Join host Aaron Fulk on this episode of the Legal Growth Podcast as she sits down with Stacey Janssen, soon to be sworn in as President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Stacey shares her unexpected path into law, how estate planning found her, and why serving everyday families—not just the wealthy—has become her life’s work.

In this conversation, Stacey opens up about the early experiences that shaped her desire for financial independence, how Kansas Legal Services introduced her to elder law, and how launching her own practice (twice!) became one of her biggest growth surprises. She also explains why relatability, empathy, and truly listening to clients have been the most valuable non-legal skills of her entire career.

Stacey and Aaron explore the changing landscape of estate planning, the rise of AI in law firms, and why the human element—discernment, connection, and the ability to understand family dynamics—will always matter more than document drafting.

Listeners will learn:

• Why estate planning isn’t just for wealthy families

• How early life experiences shaped Stacey’s mission and client approach

• Why relatability and empathy strengthen attorney-client trust

• How running her own practice sparked unexpected, rapid growth

• How AI can support (but never replace) discernment and real human counseling

• How law firms can automate routine tasks while staying deeply client-centered

👉 Tune in for a thoughtful, encouraging conversation that reminds us the best legal work happens when wisdom, humanity, and heart lead the way.