S04E151 Mediation for Better Client Outcomes with Felicia Harris Hoss

S04E151 Mediation for Better Client Outcomes with Felicia Harris Hoss

Author: Marilyn Jenkins April 27, 2026 Duration: 32:49
A lawsuit can swallow years of your life, millions in reserves, and months of leadership attention, and still end with an outcome no one really likes. That’s why we sat down with Felicia Harris Hoss, a full-time independent commercial mediator and arbitrator and former trial partner, to talk about early dispute resolution and what changes when you stop treating mediation like a last-minute “settlement conference” and start using it as a structured process. We dig into why so many cases still...

Running a law firm means you're not just a lawyer anymore-you're a CEO, a marketer, and a leader steering a business through complex challenges. The Leadership In Law Podcast, hosted by Marilyn Jenkins, speaks directly to that reality. This isn't about case law; it's about the business of law. You'll hear frank conversations and practical strategies focused on growth, scaling operations, and building a practice that thrives without burning you out. Episodes tackle the unspoken hurdles firm owners face, from client acquisition and team management to cultivating a sustainable vision for success. Tune in for a blend of actionable insights and real-world stories from those who've navigated the path, offering a genuine resource for the business side of your practice. If you're looking to move beyond the day-to-day and truly lead your firm forward, this podcast provides the thoughtful perspective you need.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
S03E118 Lawyer Well-Being & Networking with Emily Logan Stedman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:25
Ever catch yourself wishing for a harmless excuse to avoid your inbox? That quiet thought is more common than most lawyers admit, and it’s one of several subtle signs our guest, commercial litigator Emily Logan Stedman,…
S03E116 The Importance of Referral Marketing with Delisi Friday [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:46
Referrals don’t have to be random. We sit down with legal marketing strategist Delisi Friday to show how law firms can turn trust into a steady pipeline by building real relationships, staying top of mind, and using Link…
S03E114 Hourly Billing Is Nuts with Jonathan Stark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:57
Imagine your fastest work earning you the most money and your clients feeling calmer as the matter progresses. That’s the power of pricing outcomes instead of hours. We sit down with Jonathan Stark, author of Hourly Bill…
BONUS: The Google Maps Playbook In the AI Age with Marilyn Jenkins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:31
The Google Maps Playbook for Law Firms in the AI Age Free Training How to Dominate Local Searches with AI Optimization! Learn how to take advantage of the #1 place your future clients are clicking and calling when they n…
S03E112 Strategic Tax Planning Tips with Emil Abedian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Numbers don’t build a law firm, owners do. This conversation with Emil, a CPA who serves only solo and small firms, shows how to replace once-a-year tax prep with a clear, repeatable system for growth. We pull back the c…
S03E111 Why Clean Books Are a Growth Tool with Victoria Blanc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:39
We sit down with Victoria, a law-firm-focused bookkeeper and trust accounting specialist, to unpack how clean books transform guesswork into growth. From eliminating compliance risk to using ROI to drive hiring and marke…
S03E110 Building a Successful Estate Planning Firm with Anna Pelligra [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
We sit down with Anna, a trusts and estates attorney who launched her own firm after processing thousands of estate plans during COVID, to unpack a growth playbook built on education, community, and fearless outreach. He…