Mergers, Growth, and Serving Clients: Behind the Scenes with William Barrett of Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Release Date: 08/15/2025
Key Legal Issues When Managing a Mature Workforce
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Hi! I’m Stephanie Rodin, host of the Speaking with Steph podcast. In this episode, I will address the increasing age of today’s workforce and what employers need to consider when working with these older employees. In this episode, we discuss: How employers can navigate the growing presence of older workers while reducing legal risk. What employers should know about retirement policies and why mandatory retirement ages can create liability. When workplace decisions for older employees involving compensation, promotions, severance, or termination may create legal exposure. Why...
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Legal Must-Haves When Launching a New Practice
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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 starting a new practice or business. In this episode, we discuss: How to build a strong legal and operational foundation for a new practice or business. What licenses, permits, registrations, and tax considerations may be needed at startup? When employers should have workers’ compensation, disability, and unemployment coverage in place. Why employee classification, background checks, and onboarding policies must be handled carefully. Who should be involved in startup...
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Avoiding HIPAA Fines: Key Cybersecurity Changes Coming for Healthcare Providers in 2026
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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 the upcoming HIPAA updates set to take effect in 2026, which will introduce important new cybersecurity requirements for healthcare. In this episode, we discuss: How HIPAA is being updated in 2026 to address rising cybersecurity risks driven by technology and AI. How certain cybersecurity language will now shift from recommendations to mandatory requirements for covered entities and their business associates. How annual compliance audits and enhanced risk management will become...
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What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Changing Non-Compete Regulations
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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 a significant update impacting healthcare providers and employers across the country: the evolving landscape of non-compete clauses and the latest changes proposed by the FTC and state legislatures. In this episode, we discuss: How the FTC’s ongoing effort to limit non-competes continues to evolve, even after its broader ban was struck down. What the FTC is targeting now, including healthcare employers and staffing firms, and why those developments may affect smaller...
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How to Keep Your Med Spa in Good Standing with New York Law
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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 the booming med spa industry and the important legal considerations that come with operating one, especially in New York. In this episode, we discuss: How med spa owners can mitigate risk by ensuring proper physician involvement, verifying product integrity, maintaining sanitary conditions, and tightening internal protocols. What New York law requires for procedures that break the skin barrier, including the need for a licensed physician to perform or supervise services that...
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Employer Essentials: What to Update for 2026 Success
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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 some of the most important points employers should keep in mind as we move toward 2026. In this episode, we discuss: How employers across industries must monitor employee use of AI tools for tasks like resume enhancement, interviews, or service delivery to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. What updates are needed in employee manuals or consent forms to promote transparency on AI usage by staff for rendering services or by management...
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New Sick Leave Rules for NYC: What Changes on February 22nd
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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 a significant update affecting New York City employers and employees: the expansion of safe and sick leave. In this episode, we discuss: How New York City’s new safe and sick time law expands existing paid sick leave by adding 32 hours of unpaid safe and sick time for eligible employees. What types of workers are covered by the new requirement, including full‑time and part‑time W‑2 employees, and which categories (such as independent contractors) are...
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Demystifying Business Valuation: Jennifer Cohen’s Advice for Healthcare Practice Owners
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This week, Stephanie Rodin chats with her guest, Jennifer Cohen. The two chat about the journey to partnership in the financial advisory industry, the essential steps and challenges involved in valuing healthcare practices, and the distinction between business and personal goodwill. In this episode, we discuss: How valuation professionals analyze a medical or healthcare practice as a cash‑generating business, focusing on patient revenue, margins, systems, and fair market value rather than just simple “rules of thumb.” What distinguishes business goodwill from personal...
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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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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:
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How an accidental speaking engagement at a dental trade show led to serving over 2,000 doctors nationwide.
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Why the firm’s 30+ practice areas make it a true full-service platform for both business and personal legal needs—from M&A and real estate to matrimonial and criminal law.
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How the firm’s major expansion over the past 20 years has shaped its client-first approach. What the merger with Stephanie’s practice means for clients looking for deeper resources and expertise. How their “one-stop shop” approach allows clients to handle all legal matters under one roof, making life easier for both corporate and personal legal issues.
About William Barrett
William Barrett is the Chief Executive Officer of Mandelbaum Barrett PC. With over 25 years of experience, he advises companies of all sizes on mergers and acquisitions, contracts, succession planning, executive compensation, and more. In the healthcare sector, he’s nationally recognized for guiding dental and medical practice transitions, including DSOs, MSOs, associate buy-ins, and start-ups.
William is the author of Pain-Free Dental Deals: An Entrepreneurial Dentist’s Guide to Buying, Selling, and Merging Practices and The DSO Decision: Winning Answers from Every Angle and is a sought-after speaker at professional conferences, associations, and universities across the country. Under his leadership, Mandelbaum Barrett PC has grown to over 115 attorneys in 30+ practice areas, ranking among New Jersey’s top 10 largest law firms.
Tune in to hear the strategies, mindset, and real-world stories behind Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s growth — and the lessons any business owner can take away.