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The Lawyer's Edge

by Elise Holtzman

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Charlie Jimerson | Rethinking the Billable Hour for Sustainable Law Firm Growth

October 20, 2026 · 42 min

Charlie Jimerson is the founder and CEO of Jimerson Birr, a Florida-based business law firm with a national reputation for litigation, regulatory, and transactional work. He's also a U.S. Air Force veteran, a board-certified construction…
Damien Weinstein | What Happens When You Run Your Law Firm Like Your Clients Run Their Businesses

October 13, 2026 · 36 min

Damien Weinstein is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Weinstein + Klein, a Morristown, New Jersey law firm representing small and mid-sized businesses in corporate transactions and employment matters. He leads the firm's business and…
Elise Holtzman | 3 Essential Pillars of Business Development for Lawyers

September 29, 2026 · 31 min

Business development can often feel daunting. Even lawyers who recognize its importance frequently grapple with where to begin and how to execute effectively. Without a well-defined strategy, it's easy to become overwhelmed, discouraged…
Dr. Larry Richard | How Lawyers Can Build Greater Resilience

September 22, 2026 · 49 min

Dr. Larry Richard is recognized as a leading expert on the psychology of lawyer behavior and the use of behavioral science to improve performance in law firms and legal departments. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School…
Elise Holtzman | How to Get the Most ROI From Your Next Conference

September 15, 2026 · 32 min

Many lawyers dismiss conferences as a drain on time and money. And frankly, they're right—unless you know how to make the most of them. With the right approach, conferences can transform from missed opportunities into a cornerstone of your…

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Brenda Barnes | How Law Firm Compensation Shapes Retention and Succession

September 8, 2026 · 39 min

Brenda A. Barnes, CPA, MBA, is the founder of Brenda Barnes Consulting, where she works with law firm leaders on compensation design, succession planning, and financial strategy. She brings more than 35 years of experience in law firm…
Shannon Lombardo | The Gap Between Wanting to Do Business Development and Actually Doing It

September 1, 2026 · 37 min

Shannon Lombardo is the Director of Business Development at Saul Ewing LLP, a national law firm with more than 400 attorneys. She leads strategic growth initiatives focused on attorney business development coaching, client relationship…
Michael Mellor | How Better Data Can Help Law Firms Win More Work

August 25, 2026 · 29 min

Michael Mellor is the President and Founder of 742 Advisors, a boutique consultancy focused on law firm revenue generation, pitch operations, and go-to-market strategy. He designs revenue operating models that help firms win more work with…
Michelle Citrin | Why Your Headshot Is a Business Strategy, Not a Vanity Project

August 18, 2026 · 31 min

Michelle Citrin is the owner of Michelle Citrin Studios, a personal branding and photography practice focused exclusively on women in law. She has more than 17 years of experience in photography and earned her degree from the Savannah…
Michael Roch | How Partner Compensation Can Undermine Your Firm's Strategy

August 11, 2026 · 41 min

Michael Roch is the founder and principal advisor of MHPR Advisors, where he advises managing partners, boards, and remuneration committees on partner compensation and governance. For more than 25 years, he has worked with law firm leaders…
Elise Holtzman | How to Cultivate a Business Development Mindset

August 4, 2026 · 18 min

What do you think is one of the most powerful obstacles to business development success for lawyers? Despite their busy schedules, it isn't a lack of time. It's not about the lack of money, either. It's not even that you don't know how to…
Joshua Wurtzel | How to Get Started as a Rainmaker - And Succeed!

July 28, 2026 · 40 min

Joshua Wurtzel is a commercial and real estate litigation partner at Schlam Stone & Dolan LLP, a Manhattan boutique law firm that represents businesses, non-profits, and individuals in complex and corporate matters. He has successfully…

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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.