Episodes

  • Episode 78: Books, Bots & Business: Innovating Law with Greg Siskind
    Sep 9 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Greg Siskind, Founding Partner of Siskind Susser and Co-Founder of Visalaw.AI. Known as both a trailblazer in immigration law and a prolific author, Greg has built his career at the intersection of books, bots, and business.Together, Ruby and Greg explore: ✅ Why publishing and repurposing content remains one of the most effective marketing tools for lawyers ✅ How immigration case management is evolving with AI (“the bots”) to create practical efficiencies ✅ Business lessons from decades of innovation in both practice management and thought leadership ✅ What’s next for legal tech and how lawyers can strategically adaptThis conversation highlights Greg’s unique ability to blend publishing, technology, and business strategy into a forward-looking model for law firms.If you want insights on how to write, market, and innovate without losing focus on your clients, this episode is for you.📌 Connect with Greg:🔹 LinkedIn: Greg Siskind🔹 Website: visalaw.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/powerupyourpracConnect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:🔹 LinkedIn: /rubypowers🔹 Facebook: /poweruppractice🔹 Website: rubypowers.com🔹 Ruby’s Book: Power Up Your Practice on AmazonTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit• Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 77: Turning Documents into Decisions: Threadeo's Time-Saving Edge
    Sep 3 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Aniket Sawant, Founder and CEO of Threadeo, to explore how AI can transform the way lawyers work with documents—saving time while unlocking actionable insights.

    Aniket, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares how Threadeo is redefining legal workflows by moving beyond data overload and giving lawyers back control. Together, they discuss:
    ✅ How Threadeo’s AI engine analyzes any type of legal document and produces insightful summaries with clear next steps
    ✅ Why law firms are reporting dramatic time savings and measurable productivity boosts after adoption
    ✅ Practical ways AI can support different needs—from client case files to creating structured outputs like a table of contents
    ✅ Why AI should be seen as an enhancer of legal expertise, not a replacement for it

    If you’ve ever felt buried under paperwork, this episode will show how turning documents into decisions can give your firm both speed and clarity.

    📌 Connect with Aniket Sawant:
    🔹 LinkedIn: Threadeo
    🔹 Website: thradeo.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/powerupyourprac

    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

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    50 mins
  • Ep. 76: Querious Minds: Transforming Law Firm Client Intake with Hilary Bowman
    Aug 26 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers sits down with Hilary Bowman, Founder and CEO of Querious, to unpack how Legal Conversational Intelligence™ is transforming client intake for immigration firms.

    Hilary, a recent AILA Innovators Spotlight honoree, shares her vision for a future where intake conversations are not only faster, but also more secure, ethical, and human-centered. Together, they explore:

    ✅ How Legal Conversational Intelligence™ solves the intake challenges firms face every day ✅ Why privacy and ethics must be built into every AI-driven solution ✅ Practical ways immigration firms can streamline intake while strengthening client trust ✅ How technology can support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of lawyering

    If you’ve been curious about how AI can reshape client intake while protecting your clients and your practice, this episode will show you what’s possible.

    📌 Connect with Hilary Bowman:

    🔹 LinkedIn: Querious

    🔹 Website: querious.ai

    📌 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/powerupyourprac

    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

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    45 mins
  • Ep. 75: Data-Driven Law Practice with Weipeng Zhuo
    Aug 19 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers talks with Weipeng Zhuo, CEO of Nexrizen, AI consultant, and recent AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight honoree. Weipeng’s path from Meta Data Scientist to legal tech entrepreneur is a masterclass in blending technical expertise with human insight.We explore: 🔹 A practical AI roadmap for law firms, from strategy to execution 🔹 How data-driven decision-making transforms client service and business growth 🔹 The mental health tools that keep entrepreneurs resilient under pressureWhether you’re curious about where legal tech is headed or ready to take concrete steps toward innovation, Weipeng’s story offers a unique perspective on aligning technology, people, and purpose.📌 Connect with Weipeng Zhuo: LinkedIn:⁠ Weipeng Zhuo Website:⁠ nexrizen.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/powerupyourpracticeConnect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice Website:⁠ rubypowers.com Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice — Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your PracticeTrusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi • Lawmatics • Filevine

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 74: Running Firms from Anywhere with JoAnn Hathaway
    Aug 13 2025

    The legal profession was built on in-person offices, paper files, and face-to-face meetings. But the last few years have proven that great lawyering doesn’t require four walls—and for leaders like JoAnn Hathaway, going remote isn’t just a necessity, it’s an opportunity.

    After 20 years shaping the profession as Executive Director of the State Bar of Michigan, JoAnn has a front-row seat to how remote work is transforming law firm culture, client service, and leadership.

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers and JoAnn dive into how firms can make the transition to remote successfully—from choosing the right technology and communication systems to maintaining connection, accountability, and a thriving firm culture.

    JoAnn shares her vision for a future where going remote can mean greater flexibility, better client outcomes, and stronger leadership.

    📌 Connect with JoAnn Hathaway

    🔹 LinkedIn: JoAnn Hathaway

    🔹 Email: jlhathaway@comcast.net

    📌 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/powerupyourprac

    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


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    45 mins
  • Ep. 73: Smarter Tech Stack, Healthier Firm
    Aug 5 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Nadine Navarro, immigration attorney, tech founder, and legal systems consultant. As the owner of Navarro Immigration, creator of DraftyAI, and founder of Law Firm Architects, Nadine is on a mission to help lawyers rethink how they work, use tech, and care for themselves.

    Recently selected for the AILA Fall Conference Innovators Spotlight, Nadine joins Ruby to explore how attorneys can break free from burnout, leverage better tools, and design client-centered practices that scale with intention.

    🔹 Why burnout is baked into traditional legal structures — and how to disrupt it

    🔹 What DraftyAI brings to immigration attorneys and why she built it

    🔹 The power of mapping the client journey and building smarter systems

    🔹 How to rethink tech, operations, and self-care at your firm

    If you’re looking for a fresh, grounded, and forward-thinking conversation about legal tech, leadership, and law firm design—this one’s for you.

    📌 Connect with Nadine Navarro: LinkedIn: Nadine Navarro DraftyAI: www.draftyai.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:⁠ @powersstrategygroup⁠Join our Skool Community - Power Hub: https://www.skool.com/powerupyourprac...Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers: LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers⁠ Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice⁠ Website:⁠ rubypowers.com⁠ Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠ Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠ Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit • Stafi• Lawmatics• Filevine

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    52 mins
  • Ep. 71: People-First Growth with Michelle Griffin: HR Systems That Power Your Firm
    Jul 28 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Michelle Griffin, PhD—founder of Griffin Resources and a seasoned HR strategist helping growing businesses stay compliant, build resilient teams, and lead with intention.Michelle breaks down how small and mid-sized law firms can approach HR not just as a checklist, but as a strategic foundation for sustainable growth. From reducing turnover to avoiding costly compliance missteps, her insights are rooted in decades of hands-on experience guiding businesses through growth, restructuring, and transformation.

    🔹 Learn what HR systems you really need before expanding your team

    🔹 Explore why culture and compliance go hand in hand

    🔹 Discover how to turn your people strategy into a growth lever, not an afterthought

    🔹 Get one practical HR action item to implement this quarterWhether you're hiring your first employee or leading a multi-state team, this conversation will help you rethink HR as a powerful, people-first advantage.


    📌 Connect with Michelle Griffin: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Website: griffin-resources.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


    ⁠Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:

    LinkedIn:⁠ /rubypowers⁠

    Facebook:⁠ /poweruppractice⁠

    Website:⁠ rubypowers.com⁠

    Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠

    Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice

    Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠

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    49 mins
  • Ep. 72: Beyond the Office Walls: Rethinking Law Firm Models with FisherBroyles
    Jul 22 2025

    In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by two visionary leaders who helped reshape how modern law firms can operate—James Fisher and Kevin Broyles, co-founders of FisherBroyles LLP.

    In this conversation, James and Kevin break down what it really takes to build and sustain a remote-first law firm that spans continents while maintaining performance, culture, and innovation.

    🔹 Learn how distributed firms build accountability and alignment across time zones 🔹 Discover what attorney retention looks like when autonomy and flexibility are prioritized 🔹 Explore how firm culture can thrive—without shared office space 🔹 Gain insights into the leadership shifts needed to stay competitive in the next decade

    Whether you're leading a growing team, rethinking your firm's model, or exploring ways to modernize, this episode offers a front-row seat to the future of legal leadership.

    📌 Connect with James & Kevin:

    🔗 Website: fisherbroyles.com

    🔗 LinkedIn: James Fisher | Kevin Broyles

    📌 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

    Website:⁠ rubypowerslaw.com⁠

    Ruby's Book: Power Up Your Practice Available on Amazon:⁠ Power Up Your Practice⁠

    Trusted Resources from Our Toolkit

    • Stafi

    • Lawmatics

    • Filevine


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    42 mins