<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>If you are a solo or small firm attorney trying to figure out where AI fits in your practice, this episode of LawLabs (a special series from the Modern Arizona Podcast) is your starting point. Carolyn Elefant breaks down exactly how to begin with AI tools, why most lawyers are evaluating them in the wrong order, and what the real risks look like when AI gets citations wrong. She also shares an honest prediction of where the profession is headed and why firms that are not adopting now will find themselves in a very difficult position within the year.Carolyn Elefant is the founder of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant and the creator of MyShingle.com, the longest-running blog dedicated to solo and small firm practice. A Cornell grad who started her firm in 1993, she has spent over two decades consulting, writing, and advocating for independent lawyers and is currently traveling the country speaking to attorneys about AI and its real-world impact on their practices.Topics discussed:<ul><li>Where lawyers should actually start with AI tools and what to avoid first</li><li>Why you need to learn general AI tools before legal-specific ones</li><li>How to protect yourself from hallucinated and mischaracterized case citations</li><li>What the legal profession looks like in one year and in five</li><li>Why firms that are not using AI are running out of time to catch up</li></ul>Find Carolyn: MyShingle.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a solo or small firm attorney trying to figure out where AI fits in your practice, this episode of LawLabs (a special series from the Modern Arizona Podcast) is your starting point. Carolyn Elefant breaks down exactly how to begin with AI tools, why most lawyers are evaluating them in the wrong order, and what the real risks look like when AI gets citations wrong. She also shares an honest prediction of where the profession is headed and why firms that are not adopting now will find themselves in a very difficult position within the year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carolyn Elefant is the founder of the Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant and the creator of MyShingle.com, the longest-running blog dedicated to solo and small firm practice. A Cornell grad who started her firm in 1993, she has spent over two decades consulting, writing, and advocating for independent lawyers and is currently traveling the country speaking to attorneys about AI and its real-world impact on their practices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Topics discussed:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Where lawyers should actually start with AI tools and what to avoid first&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why you need to learn general AI tools before legal-specific ones&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to protect yourself from hallucinated and mischaracterized case citations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the legal profession looks like in one year and in five&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why firms that are not using AI are running out of time to catch up&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Carolyn:&lt;/b&gt; MyShingle.com&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail If you are a solo or small firm attorney trying to figure out where AI fits in your practice, this episode of LawLabs (a special series from the Modern Arizona Podcast) is your starting point. Carolyn Elefant breaks down exactly how to begin with AI tools, why most lawyers are evaluating them in the wrong order, and what the real risks look like when AI gets citations wrong. She also shares an honest prediction of where the profession is headed and why firms that are not adop...

Adapt or Atrophy: Why Law Firms Have 12 Months to Master AI

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Lisa Sander, nurse, life coach, and podcast host, to talk about what really happens when a marriage ends in midlife. Lisa shares her own story of leaving a 23-year marriage, how her faith carried her through, and why divorce doesn&apos;t have to mean failure. From gender dynamics and loneliness to downsizing and finding yourself again after 50, this conversation is honest, warm, and packed with hard-won perspective.Lisa Sander is a Registered Nurse of 26 years and the CEO of Our Healer, Our Protector LLC, where she coaches women between 40 and 55 who feel stuck and are ready to figure out what comes next. Alongside her partner Ryan, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, she co-hosts Our Healer, Our Protector, a Christian podcast on divorce and healthy relationships. Lisa is based in Minnesota and works with clients nationwide. What we cover in this episode:<ul><li>How faith and divorce can coexist and why God&apos;s forgiveness matters more than the stigma</li><li>The midlife dip in happiness and why so many people reassess their marriages between 40 and 55</li><li>What it really means when one partner grows and the other doesn&apos;t</li><li>Why women are taking on the masculine role in relationships and burning out because of it</li><li>The loneliness epidemic and how to actually build community after divorce</li><li>Enabling patterns in marriage and how to break them early</li><li>Why your five love languages probably change every few years</li><li>How downsizing your life can open up more freedom than you expected</li><li>Finding miracles in everyday moments and why that mindset shift changes everything</li></ul>Connect with Lisa:You can book a free 30-minute session at LisaSander.com. and check out https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ for help today!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Lisa Sander, nurse, life coach, and podcast host, to talk about what really happens when a marriage ends in midlife. Lisa shares her own story of leaving a 23-year marriage, how her faith carried her through, and why divorce doesn&amp;apos;t have to mean failure. From gender dynamics and loneliness to downsizing and finding yourself again after 50, this conversation is honest, warm, and packed with hard-won perspective.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lisa Sander is a Registered Nurse of 26 years and the CEO of Our Healer, Our Protector LLC, where she coaches women between 40 and 55 who feel stuck and are ready to figure out what comes next. Alongside her partner Ryan, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, she co-hosts &lt;em&gt;Our Healer, Our Protector&lt;/em&gt;, a Christian podcast on divorce and healthy relationships. Lisa is based in Minnesota and works with clients nationwide. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What we cover in this episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How faith and divorce can coexist and why God&amp;apos;s forgiveness matters more than the stigma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The midlife dip in happiness and why so many people reassess their marriages between 40 and 55&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What it really means when one partner grows and the other doesn&amp;apos;t&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why women are taking on the masculine role in relationships and burning out because of it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The loneliness epidemic and how to actually build community after divorce&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enabling patterns in marriage and how to break them early&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why your five love languages probably change every few years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How downsizing your life can open up more freedom than you expected&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finding miracles in everyday moments and why that mindset shift changes everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Lisa:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can book a free 30-minute session at LisaSander.com. and check out https://ourhealerourprotector.com/ for help today! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Lisa Sander, nurse, life coach, and podcast host, to talk about what really happens when a marriage ends in midlife. Lisa shares her own story of leaving a 23-year marriage, how her faith carried her through, and why divorce doesn't have to mean failure. From gender dynamics and loneliness to downsizing and finding yourself again after 50, this conversation is honest, warm, and packed with ...

Divorce Isn't Failure: Finding Miracles in the Midlife Storm

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>If you or someone you know is facing divorce and has ties to both Arizona and Washington, this episode could be one of the most important conversations you watch. Our host Billie Tarascio and Seattle-based family law attorney Michelle Dellino sit down to break down the critical legal differences between divorcing in Arizona versus Washington, including how property is divided, how spousal maintenance is calculated, how custody is handled, and why the state you choose to file in could dramatically change your financial future.Michelle Dellino is the founder and owner of Dellino Family Law Group, a 16-attorney firm based in Seattle, Washington. Since starting her practice in 2013 as a solo attorney, Michelle has grown one of the most respected family law firms in the Pacific Northwest, serving clients across all of Washington State. Known for her approachable and strategic style, Michelle handles everything from high-conflict litigation to complex financial divorces involving tech industry compensation, restricted stock units, and long-term marriages.In this episode, we cover:➡ Why &quot;community property&quot; means something very different in Arizona vs. Washington➡ How business ownership is treated in divorce in both states➡ Spousal maintenance: Washington&apos;s flexible approach vs. Arizona&apos;s new calculator➡ How the date of separation can make or break your case in Washington➡ Child support table changes in Washington and what it means for high earners➡ Custody trends is 50/50 the default in both states?➡ How children&apos;s voices are (and aren&apos;t) heard in custody decisions➡ Guardian ad litems, parenting evaluators, and custody evaluation differences➡ How hard it is to modify a parenting plan in each state➡ The growing &quot;anti-family court corruption&quot; movement and what attorneys really think Learn more about Michelle Dellino and Dellino Family Law Group:https://dellinolaw.com/

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you or someone you know is facing divorce and has ties to both Arizona and Washington, this episode could be one of the most important conversations you watch. Our host Billie Tarascio and Seattle-based family law attorney Michelle Dellino sit down to break down the critical legal differences between divorcing in Arizona versus Washington, including how property is divided, how spousal maintenance is calculated, how custody is handled, and why the state you choose to file in could dramatically change your financial future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michelle Dellino is the founder and owner of Dellino Family Law Group, a 16-attorney firm based in Seattle, Washington. Since starting her practice in 2013 as a solo attorney, Michelle has grown one of the most respected family law firms in the Pacific Northwest, serving clients across all of Washington State. Known for her approachable and strategic style, Michelle handles everything from high-conflict litigation to complex financial divorces involving tech industry compensation, restricted stock units, and long-term marriages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Why &amp;quot;community property&amp;quot; means something very different in Arizona vs. Washington&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ How business ownership is treated in divorce in both states&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Spousal maintenance: Washington&amp;apos;s flexible approach vs. Arizona&amp;apos;s new calculator&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ How the date of separation can make or break your case in Washington&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Child support table changes in Washington and what it means for high earners&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Custody trends is 50/50 the default in both states?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ How children&amp;apos;s voices are (and aren&amp;apos;t) heard in custody decisions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Guardian ad litems, parenting evaluators, and custody evaluation differences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ How hard it is to modify a parenting plan in each state&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ The growing &amp;quot;anti-family court corruption&amp;quot; movement and what attorneys really think&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Michelle Dellino and Dellino Family Law Group:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;https://dellinolaw.com/&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail If you or someone you know is facing divorce and has ties to both Arizona and Washington, this episode could be one of the most important conversations you watch. Our host Billie Tarascio and Seattle-based family law attorney Michelle Dellino sit down to break down the critical legal differences between divorcing in Arizona versus Washington, including how property is divided, how spousal maintenance is calculated, how custody is handled, and why the state you choose to file ...

Arizona vs. Washington Divorce Laws: What You Need to Know Before You File

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Immigration attorney and law firm founder Hillary Walsh joins Billie Tarascio for a candid conversation about what it&apos;s really like to run an immigration law firm in today&apos;s turbulent legal and political climate. From filing habeas petitions to protect unlawfully detained clients, to navigating due process violations and a surge in demand for legal services, Hillary shares how her practice has evolved, and how she&apos;s adapting to protect both her clients and her team.They also dig into the business side of running a growing firm: the hard decisions around hiring and letting people go, bringing on a CFO, building custom software from scratch, and finding an operations leader who can handle 1,000+ filings a month. Plus, Hillary opens up about supporting remote employees in Mexico during a crisis, dealing with racist online harassment, and why she&apos;s investing in a life coach after years of business-only coaching.Whether you&apos;re an immigration attorney, a law firm owner, or just someone trying to understand what&apos;s happening at the intersection of law and politics right now, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:<ul><li>Immigration law strategy under the current administration</li><li>Habeas petitions and unlawful detention cases</li><li>Hiring, firing, and leveling up your team</li><li>Building law firm operations and custom software</li><li>Supporting a remote team during a crisis</li><li>Business coaches that actually helped and how to choose one</li></ul>Connect with Hillary:Website: <a href='https://newfrontier.us/'>https://newfrontier.us/</a>Phone: 623-742-5400Email: <a href='mailto:hillary@newfrontier.us'>hillary@newfrontier.us</a> Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw'>https://www.facebook.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw'>https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw</a>TikTok: <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@newfrontier_immigration'>https://www.tiktok.com/@newfrontier_immigration</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Immigration attorney and law firm founder &lt;b&gt;Hillary Walsh&lt;/b&gt; joins Billie Tarascio for a candid conversation about what it&amp;apos;s really like to run an immigration law firm in today&amp;apos;s turbulent legal and political climate. From filing habeas petitions to protect unlawfully detained clients, to navigating due process violations and a surge in demand for legal services, Hillary shares how her practice has evolved, and how she&amp;apos;s adapting to protect both her clients and her team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also dig into the business side of running a growing firm: the hard decisions around hiring and letting people go, bringing on a CFO, building custom software from scratch, and finding an operations leader who can handle 1,000+ filings a month. Plus, Hillary opens up about supporting remote employees in Mexico during a crisis, dealing with racist online harassment, and why she&amp;apos;s investing in a life coach after years of business-only coaching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you&amp;apos;re an immigration attorney, a law firm owner, or just someone trying to understand what&amp;apos;s happening at the intersection of law and politics right now, this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Topics Covered:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Immigration law strategy under the current administration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Habeas petitions and unlawful detention cases&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Hiring, firing, and leveling up your team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building law firm operations and custom software&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Supporting a remote team during a crisis&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Business coaches that actually helped and how to choose one&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Hillary:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href='https://newfrontier.us/'&gt;https://newfrontier.us/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: 623-742-5400&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: &lt;a href='mailto:hillary@newfrontier.us'&gt;hillary@newfrontier.us&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw'&gt;https://www.facebook.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw'&gt;https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@newfrontier_immigration'&gt;https://www.tiktok.com/@newfrontier_immigration&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Immigration attorney and law firm founder Hillary Walsh joins Billie Tarascio for a candid conversation about what it's really like to run an immigration law firm in today's turbulent legal and political climate. From filing habeas petitions to protect unlawfully detained clients, to navigating due process violations and a surge in demand for legal services, Hillary shares how her practice has evolved, and how she's adapting to protect both her clients and her team. They also...

Inside an Immigration Law Firm on the Frontlines of Chaos

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of Law Labs, Billie Tarascio sits down with Jessica Travis, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Fighter Law in Orlando, Florida. They talk about how modern law firms can move beyond billable hours, use AI tools the right way, and build strong internal systems that support real growth.Law Labs is a podcast for law firm owners and legal professionals who want to build smarter firms. Each episode focuses on systems, technology, billing models, marketing, and practical strategies that help firms grow in a sustainable way.Jessica Travis is the Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Fighter Law, based in Florida. She leads a growing firm that practices Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning. Jessica is passionate about building strong SOPs, improving client service, and integrating technology into daily operations. From experimenting with flat fee billing in family law to implementing an AI receptionist and improving data tracking through Clio, she focuses on practical innovation that supports both clients and her team.In this episode, you will learn:👉 How to design a flexible flat fee model for family law👉 Why the billable hour model is becoming harder to justify👉 How AI receptionists can improve intake and reduce missed opportunities👉 How to track leads, consultations, and revenue weekly👉 How to train and supervise young attorneys using systems👉 How to approach AI without chasing every new toolConnect with Jessica Travis:Fighter Law: <a href='https://fighterlaw.com/'>https://fighterlaw.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1357057/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of Law Labs, Billie Tarascio sits down with Jessica Travis, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Fighter Law in Orlando, Florida. They talk about how modern law firms can move beyond billable hours, use AI tools the right way, and build strong internal systems that support real growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Law Labs is a podcast for law firm owners and legal professionals who want to build smarter firms. Each episode focuses on systems, technology, billing models, marketing, and practical strategies that help firms grow in a sustainable way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jessica Travis is the Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Fighter Law, based in Florida. She leads a growing firm that practices Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning. Jessica is passionate about building strong SOPs, improving client service, and integrating technology into daily operations. From experimenting with flat fee billing in family law to implementing an AI receptionist and improving data tracking through Clio, she focuses on practical innovation that supports both clients and her team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you will learn:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 How to design a flexible flat fee model for family law&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Why the billable hour model is becoming harder to justify&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 How AI receptionists can improve intake and reduce missed opportunities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 How to track leads, consultations, and revenue weekly&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 How to train and supervise young attorneys using systems&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 How to approach AI without chasing every new tool&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Jessica Travis:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fighter Law: &lt;a href='https://fighterlaw.com/'&gt;https://fighterlaw.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Law Labs, Billie Tarascio sits down with Jessica Travis, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Fighter Law in Orlando, Florida. They talk about how modern law firms can move beyond billable hours, use AI tools the right way, and build strong internal systems that support real growth. Law Labs is a podcast for law firm owners and legal professionals who want to build smarter firms. Each episode focuses on systems, technology, billing models, marketing, and practi...

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