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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 26 MIN

Building from the Ground Up: How Vision & Leadership Shape a Firm’s Future with Lyle Washowich

from Burns White: Inside the Law Podcast · host Ahsan Jafry, Esq.

In this episode, we talk with Lyle Washowich, whose journey at Burns White exemplifies what it means to build something lasting. Joining the firm without a client base, he developed a litigation group from the ground up. Through focus, persistence, and a commitment to collaboration, Lyle transformed that challenge into a thriving practice area that now supports a large team of attorneys and serves clients across multiple industries. Today, as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Western Region, and a member of its Executive Committee, he reflects on the lessons learned along the way, discussing how taking calculated risks leads to cultivating leadership and empowering others to grow. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about innovation, teamwork, and the power of starting with a clear vision.Our host, Ahsan Jafry, is a Member in the firm’s New Jersey office. His practice consists of handling a wide range of complex litigation matters, including defending medical professionals, healthcare providers, and healthcare facilities in medical malpractice matters. If you have any questions, please contact Ahsan Jafry at [email protected]. To learn more about our attorneys and practices, visit burnswhite.com.Burns White is a leading litigation law firm providing comprehensive litigation and corporate counsel services to clients from a broad spectrum of industries nationwide.  Harnessing the collective skill of more than 160 attorneys, the law firm operates fourteen locations in Delaware, Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Disclaimer:  The information contained in this podcast is considered an outline and is intended to be supplemented by an attorney.  The information is not legal advice and should not be considered as such. 

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In this episode, we talk with Lyle Washowich, whose journey at Burns White exemplifies what it means to build something lasting. Joining the firm without a client base, he developed a litigation group from the ground up. Through focus, persistence, and a commitment to collaboration, Lyle transformed that challenge into a thriving practice area that now supports a large team of attorneys and serves clients across multiple industries. Today, as the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, Western Region...

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