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Send us a text Henry Cox is a longtime legal professional who now works mainly as a neutral mediator, arbitrator, and hearing officer, while also writing fiction. Over the years, his work has shifted from active litigation to helping parties resolve disputes outside the courtroom. Over his career, Henry Cox practiced law in dozens of states, handled complex civil and civil rights cases, and represented everyone from local governments to major companies. He also argued appeals in higher courts...

Send us a text Gordon Firemark is an entertainment and media attorney who works with creators, producers, and businesses in television, film, publishing, and digital media. He focuses on helping creative professionals share their work while protecting their interests. Over his long career, he has built a solo practice that serves clients across the entertainment world and has become a well-known presence online through his teaching, writing, and podcasting. He was one of the earliest lawyers ...

Send us a text In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Helen Hoeffel Helen Hoeffel is a staff attorney who works with Legal Assistance for Seniors, helping older adults in Alameda County with housing, consumer issues, conservatorships, guardianships, benefits, and elder abuse cases. She also serves on the Alameda County Bar Association board and chairs its business section. Her career includes civil litigation work at a small...

Send us a text Ted DeBettencourt is the founder of Juvo Leads, a company that provides real-person chat services to help law firms convert website visitors into clients. He specializes in legal marketing and client intake systems, combining his background in law and business to improve how firms attract and manage leads. He began his career in marketing after experimenting with SEO and content creation for law firms, eventually growing his own small agency before launching Juvo Leads in 2016....

Send us a text Rita Goodroe is a former attorney who built a thriving career as a business coach and professional speaker. She helps people and organizations lead, connect, and sell more effectively by focusing on authenticity and relationship-building. Before launching her coaching and speaking career, Rita practiced law for 13 years, specializing in business and real estate. After leaving law, she became a dating coach, quickly surpassing her legal income, and eventually shifted into busine...

Send us a text Mark Bassingthwaighte is an attorney and the national risk manager at ALPS Insurance, where he helps lawyers prevent malpractice claims and manage professional risk. He’s spent nearly three decades working with law firms across the country, consulting, writing, and speaking on ethics, risk management, and cybersecurity in the legal field. Throughout his career, Mark has conducted more than 1,200 law firm risk assessments and become a trusted voice on issues like burnout, addict...

Send us a text Ken Crutchfield works with Wolters Kluwer, where he focuses on legal research products that help professionals find and understand laws and regulations. He has spent more than four decades in and around the legal, tax, and accounting industries. Over the years, he has held senior roles at Bloomberg Tax Technology, Thomson Reuters, and LexisNexis. He began his career listening to lawyer support calls in the early days of legal research services and went on to bridge the gap betw...

Send us a text LTL – Caitlin LoCascio-King - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Caitlin LoCascio-King is an attorney and entrepreneur who runs a boutique law practice focused on estate planning, elder law, and small business support. She is also the founder of a marketing company that helps professionals, especially lawyers, navigate branding and social media. Over the years, Caitlin has built a practice entir...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available atlovethylawyer.com. Go tohttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Hon. Roz Silvaggio Judge Rozlynn Silvaggio is a newly appointed judge on the Alameda County Superior Court bench, after serving as a Public Defender for two decades across Alameda, Contra Costa, Los Angeles, and San Francisco counties. ...

Send us a text LTL – Robert Ingalls - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Robert Ingalls is a former attorney who now runs LawPods, a company that helps law firms create and market podcasts. He calls himself a “recovering lawyer” and has found his true passion in helping others share their stories through audio. He began his career in criminal defense but struggled with the emotional toll of the job. After re...

Send us a text LTL – RJon Robins - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. RJon Robins is an entrepreneur, attorney, and author who helps small law firm owners grow and manage their businesses more effectively. He runs multiple businesses that provide management support to small law firms, serving over 500 firms, many of which are among the fastest growing and most profitable in the country. His career began as a sm...

Send us a text LTL – Mark Shaiken 2.1 - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Mark Shaiken is a retired bankruptcy attorney who spent nearly four decades practicing law across five states. After stepping away from the courtroom, he became an author and photographer, writing legal thrillers and memoir-style reflections on his life and career. He co-authored treatises used in law schools and later self-published a series of fic...

Send us a text LTL – Nick Pavlidis - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Nick Pavlidis is a ghostwriter, business strategist, and entrepreneur who helps thought leaders grow their influence and income through content. He also leads Podfest, a major conference for independent podcasters, and runs several businesses, including a ghostwriting agency and software platforms for content creators. Nick started his c...

Send us a text LTL – Hon. Al Dover - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available atlovethylawyer.com. Go tohttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Hon. Al Dover Judge Al Dover is a retired superior court judge from Nevada County, California. He currently works as a mediator, handling emotionally intense legal disputes, particula...

Send us a text LTL – DA Ursula Jones Dickson - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Ursula Jones Dickson is the District Attorney of Alameda County. Before this role, she served as a Deputy District Attorney for 14 years, handling a wide range of criminal cases, and later served as a Superior Court judge overseeing the Juvenile Dependency Division. She was appointed to the bench in 2013 and returned to the DA'...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Bree Sullivan-Howell is a seasoned family law attorney based in South Georgia with over two decades of legal experience. She's known for her hands-on courtroom work, her dedication to helping families, and for authoring several books about navigating divorce with faith and resilience. Her career includes being named one of Georgia’s top family law attorneys and writing a best-selling guide f...

Send us a text Brett Trembly - Show Notes lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Brett Trembly is a business attorney and the founder of Trembly Law Firm in Miami. He’s also the co-founder of Get Staffed Up, a company that provides virtual staff to law firms. Over the years, Brett built his firm from the ground up, shifting from litigation to business and franchise law. He scaled his team by learning how to delegate and eventually launched a ...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Steve Fretzin Steve Fretzin is a business coach who only works with lawyers, teaching them how to bring in clients and run their practices. He also hosts the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, where he shares advice from top rainmakers. After the 2008 recession, Steve narrowed his sales‑training...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Jennifer Gardner is an attorney who focuses on resolving conflicts in areas like business and entertainment. She also helps people develop strong communication and persuasion skills. She has successfully managed her own law practice for many years, leading cases that blend legal strategy with emotional insight. She works with remote team members to handle complex matters and has expanded her career ...

Send us a text A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Phil Schnayerson Phil Schnayerson is a longtime criminal defense attorney with decades of experience practicing law in Alameda County. He started his career as a public defender in the late 1960s and later moved into private practice, where he has rep...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available at lovethylawyer.com. Alban Brooke is the head of marketing at Buzzsprout, a prominent podcast hosting company with over 120,000 active podcasts. Before joining Buzzsprout, Alban began his professional journey in law, working as an associate attorney and paralegal. He also has unique experiences like teaching in Haiti and starting at a small construction law firm before transitioning to the podcasting industry. O...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is easily available atlovethylawyer.com. Go tohttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with theAlameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: Nolan Armstrong Nolan Armstrong is an experienced attorney with two decades of litigation expertise, now transitioning into full-time mediation at Signature Resolutions. Known for his collaborative approach, he specializes in resolving...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Joseph Cox is a criminal defense lawyer with over 13 years of experience. He specializes exclusively in criminal defense and is a member of several prominent legal organizations. He co-manages a law practice with offices in Livermore and Modesto, where he has built a reputation for integrity and dedication. In this episode, Joseph discusses his journey into law, the challenges of running a legal pra...

Send us a text lovethylawyer.com A transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. Go to https://www.lovethylawyer.com/blog for transcripts. In collaboration with the Alameda County Bar Association, Love Thy Lawyer presents an interview with: David Parnall David Parnall is a trust and estates attorney based in Oakland, California. His practice focuses on litigation and administration within the field, including cases related to elder abuse and probate matters. Before pursuing l...