Zack Glaser

Zack Glaser

Host of Lawyerist Podcast

Zack Glaser is the Lawyerist Legal Tech Advisor. He’s an attorney, technologist, and blogger.

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Recent Episodes
November 14, 2024

#531: How To Turn Your Solo Law Practice into A Thriving Firm, with Gregory Rada

In this episode of the Lawyerist Podcast, join Stephanie as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Gregory Rada, a veterans disability attorney and Labster who transformed his solo practice into a...

November 7, 2024

#530: How to Design Meetings that Drive Results, with Matthew Homann

Zack gets real about meetings with Matt Homann. They take on meeting fatigue, the power of asynchronous communication, and the real cost of that all-team morning standup. Listen in to hear what...

October 31, 2024

#529: The Hidden Power of Technology for Midsize Firms, with Ari Kaplan

Stephanie speaks with Ari Kaplan about his recent report exploring how midsize law firms can adapt and innovate to succeed in today’s legal landscape. The conversation covers how technology can provide firms...

October 24, 2024

#528: Building a Law Firm from Scratch, with Allyson Kitchel

Stephanie sits down with Lawyerist Labster and law firm owner Allyson Kitchel as she shares the challenges and triumphs of establishing her practice in a competitive market.   Discover how Allyson found her...

October 17, 2024

#527: Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo

Zack talks with executive coach, Kevin Deshazo, about leadership on a team, in your firm, and in your life. They discuss the power of morning routines, personal statements, and how our views...

October 11, 2024

#526: LinkedIn Mastery: Grow Your Law Firm NOW!

Tune into this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, dive into LinkedIn Mastery: Grow Your Law Firm NOW!  Joining Stephanie is Matthew Hunt. Matthew shares insights on creating high-impact snackable content for LinkedIn, emphasizing...

October 3, 2024

#525: Judicial Clerkship Truths Revealed, with Aliza Shatzman

Uncover the shocking truth about judicial clerkships in this eye-opening episode of the Lawyerist Podcast.  Today, Stephanie sits down with Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, to discuss...

September 26, 2024

#524: THE Key Step in Acquiring a Law Practice, with Jennifer Zahradnik

In this episode of Lawyerist podcast, Stephanie talks with Labster Jennifer Zahradnik, about the essential insights for avoiding costly mistakes when taking over a law firm.   Jennifer shares her journey of...

September 19, 2024

#523: Financial Red Flags: Are You Hiring Too Soon?, with Bernadette Harris

Stephanie and Lawyerist Lab finance coach Bernadette Harris discuss the financial red flags to watch for when considering hiring for your law firm.   Listen to discover the signs that indicate your...

September 12, 2024

#522: The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges, with Mike Paton

In this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie dives into “The EOS Secret to Mastering Law Firm Challenges,” featuring insights from Mike Paton, a seasoned EOS implementer. Discover how the Entrepreneurial Operating System...

September 5, 2024

#521: Avoid These Legal Pitfalls: Essential Lawyer Protections, with Jonathan Hawkins

In this episode of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett and Law Firm GC founder Jonathan Hawkins dive into essential lawyer protections that every law firm needs to avoid common legal pitfalls. Jonathan...

August 29, 2024

#520: The Truth About Lawyer Self-Care: Prioritize or Suffer

In this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, explore the critical truth about lawyer self-care with Zack and Leticia DeSuze. Discover how neglecting holistic self-care can lead to suffering, as they redefine success by...

August 15, 2024

#518: Why Every Lawyer Needs to Master Storytelling—And How to Do It, with Kate Tellers

Stories are powerful—not just in the courtroom, but in business, with your team, and your life.  And, yet, telling a great story is hard!   Stephanie chats with Kate Tellers, senior director and...

August 8, 2024

#517: Passing the Torch: Mastering the Art of Succession, with Carol Bertsch & Brennen Boze

Join Sara as she chats with law firm owner Carol Bertsch and new partner Brennen Boze about their leadership transition journey. They share the ups and downs of passing the torch, the...

August 1, 2024

#516: Flexing Your Discipline Muscle to Stay Motivated, with Sara Muender

Join Zack as he chats with Lawyerist Lab Coach and podcast co-host Sara Muender about starting and running a thriving law firm. They explore how defining personal and firm values can shape...

July 25, 2024

#515: Simple Marketing Hacks Lawyers Swear By, with Gyi Tsakalakis

A law firm’s marketing efforts are never-ending! That, coupled with the fact that algorithms and tools seem to also always be changing can leave lawyers with a marketing headache. In this episode,...

July 18, 2024

#514: The Hidden Value of Doing Less, with Leidy Klotz

In today’s world, our first instinct is to add. Do more. Consume more information. But, should we be subtracting instead? Doing less. Simplifying.   In today’s episode, Stephanie talks with author Leidy Klotz...

July 11, 2024

#513: The Lawyer Who Became a Coder, with Sukhi Alberga

Zack talks with Canadian Lawyer, entrepreneur, and Labster Sukhi Alberga about her journey innovating in the legal services space. They discuss the path she took to building her legal tech product and...

July 4, 2024

#512: Tech Things You Should Know but Are Too Afraid to Ask, with Zack Glaser

Stephanie talks with Zack about tech things you should know but might be too afraid to ask.   They get into the why behind password managers, discuss the necessity of two-factor authentication, and...

June 27, 2024

#511: The Perks, Pitfalls, and Economics of Adjunct Teaching with Markus Funk

We consider it a great honor to serve as an adjunct professor at a law school, but is the juice worth the squeeze?   In this episode, Stephanie talks with Markus Funk about...

June 20, 2024

#510: Why It’s Time to Embrace Laziness, with Dr. Devon Price

Do you ever beat yourself up over all the things you think you should be doing? Do you work even when you’re sick or when your body tells you it’s time for...

June 13, 2024

#509: Pain in the SaaS: How to Select the Right Tech for Your Firm, with Britt Lorish

Zack talks with legal tech expert Britt Lorish about the process of selecting and managing technology in large and small law firms. Listen in as they talk about typical pain points, common...

June 6, 2024

#508: From Retreat to Rebrand: How a Retreat Led to a Transformation, with Patricia Mancabelli

Sara joins Labster Patricia Mancabelli in a conversation about how an in-person, Lawyerist-facilitated retreat sparked a firm rebranding and enabled her team to hone in on their ideal clients.   Patricia discusses the...

May 30, 2024

#507: Navigating Motherhood and Law, with Sarah Soucie Eyberg

Lawyers are pretty good at keeping our guards up—especially when it comes to the hard, messy, personal stuff. So, what happens when we let those guards down and share those stories with...

May 23, 2024

#506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski (Replay)

In this episode, author and speaker Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life.    Links from the episode:   Check out...

May 16, 2024

#504: Leveraging Franchise Know-How in Law Practice, with Chad Fox

Zack talks with Lab Coach Chad Fox about how developing law firm processes can build value for a practice. They specifically discuss how his experience in franchises showed him that the difference...

May 9, 2024

#503: Hiring, Growing, and Investing in Your Firm, with Seth Price

Zack talks with lawyer and digital marketing guru, Seth Price, about the struggles of scaling a small law firm. They discuss how to think about hiring, growing, and investing in your own...

May 2, 2024

#502: How to Nourish Your Relationship, Even in a Busy Life, with Ellen Dorian

Could your marriage/relationship use a little spice? Maybe you’ve put your business before your partner? In this episode, Stephanie talks with relationship coach and host of the Make More Love Podcast, Ellen...

April 25, 2024

#501: Celebrating 500: The Evolution, the Journey, and What Lies Ahead, with Sam Glover

Stephanie catches up with the original Lawyerist podcast host, Sam Glover. In addition to a brief walk down memory lane, hear how Sam is working to make our court systems more accessible...

April 18, 2024

#500: Artificial Lab Coach, Real Answers, with Lasso the Lab Coach

We hit our 500th Episode! Instead of looking back, the team decided to look to the future. So naturally that led us to Stephanie interviewing our own AI bot lovingly named Lasso...

April 11, 2024

#499: Conquering Self-Doubt, with Tim Atler

Sara has a heartfelt conversation with long-time Labster and owner of a thriving appellate law firm Tim Atler, about overcoming self-doubt and fear and embracing bold and impactful strategic decisions.   Through...

March 28, 2024

#497: Real Talk About Artificial Intelligence in Your Office, with Ben Schorr

In this episode, Zack talks with Ben Schorr, a Senior Content Program Manager at Microsoft and AI expert, about preparing to use Artificial Intelligence in your law firm. They discuss how the...

March 26, 2024

#496: Don’t Get Caught in the Tech Expectation Gap,with Jennifer Sherman from CARET Legal(Sponsored)

Zack talks with CARET Legal’s Chief Product & Experience Officer, Jennifer Sherman, about technology expectations in a law firm. They dig into how a lack of technology could cost your firm clients,...

March 21, 2024

#495: Crack the Code of Compelling Writing, with Todd Rogers

Are your writings being read?   Stephanie and Harvard’s Todd Rogers discuss effective writing.   Links from the episode:   Schedule a free 30 minute strategy session with iLawyer!    Book with Todd  Writing for...

March 14, 2024

#494: How to Stop Procrastination and Conquer Your To-Do List, with Paul Unger

What are you putting off? We’ve all been there and here’s the good news: it doesn’t mean you are lazy or a bad person! In this episode, Stephanie explores the why behind...

February 29, 2024

#492: Stop Training so Much and Support Your Team Through Change, with Paco Roman

You have great ideas as a leader, but do you struggle getting your team on board and ready to change with you? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Paco Roman, Professional Development...

February 22, 2024

#491: Crafting Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Vision, with Leticia DeSuze

Join seasoned business coaches Sara Muender and Leticia DeSuze as they offer a thought-provoking exploration of meaningful leadership, where purpose becomes the compass guiding leaders towards a brighter future for themselves and...

February 15, 2024

#490: How to Build a Powerhouse Firm with Internal Talent, with Ryan McKeen

Zack talks with Lab Coach and former Lab member Ryan McKeen about delegating leadership in your law firm. Specifically, Ryan explains the recent Emerging Leaders Retreat that Lawyerist CEO Stephanie Everett facilitated...

February 8, 2024

#489: Breaking Down Decisions for Your Legal Tech Stack, with Jeff Schoenberger

Unsure where to start when choosing legal technology? Listen in as Zack interviews Jeff Schoenberger, fellow Legal Tech Advisor, on selecting the right tech for your office. Jeff homes in on specific...

February 1, 2024

#488: The Power of Value-Based Pricing, with Shaun Jardine

Are you ready to ditch the billable hour? Join Stephanie and Shaun Jardin as they unpack the secret to value-based pricing for law firms. They’ll break down the essential tools and mindset...

January 25, 2024

#487: Nurturing Trust to Build Strong Team Foundations, with Randy Conley

Think trust is something that magically appears? Not according to today’s guest!   Stephanie talks with leadership expert Randy Conley about what leaders can do to build and grow trust with their team...

January 18, 2024

#486: How to Safely Include AI in Your Legal Tech Stack, with Will Anoh

In this episode, Zack talks with Will Anoh, Affinity Consulting’s IT Coordinator, about integrating AI into your legal tech stack. They discuss questions to ask your providers to ensure your client data...

January 11, 2024

#485: Unleash Your Law Firm’s Potential with an Internal Coach, with Robin Carberry

Imagine what your firm would look like if EVERY team member had a professional development coach. Sound crazy? It’s not!   Today, Stephanie talks with Professional Development Coach Robin Carberry about why and...

December 28, 2023

#483: Goals, Resolutions, and the Power of the Unconscious Mind, with Supriya Venkatesan

Do your New Year’s resolutions fall flat after a few weeks? In today’s episode, Stephanie chats with Lawyerist Lab Business Coach, Supriya Venkatesan, about why this happens, and what you can do...

December 21, 2023

#482: Prioritizing Progress: Building a Roadmap for 2024, with Debbie Foster

Ready to start the new year off with new goals and priorities for your firm? Maybe you’re not sure how to get started or you suffer from biting off more than you...

December 19, 2023

#481: Getting Clients into the Cloud, with Laura Kaminski from ShareFile(Sponsored)

Zack talks with ShareFile’s Laura Kaminski about the challenges of document management in law firms. Listen and learn how cloud-based technologies can provide more secure and user-friendly solutions for attorneys and their...

December 7, 2023

#479: Beyond the Will: Adding a Personal Touch to Estate Planning, with Jolene Blackbourn

Picture this: an estate planning attorney with a twist—owning a law firm by day and conjuring up imaginative, offbeat celebrations for the dearly departed by night.  In this intriguing episode, Sara interviews...

November 30, 2023

#478: Overcoming Team Turnover and Embracing Change, with Allison Harrison

Stephanie talks with law firm owner and Lawyerist Lab member Allison Harrison about why the job of managing your business is never done and how to navigate the endless opportunities. Bonus: Get...

November 23, 2023

#477: Controlling Alcohol, with Annie Grace (Replay)

The holiday season is here which often brings fun, parties, stress, and a whole host of emotions. That’s why we are revisiting one of our favorite conversations with Annie Grace on some...

November 16, 2023

#476: The CEO Whisperer’s Advice for Hiring a Second in Command, with Cameron Herold

You are leading your law firm, but you can’t do everything. In this episode, Stephanie talks with Cameron Herald about what a second in command looks like and how to find one...