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So Many Questions

So Many Questions

By: Moses Singer
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 Wish you could get in the head of an effective business leader? Host Rebecca Goodman Stephens, a law firm CEO who trained in clinical and organizational psychology, does just that on her podcast. Each episode, she interviews leaders across industries who share real stories of success. So Many Questions features authentic, fun, and insightful conversations that reveal what it really takes to lead in business.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Breaking Barriers and Building Impact with Guest Jacqueline Newman, Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP

    Breaking Barriers and Building Impact with Guest Jacqueline Newman, Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
    Oct 16 2025

    In this episode of So Many Questions, host Rebecca Goodman-Stephens, CEO of Moses Singer, speaks with Jacqueline Newman, Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP, about women leading change in law and the power of building impact beyond the practice. They explore her journey as a leader in a male-dominated industry, the creation of the 2181 Group to accelerate gender parity in law, and her philanthropic projects including the Gift of Giving Store for domestic violence shelters and the entrepreneurial venture Muffin Crumbles.

    Episode Timeline and Highlights:

    (00:00) Intro & podcast mission (00:29) Introduction: Jacqueline and Rebecca’s kickoff (00:45) Jacqueline’s early inspiration & law interest (01:12) Unexpected path to matrimonial law (03:32) First job in matrimonial practice (04:18) Evolving role into leadership & partnership (06:04) Defining firm culture & intentional leadership (08:21) Culture rituals: surprise events, spa, scavenger hunts (11:59) Hiring: "Will you annoy me?" and people fit (13:35) Introducing the Culture Index tool (17:30) Giving back: Gift of Giving Store (pop-ups in shelters) (22:52) The “Muffin Crumbles” venture with her daughter (26:32) Vision for growth: preserving relationships and culture (29:44) Milestone “gifts to myself” & setting boundaries (33:40) Women in leadership & launching the 2181 Group (38:49) Advice to younger self: relax, have fun, smile (39:45) Closing remarks & podcast outro

    Learn More

    Moses Singer: www.mosessinger.com

    Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP: https://www.berkbot.com

    Rebecca Goodman-Stephens on LinkedIn

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