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Life & Law: Business, Leadership & Wellbeing for Lawyers

Life & Law: Business, Leadership & Wellbeing for Lawyers

Written by: Heather Moulder J.D.
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Life & Law is a podcast for lawyers navigating the business, leadership, and wellbeing challenges of practicing law. Hosted by Heather Moulder, former BigLaw partner and lawyer business and leadership coach, the podcast offers strategic insight on: → Business development and growing a strong law practice → Leadership, decision-making, and navigating firm dynamics → Law practice management and the business of law → Lawyer wellbeing, mindset, boundaries, and sustainable performance You’ll hear solo episodes from Heather and candid conversations with lawyers and experts about building a successful practice, leading with intention, and making decisions that support both your career and your life. New episodes every Tuesday, Fall through Spring. Learn more about Heather and Life & Law at lifeandlawpodcast.com.© 2021 - 2026 Life & Law Podcast Careers Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • #249: Be the Lawyer Clients Call Before Problems Start (aka the Trusted Advisor)

    #249: Be the Lawyer Clients Call Before Problems Start (aka the Trusted Advisor)
    Oct 27 2026
    Want clients to call you sooner (before issues/problems get out of hand)? Wish they would discuss operational decisions that aren’t purely operational (but have a legal impact)? Want to be involved in clients’ long-term planning? This is what being a trusted advisor to your client is all about. And the benefits are many (and no, it’s not about doing “more work” for them, although that often does happen). Becoming a trusted advisor to your clients is about being their partner. Not just their legal partner, but a someone who is necessary to their business because: - You understand the client's goals before recommending legal action. - You’re better equipped to identify risks while the client still has time to respond. - You’re able to connect legal issues to business priorities, cost, timing, and reputation. Bottom line: Your clients will make better business decisions (with better timing). Risk is reduced. Money is saved. Listen to today’s episode to find out my blueprint for becoming a trusted advisor to your clients. RECOMMENDED EPISODES: Episode 239: How Lawyers Get Clients https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-lawyers-get-clients/ Episode 243: Legal Billing (The Cost of Not Billing Regularly) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/legal-billing-cost/ Episode 205: Why You Aren’t A Rainmaker (Yet) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/why-you-arent-a-rainmaker/ ***ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND*** https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermoulder/ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Intro: The reactive client relationship problem
    • (00:01:01) - Podcast welcome
    • (00:01:35) - Becoming a trusted advisor, not just billable hours
    • (00:04:04) - Mastermind background and applications
    • (00:06:42) - Why clients should call earlier: costs of late involvement
    • (00:10:34) - Framework intro: four parts to becoming a trusted advisor
    • (00:11:08) - Part 1: Build relationships beyond active matters
    • (00:15:41) - Offering limited help without over-billing
    • (00:18:37) - Part 2: Reach out on industry changes affecting clients
    • (00:21:33) - Making reach-outs personal and client-specific
    • (00:23:26) - Part 3: Identifying risk and path to formal advice
    • (00:26:37) - Part 4: Establishing a regular meeting cadence
    • (00:27:58) - Closing thoughts and call to action
    • (00:30:03) - Outro
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    31 mins
  • #248: Case Study On Building Your Law Practice: Keep Going

    #248: Case Study On Building Your Law Practice: Keep Going
    Oct 20 2026
    Building your law practice takes time. This is something we all know (rationally). And yet… Many lawyers give up before they can see the ultimate results of their efforts. Which is a shame because, often, they give up right before they’re likely to see real results. Tune in for a conversation with former client and lawyer extraordinaire, Cassie Dallas, about how to stay focused, trust your instincts, and keep going before results become visible. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES AND EPISODES: Episode 15: Business Masterminds for Lawyers https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/business-masterminds-lawyers/ Episode 128: Your Real-Life Lawyer Case Studies (Mastermind) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/lawyer-case-studies/ Episode 213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/business-networking-framework-lawyers/ ***ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND*** https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermoulder/ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. Chapters
    • (00:00:01) - Introduction to Cassie Dallas
    • (00:02:05) - Why Cassie Went to Law School
    • (00:04:06) - Job Offer Rescinded During Financial Crisis
    • (00:06:06) - Rebuilding After Unemployment and Landing a Clerkship
    • (00:07:33) - First Private Practice Job and Cultural Mismatch
    • (00:08:23) - Learning to Extract Value from a Non-Ideal Fit
    • (00:10:12) - Moving to Dallas and Finding an Appellate Practice Home
    • (00:11:51) - The Power of Networking (Even Unintentional)
    • (00:13:56) - Why Cassie Joined the Mastermind
    • (00:15:43) - The Ambiguity of Partnership Criteria
    • (00:17:28) - Understanding Your Strengths and Ideal Practice
    • (00:19:14) - Navigating a Niche Appellate Practice at Her Firm
    • (00:20:57) - Getting Over the Hump: Internal and External Support
    • (00:23:19) - The Personal Nature of Business Building
    • (00:25:18) - Support Systems: Marriage, Therapy, and Firm Mentors
    • (00:26:31) - Becoming Equity Partner and Shifting Perceptions
    • (00:28:09) - Origins of Seeking Peer Support: We Lead Program
    • (00:31:05) - The Value of Peer Groups vs Mentors
    • (00:35:50) - Affinity Groups and Ongoing Peer Support
    • (00:37:44) - Key Takeaways from the Mastermind Process
    • (00:40:03) - Learning Self-Trust and Strategic Confidence
    • (00:42:42) - Courage, Confidence, and Getting Back Up
    • (00:44:35) - Business Development: Overcoming Outreach Hesitation
    • (00:47:25) - Authenticity Over Transactional Networking
    • (00:49:28) - Final Advice and Closing Thoughts
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    51 mins
  • #247: Stop Doing More (Strategic Business Development for Lawyers)

    #247: Stop Doing More (Strategic Business Development for Lawyers)
    Oct 13 2026
    Business development for lawyers need not be about doing more. Learn how to improve your ROI doing less (by choosing the right business development strategies). RECOMMENDED EPISODES: Episode 9: How to Be Productive (A Productive Mindset) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-be-productive-mindset/ Episode 177: Prioritizing to Do Less, Achieve More https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/do-less-achieve-more-rewind/ Episode 121: #1 Way to Grow Your Business (Networking) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/top-way-to-grow-your-business/ Episode 236: How to Maximize Legal Conference Attendance https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/top-way-to-grow-your-business/ Episode #155: Attorney Marketing (Unlock “Why You?”) https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/attorney-marketing-why-you/ Episode #159: LinkedIn Marketing Content Creation Secrets https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/lawyer-linkedin-marketing/ Episode #172: Client Development Return on Investment https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/lawyer-linkedin-marketing/ ***ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND*** https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/ SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more lawyers who need these insights. Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Introduction: More Activity Isn't Better Business Development
    • (00:03:53) - The Cost of Non-Strategic Activity
    • (00:05:05) - Phase One: Getting Clarity Through Vision and Goals
    • (00:10:52) - Setting Achievable Goals Within 12 Months
    • (00:12:21) - Phase Two: Choosing the Right Strategies for You
    • (00:16:39) - Strategy vs. Tasks: Understanding the Difference
    • (00:19:24) - Phase Three: Measuring ROI and Adjusting
    • (00:23:56) - Wrap-Up and Elevate Mastermind Program
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    27 mins
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