Best Khurram Naik Podcasts (2025)

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Authenticity: More than a Buzzword (with Khurram Naik, Founder of Freshwater Counsel) 38:38

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer sit down with Khurram Naik, founder of Freshwater Counsel, to discuss the journey of moving from big law to starting a legal recruiting agency and the importance of authenticity in your career. Khurram, a former patent litigator at Goodwin and Polsinelli, shares how his deep connections and relationship-building ap…

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Change Your Location: Change Your Perspective (with Chief Marketing Officer, Roy Sexton) 41:42

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by the incomparable Roy Sexton, Chief Marketing Officer at Vedder Price, former International President of the Legal Marketing Association, and one of INvolve’s Top 100 OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Executives. In this warm, funny, and deeply insightful conversation, Roy opens up about how he’s learned to lead with…

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Leading By Example (with Law Firm Partner, David Cross) 35:40

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by David Cross, law firm partner at Goodwin, to talk about the intersection of leadership, disability, and finding purpose in your career. With over 20 years of experience in high-stakes antitrust and civil rights cases, David shares how he transformed his perception of success and found the courage to e…

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039: Ambika Kumar on defending free speech, building a tech-speech practice from Seattle, and litigating the TikTok ban 1:27:41

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When tech platforms face “bet-the-company” speech fights, they call Ambika Kumar. We dig into how Ambika built a First-Amendment practice from Seattle, argued a 7:30 a.m. TRO that blocked the first TikTok ban, and balances high-stakes litigation with raising two kids. Ambika explains why eagerness is an asymmetric bet, how concise emails and phone …

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Lessons in Vocabulary, Anxiety and Grit (with Aubria Ralph, founder and CEO of scrappy girl project) 35:55

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Aubria Ralph, award-winning lawyer, strategist, author, and founder of scrappy girl project, to talk about trauma-informed leadership, career pivots, and what it really means to stay human in high-stakes environments. With over 20 years of experience in finance law and leadership consulting, Aubria bl…

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Driven by Impact: From Private Practice to Public Service (with Chief Deputy Attorney General, Dan Barr) 34:52

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Dan Barr, Chief Deputy Attorney General for the State of Arizona, to talk about public service, purpose-driven legal careers, and building trust in government institutions. Dan shares lessons from nearly four decades in private practice, representing clients like Apple and CBS, before stepping into pu…

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038: Manisha Sheth on leaving partnership for government, betting on yourself, and the call of mountaineering 1:45:24

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Quinn Emanuel partner Manisha Sheth has moved twice between elite private practice and high-stakes public enforcement. In this wide-ranging conversation we discuss: how to bet on yourself to cultivate new skills how she ran 250 lawyers at the N.Y. Attorney General’s office and sped up investigations with two simple process tweaks the hottest state-…

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Finding the Balance: Understanding and Supporting NextGen Lawyers (with Associate Professor of Law, Jonah Perlin) 41:06

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Jonah Perlin, associate professor of law at Georgetown University, to chat about legal education, career development, and navigating the evolving legal industry. Jonah shares insights from his extensive experience teaching and mentoring students, as well as his reflections on the changing landscape of…

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037: Sunny Kim on quitting biglaw, publicly owning your narrative, and practical LinkedIn tips you can implement in 20 minutes 50:34

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Want a 20-minute bootcamp for your LinkedIn presence? Episode 037 for Khurram's Quorum is a little different. My guest is Sunny Kim, who went from biglaw to make a big reset for her career helping lawyers find their voice in social media. We cover how Sunny tinkered her way into discovering some of the best ways for lawyers to share their stories t…

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036: Randy Gaw on case selection, niching, and storytelling for law firm founders 1:25:29

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Randy Gaw is the co-founder of Gaw Poe LLP. Randy left biglaw for a more direct path to first-chair trial work and strategic autonomy. At his boutique, Randy focuses on complex business litigation and high-value contingency work. We discuss: why case selection is about narrative, not just legal theory how poker and parenting made him a better litig…

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Forging Your Own Path To Leadership (with Founder and CEO, Michael Coston) 43:24

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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Michael Coston, to chat about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building cultures that actually help people thrive. Michael Coston is the founder and CEO of Coston Consulting, a firm made up of powerhouse consultants: former CMOs, DEIB leaders, and BD experts, who help organizations drive growth through …

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035: Hilary Gerzhoy on emotional drivers of ethical decisions, hidden risks in legal practice, and what makes a great ethical lawyer. 1:30:10

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As a partner at HWG, Hilary Gerzhoy advises law firms, partners, and GCs on the messiest, most human decisions lawyers make. In this episode, Hilary and I talk about why most ethics violations are rooted in fear, not greed, what really motivates risky behavior during lateral moves, and why great lawyers lead with empathy - and still set boundaries.…

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034: Jaimie Nawaday on disrupting drinking, storytelling, and entrepreneurship for practicing lawyers 1:13:42

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Jamie Nawaday is Head of Seward & Kissel's Government Enforcement and Internal Investigations Practice and the founder of Disrupting Drinking, where she speaks on personal change and cultural change to disrupt the corporate cocktail culture. Jamie has the unique insight that drinking isn't just about wellness - it reflects how the legal profession …

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Redefining Clerkships: A Call for Accountability (with President and Founder, Aliza Shatzman) 54:18

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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Aliza Shatzman, where she talks about the long-standing issues clerks have faced and how her team at The Legal Accountability Project is working to change that. Aliza Shatzman is the President and Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, which works to ensure positive clerkship experiences and suppor…

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The Go-Giver Way (with Author, Bob Burg) 34:52

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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Bob Burg, to chat about the book and lessons from The Go-Giver co-authored by Bob and John David Mann. Bob Burg is the storyteller, with co-author John David Mann, behind The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek bestseller that has sold over a million copies. Bob is a former TV personality a…

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Badass Women: Celebrating #IWD25 27:34

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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People! Today, we are doing something a little different in honor of International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8th. For those who are not familiar with the origins of International Women's Day (IWD) it has been observed since the early 1900s. The history of International Women's Day (IWD) includes the f…

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The Perfectionist Trap: Why High Achieving Women Think They're Failing (with Dr. Anne Welsh) 44:14

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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Dr. Anne Welsh to talk about what a lot of women experience at work and home: the perfectionist trap. They also dive into why this leads to women thinking they are constantly failing, and Dr. Welsh turns the idea of ambition on its head. Anne is a licensed clinical psychologist with a doctorate in counse…

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Truth Bombs, Intentionality and Laying it All Out There (with Chief Growth Officer, Ben Chiriboga) 38:33

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This episode, Megan & Jennifer are joined by Ben Chiriboga about staying true to yourself, approaching everything with intentionality, and putting it all on the table. Ben Chiriboga is the Chief Growth Officer at Nexl. He is a former practicing lawyer turned legal technology executive at Nexl, an all-in-one legal technology platform built to help l…

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Leading with Kindness: Embracing New Beginnings (with Chief Marketing Officer, Kelly Harbour) 38:56

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In this episode, Megan & Jennifer sit down with Kelly Harbour to explore what it truly means to start over and how to embrace change with confidence. They also discuss the power of leading with kindness and the lasting impact it can create. After 10 years at Goulston & Storrs in Boston, Kelly made the jump to join Moore & Van Allen as the firm’s ve…

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The Fateful Peloton Ride That Changed It All (with Megan Senese + Jennifer Ramsey) 39:36

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Episode 1 is a little different as we celebrate stage's 2nd anniversary. Join co-founders, Jennifer Ramsey and Megan Senese, as they discuss their jump from Big Law legal marketing two years ago into entrepreneur life, running a woman-owned legal marketing and business development fractional company for law firms and lawyers. Learn more about stage…

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033: Vishal Shah on moving to the other side of the v. as a plaintiffs employment lawyer, case selection and strategy, and the business of a law firm 1:27:37

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Vishal Shah is the founder of Shah Litigation, a high-stake employment litigation firm. This is a unique opportunity to examine the strategy and values a biglaw associate used to launch and grow a successful law firm. We talk about the decision to switch to the other side of the v., how he researched the opportunity to identify his niche, his appro…

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032: Pratik Shah on the market for appellate litigation, the power of networks, and how to choose a practice group for growth 1:49:47

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Pratik Shah is the Practice Head of Akin’s Supreme Court and appellate practice. Pratik breaks down his achievements and shares the values and principles he used to challenge himself and create opportunities. This conversation explores three underdiscussed topics, the market for appellate litigation, the business of appellate litigation, and the se…

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031: Tim Yoo on what lawyers can learn from pro-wrestling, applied mathematics, and tennis 1:40:43

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Tim Yoo is a partner at Bird Marella and probably one of the few lawyers who can reference both the second fundamental theorem of calculus and The Undertaker. This free-ranging conversation explores how lawyers can use basic concepts from applied mathematics for decision principles and strategy. We also cover what lawyers can learn about storytelli…

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030: Lora Krsulich on fear as fuel as a first-gen lawyer, approaching work with high-trust, and tuning into your strengths 1:31:12

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Lora Krsulich is an associate at Goodwin and a rising star. After clerking in the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit, Lora litigated at Susman Godfrey before joining Goodwin. She shares her story of finding her voice and confidence in law as a first-gen lawyer, and the values she's followed as she's pursued success and excellence.…

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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People! 1:05

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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People! Where we explore behind-the-scenes of work, life, and everything in between. Your hosts, Megan Senese & Jennifer Ramsey, are here to showcase the human side of the legal world, from marketing and consulting to the very real struggles of balancing work with being human. This isn’t your typical, …

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029: Sonal Mehta on making decisions in the face of uncertainty, evaluating opportunity costs, and listening to your gut 1:31:35

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This episode with Sonal Mehta is a masterclass on decision-making. We explore her early rise to partner and the path that led her to the management committee at WilmerHale by walking through the tradeoffs and opportunities she identified at each step. We also explore the role intuition plays in legal analysis. And we discuss Sonal's journey through…

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028: Silpa Maruri on creativity, self-advocacy, and how to launch a law firm 1:06:54

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Silpa Maruri graduated from law school in 2011, but she's already been partner at renowned trial firm Quinn Emanuel and is now founding partner at Elsberg Baker Maruri, an elite commercial litigation firm. How did she do it? In this episode, we discuss the techniques and principles Silpa used to practice creativity and self-advocacy. Launching a ne…

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027: Samuel Levine on the prestige trap, changing the law while in law school, and why every lawyer should learn how the law works for poor people 1:34:52

1y ago1:34:52

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Listening to this episode, you can't miss Samuel Levine's passion for consumer protection. It would be a mistake to look at his remarkable ascent from Harvard Law School to become Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC as a strategic arc to power. Samuel's story illustrates why lawyers should get their hands dirty and find work yo…

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026: Heather Stevenson on moving from law to business and back, learning new skills quickly, and negotiating contracts for bananas 1:09:57

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Heather Stevenson went from litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell to running a juice bar, then returned to law as a transactional lawyer at the Boston Globe where she rose to Deputy General Counsel, then became General Counsel at Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm. I've been influenced in more ways than one by Heather's adventurous career, and I admi…

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025: Kalpana Srinivasan on hip-hop dancing, making career gut decisions, and business development strategy 1:57:28

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Kalpana is known as one of the top trial lawyers in the country. She’s also co-chair of one of the leading trial firms in the country, Susman Godfrey. That’s a rare combination. I took this opportunity to explore themes in Kalpana’s career and professional decisions, there’s a ton of great principles covered in this conversation. In this episode, w…

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024: Ryan McCarl on highbrow and lowbrow influences in legal writing and the book publishing journey 47:13

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Ryan McCarl is a founding partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and author of Elegant Legal Writing. I was intrigued by the practicality and the eclectic range of influences Ryan draws on for this latest contribution to the pantheon of legal writing books. Ryan pulls ideas from disciplines like graphic design and marketing and from authors in nonfiction an…

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023: Moez Kaba on boldness, the art of cross-examination, and a career-changing subway conversation 1:30:14

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Moez Kaba is the managing partner of Hueston Hennigan, the elite trial firm. Moez’s father drove a cab, and now Moez is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in the country, and he’s only 42. We spent a lot of time exploring Moez's approach to trial and the role serendipity and boldness played in guiding his path through law. (00:45) - how he …

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022: Nimesh Gupta on therapy, moving from biglaw to bigtech to startups, and generative AI in law 1:49:13

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Nimesh Gupta is the founder of Briefly, a legaltech generative AI company. I met Nimesh through a mutual friend, and we hit it off - our patent litigation background, views on parenting, therapy, and entrepreneurship. We take Nimesh’s unconventional moves from biglaw to big tech to startups and dig into the decisions. We explored how to assess risk…

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021: Neel Chatterjee on moving fast and breaking things, counterintuitive career decisions, and ChatterjeePT 1:52:08

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Neel Chatterjee is a partner at Goodwin. Neel is fascinating because on one hand he’s a trial lawyer that handles serious high-stakes tech disputes, and on the other hand he’s the kind of guy who has “partner and very handsome man” written on his firm business card. We spend some time going deep on these aspects of Neel, where they came from, and h…

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020: Paul Grewal on asymmetric bets, conspiracy theories, and the best question for career decisions 1:53:30

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Paul Grewal is the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. As the highly visible head lawyer at a company perennially making headlines, much of Paul's story and approach is well-known. This interview explores the lesser-known aspects of Paul's career moves: how Paul thinks about risk, the key question to ask in making a career change, and a conspiracy the…

Khurram Naik Podcasts

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So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People

Megan Senese & Jennifer Ramsey

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Authenticity: More than a Buzzword (with Khurram Naik, Founder of Freshwater Counsel) 38:38

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Change Your Location: Change Your Perspective (with Chief Marketing Officer, Roy Sexton) 41:42

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Leading By Example (with Law Firm Partner, David Cross) 35:40

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039: Ambika Kumar on defending free speech, building a tech-speech practice from Seattle, and litigating the TikTok ban 1:27:41

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Lessons in Vocabulary, Anxiety and Grit (with Aubria Ralph, founder and CEO of scrappy girl project) 35:55

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Driven by Impact: From Private Practice to Public Service (with Chief Deputy Attorney General, Dan Barr) 34:52

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038: Manisha Sheth on leaving partnership for government, betting on yourself, and the call of mountaineering 1:45:24

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Finding the Balance: Understanding and Supporting NextGen Lawyers (with Associate Professor of Law, Jonah Perlin) 41:06

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037: Sunny Kim on quitting biglaw, publicly owning your narrative, and practical LinkedIn tips you can implement in 20 minutes 50:34

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036: Randy Gaw on case selection, niching, and storytelling for law firm founders 1:25:29

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Forging Your Own Path To Leadership (with Founder and CEO, Michael Coston) 43:24

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035: Hilary Gerzhoy on emotional drivers of ethical decisions, hidden risks in legal practice, and what makes a great ethical lawyer. 1:30:10

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034: Jaimie Nawaday on disrupting drinking, storytelling, and entrepreneurship for practicing lawyers 1:13:42

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Redefining Clerkships: A Call for Accountability (with President and Founder, Aliza Shatzman) 54:18

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The Go-Giver Way (with Author, Bob Burg) 34:52

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Badass Women: Celebrating #IWD25 27:34

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The Perfectionist Trap: Why High Achieving Women Think They're Failing (with Dr. Anne Welsh) 44:14

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Truth Bombs, Intentionality and Laying it All Out There (with Chief Growth Officer, Ben Chiriboga) 38:33

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Leading with Kindness: Embracing New Beginnings (with Chief Marketing Officer, Kelly Harbour) 38:56

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The Fateful Peloton Ride That Changed It All (with Megan Senese + Jennifer Ramsey) 39:36

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033: Vishal Shah on moving to the other side of the v. as a plaintiffs employment lawyer, case selection and strategy, and the business of a law firm 1:27:37

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032: Pratik Shah on the market for appellate litigation, the power of networks, and how to choose a practice group for growth 1:49:47

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031: Tim Yoo on what lawyers can learn from pro-wrestling, applied mathematics, and tennis 1:40:43

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030: Lora Krsulich on fear as fuel as a first-gen lawyer, approaching work with high-trust, and tuning into your strengths 1:31:12

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Welcome to So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People! 1:05

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029: Sonal Mehta on making decisions in the face of uncertainty, evaluating opportunity costs, and listening to your gut 1:31:35

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028: Silpa Maruri on creativity, self-advocacy, and how to launch a law firm 1:06:54

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027: Samuel Levine on the prestige trap, changing the law while in law school, and why every lawyer should learn how the law works for poor people 1:34:52

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026: Heather Stevenson on moving from law to business and back, learning new skills quickly, and negotiating contracts for bananas 1:09:57

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025: Kalpana Srinivasan on hip-hop dancing, making career gut decisions, and business development strategy 1:57:28

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024: Ryan McCarl on highbrow and lowbrow influences in legal writing and the book publishing journey 47:13

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023: Moez Kaba on boldness, the art of cross-examination, and a career-changing subway conversation 1:30:14

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022: Nimesh Gupta on therapy, moving from biglaw to bigtech to startups, and generative AI in law 1:49:13

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021: Neel Chatterjee on moving fast and breaking things, counterintuitive career decisions, and ChatterjeePT 1:52:08

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020: Paul Grewal on asymmetric bets, conspiracy theories, and the best question for career decisions 1:53:30