The Lawyer's Edge

By Elise Holtzman

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On The Lawyer's Edge podcast, attorney and professional business coach Elise Holtzman sits down with successful lawyers, legal marketing specialists, business leaders and authors to talk about how lawyers and law firms can grow and sustain healthy, profitable businesses.

Episode Date
Joshua Wurtzel | How to Get Started as a Rainmaker - And Succeed!
Jul 28, 2026
Tara Stingley | How to Become a Visible Expert in Your Practice Area
Jul 21, 2026
Leslie Davis | How Minority and Women-Owned Firms Are Winning Corporate Work
Jul 14, 2026
Emily Stedman | What Law Firm Leaders Need to Understand About Lawyer Well-Being
Jul 07, 2026
Travis Armstrong | What Happens When Lawyers Actually Listen to Their COO
Jun 30, 2026
Steve Barham | Leading with Integrity as the Legal Profession Changes
Jun 23, 2026
Ryan Lockman | How One Managing Partner Is Rethinking Attorney Training From the Ground Up
Jun 16, 2026
Ivy Slater | Why Succession Planning Is a Growth Strategy, Not a Retirement Issue
Jun 09, 2026
Michael Caplan | How a Client-Facing COO is Changing the Business of Law
Jun 02, 2026
Jim Pattillo | Scaling a Litigation Practice Without Losing What Makes It Work
May 26, 2026
Katya Jestin | Leading with Authenticity in High-Stakes Legal Environments
May 19, 2026
Marcie Borgal Shunk and Sona Spencer | The Death of Apprenticeship: What it Means for Lawyers and Law Firms
Apr 21, 2026
Estelle Winsett | How Lawyers Build Credibility Before They Say a Word
Apr 07, 2026
Niraj Chhabra | Turning Legal Success into Financial Security
Mar 31, 2026
Dennis Meador | Conversations as Authority: How FAQ Podcasts Help Lawyers Differentiate and Attract Clients
Jan 20, 2026
Adam Severson | Executive Presence: How to Turn Skill into Influence
Jan 13, 2026
Abby Remore | Own Your Career: How Intentional Choices Create Autonomy for Lawyers
Jan 06, 2026
Dawn Anderson | How Strategic HR Transforms Law Firm Performance
Dec 16, 2025
Stacy Ackermann | A Focus on Relationships: The Real Key to Rainmaking and Impactful Leadership
Dec 09, 2025
Elise Buie | Scaling With Soul: Building a Profitable Law Firm Without Burning Out Your Team
Dec 02, 2025
Lisa Sawyer Derman | Legal Spirits: How One Lawyer Turned a Legal Career into a Bourbon Brand
Nov 18, 2025
Ryan Kimler | Money Matters: What Every Lawyer Should Know About Law Firm Profitability
Nov 11, 2025
Lisa Smith | From Consolidation to Capital: How Big Shifts are Transforming Law Firm Strategy
Nov 04, 2025
Dusty Holcomb | Connecting the Dots: How to Effectively Lead Yourself and Others
Oct 28, 2025
Ken Falcon | How Intentional Leadership Builds Stronger Law Firms
Oct 21, 2025
Vicki Odette | How Leading Rainmakers Play the Long Game in Business Development
Oct 14, 2025
Erika Steinberg | Building Smart Sustainable Marketing for Midsize Law Firms
Oct 07, 2025
Beth Huffman | Holiday Gifting for Law Firms: Avoiding Pitfalls and Making It Personal
Sep 30, 2025
Hilary Gerzhoy | Good Lawyers, Bad Outcomes: How Lawyers Can Avoid Ethics Trouble
Sep 23, 2025
Tina Solis | The Lateral Playbook: What Lawyers Need to Know Before Changing Firms
Sep 16, 2025
John Kormanik | Time Isn't the Problem: How Lawyers Can Rethink Productivity
Sep 09, 2025
Charlie Jimerson | Rethinking the Billable Hour for Sustainable Law Firm Growth
Sep 02, 2025
Aaron Strauss | The Entrepreneurial Law Firm: Building a Platform, Not Just a Practice
Aug 26, 2025
Brett Amron & Jeffrey Bast | Building a Law Firm Partnership That Lasts
Aug 19, 2025
Lexlee Overton | Beyond Burnout: Building High-Performing Legal Teams Through Well-Being
Aug 12, 2025
Ken Vrana | Banking and Financial Strategy for Law Firms That Want to Grow
Aug 05, 2025
Kirsten Branigan | Build an Army: How the Legal Profession Can Retain More Women Lawyers
Jul 29, 2025
Candisse Williamson | Strategy and Talent: How One General Counsel Builds Legal Teams and Chooses Outside Counsel
Jul 22, 2025
Darin Klemchuk | Leading from Within: How Personal Growth Fuels Law Firm Leadership
Jul 15, 2025
Scott Love | Strategic Lateral Moves for Law Firm Partners
Jul 08, 2025
Melanie Chaney & Scott Tiedemann | Passing the Torch: Tips for Seamless Leadership Succession
Jul 01, 2025
Sandra Cohen | The Long Game of Business Development That Actually Works
Jun 24, 2025
Anthony DeSimone | Making AI Work for Your Law Firm Without Compromising Security or Excellence
Jun 10, 2025
Chris DeSantis | Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work
May 27, 2025
Sophie Lechner | Leverage the Power of LinkedIn with The Magnet Model
Apr 15, 2025
Jennifer Gardner | Using the Art and Science of Influence to Be a More Persuasive Lawyer
Apr 08, 2025
Coaching for Lawyers: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Works
Apr 01, 2025
Pat Gillette | Just Ask! How Women Can Succeed as Rainmakers AND Law Firm Leaders
Mar 18, 2025
Denise Baker | Leading a Law Firm: Hot Topics, Tough Calls, and Leadership Lessons
Mar 11, 2025
Christa Brown-Sanford | Why Staying True to Your Mission Is Crucial to Achieving Rainmaker Success
Mar 04, 2025
Katie Schwarting | The Surprising Habits of a Successful Rainmaker
Feb 25, 2025
You Made Partner—Now What? How to Succeed in Your New Role
Feb 18, 2025
Molly Kremer | Stop Losing Billable Time! A Guide to Higher Hours and Lower Stress
Feb 11, 2025
Priyanka Timblo | From Outsider to First Chair: The Evolution of a Top-Tier Trial Lawyer
Feb 04, 2025
Amanda Sexton | Creating Content That Converts
Jan 28, 2025
Hieu Williams | Accelerate Your Career Growth with the Power of Questions
Jan 21, 2025
Elise Holtzman | How to Get the Most ROI From Your Next Conference
Jan 14, 2025
Ben Chiriboga | How the Evolution of Technology Is Changing Legal
Jan 07, 2025
Lucille Karp | Risk, Balance, and Leadership: Insights from a Law Firm General Counsel
Oct 28, 2024
Joshua Wurtzel | How to Get Started as a Rainmaker - And Succeed!
Oct 15, 2024
Terri Adler | How to Build a Thriving Boutique in a BigLaw World
Oct 08, 2024
Elise Holtzman | 3 Essential Pillars of Business Development for Lawyers
Sep 10, 2024
Morris Tabush & Darragh Fitzpatrick | Finding Clarity Amidst Law Firm Technology Overload
Sep 03, 2024
Amanda Koplos | How Legal Administrators Help Unlock Your Law Firm's Potential
Aug 27, 2024
Laura Leopard | How to Leverage Data to Help Your Law Firm Grow
Aug 20, 2024
Michael Ellenhorn & Julie Henson | Grow Your Law Firm Through Strategic Lateral Hiring
Aug 13, 2024
Debbie Foster | The Importance of Leadership AND Management in Law Firms
Aug 06, 2024
Alé Dalton | Smoothing the Path From First-Generation Professional to BigLaw Partner
Jul 30, 2024
Jennifer Cona | How to Grow from Solo Practice to Award-Winning Boutique
Apr 23, 2024
Lauren Baptiste | Effective Strategies for Combating Burnout in the Legal Profession
Apr 09, 2024
How to Cultivate a Business Development Mindset
Apr 02, 2024
Davina Frederick | How to Scale Your Law Firm to 7 Figures or More
Mar 26, 2024
Valerie Madamba | How to Stand Out as a Thought Leader By Becoming a Better Presenter
Mar 19, 2024
Tara Stingley | How to Become a Visible Expert in Your Practice Area
Mar 12, 2024
Charlène Gisèle | Banish Burnout to Optimize Performance and Happiness
Mar 05, 2024
Paula Edgar | How to Boldly Be YOU in Everything You Do
Feb 27, 2024
Gina Zapanta | No Excuses: The Power of Investing in Yourself and Others
Feb 20, 2024
Kelly Culhane | Keeping It Real: How To Make a Difference for Yourself and Others
Feb 13, 2024
Carolyn Blessing & Mehtap Cevher Conti | How Women's Initiatives Can Create Maximum Impact
Feb 06, 2024
Audrey Miller | Why and How To Support Your Law Firm's Revenue Enablers
Jan 30, 2024
Heidi K. Brown | The Flourishing Lawyer: Achieve Optimal Performance AND Well-Being
Jan 23, 2024
Shaun Jardine | Stop Billing Hours! Why and How To Embrace Value Pricing
Jan 16, 2024
Erin Kuzz | The Top Investments To Make in Your Firm's Lawyers
Dec 26, 2023
Rich Bracken | Earn More and Stress Less by Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence
Dec 19, 2023
Barnaby Merrill | Will Your Law Firm Be Successful in 15 Years?
Dec 12, 2023
Roslyn Tsao | Managing Your People: How To Drive Efficiency and Performance at Your Law Firm
Dec 05, 2023
Bree Buchanan | Stigma and Silence – Tackling the Legal Industry's Mental Health Crisis
Nov 28, 2023
Jessica Fairchild | How Flexibility and an Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Lead To Explosive Growth
Nov 21, 2023
Marc W. Halpert | How To Use LinkedIn To Express Your WHY
Nov 07, 2023
Carole Piovesan | How to Responsibly Use ChatGPT and Other AI
Oct 31, 2023
Saish Setty | From BigLaw To a Startup – How To Make the Transition
Oct 24, 2023
Megan Senese | Marketing With Empathy: Giving Clients What They Really Want
Oct 17, 2023
Kait LeDonne | Why and How To Build Your Personal Brand
Oct 03, 2023
Jacqueline Newman | Play To Your Strengths To Achieve Happiness and Success
Sep 26, 2023
Deborah Glatter | Shift Performance Reviews From Painful to Transformational
Sep 19, 2023
Scott Mason | Dislodge Toxic Myths To Ignite the Best Version of Yourself
Sep 12, 2023
John Hinson | How To Use Referral Marketing To Generate Business
Sep 05, 2023
Steve Fretzin | Get Out of the Friend Zone and Turn Contacts Into Clients
Aug 29, 2023
Matthew Connor | A Military Cybersecurity Expert's Tips for Protecting Your Law Firm From Attack
Aug 22, 2023
Sarah Jacobs & Jamie Berger | How To Grow Your Law Firm by Being Mission-Driven
Aug 15, 2023
Rob Kates | How To Use Video To Market Your Law Firm
Aug 08, 2023
Emily Witt | A Legal Recruiter's Top Tips for Landing Your Dream Job
Aug 01, 2023
Randi Kochman | A Co-Managing Shareholder's Career Advice to Her Younger Lawyer Self
Jul 04, 2023
Erin Higgins | How To Inspire Attorneys To Stay at Your Firm
Jun 27, 2023
Domenic Romano | From Lawyer to Entrepreneur: Unleash Your Firm's Potential
Jun 16, 2023
William Barrett | How Your Law Firm Can Attract and Retain Top Legal Talent
May 23, 2023
Diane DiResta | Stop Playing It Safe in Front of the Room! How To Become an Effective Public Speaker
Apr 18, 2023
Stephanie Grober | Don't Be a Best-Kept Secret! Use a Content and PR Strategy To Raise Your Profile
Apr 11, 2023
Jennifer Gillman | How Successful Rainmakers Can Be Happy Too
Mar 28, 2023
Taylor Tobey | ChatGPT and Other Big News in Digital Marketing
Mar 21, 2023
Erin Gerner | Overcoming Overwhelm
Feb 28, 2023
John Remsen | Essential Characteristics of Effective Law Firm Leaders
Jan 17, 2023
Elise Holtzman | Celebrating 100 Episodes: Top Stories and Strategies From Experts in the Legal Space
Dec 06, 2022
Amanda Schneider | Retain Your Talent: How To Inspire Lawyers To Stay With Your Firm for the Long Term
Nov 29, 2022
Robert Algeri | Avoid a Train Wreck! Expert Tips for a Smooth Website Design Process
Nov 22, 2022
Mariana Loose | How To Partner With Your Firm's Marketing and BD Professionals To Bring In More Business
Nov 15, 2022
Nir Yerushalmi | How To Increase Revenue by Making Better Financial Decisions for Your Law Firm
Nov 08, 2022
Lynn Tellefsen-Stehle | Expert Tips To Increase Your Firm's Digital Marketing Success
Nov 02, 2022
Dr. Chloe Carmichael | Expert Tips for Tackling Anxiety and Increasing Happiness and Productivity
Oct 25, 2022
Guy Alvarez | How To Use Social Media for Business Development
Oct 11, 2022
David Schnurman | How To Be More Fearless and Focused To Accelerate Your Success
Oct 04, 2022
Toya Gavin | Don't Go It Alone: How To Set and Achieve Goals With the Support of a Professional Coach
Sep 27, 2022
Melanie Lippman | A Style Consultant's Perspective on How To Dress With Clarity and Confidence
Sep 20, 2022
Lori Mihalich-Levin | Parents at Work: Navigating a Return to the Law After Baby
Sep 15, 2022
Kori Carew | How and Why To Have Courageous Conversations About Race and Differences
Sep 06, 2022
Roy Sexton | A Magical Combination: Law Firm Branding & Culture Development
Aug 30, 2022
Nora Riva Bergman and Chelsy Castro | Research-Based Strategies To Boost Wellness and Build Resilience
Aug 23, 2022
Mary Balistreri | Does Professional Coaching Really Work? How Lawyers Become Business Developers and Leaders
Aug 16, 2022
Kimya Johnson | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why It All Matters
Aug 09, 2022
Jim Persing | How Law Firm Owners and Emerging Leaders Accelerate Success With Professional Coaching
Aug 02, 2022
Stefanie Marrone | How Small and Mid-Sized Law Firms Can Elevate Their Visibility and Brand
Jul 27, 2022
Constance Beverley | How To Use Your Legal Skills to Impact Societal Change
Jul 12, 2022
Robert Ingalls | How Your Law Firm Can Use Podcasting To Attract and Retain Clients
Jul 05, 2022
Niki Schaefer | How a Stroke at 38 Changed a Lawyer's Approach to Life and Work
Jun 28, 2022
Chris DeSantis | Why I Find You Irritating: Navigating Generational Friction at Work
Jun 21, 2022
Brandie Knox | How to Better Serve Clients and Colleagues by Marrying Design and Technology
Jun 14, 2022
Robyn Addis | Pro Tips for Getting Past Your "Fear" of Digital Marketing
Jun 07, 2022
Robyn Addis | Pro Tips for Getting Past Your "Fear" of Digital Marketing
Jun 03, 2022
Lauren Lynch | How to Intentionally Build a Desirable Law Firm Culture
May 31, 2022
Amy Goldsmith | How Mentoring Programs Can Drive Culture Development and Talent Retention
May 24, 2022
Yen Chu | Becoming an Effective General Counsel and Using Your Voice To Drive Social Change
May 17, 2022
Diana Manning | What's Surprising About Becoming Managing Partner
May 10, 2022
Michelle Banks | What General Counsel Want Their Outside Counsel to Know, and the People-Helping Power of Networking
May 03, 2022
Janet Falk | How YOU Can Be the Lawyer Reporters Call
Apr 26, 2022
Hon. M. Margaret McKeown and Roberta Liebenberg | The Importance of "Office Work" and the Hazards of Women Lawyers Becoming "Office Moms"
Apr 19, 2022
Stephanie Scharf | The Career-Boosting Power of Sponsorship and Using Data Analytics To Drive Change
Apr 12, 2022
Jemi Lucey | The Value of Authentic Leadership
Mar 29, 2022
Linda Perez Clark | Lessons in Leadership and Gratitude From a Law Firm Managing Partner
Mar 22, 2022
Cathy Miron | What Your Cybersecurity Firm Isn't Doing to Disaster-Proof Your Law Firm
Mar 15, 2022
Michele DeStefano | Legal Upheaval: How To Drive True Innovation in the Profession
Mar 08, 2022
Heidi Friedman | You Do You: Charting Your Unique Path To Success and Happiness in the Law
Mar 01, 2022
Neha Sampat | Busting Imposter Syndrome To Promote Inclusion and Belonging
Feb 22, 2022
Andrew Laver | How To Blend Proven Principles With Fresh Ideas To Achieve Transformation in Life and the Law
Feb 15, 2022
Tim Corcoran | Disrupting Outdated Law Firm Compensation Models
Feb 08, 2022
Katie Larkin-Wong | Practical Tips for Promoting the Advancement of Women in the Law
Feb 01, 2022
David Kamien | How Law Firms Can Share Knowledge and Leverage Data To Drive Improved Business Results
Jan 25, 2022
Anca Munteanu | Turning a Health Crisis Into a Powerful Approach To Deepen Connection With Clients, Colleagues, Family, and Self
Jan 18, 2022
Emily Hirsekorn | How To Develop Self-Confidence at Every Stage of Your Career
Jan 11, 2022
Debbie Epstein Henry | How To Take Risks, Promote Yourself, and Demonstrate Compassion as a Leader
Dec 21, 2021
Stephen Seckler | Getting Senior Lawyers' Buy-In for Succession Planning
Dec 14, 2021
Verne Harnish | How to Master the Art of Compensation
Nov 23, 2021
Daniel Wiig | How In-House Lawyering Really Differs From Private Practice
Nov 16, 2021
Leslee Cohen | How To Become a Rainmaker and Leader on Your Own Terms
Nov 09, 2021
Marc Luber | Should You Ditch Your Law Career or Can You (Really!) Find Happiness as a Lawyer?
Oct 26, 2021
Pat Gillette | Just Ask! How Women Can Succeed as Rainmakers AND Law Firm Leaders
Oct 05, 2021
Dina Mastellone | Bar Association Involvement Can Accelerate Career and Business Development Success
Sep 28, 2021
Michael DeLon | How To Attract Clients by Intentionally Building Your Credibility and Visibility
Sep 21, 2021
Tracey Diamond | Back to Work, Sort Of – How Law Firms Can Manage as COVID Drags On
Sep 14, 2021
Allison Williams | How To Grow Your Small Firm and Get Your Life Back by Spending LESS Time With Clients
Sep 07, 2021
Cole Silver | How Younger Lawyers Are Changing the Profession and Why Senior Lawyers Need To Pay Attention
Sep 01, 2021
Pieter van der Hoeven | Using Technology to Meet Client Demand and Deepen Client Relationships
Aug 24, 2021
Liel Levy | Why You Should Market Your Law Firm to the Hispanic Community and How to Do It Right
Aug 17, 2021
Ida Abbott | Retirement Is No Longer Just for Seniors: How to Design Your Future Now
Aug 10, 2021
Erin Lawler | How "Client Listening" Leads to Increased Revenue and Client Loyalty
Aug 03, 2021
Stacey Brown Randall | How to Generate Referrals Without Asking
Jul 06, 2021
Chelsea Bonini | A Corporate Lawyer's Passionate Advocacy for Disability Inclusion
Jun 29, 2021
Smart Collaboration | How Law Firms Can Increase Revenues, Grow Client Loyalty, and Improve Diversity
Jun 15, 2021
The Women's Advocate | How to Stand Up for Yourself at Work
Jun 08, 2021
Vishal Agnihotri | Information Overload: How Law Firms of Every Size Can Wade Through an Ocean of Data
May 25, 2021
Mary Abbajay | Managing Up: How to Succeed with Any Type of Boss
Mar 30, 2021
Kate Mortensen | Taking Action Today: A Chief Legal Officer Finds Her Path While Trekking Through South America
Mar 23, 2021
Michael Swanson | Law Firm Finance 101: Essential, Practical Tips for Stability and Success
Mar 02, 2021
Shawn Swearingen | Elevating Innovation: The People and Processes Driving Success for Modern Law Firms
Feb 23, 2021
Kelly Purcaro | The Evolution of a Rainmaker: From Community College Student to Passionate Advocate for Justice
Feb 18, 2021
Uri Gutfreund | An Insider's View: What's Really Top-of-Mind for Managing Partners
Feb 02, 2021
John Mitchell | Building Resilience: How Leaders Can Thrive in the Face of Adversity
Jan 26, 2021
Mark Goldstein | A Mental Health Breakdown in BigLaw: How One Lawyer Survived and Now Helps Others Thrive
Jan 19, 2021
Jeffrey Stern | Lateral Success: The Importance of Due Diligence and Relationship Building
Jan 12, 2021
Jennifer Rosa | Navigating Cancer and Finding Balance in BigLaw
Jan 05, 2021
Lori Marks-Esterman | Ask and You Shall Receive: A Proactive Approach to Leadership
Dec 29, 2020
Andrea Markstrom | The Changing Role of a Law Firm CIO – It's "Not Just About the Gadgets"
Dec 22, 2020
Ben Lieber | Building a Virtual Law Firm a Decade Before the Pandemic: Insights on Navigating the "New Normal"
Dec 15, 2020
Anushree Bagrodia | Being Intentional About Career Development, from India to the UK to the USA
Dec 08, 2020
Caroline Berdzik | What it Takes to Build a Book of Business Not Once, But Twice
Dec 01, 2020
Dr. Michelle Stein Teer | The Art of Persuasion: How to Have More Impact in a Virtual World
Nov 24, 2020
Jay Linder | Focus on Talent: How Law Firms Can Thrive in Uncertain Times
Nov 17, 2020
Basha Rubin & Mirra Levitt | How Technology is Revolutionizing Business Development for the Benefit of Lawyers and Clients
Nov 10, 2020
Leslie Berkoff | Lessons from a Rainmaker – How Building Genuine Relationships Makes All the Difference
Nov 03, 2020
Dr. Lauren Tashman | Using the Science of Sports Performance to Help Business Leaders Succeed
Oct 27, 2020
Gina Rubel | How to Protect Your Law Firm by Preparing for a Crisis in Advance
Oct 20, 2020
Elise Holtzman | How to Ask for the Business without Being Salesy
Oct 13, 2020
Anna McGrane | Embracing Legal Technology: Serve Your Clients, Improve Your Operations, and Give Your Firm a Competitive Advantage
Oct 06, 2020
Domenic Cervoni | From Tragedy to Triumph: Improving Mental Health and Well-Being in the Legal Profession
Sep 29, 2020
Corey Gray | An Officer and a True Gentleman: Lessons in Leadership and Authenticity Learned from Life, Military Deployment, and BigLaw
Sep 22, 2020
Laurence Whittam | How to Prioritize Your People While Cutting Expenses in a Turbulent Market
Sep 15, 2020
Michelle Calcote King | Using the Power of Media to Establish Your Expertise and Raise Your Visibility
Sep 08, 2020
Rob Toomey | The Power of Adaptation: Thriving in the Law at Every Stage of Your Career
Sep 01, 2020
Chaim Book | Strategies for Building Your Network and Staying Flexible
Aug 25, 2020
Elise Holtzman | How to Raise Your Visibility in the Marketplace
Aug 18, 2020
Joe Giovannoli | The Importance of Culture and the Role of SEO in Law Firm Marketing
Aug 11, 2020
Dr. Larry Richard | The "Lawyer Personality" and Becoming a Happier Lawyer
Aug 04, 2020
Controlling Your Own Destiny with Jonathan Lupkin of Lupkin PLLC
Jul 28, 2020
Carrie Fletcher | An American Lawyer in London: Creating Opportunities for Growth by Embracing Continuous Learning
Jul 20, 2020
Elise Holtzman | How Lawyers Can Overcome Common Business Development Fears
Jul 20, 2020
Steve Hirschfeld | Loving the Law and Building a Global Referral Network of Friends
Jul 09, 2020