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Power Up Your Practice
by Ruby Powers
Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it.Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.
Episodes
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Ep. 136: Stop Losing Clients: Intake, Consultations & Follow-Up with Scott Berry
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Scott Berry — founder and president of Market Crest and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller The Law Firm Intake Playbook — for one of the most practical revenue conversations the show has had. Scott spent two years embedded inside a large immigration law...
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Ep. 135: Build Your Own Legal Tech: No-Code, AI Research & What's Next with Chris Hammond
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Chris Hammond — immigration attorney, founder of Chris Hammond Law Firm, and creator of Passim AI — for one of the most exciting origin stories in legal tech right now. Chris didn't set out to build a company. He set out to make his own immigration...
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Ep. 134: Buying a Firm, PE Trends & Vaccine Injury Practice with Jon Groth
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Jon Groth — founder and managing partner of Groth Law Firm in Milwaukee, trial lawyer, and host of the Groth Law Firm podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation about where the personal injury space is heading and what firm owners need to be doing right...
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Ep. 133: Vicarious Trauma & Resilience: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know with Jenny Hughes
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Jenny Hughes, PhD — trauma psychologist, founder of the Brave Trauma Therapist Collective, and creator of the Brave Method of Vicarious Trauma and Resilience — for a conversation that most lawyers have never had but desperately need. Jenny started her...
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Ep. 132: Stop Playing It Safe: Ghostwriting, Poker & Bold Moves with Amanda Botfeld
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Amanda Botfeld — published author, founder of Finally Get Your Book Done, and author of A Girl's Guide to Poker — for a conversation about two things that have more in common than most people realize: writing your book and playing to win. Amanda has...
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Ep. 131: Stop Chasing Invoices: Legal Payments & Disbursements with Emery Wager
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Emery Wager, co-founder of Confido Legal, for a conversation about one of the most overlooked parts of running a law firm: actually getting paid — and getting money where it needs to go. Emery came to legal payments from the outside. While managing...
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Ep. 129: Stop Blending In: Legal Marketing, GEO & CRM Strategy with Amanda Sexton
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Amanda Sexton, founder and principal at Focus Works, a marketing agency dedicated exclusively to law firms, for a conversation about what's actually working in legal marketing right now — and what's quietly becoming obsolete. Amanda has been in…
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Ep. 128: Olympian & Trial Lawyer: Discipline, Advocacy & Winning with Rich Ruohonen
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Rich Ruohonen — partner at TSR Injury Law, six-time Minnesota Lawyer of the Year, and the oldest US Winter Olympian in history — for a conversation about what it actually takes to excel at two extraordinarily demanding careers at the same time. Rich has...
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Ep. 130: Profit First, Data Always: Law Firm Finance with Connie Kaplan
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Connie Kaplan — immigration attorney, founder of Clear Horizon Legal Solutions, and CEO of Firm Balance, a bookkeeping firm dedicated exclusively to attorneys — for a conversation about the financial side of running a law firm that most owners are too...
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Ep. 127: Becoming Phoenix: Transformation & Thriving After It All Burns Down with Melissa Rogozinski
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Melissa Rogozinski — paralegal turned ediscovery pioneer, entrepreneur, legal tech strategist, and now author — for one of the most raw and courageous conversations in the Resilience Series. Melissa has spent 32 years in law and legal technology,...
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Ep. 126: Every Law Firm Should Have a Podcast: Authority, Ecosystem & ROI with DM Meador
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with DM Meador, founder of the Legal Podcast Network, for a conversation about one of the most underused client acquisition tools in the legal profession: podcasting. DM spent 30 years in digital marketing working primarily with attorneys before launching…
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Ep. 125: The Gap Between Law School & Practice: What Graduates Need to Know with Joan Bullock
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Joan Bullock — professor of law at Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law, former dean, CPA, practicing attorney, and the Reformed Law Prof — for one of the most honest conversations about legal education the show has had. Joan...
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Ep. 124: AI Literacy, Prompt Engineering & the Future of Legal Education with Sean Harrington
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Sean Harrington, Director of the AI and Legal Tech Studio at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, for a conversation about what it actually takes to build AI fluency — in law schools, in law firms, and in yourself. Sean has…
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Ep. 123: Ditch the To-Do List: The Calendar System That Changed Everything with Bryn Poland
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Bryn Poland, partner at Mayo & Poland and elder law attorney based in Houston, for a conversation about one of the most universal struggles in legal practice: managing time without losing your mind. Bryn didn't come to calendar-based productivity…
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Ep. 122: AI Native Law Firms: Billing, Client Experience & the Future of Family Law with Anna Naidis & Igor Sheremet
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Anna Naidis and Igor Sheremet, co-founders of Aparti.ai, for a conversation about one of the most emotionally complex and operationally fragmented corners of the legal profession: family law. Anna and Igor didn't build Aparti from a whiteboard exercise....
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Ep. 121: Niche Down, Buy Up: Building a Law Firm That Lasts with Tim Semelroth
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Tim Semelroth — Iowa's only board-certified truck accident lawyer, partner at RSH Legal, and adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law — for one of the most operationally concrete conversations the show has had on building a law firm…
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Ep. 120: AI Adoption, Training Gaps & the Future of Law with Niki Black
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Niki Black — attorney, journalist, and Principal Legal Insight Strategist at 8am — for one of the most data-rich conversations the show has had on AI in the legal profession. Niki leads the 8am Legal Industry Report, now in its third year tracking AI...
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Ep. 119: Tax Planning, Retirement & Building Firm Wealth with Mike Milligan
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Mike Milligan, CFP® and founder of 1.oak Financial, for one of the most practically useful financial conversations Power Up Your Practice has had. Mike started his relationship with money early — watching his grandmother sell collard sandwiches at job...
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Ep. 118: The Success Trap: The Truth About Burnout & Career Change with Erin Gerner
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Erin Gerner — attorney, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Powerhouse Lawyers — for a conversation that a lot of high-achieving women in law need to hear but rarely get to have out loud. Erin left BigLaw, then left an in-house counsel position when she...
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Ep. 117: Architect Your Practice: Map Your Firm, Free Your Time
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Luis Baris, founder of Law Firm Architects, for a conversation about what actually keeps law firm owners stuck — and what it takes to build a practice that doesn't fall apart the moment they step away. Luis came to legal operations from an unlikely...
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Ep. 116: Travel More, Spend Less: Travel Hacking for Firm Owners with Marco Scanu
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Marco Scanu — entrepreneur, consultant, and founder of Andiamo Travel, Visa Business Plans, and ProfitWise Online — for a conversation that's equal parts practical and inspiring. Marco grew up in the travel industry — his father founded one of…
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Ep. 115: When Everything Hits at Once: Cancer, Addiction & How to Keep Going with Lambert Dunn
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Lambert Dunn — trial lawyer, immigration attorney, and solo practitioner based in Western Oklahoma — for one of the most honest conversations in the Resilience Series yet. Lambert's story didn't unfold in a single crisis. It accumulated. Cancer…
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Ep. 114: Trust, Morale & Adoption: Getting Your Firm Through Legal Tech Change with Samantha Hamiel at #NeoSummit2026
Recorded live at NeoSummit 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Ruby Powers sits down with Samantha Hamiel, Chief of Staff at Neostella, for a conversation about the side of legal tech change that nobody talks about enough: the human side. Samantha leads change management from the inside of one of legal…
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Ep. 113: Building a Legal Tech Stack That Actually Works with Brian Mayer at #NeoSummit2026
Recorded live at #NeoSummit2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Ruby Powers sits down with Brian Mayer, VP of Product at Neostella, for a candid conversation about one of the biggest frustrations in legal tech: why the tools still don't work together — and what it's going to take to fix that. Brian leads the...
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Ep. 112: Merge, Sell, or Go Big: The Real Talk Every Firm Owner Needs with Christine Alden
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Christine J. Alden — immigration attorney, shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, and past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida chapter — for a conversation most law firm owners never get to hear: what actually...
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Ep. 111: Smarter Automation: Knowing When to Use Rules-Based vs. Generative AI in Your Practice with Dorna Moini
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Dorna Moini — CEO and founder of Gavel, former Sidley Austin attorney, ABA Legal Rebel, and Fastcase 50 honoree — for one of the most practical legal tech conversations we've had on the show. Dorna didn't just build a legal automation tool. She started…
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Ep. 110: What Corporate Clients Wish Their Lawyers Knew with Nandini Nair
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Nandini Nair—partner at A.Y. Strauss, former Global General Counsel for a multinational corporation, immigration compliance attorney, and fractional GC—for a conversation that most lawyers never get to hear: what corporate clients actually wish their...
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Ep. 109: Show Me the Money: Getting Paid & Collecting Before It's Too Late with Matt Darner
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Matt Darner, co-founder and CEO of CollBox — the ABA Tech Show Startup Alley winner helping law firms recover what they've already earned but haven't collected yet. Matt has seen the inside of hundreds of law firm billing situations. And what he finds…
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Ep. 108: From Fired to Partner: Scarcity Mindset & How to Build a Partnership with Jason Epstein
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Jason Epstein — partner at Premier Law Group in Bellevue, Washington, Washington Super Lawyer, ABA trial skills faculty, and adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law — for a conversation about what it actually takes to build a law firm on...
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Ep. 107: Broken and Rebuilt: How Mental Fitness Turns Adversity Into Strength with Wayne Basist
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Wayne Basist (ESQ Mental Fitness) for Chapter #2 of the Resilience Series. Wayne built a seven-figure solo practice from nothing — no clients, no cases, just conviction. Then, in a single moment on Pacific Coast Highway, everything changed. Nine spinal...
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Ep. 106: The Rainmaker Playbook for Lawyers with Paul Grabowski
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Paul Grabowski — Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Bracewell LLP, co-author of The ABCs of Legal Marketing, and adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center — to talk about what it really takes to become a rainmaker in...
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Ep. 105: The Lawyers We'll Need: How to Stay Irreplaceable in the Post-AI Era with Jordan Furlong
In this episode, Ruby Powers catches up with her colleague from the conference circuit, Jordan Furlong, to talk about the structural rebirth of the legal profession and how to lead in a post-AI world. Jordan (global legal forecaster, Principal at Law21 and the Keynote Speaker for ABA TECHSHOW...
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Ep. 104: Legal Podcasting: The New Networking Standard with Michael D.J. Eisenberg
In this episode, Ruby Powers catches up with her friend and colleague from the conference circuit, Michael D.J. Eisenberg, to talk about why podcasting has become the ultimate strategic move for firm owners.Michael (author of The Lawyer's Guide to Podcasting) explains that if your voice isn't in...
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Ep. 103: The Augmented Lawyer: Strategy & A2J for the Millions Unserved with Sateesh Nori
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Sateesh Nori, author of The Augmented Lawyer, to discuss how to move beyond the "human robot" era. Sateesh explains why the current legal system's reliance on "widgets"—interchangeable, mechanical practitioners—is coming to an end. They dive into the...
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Ep. 102: Maximizing Your Data: Taking Control of Your Firm's Future with Matthew Lautz
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Matt Lautz, CEO of Neostella, to discuss how to move from being a software "tenant" to a strategic owner.Matt explains why "maximizing your data" is the only way to successfully scale in the era of AI and hyper-automation. They dive into the…
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Ep. 101: The Beginner Advantage: Navigating Ego, Biology, and Change with Charity Anastasio
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Charity Anastasio (Practice and Ethics Counsel at AILA) to break down why so many lawyers feel neurologically overwhelmed by the current "tsunami" of change. Charity explains why our biology isn't designed for this speed and how the "Expert Trap"…
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Ep. 100: Why Bigger Isn't Alway Better: Defining Your Best Era with Ryan McKeen
We've reached a major milestone! For our 100th episode, we are diving deep into a philosophy that challenges everything you've been told about growing a law firm.Ruby Powers sits down with Ryan McKeen, founder of Best Era LLC, to discuss why the ultimate success isn't found in having the biggest...
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Ep. 99: Scaling to $15M: The Waterfall Method with Anthony Karls
In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Anthony Karls (Sterling Lawyers) to break down the "Waterfall Method." Anthony explains why most firms fail to scale because they are "light in the middle"—trying to wear every business hat while practicing law. He shares his blueprint for predicting...
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Ep. 98: Trial by Fire: Finding Your Superpower in Survival with Kevin Block
We are kicking off something huge: Welcome to Chapter #1 of the Resilience Series.In this episode, Ruby Powers sits down with Kevin Block (Maui Immigration Law) to explore the architecture of professional grit. Kevin's life is a 40-year masterclass in survival—from a near-death cliff crash and an...
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Ep. 96: Moving Beyond Billable Hours with Holly Draper
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Holly Draper, CEO and Managing Partner of the Draper Law Firm, to discuss the operational and financial evolution of the modern law firm. Holly, a board-certified family law and appellate attorney, reveals why the traditional...
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Ep. 95: Why Brain Health is a Competitive Edge with Dominika Staniewicz
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Dominika Staniewicz (known as Brain Coach D), a TEDx speaker, certified brain health coach, and award-winning entrepreneur, to explore the intersection of neuroscience and leadership. With over 5,000 hours on global stages,...
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Ep. 94: PR That Pays Off: Building a Stronger Brand with Jennifer Kaplan
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jennifer Kaplan, President and CEO of Evolve PR and Marketing, to discuss the transformative power of Public Relations for law firms. As the leader of Arizona's largest PR firm, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge on how to...
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Ep. 93: Elite Niche Success & the 10% Safety Rule with Jeff Goldman
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jeff Goldman, founder of Goldman and Partners Immigration Law, a veteran with over 30 years of experience who has transformed how we understand legal specialization and business resilience. Jeff shares his fascinating journey...
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Ep. 92: Protecting Your Firm from AI Sanctions with Jackie Schafer
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jacqueline Schaefer, Founder and CEO of Clear Brief AI, to discuss the operational and financial crisis facing litigators: the growing threat of sanctions due to AI hallucinations and research errors. Jacqueline, a former...
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Ep. 91: Future Firm, Fossil Firm: Which One Will You Be? with Andy Seavers
On this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Andy Seavers, CEO and Co-Founder of Case Status and author of the provocative new book, Future Firm, Fossil Firm.Andy draws a line in the sand, challenging lawyers to confront the industry's outdated business models and...
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Ep. 90: End the Document Chase: Improving Data Collection with Steve Recio of Pipefile
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Steve Recio, Founder and CEO of Pipefile.com, to discuss why the dreaded "document chase" is slowing down your law firm and how to eliminate client friction. Steve, whose platform is used by hundreds of firms worldwide, argues...
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Ep. 89: Lawyer 3.0: A Guide to Next-Wave Lawyering with Ray Brescia
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Ray Brescia, Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law & Technology at Albany Law School, to explore one of the most important conversations in the legal profession today: how lawyers must evolve in an era of rapid technological…
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Ep. 88: Don't Be a Bot: Reclaiming Empathy in the AI Era with Rania Combs
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Rania Combs, Founder of Rania Combs Law PLLC, to explore the art of running a thriving virtual law practice and why the human element is now more critical than ever. Rania, a true pioneer who has run a fully virtual estate...
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Ep. 87 Law & Innovation: TLTF, SBOT's Tech and Justice for All, and the Adaptability Quotient
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down live at #TLTFSummit2025 with returning guest and legal innovator Mitch Zoll. Together, they reflect on what events like TLTF and the State Bar of Texas's Technology and Justice for All Conference are revealing about the future…
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Ep. 86: The Profitable Lawyer: Cash Flow, Clarity, and Calm with Ben Hockema
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers talks with Ben Hokema, founder of Illuminate Wealth Management and the Owner's Financial Office. Ben works with law firm owners to bring structure, clarity, and calm to their finances—from daily cash flow to long-term retirement…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Power Up Your Practice, the go-to law practice management podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not in it.Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.
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