative efforts, ALFA reaches out to states and municipalities to promote its ideals of ethical pre-settlement funding and high-quality lawsuit funding. Harvey Hirschfeld is also Special Advisor to the Board of Esquire Bank and a director of Oritani Bank, (Nasdq – ORIT), in Washington Township, New Jersey.
Kaitlynn Diaz interviews Fasig & Brooks partners and shareholders, Rose Kasweck, Carrie Roane, Kimberly Hogan, and Dana Brooks. Fasig & Brooks has been helping the injured in Florida for over 30 years. They have offices in Tallahassee, Orlando, and Jacksonville.
Kaitlynn Diaz interviews AJ Rubano, a doctor of chiropractic from Total Vitality Medical Group, a provider with 15 offices around Central and South Florida.
Kaitlynn Diaz interviews Edward J. Reyes, a personal injury attorney with offices in Tampa
In this episode, Kaitlynn Diaz interviews Dan Morgan from Morgan & Morgan, an injury law firm headquartered in Orlando with more than 50 offices across 14 states.
James Magazine of is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Distinguished Counsel, Clearwater Bar Association, West Pasco Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents 2014 and 2015 Litigator Award recipient, and 2010 – 2019 named Florida Super Lawyer. Jim was also selected in Trends Legal Elite and recognized as one of the TOP 100 Trial Lawyers in the State of Florida. In August 2017 & 2020 Jim was awarded the Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys.
In this episode, Kaitlynn Diaz interviews Larry Nussbaum from Nussbaum Law Group, P.C., an injury law firm headquartered in Boston with offices Brockton, Brookline, Dorchester, Framingham, Medford, Revere, Roxbury and Somerville.
Mark M. O'Mara is an American criminal defense lawyer in Orlando, Florida, known for being the attorney for George Zimmerman. He is a former prosecutor and a legal analyst for CNN.
This episode features Richard Schwartz or Schwartz & Associates., a personal injury firm with over 130 employees and offices all over Mississippi.
Kaitlynn interviews Lorien S. Johnson., an estate attorney based in Tampa, FL. This is a Facebook live interview.
In this episode, Kaitlynn Diaz interviews Larry Perry from Perry & Young, P.A., an injury law firm with offices in Panama City, Marianna and Tallahassee. This is the audio file from a Facebook Live interview.
This episode features two Beyond the Bar co-hosts. Kaitlynn Diaz, J.D. interviews Elizabeth Pekin, Esq about her start in the legal world and then on to founding one of the nation's premiere legal finance companies.
Elizabeth Pekin, President of Momentum Funding and former personal injury attorney, starts her own podcast. It is intended to help young and entrepreneurial attorneys run and market their businesses while improving their work-life balance.