You're not here to survive—you’re built to lead.

This powerful kickoff to the Built to Lead Series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, My Legal Academy’s Director of Client Services, opens with an unfiltered conversation featuring Bridgette Williams, Esq., an award-winning personal injury attorney and owner of BLW Legal Group.

With a background that spans from criminal law to managing her own practice, Bridgette turned burnout into a blueprint for sustainable success. She shares how she evolved from juggling every role in her firm to becoming a confident CEO with clear systems, a strong team, and a business that supports her life, not one that controls it.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you can grow your practice and reclaim your time, this episode gives you the strategy and the permission to lead differently.

Through real-life wins, hard lessons, and candid truths, you'll see exactly what’s possible when women stop apologizing for how they want to lead—and start building a practice that reflects their vision.

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Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Bridgette:

1. Find the work balance that protects your energy

Reaching a burnout point is often the wake-up call to stop doing everything yourself.

Focus on building a practice that supports both your well-being and your goals by prioritizing flexibility and clarity in your daily work.

2. Let go of control so your firm can grow

Holding onto every task might feel safe, but it prevents real growth.

Identify what you love doing and delegate the rest to free up bandwidth and elevate your leadership.

3. Build your practice around how you want to lead

You don’t have to follow outdated models of success.

Make decisions based on your values, your lifestyle, and what makes you a more effective leader and human.

4. Design your CEO role with intention and vision

You can still love the law and lead the business, just not at the expense of your sanity.

Step into the CEO seat by hiring for strength, not just cost, and create space for strategic growth.

5. Create systems that evolve as you scale

Good systems are essential, but don’t be afraid to pivot when something isn’t working.

Your ability to adapt and refine is what makes your firm resilient and future-ready.

"You're not able to scale... if you're still trying to be the case manager, the lawyer, the intake specialist, the billing person—all at an A-plus level." — Bridgette Williams

Get in touch with Bridgette Williams:

Website: https://texascrashlawyers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/attorneybridgettewilliams/

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"Are You Still Doing That Manually?" — Real-World Automation for Law Firms with Mike Smith & Matthew Adams

That one question could be costing your law firm countless hours and missed opportunities.

Today, we’re welcoming two powerful voices in legal automation to the show:

🔹 Mike Smith, a seasoned estate planning attorney and My Legal Academy Ambassador who has embraced automation to reclaim his time and scale smarter.

🔹 Matthew Adams, CEO of MapMatix, an agency helping law firms unlock serious efficiency through automation, integration, and AI strategy.

If you’ve ever felt buried under repetitive tasks or frustrated by tech that doesn’t talk to each other, this is your wake-up call.

You’ll hear how real firms are slashing inefficiencies, how automation and AI actually work in practice (not theory), and how even small firms can compete at a higher level.

If you're ready to rethink what’s possible in your law practice, this episode is your roadmap.



Key Takeaways from Mike and Matthew:

1. Automation Is an Equalizer, Not a Replacement

Automation isn't here to steal jobs—it’s here to make your team more creative and efficient.

Instead of fearing tech, firms should view it as a way to level the playing field with larger competitors.



2. Consistency Is Key to Effective Automation

Automation works best when processes are repeatable and well-defined.

If your workflow changes every week, focus on standardizing before automating.



3. AI Has Promise, But Use It Strategically

AI can enhance client communication and marketing, but it still "hallucinates" and lacks consistency, making it risky for critical legal tasks.

Use it as a copilot, not a pilot.



4. Most Firms Are Underutilizing the Software They Already Have

Many law firms are unaware that tools like Clio or NetDocuments already support automation—no custom code needed.

Optimizing your current stack can sometimes yield quicker wins than buying new software.



5. Don't Over-Automate Untested Processes

Newer firms often make the mistake of trying to automate workflows they haven’t validated yet.

Manual testing first ensures your automation won’t amplify bad processes.

"[AI is] a prediction engine. That's really all it is at this point." — Mike Smith

"Automation is unlikely to replace lawyers... we're helping lawyers and paralegals and other staff to be more efficient, to be able to work on more creative, thoughtful tasks." — Matthew Adams



Get in touch with Mike Smith and Matthew Adams:

Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhsmithsav/

MapMatix Website: https://www.mapmatix.com/

Matthew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-adams-mapmatix/

Matthew’s Email: matt@mapmatix.com

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Ready to finally stop spinning your wheels and actually get things done?

In this second part of the productivity hack series, Sam Mollaei builds on the foundation laid in Part 1 and delivers the full, game-changing framework that’s helping lawyers escape constant overwhelm.

This isn’t another generic tip—it’s a radical shift in how you approach productivity in your firm. Sam’s proven system turns scattered to-do lists into focused, executable strategies fueled by clarity, urgency, and smart delegation.

By applying this framework, you’ll finally start working with intention instead of reaction. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start scaling with precision, this episode is your blueprint.

After hosting AI Advantage for Law with over 300 lawyers last week, one thing became crystal clear:

The fastest-growing firms aren’t chasing more leads. They’re fixing what happens after the lead comes in.

If you missed the masterclass or are ready to implement what was taught, we’re now offering a private AI Intake Audit — personalized to your firm.

• We’ll audit your current intake
• Pinpoint where time and leads are slipping
• Give you a plug-and-play roadmap to automate it all

Book a 1-on-1 AI Intake Audit here → https://schedule.mylegalacademy.com/ai

Key Takeaways from Sam and Neil:

1. The Power of Written Clarity

Execution starts with intention—and that means writing it down.

A clear, actionable plan on paper creates the focus and direction you need to follow through.

2. Deadlines Create Movement

Every step needs a specific deadline—without it, things drift.

When you anchor tasks to a date and time, you trigger momentum and start closing loops.

3. Think in 1 to 3 Day Blocks

Plans that span weeks or months often become wishful thinking.

Narrowing your focus to what can be done in one to three days forces action and results.

4. Delegate Ruthlessly

You shouldn’t be the bottleneck—hand off as much as possible.

Delegation is only powerful if paired with accountability, so make follow-through part of the process.

5. Execution Over Ideas

Ideas don’t build law firms—consistent implementation does.

When you track your time, measure your output, and embrace “done over perfect,” you create real growth.

"Vision sets the direction, knowledge fuels the confidence. But ultimately, it’s the implementation that helps cross the finish line." — Sam Mollaei

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