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The Future Is Bright Podcast

The Future Is Bright Podcast
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Enjoy a front-row seat as Chris speaks with thought-provoking C-Suite executives and leaders from corporations, both public and private, professional service firms, and of course, the legal industry from around the United States.

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What does it take to run a 200-million pound law firm without ever taking outside investment or merging with a bigger name?

Roger Bull, managing partner of Burges Salmon, joins Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg to unpack the five-year strategy his fi... more

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Gary Wingens led Lowenstein Sandler through Lehman Brothers' collapse and a global pandemic, and now he says AI won't shrink legal work at all, it will multiply it.

Wingens spent thirty-nine years at Lowenstein Sandler, eighteen as managing partner... more

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The dam is breaking: law firm capital deals are closing faster than regulators can write the rules to stop them.

Trish Rich of Holland & Knight and Lucian Pera of Adams & Reese are two ethics lawyers operating at the center of one of the profession... more

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Andy Kvesic left the job every lawyer wants to build something the profession had never seen.

As CEO of Aprio Legal, he traded a general counsel role at a thriving family office for the harder, riskier work of acquiring a Phoenix law firm and redes... more

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Gary Wingens
Chair and Partner of Lowenstein Sandler
Lowenstein Sandler
Episode: EP #79: Law Is Still a People Business: Gary Wingens on Leadership, Loyalty, and the Long View
Trish Rich
Partner at Holland & Knight
Holland & Knight
Episode: EP #78: Trying to Stop a Waterfall: Capital AI, and The New Legal Market
Lucian Pera
Partner at Adams & Reese
Adams & Reese
Episode: EP #78: Trying to Stop a Waterfall: Capital AI, and The New Legal Market
Andy Kvesic
CEO of Aprio Legal
Aprio Legal
Episode: EP #77: Aprio Legal: How Two ABS Firms Combined to Build America's First Integrated Legal + Accounting Platform
David Perla
Vice Chair of Burford Capital
Burford Capital
Episode: EP #76: Not All Capital Is the Same: Inside Burford Capital with David Perla
Rob Patrick
Managing Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed
Hughes Hubbard & Reed
Episode: EP #75: Fiercely Independent for 137 Years: Hughes Hubbard's Strategy in the Age of AI, Private Equity, and Rebalancing the Firm
Chase Simmons
Chair and CEO of Polsinelli
Polsinelli
Episode: EP #74: US Only by Design: Why Polsinelli Stays Domestic with Chase Simmons
James Hacking
CEO of Kindleworth
Kindleworth
Episode: EP #73: From Big Law to Boutique: Inside Kindleworth's Playbook for Partners Launching Their Own Firms
Natalie Knowlton
Associate Director for Legal Innovation at the Rhode Center, Stanford Law School
Stanford Law School – Rhode Center for the Legal Profession
Episode: EP #72: Scaling Legal Services with Non‑Lawyers: Lowering Friction in the Legal Industry with Natalie Knowlton

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Chris Batz
Host of The Future Is Bright Podcast
Howard Rosenberg
Co-host of The Future Is Bright Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Great Content - Thought Provoking

    My title was less than 5 words. If you listen, you get the reference. I am a partner in a defense law firm, and I listen to this podcast every morning to help me remember why I love my job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juggernaut19
    United States5 years ago
  • A great find!

    Chris always has terrific guests and conversations. This podcast is a great resource for anyone in the business law community. -Brian Salmo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrianS314
    United States6 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast!

    I love listening to the law firm leadership podcast! Some of my favorites include interviews of Daniel Rodriguez, Andrew Glincher, and Alan Bryan. Thanks, Chris, for putting thought provoking material out there about the industry!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMac-Miller
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Engaging and chock full of interesting information about the world of law firms.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill2030
    United States7 years ago
  • Director of Legal Affairs

    I am enjoying the Law Firm Leadership podcast. Chris gently guides the conversation with each guest towards topics that can help lawyers and business leaders better serve our firms and companies. I have learned something new in each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bouldersteph
    United States8 years ago

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The host delivers thought-provoking conversations with top law-firm leaders and executives.
Guests are consistently described as high-caliber with relevant, actionable perspectives.
Listeners value practical leadership insights and learnings they can apply to their own organizations.

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EP #79: Law Is Still a People Business: Gary Wingens on Leadership, Loyalty, and the Long View
Q: What did you learn from the GFC and how did it prepare you for COVID?
The GFC taught us harsh lessons about liquidity and the need for a proactive plan; COVID showed that clients still needed us and that technology could help us deliver value more efficiently.
EP #79: Law Is Still a People Business: Gary Wingens on Leadership, Loyalty, and the Long View
Q: What did you want to get right most during the leadership handoff?
I prioritized stability and clear planning so partners felt included, and the transition would provide continuity while enabling necessary change.
EP #78: Trying to Stop a Waterfall: Capital AI, and The New Legal Market
Q: Just to clarify real quick, when you say deals, are we talking funded MSO, ABS transactions with investors and buyers?
They're describing two core activities: investors taking stakes in back-office functions of law firms and technology-enabled native AI law firms being stood up, both typically backed by investors.
EP #77: Aprio Legal: How Two ABS Firms Combined to Build America's First Integrated Legal + Accounting Platform
Q: What advice would you give to someone considering launching an ABS or combining disciplines in a market like Arizona?
Question the underlying motivation and ensure there is a long-term, client-centered value proposition beyond simply chasing ownership or fee-sharing; only pursue ABS if there is a genuine, differentiated service model that benefits clients and can scale with proper governance and culture.
EP #75: Fiercely Independent for 137 Years: Hughes Hubbard's Strategy in the Age of AI, Private Equity, and Rebalancing the Firm
Q: What is the driving force behind Hughes Hubbard & Reed's independence, and how do you balance it with industry changes?
Independence is sustained by strong buy-in from partners, a clear strategy that leverages AI to reduce the need for large headcounts, and robust cross-border relationships that enable high-value, cross-border work without compromising the firm's identity.

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The show features in-depth conversations with C-suite executives and senior leaders from law firms, professional services, and other large organizations, with a recurring focus on strategy, leadership, and the evolving business of law. Episodes explore topics like AI adoption in legal practice, firm structure and ownership models, growth through mergers, and the evolving role of non-attorney leaders in driving performance. A notable pattern is the blend of practical leadership guidance with industry-wide shifts—technology, capital, and regulation shaping how firms compete and deliver client value. The format tends to mix strategic storytelling with actionable takeaways for peers and aspiring industry leaders, making it useful for listeners ... more

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7. Chase Simmons
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