Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Megan Stumph-Turner, litigator and partner at Baker Sterchi, to discuss the realities of growth, authenticity, and technology in today’s legal world. A first-generation lawyer who found her footing through resilience and adaptability, Megan shares how she built her practice from scratch while staying true to herself.

In this engaging conversation, Megan opens up about discovering her passion for civil litigation after graduating during the 2008 financial crisis, how relationships and authenticity became the foundation of her success, and why humor, empathy, and adaptability are underrated traits in law. She also dives into the evolving role of AI and ethics—offering real insight into how attorneys can use technology responsibly without losing the human touch that defines great advocacy.

Listeners will learn:

• How Megan built a thriving book of business through authenticity and relationships

• Why humor and humility are vital in sustaining a long-term legal career

• How empathy and mentorship strengthen firm culture and retention

• What attorneys must know about AI, ethics, and confidentiality in practice

• How to embrace innovation while keeping professionalism and people first

Tune in for a candid and inspiring discussion on leadership, growth, and why laughter—and integrity—belong in every courtroom and conference room.

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Elizabeth Souder, attorney, advisor, and business consultant helping law firms and organizations strengthen culture, strategy, and leadership. Elizabeth shares how her journey from political science major to corporate counsel to consultant taught her the power of innovation, empathy, and team-driven success.

In this insightful conversation, Elizabeth explains how her career evolved from launching Sprint’s first wireless network to advising national law firms on business development and organizational health. She reveals what it means to be both a lawyer and a strategist—and how empathetic problem solving and “discerner” thinking can transform entire teams.

Elizabeth and Aaron also explore the shifts reshaping law firms today—from the broken partnership model to the urgent need for collaborative, people-centered cultures that attract and retain top talent.

Listeners will learn:

• How Elizabeth pivoted from law firm partner to business advisor

• Why empathy and analytical thinking drive effective problem solving

• How the traditional partnership model is failing a new generation of lawyers

• Why culture, coaching, and collaboration now define firm success

• How data and assessments can pinpoint dysfunctions inside organizations

• What law firms must do to retain emerging talent and build leadership pipelines

Tune in for a refreshing conversation about leadership, innovation, and why the next era of law demands more humanity, strategy, and shared success.

Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Destiny Bounds, attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of her own small business law firm. Destiny shares her deeply personal journey from childhood dreams of becoming a lawyer to overcoming adversity, finding her passion for small business law, and creating a culture that empowers women in the legal profession.

In this inspiring conversation, Destiny opens up about how her father’s wrongful conviction motivated her to pursue law, how she discovered her calling in helping entrepreneurs start and protect their businesses, and what she’s learned from building her own thriving firm from the ground up. She also reveals how her background as a TV journalist unexpectedly became one of her greatest assets in marketing, leadership, and public speaking.

Destiny and Aaron dive into the evolving legal landscape, the rise of AI and automation in modern law firms, and what it takes to build a business rooted in culture, innovation, and purpose.

Listeners will learn:

• How early experiences shaped Destiny’s drive to become an attorney

• Why helping small business owners—especially women—is her true passion

• How building a strong team and culture transformed her firm’s growth

• Why storytelling and communication are underrated legal skills

• How AI and automation are redefining efficiency in today’s law firms

• What it takes to balance innovation with authenticity in leadership

👉 Tune in for a powerful and energetic conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a business that truly makes an impact.