In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Dominika Staniewicz (known as Brain Coach D), a TEDx speaker, certified brain health coach, and award-winning entrepreneur, to explore the intersection of neuroscience and leadership. With over 5,000 hours on global stages, Dominika specializes in helping leaders rewire their brains for peak performance and mental resilience.

They dive deep into how entrepreneurs and lawyers can navigate ADHD—or symptoms that look like it—and why optimizing your brain biology is the ultimate competitive advantage in a high-stress industry. Dominica challenges the traditional approach to mental focus, offering a blueprint for transitioning from a "scattered brain" to a focused, strategic leader.

Together, they explore:

✅ The Biology of Performance: Why you should audit your nutrition, sleep, and habits before jumping to any diagnosis, and how simple biology determines your firm's success.

✅ The ADHD Superpower: Why you might not want to "get rid" of all your symptoms. Dominica explains how to leverage unique brain traits to scale your business while hacking the parts that don't serve you.

✅ Rewiring for Results: How to use neuroplasticity to program your brain to notice opportunities and stay calm while others are in "doomsday" mode.

✅ "Human Being" vs. "Human Doing": A deep dive into the psychological necessity of detaching your personal identity from your firm’s daily chaos to prevent burnout.

✅ Your 2026 North Star: How to align your strategic business goals with your brain’s true capacity for long-term resilience and fulfillment.

If you are ready to stop operating in survival mode and start leading with biological precision to reclaim your time and focus, this conversation is your guide to mastering the engine behind your practice.

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jennifer Kaplan, President and CEO of Evolve PR and Marketing, to discuss the transformative power of Public Relations for law firms. As the leader of Arizona’s largest PR firm, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge on how to stop just buying attention and start earning authority.

Jennifer and Ruby explore the critical difference between static advertising and the dynamic nature of Earned Media. They dive into the "Perception is Reality" principle and explain why a media interview carries far more weight than a billboard. Whether you are a solo practitioner or a large firm owner, this conversation provides the blueprint for building a brand that clients already trust before they even walk through your door.

Together, they explore:

✅ Earned vs. Paid Media: Why Public Relations is the ultimate complement to your advertising budget and how it builds long-term credibility.

✅ Get Rich in Your Niche: The importance of staying in your lane to become the "go-to" expert that reporters (and clients) call first.

✅ The Trust Factor: Understanding the parasocial connection—how seeing you on the news creates an instant bond of trust with potential clients.

✅ Strategic Protection: Navigating "off the record" moments, protecting client anonymity, and managing your reputation during a crisis.

✅ PR on Any Budget: How small firms can leverage local news desks and award submissions to raise their visibility without a massive marketing spend.

If you’re ready to move beyond basic lead gen and build a brand that stands out in a crowded market, this masterclass on Public Relations is for you.

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jeff Goldman, founder of Goldman and Partners Immigration Law, a veteran with over 30 years of experience who has transformed how we understand legal specialization and business resilience.

Jeff shares his fascinating journey from his early days in real estate —where he felt like he "wasn't a lawyer, but a document signer"— to becoming the go-to authority for elite entrepreneurs from MIT, Harvard, and Y Combinator. He also reveals the hard-earned lesson that led him to create the "10% Safety Rule," a vital risk management strategy that every firm owner must implement to protect their practice.

This conversation is a masterclass in strategy for firm owners and an inspiration for students looking for purpose in their legal careers. Together, they explore:

✅ The 10% Safety Rule: The real story of how Jeff lost 42% of his revenue in just 10 minutes, and why you must never let a single client dominate your firm's income.

✅ Elite Niche Mastery: How to capture high-level markets and why being an "expert in a niche within a niche" is the key to eliminating competition.

✅ Innovation Beyond the JD: The birth of the BUILD Fellowship and how to create synergistic businesses that solve systemic legal problems (like the H1B lottery).

✅ The Retention Secret: How Jeff has kept his senior attorneys for over 15 years through autonomy and a culture of "over-compensation."

If you’re ready to stop being an administrative manager and start becoming a strategic leader in elite niches while bulletproofing your firm’s stability, this episode is for you.

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🔹 Website: gpimmigration.com

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Jacqueline Schaefer, Founder and CEO of Clear Brief AI, to discuss the operational and financial crisis facing litigators: the growing threat of sanctions due to AI hallucinations and research errors.

Jacqueline, a former litigator and Legalweek’s 2025 Innovator of the Year, reveals why the problem is not just "hallucination," but the fundamental breakdown in a firm’s Quality Assurance (QA) process. They unpack the non-negotiable risk under Rule 11, which holds partners personally responsible for accuracy, even if the work was done by associates or generative AI.

This conversation is mandatory listening for any firm that has introduced AI tools like ChatGPT, CoCounsel, or Harvey. Together, they explore:

✅ The Rule 11 Threat: Why checking citations is no longer just a junior task, and the $85,000 and $60,000 consequences facing firms right now.

✅ Subtle Errors, Severe Consequences: How tiny mistakes (like wrong page numbers or fabricated fact references) destroy judicial trust and create an audit risk.

✅ The Operational Fix (The Cite Check Report): How Am Law firms are using specialized, non-generative AI tools to create a verifiable audit trail that proves human review and protects the signing partner.

✅ Hyperlinking for Credibility: Mastering the technique of linking factual records and legal citations to win the judge's confidence immediately.

If you are ready to stop worrying about sanctions and start implementing the operational solutions trusted by the largest global firms, this episode is your blueprint for AI compliance.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Jacqueline Schaefer

🔹 Website: clearbrief.ai

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On this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Andy Seavers, CEO and Co-Founder of Case Status and author of the provocative new book, Future Firm, Fossil Firm.Andy draws a line in the sand, challenging lawyers to confront the industry's outdated business models and "Comcast-level" client service. This conversation is essential for any firm owner ready to transition from a Fossil Firm (defined by industry limitations) to a Future Firm (defined by client experience and innovation).We dive deep into the strategic connection between Client Care and ROI, exploring the four core forces that are holding the legal industry back from achieving its true potential. Together, Ruby and Andy discuss:✅ The CX Imperative: Why the client experience is no longer a soft skill, but the single greatest driver of your firm's profitability and reputation.✅ The Future Firm Blueprint: How technology and AI must be leveraged not just for internal efficiency, but for external, client-facing engagement. ✅ Overcoming the Four Forces: A breakdown of the structural limitations preventing firms from embracing modern client-centric models. ✅ Accountability and Growth: How client engagement platforms like Case Status transform transparency, reduce friction, and increase case resolution speed.If you’re ready to stop thinking like a traditional law practice and start building a modern, client-driven business that is designed for growth and resilience, this episode is your wake-up call.📌 Connect with Andy Sievers: 🔹 LinkedIn: Andy Sievers 🔹 Website: casestatus.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. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on: 🌐 Website: powersstrategygroup.com 📺 YouTube: @powersstrategygroup 💬 Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourpractice Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: 🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers 🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice 🔹 Website: rubypowers.com 🔹 Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice on Amazon Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine• CandleAI

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Steve Recio, Founder and CEO of Pipefile.com, to discuss why the dreaded "document chase" is slowing down your law firm and how to eliminate client friction.

Steve, whose platform is used by hundreds of firms worldwide, argues that operational bottlenecks—especially in document-heavy practices like immigration—always start with client intake. They unpack the difference between a failing case management portal and a true consumer-grade client experience. Together, they explore:

✅ Stop the Ping Pong: Why traditional email requests and client portals create massive case delays.

✅ The Portal Blind Spot: Why most case management portals are built for attorneys, not for the client experience, and what's missing.

✅ Consumer-Grade Law: How to design an intake system that clients actually complete on their first try (think: simple links, no passwords).

✅ The ROI of Frictionless: Concrete proof that eliminating back-and-forth can win back 3–5 hours of paralegal time per case.

If you’re ready to speed up your case filings, reduce administrative chaos, and improve client satisfaction, this conversation provides the tactical steps to make your workflow simple and secure.

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🔹 Website: pipefile.com

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Ray Brescia, Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law & Technology at Albany Law School, to explore one of the most important conversations in the legal profession today: how lawyers must evolve in an era of rapid technological and societal change.

Ray explains why the moment we’re living through mirrors the massive transformation that reshaped the profession over a century ago — and why understanding that history is essential to preparing for what’s next. From the justice gap affecting tens of millions to the rise of “Lawyer 3.0,” he breaks down how emerging technologies, new delivery models, and shifting client needs will redefine how law is practiced.

🔹 How today’s transformation parallels the legal upheaval of the early 1900s

🔹 Why 93% of low-income Americans face legal issues without a lawyer

🔹 How technology can reduce the justice gap — and where it might widen it

🔹 What it means for lawyers to “run with the machines”

🔹 Which skills will matter most for the next generation of practitioners

If you’re a firm owner, educator, or forward-looking attorney, this episode offers a grounded, historical, and practical roadmap for navigating the future of practice.

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Faculty Page: https://www.albanylaw.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/raymond-brescia

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Rania Combs, Founder of Rania Combs Law PLLC, to explore the art of running a thriving virtual law practice and why the human element is now more critical than ever.

Rania, a true pioneer who has run a fully virtual estate planning practice since 2009, shares her vision for a future where technology provides convenience and accessibility without sacrificing the deep trust required in sensitive areas of law. Together, they explore: ✅ The Over-Automation Warning: Why clients are yearning for more human interaction and how tech fatigue affects the Gen Z client.

✅ Virtual & Vital: How Rania built a personal practice and referral network across state lines for over 15 years.

✅ Finding the Balance: How using tools (including AI) to eliminate the mechanical frees up attorneys for context, strategy, and empathy.

✅ The Future of Lawyering: Why the "post-AI ballgame" in legal services comes down to trustworthiness and resisting the urge to remove the human layer.

If you’re running a practice remotely or looking for practical ways to use technology to deepen your client relationships—not replace them—this episode will show you how to be both virtual and vital.

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🔹 LinkedIn: Rania Combs

🔹 Website: raniacombslaw.com

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