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Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Joseph Fantini explains how modern mass tort firms manage and scale thousands of cases at once. He breaks down how consolidation works, why technology and CRM systems are critical over multi-year case lifecycles, and where AI is starting to play a role in intake, records review, and case management. Joseph also shares how he uses networking and education to surface emerging cases—like social media and video game addiction—so more injured people can get help.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Elesha Aflalo of Go Referral Agent shares how values-driven marketing is shaping outcomes in the legal industry—especially in Social Security Disability. Drawing on her experience working with brands like Disney and Netflix, she explains how she vets attorney partners, builds compliant campaigns, and prioritizes impact over volume. Elesha also reflects on goal setting, team mentorship, and how creating space for a bigger vision leads to better results—for both firms and the people they serve.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Jason Hennessy pulls back the curtain on how he’s scaling Hennessy Digital through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. From bringing CJ Advertising and Blue Shark Digital under the Herringbone Digital umbrella to what makes an ideal acquisition target, Jason explains how consolidation is reshaping legal marketing. He also reflects on a decade at NTL, the evolution of the industry, and why relationships and reputation still matter most in building a lasting business.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, trial attorney Glen Ged shares how his firm takes on powerful corporations to fight for injured people, from personal injury and mass torts to medical collections and “No Surprises Act” cases. He reflects on landmark cases that changed product safety, the growing impact of PFAS contamination, and why real trial lawyers remain one of the few forces capable of keeping corporate America in check.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Michael Melfi explains why most law firms are unprepared for succession—and how to change that. Michael shares why legacy planning matters at every stage of a lawyer’s career, how to protect clients and communities, and what it really takes to ensure a firm thrives long after its founder steps away.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Demetrio Rico breaks down how law firms can scale without sacrificing quality through strategic staffing, intake optimization, and process-first operations. From closing million-dollar retainers overnight to using AI the right way, Demetrio shares what it takes to run efficient, outcome-driven law firm operations in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit, Chadrick Mance shares why authenticity—not imitation—is the real edge in trial law. From taking action before things feel perfect to embracing failure as part of growth, Chadrick breaks down what it means to be boldly authentic, raise your standards, and continuously evolve as a lawyer and leader in the courtroom and beyond.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, Eric Voogt shares how Proof Technology is modernizing service of process and case initiation with AI. From losing a case due to bad service to building a nationwide platform, Eric explains how tech-driven proof, e-filing, and smart automation are helping law firms start cases faster, reduce friction, and deliver justice more efficiently.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Matthew Tandy, founder of a fast-growing personal injury firm expanding across multiple states. Matthew shares how creating a clear vision transformed his practice—from a solo operation to a multi-office firm handling hundreds of active cases. He discusses intentional growth, referral-based marketing, adapting to AI, and why writing down your long-term vision can be the most powerful move a law firm leader makes.

Live from the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Emmanuel Olawale, an immigrant rights attorney whose personal journey fuels his legal mission. Emmanuel shares what it means to stand between ICE enforcement and due process, how immigration laws are rapidly changing, and why adaptability is critical for attorneys today. He also discusses using AI responsibly in legal research, protecting immigrant communities, and turning lived experience into purpose-driven advocacy.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Jayson McQuown, Director of Sales at Fala, a cloud hosting provider built to compete with Amazon Web Services by offering governance and security “out of the box.” Jayson breaks down why knowing where your data physically lives matters—especially for law firms using AI—and how weak security can create serious risk around confidentiality and attorney-client privilege. He also introduces RedPill.ai, a “confidential AI” alternative designed to help professionals use automation without leaking sensitive data back to model providers. The conversation dives into real-world legal use cases (like reviewing massive discovery fast), why many AI vendors can’t clearly explain their base models, and how trusted execution environments (TEEs) are changing what secure cloud and AI can look like for legal, healthcare, and other privacy-heavy industries.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Burke Brown III, a Nebraska-based attorney who specializes in the intersection of criminal defense and immigration law. Burke shares how taking a holistic, community-first approach—looking beyond charges to long-term immigration consequences—has shaped both his practice and his values. From representing immigrant families to partnering with nonprofits, youth sports, shelters, and ethnic communities, he explains how investing in people and local relationships helped grow his firm from a solo practice into a multi-attorney team. A powerful conversation on why building community is one of the strongest growth strategies a law firm can have.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Darren Findling, managing partner of a Detroit-based law firm, who shares how AI is reshaping every layer of legal practice—from leadership and operations to litigation prep and client experience. Darren explains how his firm uses AI as an active participant in leadership meetings, mock hearings, deposition preparation, and data analysis, treating it as a collaborative partner rather than just a tool. He also discusses why firms that resist AI adoption risk falling behind, and how thoughtful implementation can drive smarter decisions, stronger advocacy, and scalable growth moving forward.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit in Miami, Jeremy Poock—founder of Senior Attorney Match—breaks down what actually drives law firm valuation and why the market is shifting from “sales 1.0” (founder goodwill + book of business) to “sales 2.0” (brand + digital acquisition engine). He shares who typically buys law firms, why internal successors often don’t, and the biggest mistakes owners make when they wait too long or underestimate Google and AI. The conversation also touches on how data, digital marketing, and AI adoption can raise multiples, as well as what Jeremy is watching in the legal marketplace heading into 2026.

Recorded live at the NTL Summit in Miami, this episode features Lee Rudin, founder of Rudin Law in New Orleans, who shares how creativity, branding, and authenticity can help young law firms break through crowded markets. Lee talks merch-as-marketing, pattern interrupts, and why showing up consistently matters just as much as big budgets. He also reflects on transitioning from defense to plaintiff work, building a firm through relationships, and the importance of empathy when representing clients during some of the hardest moments of their lives.