Author: Nicole Abboud

How to Turn Your Blog Into a Side Business with Jackie Stoughton [GWL 55]

Jackie Stoughton is a lawyer and author of the blog Jade & Oak, a blog aimed at helping other bloggers figure out the legal and business side of growing a blog.

Things We Discuss in this Episode:

  • You can use your JD degree without necessarily practicing law
  • Can blogging serve as a creative outlet for lawyers?
  • When starting a blog, how can
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Serve Your Clients Better with Technology and Innovation with Dan Linna [GWL 54]

On the show this week is Dan Linna, the assistant dean of career services at MSU College of Law and the director of LegalRnD – the Center for Legal Services Innovation

Coming from a background in information technology and public policy and administration, Dan believes in the importance of incorporating technology into the practice of law in order to establish processes and standards … Read More

If Not This, Then What? Getting Unstuck with Career Coach Alison Cardy [GWL 53]

Alison Cardy is a professional career coach who helps guide people, including lawyers, through career transitions. She helps move people through any obstacles and get un-stuck.

Stuff we talk about in this episode:

  • How to acknowledge you’re stuck and the first step in seeking help
  • How “movement” is the way to get unstuck
  • Are most lawyers lost before they even go to
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So You Want to be a Litigator? with Don Bivens

My guest this week is litigation attorney, Don Bivens. Don is a partner at Snell & Wilmer in Phoenix, Arizona.

He handles complex litigation of all types and corporate investigations. He has tried cases involving securities fraud, patent infringement, trade secrets, lender liability, environmental liability, professional negligence, officer and director liability, products liability, employment discrimination, real estate and construction matters, significant estate disputes, business torts, and … Read More

Using Instagram to Build Your Community and Business with Sue B. Zimmerman [GWL 51]

Sue is known as The Instagram Expert. She is a nationally-recognized speaker and online teacher of all things social media, specifically, Instagram. Sue loves sharing her knowledge of how Instagram can be used to build communities and businesses.

Sue joins us to share some tips on how lawyers can use IG to attract the ideal client, build up the know, like, and … Read More

The Power of Partnerships and Delegation with Kerriann Stout [GWL 50]

Kerrian is a jill of all trades. She runs an immigration law practice with her partner, Pouyan. She also runs a business called Vinco where she coaches law students studying for finals and for the New York and New Jersey bars. She is also the associate director of academic success at a New York law school.

Kerriann started off as a partner at the immigration … Read More

Avoiding Dilution and Finding Meaning in Your Law Practice with Dana Robinson [GWL 49]

My guest this week, Dana Robinson, is possibly the most distant attorney I’ve had on this show. At the item of the interview, Dana was in Bali, running his law practice remotely, and enjoying life. In this episode, Dana and I discuss what it takes to set up systems in order to manage our practices the way he is, effectively and from Read More

On the Joys and Demons of Entrepreneurship and Law with Genavieve Shingle [GWL 48]

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Genavieve is an entrepreneur, a wife, and lawyer who runs several businesses, including Damsel in Defense and Damsel Goes Bare. She is sparkly, pink, and makes no apologies for it. Gena has figured out how to infuse her personality into Read More

Reverse Engineering the Profits and Success with Tamsen Horton [GWL 47]

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Tamsen Horton is a lawyer and business owner who helps smart proactive business owners understand the legal impact of their business decisions. She also helps equip lawyers with knowledge and confidence to rock their careers.

What we cover in this episode:

  • You’re not alone if traditional lawyering freaks you out. It
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Mindshifts, Money, and More: We’re Stepping Our Game Up for 2016 [GWL 46]

In the last episode of the year, I am thrilled to announce the new direction of The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast! After interviewing over 45 amazingly courageous young lawyers, I’ve been inspired to finally pursue what makes me happy, both personally and professionally.

Starting January 4th, 2016, I will focus my time, energy, and podcasting efforts on things that bring me … Read More