Balancing Creativity and Compliance in Modern Law Firm Marketing
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This week, Stephanie Rodin talks with her guest, Lauren Lynch. They discuss the evolution of marketing in the legal world, the challenges of balancing creativity with compliance, and the importance of cultivating a strong organizational culture. In this episode, we discuss: How internal compliance and technology safeguards work together, Lauren details protocols for automatic disclaimers on firm websites and educational outreach to ensure all attorneys understand and meet ever-changing regulatory requirements. What sets legal marketing apart from other industries, including strict...
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Smart Hiring in the Age of AI: Insightful Tools and Techniques for Employers
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Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I address the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the modern workplace and on hiring practices. As AI is increasingly used to draft written work, refine application materials, and support other aspects of the job search, employers are confronting new challenges and opportunities in evaluating candidates and assessing the authenticity of their qualifications. In this episode, we discuss: How artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in the hiring process, including resume enhancement and...
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Building Strong Financial Foundations for Private Practices: Strategies and Stories from Sarah Webb
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This week, Stephanie Rodin talks with her guest, Sarah Webb. They discuss real-world financial challenges faced by private medical practices, best practices for accounting and cash flow management, and strategies to prevent and detect both internal and external fraud. In this episode, we discuss: Sarah's team assists with fraud prevention and cyber risk mitigation, outlining best practices for internal controls, detection of cybercrime, and real-world examples of risk management in professional settings. What common financial challenges arise for physicians and practice owners, including...
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Understanding Noncompete Updates: New Trends and Enforcement in 2025
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Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you about non-compete clauses in your contracts. In this episode, we discuss: How the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dropped its appeal on the full ban of a nationwide non-compete, but they are now challenging non-compete agreements against larger companies and sending warning letters to major healthcare facilities and staffing firms. The change in non-compete enforcement involves the FTC shifting from supporting a broad nationwide ban to focusing on particular companies that use...
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Avoiding Disaster: How Cyber Insurance Protects Against Financial and Legal Risks
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This week, Stephanie Rodin talks with her guest, Sean O’Rourke. They discuss the evolution of cyber insurance from basic coverage to advanced policies, highlighting risks like ransomware, data privacy, and social engineering. They also cover claim denials and AI's growing role in cyber risk, providing a concise overview. In this episode, we discuss: Cyber insurance is a business policy designed to help companies recover from technology and data risks, such as ransomware, data privacy breaches, wire fraud, and other cyber threats. The growing use of technology and AI, combined with the rise...
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Building Trust Online: Properly Handling Feedback and Negative Reviews
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Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you about online reviews. In this episode, we discuss: You can handle negative reviews by recognizing each platform’s guidelines (Google, Yelp, Facebook, etc.) and asking for their removal if a review breaks those rules. Not all negative reviews are harmful; some may represent genuine feedback, and having a few isn't necessarily bad—it's a sign of authenticity. As a healthcare practice, responding to reviews must be in a HIPAA-compliant manner and reaching out privately for...
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Empowering Patients: John Samuels on Advocacy, Planning, and Best Practices in Healthcare
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This week, Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, John Samuels. The two chat about the critical role of healthcare advocacy, the process of guiding clients to the appropriate specialists, and how Wellworth supports individuals navigating complex medical systems. In this episode, we discuss: How Wellworth evaluates client needs What sets Wellworth apart How Wellworth builds trust when resistance to help appears, often waiting until a safe “fail” encourages acceptance The importance of a multidisciplinary team Who typically initiates contact Why healthcare navigation is essential ...
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Mergers, Growth, and Serving Clients: Behind the Scenes with William Barrett of Mandelbaum Barrett PC
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This week, Stephanie Rodin sits down with William Barrett, CEO of Mandelbaum Barrett PC, to talk about his journey from big law to building a client-focused, entrepreneurial firm. They cover the unique services the law firm offers to healthcare professionals, and the stories and lessons behind Bill’s bestselling books for dental practitioners. In this episode, you’ll hear: How an accidental speaking engagement at a dental trade show led to serving over 2,000 doctors nationwide. Why the firm’s 30+ practice areas make it a true full-service platform for both business and...
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The Top Four Essentials for a Successful Practice Merger or Sale
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Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I want to speak to you about something that I recently went through, which was merging or selling your practice. In this episode, we discuss: Merging or selling your healthcare practice involves careful planning around contracts, employees, ongoing work, and accounts receivable to ensure a smooth transition. Start by reviewing all third-party contracts, decide which ones transfer to the buyer, which need cancellation, and check required notice periods or detailed language. Evaluate contracts,...
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A New Chapter: Joining Mandelbaum Barrett PC
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In this special solo episode of Speaking with Steph, host and attorney Stephanie Rodin shares a major career update. After years of leading her own successful firm, Rodin Legal, P.C., Stephanie is thrilled to announce that she is joining Mandelbaum Barrett PC as a Corporate Healthcare Partner as of August 1st. Stephanie reflects on the journey that brought her to this new opportunity and what this change means for her clients. With deep roots in the medical and dental communities, her passion for supporting healthcare providers remains stronger than ever. Now, as part of a full-service law...
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This week Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Eric Lorenzo. The two chat about shifts in new interpretations of the rules in immigration over the last 16 years, how greatly who is in office affects those changes, and what he would change about the immigration process.
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How he acquired an interest in immigration, and the deep roots where that began
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What shifts he has seen in new interpretations of the rules in immigration over the last 16 years
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What changed about the immigration process during Trump’s presidency
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Why he was recruited to deal with the migrant crisis while Trump was in office
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How The Family Unity Executive Order passed by Biden impacted Lorenzo’s practice and the lives of many of his clients
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How long the process of gaining citizenship may take, based on what type of green card is being applied for and which branch of the government is being gone through
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What Eric would change about the immigration process
Eric Lorenzo has been an immigration lawyer for 16 years and currently runs his own practice in Midtown Manhattan. He has represented and consulted several small and large companies, including publicly traded companies on their immigration issues regarding their employees. He graduated from the Delaware Law School in 2007 where Joe Biden was a professor. He was recruited to work with Mayor Eric Adams’s office to deal with the migrant crisis in New York City. He has spoken numerous times on various employment based and family based immigration topics with the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Website: https://lorenzolawnyc.com/
Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended as advice, it is my recommendation when applying for any benefits with US Immigration to always speak with and retain a competent immigration attorney prior to filing.