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Simon Wiesenthal Center – The Spirit of Courage Benefit

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Amata Law Office Suites has been a long time supporter of the SWC as they combat a growing antisemitism movement around the globe. We continue our support as the SWC celebrates 45 years as a leading international Jewish human rights institution.

Simon Wiesenthal Center – The Spirit of Courage Benefit

The Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish global human rights organization, will be hosting its Spirit of Courage Benefit in Chicago on June 26, 2022, where we will be honoring dynamic ambassadors for peace and the Mobile Museum of Tolerance (MMOT).

Register to attend here: www.wiesenthal.com/SpiritofCourage2022

This year’s Spirit of Courage awardees are Karen and Sandy Teplitzky, recognizing their overwhelming support of the Mobile Museum of Tolerance.

The MMOT inspires people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate and intolerance and to promote human dignity.

In addition, His Excellency Dr. Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and Her Excellency Miss Betsy Bennet Mathieson, the Chairman and Deputy Chair of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence in Bahrain, will accept Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Global Peace and Tolerance Award. In 2017, the Kingdom of Bahrain signed the Bahrain Declaration on Religious Tolerance alongside Rabbis Hier and Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center. This Declaration led to the creation of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence, and was a precursor to the Abraham Accords. The Global Centre recently entered into Memorandums of Understanding with Israel and the University of Haifa to promote coexistence between Arabs and Jews in the Middle East.

We will also bestow the SWC Humanitarian Award on Dr. Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer; a Community Service Award to ABC7 Chicago; and the Medal of Valor to Juliana Taimoorazy, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and President of the Iraqi Christian Relief Council.

Attendees of the Benefit will be able to experience the SWC’s Mobile Museum of Tolerance which is the first-of-its-kind in the United States.

Register to attend here: www.wiesenthal.com/SpiritofCourage2022

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Amata Socials Now Available For Amata Client Sponsorship

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Thank you to everybody who came out to Amata’s return to in-person networking with Amata Socials! Our next get together is June 9th and will be held at 180 N LaSalle.

We are also excited to extend an opportunity – now you’ll be able to sponsor an Amata Social!

Sponsor an Amata Social

Each month we are providing up to two firms the opportunity to sponsor the social. Amata will continue to pay for food and beverages at these socials and the sponsors will be responsible for getting the word out and making sure they are well attended. In return for sponsoring, Amata will promote the sponsors firm in weekly posts, publications and announcements leading up to the social.

Up to 2 Law Firms will have the opportunity to sponsor each Amata social.

  • The sponsoring law firms will be responsible for attendance at the event. This will include sending out invitations and making sure each event is well attended (25+ participants at each event is the goal).
  • Amata will also promote each event through email distributions to all Amata clients, that will include the logo/name of the sponsoring law firm and signs at every Amata location.
  • Members of the sponsoring firm will greet guests upon their arrival and direct them as appropriate.
  • The sponsoring firm(s) will provide an overview of their firm and the type of work they are able to handle at the beginning of each social.

Amata’s Obligation

  • Amata will provide beverages (both alcohol and non-alcohol) and lite snacks at each social.
  • The sponsoring firms will be featured in Amata’s weekly watercooler email and featured on the flyers distributed at each Amata location.
    Amata will provide a list of all registered participants to the sponsoring firms to allow for follow up.
    Guidelines

Additional Considerations

  • Sponsorship will be on a first come, first serve basis by contacting [email protected]
  • Firms with the same practice areas will not be allowed to sponsor the same event.
  • Attendance by the sponsoring firms is mandatory.

Are you interested in sponsoring an Amata Social?

Reach out to [email protected] today! Each social has two spots and they will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

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The Future Of Law Offices | Grant Drager on The Inside BS Show

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Do you want a glimpse into the future of law offices? Grant Drager, Vice President of Business Development at Amata Offices, joins The Inside BS Show with Dave Lorenzo to talk extensively on the topic of the future of law offices.

Watch The Interview Here

Listen to the podcast episode here.

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Patrick Carver: Law Firm Marketing Simplified | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Patrick Carver is the Owner of Constellation Marketing, a digital marketing company that focuses on driving growth for law firms using web design, advertising and other tools. In this episode, Ron and Patrick talked about how you can take advantage of the many facets of digital marketing today.

Patrick shared how a law firm can attract clients by doing sustainable and organic practices like making articles that are tailored for the client you serve, by designing your website to have relevant information and by working on technical aspects such as google advertising, search engine optimization, backlinking and other strategies.

Key moments:

  • Key things to do for organic growth (7:38)
  • Backlinking and how it can help your website (11:27)
  • What is Google My Business? (28:20)
  • Other marketing channels that law firms should be considering (35:16)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

Patrick Carver

“Take advantage of the digital real estate that’s out there that exists for attorneys.” – Patrick Carver

ABOUT PATRICK CARVER

Patrick Carver, Owner of Constellation Marketing

Digital Marketing for Law Firms

Patrick Carver is a Missouri native who has spent over a decade working in digital marketing. Before devoting his work full-time to Constellation Marketing, Patrick served as Digital Marketing Manager at Fortune 500 company DICK’S Sporting Goods. He has successful experience across a variety of industries and business sizes.

Patrick received his B.S. in political science from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. His long history of success is anchored by a strong work ethic and a creative problem-solving approach. In high school, he was an all-state soccer player, a national champion debater, president of the student body, and an entrepreneur. In college, he was a two-time first-team NSCAA all-American soccer player at Emory University as well as team captain and continued his entrepreneurial interests while maintaining a full-time academic load.

Now, as CEO of Constellation Marketing, Patrick leads a talented team of legal marketing professionals who work together to achieve a shared goal of driving growth at law firms. From web design to advertising, we have the skill, experience, and drive to build, manage, and maintain the entire spectrum of your digital marketing needs.

Connect with Patrick Carver:

Website: https://goconstellation.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickacarver/

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

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Mathew Dragatsis: The New Way to Scan and Search Legal Documents | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Mathew Dragatsis is the CEO of Scan Search, the new way to manage and retrieve documents. In this episode, Matthew talks about what the most difficult part of file retrieval and document management is, and how Scan Search completely eliminates that problem by making it so that you’re able to retrieve a file just like how you’d search on Google. Type any word or phrase that you remember from that document and you’ll find it, it’s as easy as that.

Matthew and Ron talk about the the best business practices, how to keep your relationship with clients and how Matthew was able to adjust, transition, and evolve with the changes that were required of his company. He also talked about the future features of scan search such as email integration, highlighting, and many more.

Key moments:

  • The most difficult part in file retrieval (1:17)
  • Eliminating the problem of indexing (8:46)
  • Evolving with technology and maintaining client relationships (15:47)
  • Future quality of life features (23:52)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“If you’re not evolving exponentially with the technology that comes out, you’re gonna fall behind or you’re not gonna be able to capitalize on opportunities that are really out there for you.” – Mathew Dragatsis

Mathew Dragatsis

ABOUT MATHEW DRAGATSIS

Mathew Dragatsis, Scan Search 

Document Imaging

Mathew Dragatsis has been the Founder of Radiant Solutions Corporation and CEO of their new product, Scan Search. He has almost 30 years of experience in document imaging and has served many different kinds of organizations with their document imaging, management, and retrieval needs.

Website: www.scansearch.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-dragatsis-b218883/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScanSearchDAM

Twitter: https://twitter.com/scansearch

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

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Michael DeLon: How to Write a Book and Become an Authority in Your Field | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Michael DeLon is the President in Paperback Expert, he is an author, speaker, marketing strategist and business growth coach for business owners and sharp, aggressive entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business.

In this episode Michael talks about all the ways you can establish credibility, stand out, and convert leads by publishing a book. He uses three concepts: clarify, simplify, and multiply to harness a lawyer’s journey or life story to make a compelling story out of it which will then be the cornerstone of all their marketing strategies.

Key moments:

  • Telling your story (5:14)
  • Clarify. Simplify. Multiply. (6:53)
  • Your book as the centerpiece of your marketing (16:20)
  • Continuous leads, follow up, and more conversions (3:58)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

“Everyone… has a story of why they’re doing what they do. Somewhere they made a decision of why they became a lawyer. Why? I wanna know that story. Weave that through the book because none of their competitors can fight that. Your message is what differentiates you.” – Paperback Expert

Michael Delon

ABOUT MICHAEL DELON

Michael DeLon, President of Paperback Expert

Department (Marketing Strategist and Business Growth Coach)

Michael is an author, speaker, marketing strategist and business growth coach for business owners and sharp, aggressive entrepreneurs looking to get to the next level in their business.

Michael is a native of Indiana and has lived near Little Rock, AR since 2004. His business background includes real estate, automotive, radio, internet, consulting and 10 years in family ministry.

Michael is a voracious learner … you’ll always find him with a book (or 2 or 3) and an audio series going on his iPhone or iPod. But more than learning, Michael loves applying, testing and perfecting marketing concepts that help his clients achieve more.

Michael and his wife reside near Little Rock, AR with their three children. They are deeply involved in The Bible Church of Little Rock.

Michael loves spending time with his family, traveling with friends and living life on the edge.

Website: https://paperbackexpert.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDeLon

Books: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-DeLon/e/B00J2794ZY%3F

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelon/

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

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Melissa Costello: The Art of Storytelling | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Melissa Costello is the creative lead and chief storyteller for MELISSACOSTELLO.COM’s video-centric take on branding and marketing. In this episode, she shares the value of telling stories in marketing and why marketing through video works for lawyers. They talk about how lawyers today need to start thinking differently about their business and embrace marketing.

The most important kind of marketing that is especially effective for law firms is using client testimonials. Melissa says that there’s no substitute for testimonial videos, story telling is the most engaging medium of communication and people will want to do business with you if you tell them your clients’ stories.

Key moments:

  • Marketing through storytelling (1:16)
  • How to create engaging marketing (7:50)
  • Different types of video (19:51)
  • Why video marketing works for lawyers (28:20)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

Melissa Costello

“It is one of your greatest assets, the stories that your clients would be only too happy to tell – of how you changed their life, how you saved their business. Attorneys to a very large degree think that they provide a very intellectual product, and a legal product is anything but.” – Melissa Costello

ABOUT MELISSA COSTELLO

Melissa Costello, Creative Lead and Story Teller

Marketing

Melissa Costello is the creative lead and chief storyteller for MELISSACOSTELLO.COM’s video-centric take on branding and marketing. Telling stories and building brands that impact people’s businesses and people’s lives is her passion. Her upbringing engaged her in a lively mix of both the fine arts and the marketing arts, joint passions shared by numerous members of the extended family. It’s in the blood as is a restless curiosity. Costello has been awarded both domestic and international honors for the videos and television commercials she has produced for more than 30 years through her companies in Chicago and Los Angeles, and in collaboration with former political media consultant, David Axelrod for clients such as President Barack Obama and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Connect with Melissa Costello:

Website: https://melissacostello.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaCostello.comChicago/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissacostellochicago/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/melissacostello

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZ8FHOYkCwD078T9dJgVYg/featured

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

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Marie Sarantakis: Sarantakis Law Group, LTD | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Marie Sarantakis is the founder of Sarantakis Law Group, LTD. She is a best-selling author, a prominent family law attorney, nationally recognized divorce coach, and the president of Adrikos, LLC. In this episode, Marie talks about narcissism in divorce court cases and defines what it really means and how it differs from mere selfish behavior.

They also discussed how divorce coaches can give clients support beyond the courtroom as they are able to provide emotional support and a big picture analysis of the situation. Lastly, they talked about the benefits of the remote environment of the pandemic in law and how it could help with expanding your network.

Key moments:

  • Difference between a narcissist and a jerk (3:20)
  • Helping a client through being victimized by a narcissist (7:00)
  • Divorce coach and divorce attorneys (11:23)
  • Integrating technology and practicing networking( 17:00)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

Marie Sarantakis

“You get divorced based on irreconcilable differences. Just because you married a bad person, doesn’t mean you actually get more in the divorce case.”

ABOUT MARIE SARANTAKIS

Marie Sarantakis, Founder of Sarantakis Law Group, LTD

Family Law

Marie Sarantakis is the founder of Sarantakis Law Group, LTD. She is a best-selling author, a prominent family law attorney, nationally recognized divorce coach, and the president of Adrikos, LLC.

Sarantakis Law Group, LTD.

Website: https://sarantakislaw.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarantakisLaw/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariesarantakis/

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

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Nate Dinger: Signature Bank | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Nate Dinger is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Signature Bank – he helps small, mid sized businesses, and law firms in Chicago manage their finances. Often times lawyers don’t have any time to take care of their own firm’s financial concerns so Nate, along with Signature Bank, helps them through financial advise, management and even through giving out loans for cases – which is uncommon since banks usually see court cases as high risk situations.

Nate also talks about their company vision and focus of being a relationship-based bank. He discusses the big difference between knowing a guy or a gal and calling a generic phone number since people feel more valued when talking to a legitimate person than a service line.

Key moments:

  • How lawyers can benefit from commercial banks (3:10)
  • Relationship-focused banking (10:41)
  • Financing cases through commercial banks (16:01)
  • Character as the most important of the four C’s (20:16)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

Nate Dinger

“When the suns shining and everything’s going fine, you might not need them. But on a rainy day, when things get shaken up a bit, it certainly helps to have a warm body to call.” Nate Dinger.

ABOUT NATE DINGER

Nate Dinger, Senior Vice President, Division Head – Commercial Banking at Signature Bank

Commercial Banking

Nate Dinger is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Signature Bank – he helps small, mid sized businesses, and law firms in Chicago manage their finances.

Website: http://www.signature-bank.com/index.cfm

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinger/

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

More episodes of The 1958 Lawyer podcast

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Steve Mesirow: Mesirow Financial | THE 1958 LAWYER Podcast

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Steve Mesirow is the Senior Managing Director in Mesirow Wealth Management and he has been providing expert investment advice and financial planning strategies to his clients for over 25 years. In this episode, Steve talks about how law businesses are at a disadvantage because they register their taxes at the highest rates. He discussed all the ways in which lawyers can build and protect their wealth in a tax-advantaged way.

Through systems called Cash Balance Plan, Donor Advised Funds, Profit-sharing, or Roth IRA, lawyers can do their best at their career without losing any of their well-earned money. Steve also talks about all the ways in which his company helps people – lawyers or otherwise – worry about things that are impactful, helping them save money in ways that are meaningful in the big picture.

Key moments:

  • Building and protecting wealth through a cash balance plan(2:07)
  • Deduction through donor advised funds (14:02)
  • The difference between fiduciary and non-fiduciary (23:22)
  • Saving money in meaningful ways  (26:41)

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MEMORABLE QUOTES

Steve Mesirow

“The best use of your time is to work on your business and not be following down the rules of different financial planning aspects or chasing down a couple of stocks. That might not be the best utilization of your time.” – Steve Mesirow

ABOUT STEVE MESIROW

Steve Mesirow, Senior Managing Director in Mesirow Financial

Wealth Management and Financial Planning

Steven Mesirow is a Senior Managing Director in Mesirow Wealth Management. He provides investment advice and financial planning strategies to individuals, business owners and charitable organizations that are designed to help accumulate, manage and preserve wealth.

Steven joined the firm in 1993 and has more than 25 years of financial services experience.

Steven serves on the Jewish United Fund Health and Human Services subcommittee. He has developed a social investment strategy; Mesirow Impact Management – a portfolio strategy that invests in companies with a positive corporate culture.

Steven earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history/political science from the University of Michigan, a Master of Arts in history from the University of Maryland and a Management Aptitude Test in teaching from the American University. Steve is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional and a Certified Fund Specialist™ (CFS™).

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenmesirow/

Website: http://www.mesirowfinancial.com/

Have comments, questions, or concerns? Contact us at [email protected]

“The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” still defines the business of law…
It’s time for a change.

If you’re a lawyer, you’re familiar with the ABA article “The 1958 Lawyer and his 1938 Dollar” which gives our podcast its title, and its inspiration. That article was the start of the billable hour for law firms…And the last major change to the business of law, 70+ years ago now. Well, it’s past time for another change.

This podcast is all about bucking the status quo of the business of law. Your host Ron Bockstahler runs Amata Law Office Suites, providing law firms an alternative to the traditional fixed-cost business model that places unwanted stress on attorneys to work long hours that often-times lead to burn out, broken relationships and in many cases substance abuse. Each week he’ll discuss alternatives to the 12 hours days, endless rotation of clerks and paralegals, and the expensive offices leased to impress clients who rarely show up in person anymore. He’ll interview successful lawyers who are doing law differently, and finding a work-life balance while still running a successful firm.

Do you want to find a better way to run your law firm? It’s time for the next big change in the business of law, and you’ll get it here on The 1958 Lawyer.

More episodes of The 1958 Lawyer podcast

Discover our legal support staff for lawyers in Chicago.