The legal profession was built on in-person offices, paper files, and face-to-face meetings. But the last few years have proven that great lawyering doesn’t require four walls—and for leaders like JoAnn Hathaway, going remote isn’t just a necessity, it’s an opportunity.

After 20 years shaping the profession as Executive Director of the State Bar of Michigan, JoAnn has a front-row seat to how remote work is transforming law firm culture, client service, and leadership.

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers and JoAnn dive into how firms can make the transition to remote successfully—from choosing the right technology and communication systems to maintaining connection, accountability, and a thriving firm culture.

JoAnn shares her vision for a future where going remote can mean greater flexibility, better client outcomes, and stronger leadership.

📌 Connect with JoAnn Hathaway

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🔹 Email: jlhathaway@comcast.net

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Nadine Navarro, immigration attorney, tech founder, and legal systems consultant. As the owner of Navarro Immigration, creator of DraftyAI, and founder of Law Firm Architects, Nadine is on a mission to help lawyers rethink how they work, use tech, and care for themselves.

Recently selected for the AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight, Nadine joins Ruby to explore how attorneys can break free from burnout, leverage better tools, and design client-centered practices that scale with intention.

🔹 Why burnout is baked into traditional legal structures — and how to disrupt it

🔹 What DraftyAI brings to immigration attorneys and why she built it

🔹 The power of mapping the client journey and building smarter systems

🔹 How to rethink tech, operations, and self-care at your firm

If you’re looking for a fresh, grounded, and forward-thinking conversation about legal tech, leadership, and law firm design—this one’s for you.

📌 Connect with Nadine Navarro: LinkedIn: Nadine Navarro DraftyAI: www.draftyai.com

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Michelle Griffin, PhD—founder of Griffin Resources and a seasoned HR strategist helping growing businesses stay compliant, build resilient teams, and lead with intention.Michelle breaks down how small and mid-sized law firms can approach HR not just as a checklist, but as a strategic foundation for sustainable growth. From reducing turnover to avoiding costly compliance missteps, her insights are rooted in decades of hands-on experience guiding businesses through growth, restructuring, and transformation.

🔹 Learn what HR systems you really need before expanding your team

🔹 Explore why culture and compliance go hand in hand

🔹 Discover how to turn your people strategy into a growth lever, not an afterthought

🔹 Get one practical HR action item to implement this quarterWhether you're hiring your first employee or leading a multi-state team, this conversation will help you rethink HR as a powerful, people-first advantage.

📌 Connect with Michelle Griffin: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Website: griffin-resources.com

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level.

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