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I’m Jonathan Hawkins, your host. Join me as we explore the fascinating stories of successful law firm founders. We’ll uncover their beginnings, triumphs over challenges, and practice growth. Whether you aspire to launch your own firm, have an entrepreneurial spirit, or are just curious about the legal business, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
Ever wondered what it takes to reimagine legal practice? In my latest conversation with Jeff Cunningham—a lawyer who dared to launch a multi-state firm—I
Ever wonder what fuels a relentless pursuit of greatness? In my conversation with John Griffith, we uncover the secrets behind building a thriving law firm,
Ever wonder what really matters in the courtroom? In my chat with criminal defense attorney Ben Sessions, he revealed that success isn’t about flashy
What drives a man from a tiny Appalachian town to boldly reinvent himself during a global crisis? In this episode, Mitesh Patel reveals how
Ever wonder what it takes to leave a high-paying job in big law and build a boutique IP practice from scratch? In my chat with
In a recent episode of the Founding Partner Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurice Rutledge Lambert—founder and CEO of Aligned Health Law.
What does it take to risk it all and build a thriving remote law firm? In my latest conversation with business lawyer Margeaux Thomas,
What drives someone to walk away from stability and build something entirely their own? Jonathan Merel hit a breaking point—exhausted, undervalued, and tired of working
What does it really take to challenge the status quo and build a legacy in the legal world? Carolyn Elefant, a trailblazing energy lawyer
What do a Navy intelligence officer, a Wall Street trader, and a Big Law attorney have in common? For Colin Ram, they’re all chapters in
The Founding Partner Podcast follows host Jonathan Hawkins as he interviews the founders of successful law firms across the country. Get the inside scoop on how these legal trailblazers built their firms from the ground up. Learn about their origin stories, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way. Whether you’re an aspiring lawyer looking to start your own firm someday or just interested in the behind-the-scenes world of law firm entrepreneurship, the Founding Partner Podcast offers an educational, insightful, and entertaining look at what it takes to establish and grow a successful law practice in today’s competitive legal market.
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