Want to land the right legal job and love the culture you're in? This episode is for you.

Episode 232 of The Lawyer Stories Podcast features Erin Andersen, Founder of YourBrandNetworker, Career Transition Coach, and Flat-Rate Hiring Manager. Based in NYC and working nationwide, Erin shares how she pivoted from corporate banking into the legal space—building a powerful network and community of lawyers along the way.

Erin reminds us: “Culture matters—pay attention to the environment you’re building or stepping into.”

Tune in to hear how she’s helping legal professionals align their careers with purpose and connection.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 231 welcomes back Mengyue Wang, Owner and Online Coach at MW Fitness.Mengyue first joined us nearly two years ago, and this time, she shares her inspiring journey transitioning to life in Hawaii. Once an Ivy League executive, Mengyue has evolved into a Fitness and Nutrition Coach for high-performing, career-driven professionals around the world. In this episode, Mengyue emphasizes that you don't have to sacrifice your health to build a successful career. She’s passionate about creating transformational experiences by identifying the GAP in each of her clients’ lives and delivering real, tailored solutions.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 230 welcomes Howard Ankin, Owner of Ankin Law and a prominent personal injury attorney in the Chicagoland area. A third-generation lawyer, Howard reflects on growing up in a family deeply rooted in the legal profession, often spending school breaks accompanying his father to court. Many of his clients today are children and grandchildren of those his father and grandfather once represented. Howard shares how he found his own path within the legal world, building a practice centered on personal injury, product liability, and mass torts. With a deep passion for justice and an unwavering commitment to his community, Howard has dedicated his career to continuing the Ankin family tradition—providing trusted, compassionate, and superior legal support to those in need. This is a powerful story of legacy, purpose, and a lifelong devotion to the law.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 229 features Marc Brown, Founder & Managing Attorney at the Marc Brown Law Firm, serving personal injury and wrongful death victims across South Carolina and Georgia. With a unique perspective shaped by years representing major insurance companies and corporations, Marc now fights for the individuals on the other side of the courtroom — the injured and their families. Since launching his firm in 2019, Marc has brought big-firm experience and dedication to a boutique, client-focused practice. Tune in to hear how Marc's journey from defending powerful entities to championing justice for the underserved has shaped his mission, mindset, and message. This is the story of a lawyer who knows both sides — and chooses to stand with the people.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227 welcomes back Massimo D’Angelo, Partner & Co-Chair of the Real Estate Industry Group at Black Rome LLP in NYC — and a longtime friend from UMass-Amherst. In this powerful return to the show (last featured in Episode 3), Massimo dives into his roots as the son of Southern Italian immigrants and traces his journey to becoming a legal force in high-stakes real estate litigation. He recounts his pivotal role in the Atelier Condo board raid, where his investigation led to a sweeping crackdown on short-term rentals in Manhattan. Massimo also shares how that case opened the door to representing none other than former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili. Don’t miss this gripping conversation with a lawyer making headlines.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 227, we sit down with Grant Little, the CEO of Precedent, to discuss his extensive 20+ years of experience in the insurance industry. From his beginnings as a claims analyst to recognizing the need for innovative solutions in the legal field, Grant shares his journey of creating Precedent. Precedent is transforming the way insurance claims are handled by law firms. With its cutting-edge platform, it streamlines key processes, allowing claims to be set up, limits verified, demands drafted, offers made, and settlement payments processed in record time. By reducing administrative tasks, eliminating unnecessary back-and-forth, and minimizing stalemates with insurance companies, Precedent ensures a more efficient and error-free experience for both insurers and law firms. Join us as we explore how Precedent is saving time, cutting costs, and ensuring fair, reasonable settlement outcomes for all parties involved.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast episode 226 welcomes Aaron Zimmerman, the Head of Attorney Recruitment at Morgan & Morgan. Aaron shares his journey from Harvard Law School—where he was a member of the Harvard Defenders—to his current role recruiting top trial attorneys for one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the country. Before attending Harvard, Aaron made the strategic decision to defer his admission and work as a legal headhunter at a boutique recruiting firm. There, he trained under two veteran legal recruiters and led litigation placements. This formative experience gave him deep insight into the career trajectories of litigators, helping him understand both immediate and long-term professional pathways in the legal field. As an executive recruiter, Aaron interviewed and placed hundreds of attorneys into prestigious AmLaw 100 firms both domestically and internationally. Now, he brings that wealth of experience to Morgan & Morgan, passionately working "For the People" by ensuring the firm is staffed with the best trial attorneys available.

The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 225 features Nancy Jeng, Co-Founder of Billalbles AI. Jeng shares her inspiring journey from the world of advertising to the forefront of legal tech innovation. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in advertising, Nancy began her career creating high-profile ad campaigns—including work featured during the Super Bowl. Her path led her to major tech companies like Google and Pinterest, where she honed her skills in tech and product development. Drawing from her own experience as a timekeeper, Nancy co-founded Billables AI, a groundbreaking legal tech startup. The company offers an AI-powered, automated time tracking tool designed for lawyers, consultants, marketers, and other professional services providers. Billables AI aims to revolutionize time reporting by making it seamless and accurate.