In this episode of Breaking the Law, we sit down with Haley Harlan, a former prosecutor, as she bravely shares her personal story of burnout in the public service sector. From recognizing the early signs to finding support, we delve into the mental health struggles faced by many in the...
E15: War Stories or Warnings? Unpacking “Traditional Law” Horror Stories
Sam and Ashlyn dive into the darker side of the legal profession by exploring horror stories anonymously shared on the internet. These tales often get dismissed as mere "war stories" or accepted as just part of the job, but Ashlyn and Sam challenge that mindset. They discuss why these experiences...
E14: Bias in the Bar: Unpacking Gender Stigma (and other stigmas that suck) with Professor Amanda Fisher
In this episode of Breaking the Law, we dive into the tough realities of gendered stigma in the legal profession with Professor Amanda Fisher who holds both a JD and a Ph.D. Her groundbreaking dissertation shines a light on the subtle and not-so-subtle biases that women lawyers face daily—and what...
E13: A Healthy Breakaway from Big Law
This episode of Breaking the Law, Matt Agnew, founder of Agnew Law, joins Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman to discuss his journey through Big Law. Matt shares about the toll that Big Law can take, the challenges it presents to prioritizing the things that matter most, and what led him...
E12: Tips for Starting a Law Firm
So you want to start a law firm? Check out this great conversation between Ashlyn Lindskog, founder of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman, founder of Foreman Law, as they discuss why they decided to start their firms, what they've learned, and practical tips for starting a firm.
E11: Thriving in Big Law? An Exceptional Experience
Can you thrive in Big Law? Bill Wahlberg shares his experiences in traditional law firm models with co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog and Sam Foreman, and identifies some of the keys that have helped him find a place to thrive in Big Law. In particular, Bill shares how big an impact culture...
25: Planning for What You Want
Which part of the deal process is most important? Join Stacie Wilson of Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd joins hosts Jacob Wayman of Wayman Consulting Group, and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss the importance of preparing for a transaction. Stacie shares stories from her experiences, and what a...
24: Family, a Dream Bigger than the Enterprise
Jon Bachura of Legasus Group joins hosts Jacob Wayman of Wayman Consulting Group and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss his work with enterprising families. Jon covers a range of topics, including the idea that sometimes a sale isn't the goal. He challenges listeners to consider a dream bigger...
E10: 2024: A Great Time to Be a Lawyer
2024 is a great time to be a lawyer. Kyle Robisch, partner at Latitude, a provider of top tier flexible legal talent, joins co-hosts Ashlyn Lindskog of AB Legal, and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss his journey from Big Law to creating alternative opportunities that enable lawyers and...
23: Understanding Private Equity Deals
Matt Agnew, founder of Agnew Law, joins hosts Jacob Wayman of Wayman Consulting, and Sam Foreman of Foreman Law to discuss important aspects of private equity deals. Matt shares from his experience in health care and other industries to help understand how private equity deals are structured, valuations, and a...