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🎙️ New Episode Alert: Episode 209. Dancing Through Leadership: Public Service, Purpose, and Building a Legacy with Elaine Fitch (she/her)

What does it take to build a meaningful career, lead with purpose, and create a legacy that lasts?

In Episode 209 of The Practice Podcast, Jeffrey Bast and Brett M. Amron sit down with Elaine Fitch, Managing Partner of Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch, for an inspiring conversation about advocacy, leadership, mentorship, and the future of the legal profession.

Elaine shares her remarkable journey from studying social justice and women's rights to leading a majority women-owned law firm with more than 50 years of history. Along the way, she discusses the importance of public service, standing up for employees' rights, building authentic relationships, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

Key takeaways include:
✔️ Turning passion into a purpose-driven legal career
✔️ Advocating for employees and workplace civil rights
✔️ Leading and growing a successful law firm
✔️ The importance of mentorship and succession planning
✔️ Building a culture that outlasts any one leader
✔️ Why relationships remain the foundation of long-term success

This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership is about more than managing a business—it's about investing in people, creating opportunities, and leaving something better behind for the next generation.

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🎙️ New Episode Alert: 208. Beyond the Courtroom: Navigating Divorce, Relationships, and Difficult Conversations with Jacqueline Newman

What can divorce teach us about relationships, communication, and even leadership?

In Episode 208 of The Practice Podcast, Jeffrey Bast and Brett M. Amron welcome Jacqueline (Lipson) Newman, Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP, for a thoughtful discussion on navigating divorce, protecting children during family transitions, and why communication is often the foundation of every successful relationship.

Jacqueline shares insights from decades of experience handling complex matrimonial matters, including high-net-worth divorces, custody disputes, mediation, and prenuptial agreements. She also offers a unique perspective on how difficult conversations can strengthen relationships long before conflict arises.

Key takeaways include:
✔️ Knowing when divorce is—and isn't—the right path
✔️ Helping children through family transitions
✔️ The role communication plays in healthy relationships
✔️ Why prenuptial agreements can be a valuable planning tool
✔️ Building a strong culture within a growing law firm

This episode is packed with practical wisdom, candid stories, and valuable lessons that extend far beyond family law.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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