Dominate Law
Real conversations with attorneys, legal innovators, and industry leaders sharing their journeys, strategies, and hard-won lessons on building a thriving law practice.
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Building a Law firm with control, clarity and confidence in an unpredictable market
05/11/2026
Building a Law firm with control, clarity and confidence in an unpredictable market
The legal market is changing fast. Law firm owners are facing more pressure than ever to grow, lead, hire, delegate, and make smart decisions in an unpredictable environment. The firms that succeed will not be the ones reacting to every challenge. They will be the ones building with control, clarity, and confidence. In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we sit down with two powerful voices in law firm growth, leadership, technology, and business strategy to discuss what it really takes to build a law firm that can grow with control, clarity, and confidence. You will hear insights from: Gary Mitchell, Law Firm Strategist and founder of OnTrac Coach, who has spent more than 30 years in business and two decades helping lawyers and law firm owners build stronger, more sustainable firms David Awad, attorney, investor, and software engineer with deep experience across technology, capital, startups, AI, cybersecurity, and strategic growth You will hear insights on: Developing the leadership mindset required to lead a modern law firm Creating clear boundaries and strong communication standards Building systems that support consistency and growth Delegating with structure, trust, and accountability Leading with insight through metrics, performance, and consistent leadership habits If you want to build a law firm that can grow with more control, clarity, and confidence in an unpredictable market, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away. 🎯 Want help growing your law firm? Get a free website analysis and marketing strategy session at:
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AI vs. Lawyers: Why Human Judgment Still Wins
05/04/2026
AI vs. Lawyers: Why Human Judgment Still Wins
Artificial intelligence is changing legal work fast. But the future does not belong to lawyers who fear it. It belongs to lawyers who learn how to use it well. In this episode of Dominate Law, we are joined by Bennett Borden, CEO of Clarion AI and former Chief Data Scientist at DLA Piper, and Maura Grossman, Research Professor at the University of Waterloo and Principal at Maura Grossman Law. Together, they break down how AI is reshaping legal research, document review, drafting, pricing, client service, and the role of the lawyer itself. Bennett brings a rare mix of legal, data, and AI experience. Maura brings deep research and legal tech insight, with a strong focus on testing, ethics, and technology-assisted review. They discuss what AI can do well, where it still falls short, and why human lawyers still matter. The conversation also covers bias, hallucinations, confidentiality, data security, and why law firms must test AI tools before trusting them with client work. Most of all, this episode explains why lawyers should not compete with AI on speed. They should compete on judgment, trust, ethics, and human connection. As part of this episode, Dominate Law is also offering a complimentary marketing strategy meeting, valued at $900, for law firms that want a clearer plan to grow their visibility, attract better-fit clients, and build a stronger future-ready practice.
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Redesigning Your Law Firm for 2026. Systems, Pricing, and Tech That Scale
04/27/2026
Redesigning Your Law Firm for 2026. Systems, Pricing, and Tech That Scale
Law firms are at a breaking point. The traditional model built on billable hours, fragmented workflows, and outdated systems is no longer holding up. As AI, client expectations, and competition evolve, firms that fail to adapt risk falling behind. In this episode of the Dominate Law Podcast, we bring together a panel of industry leaders to break down what law firms must do now to stay competitive in 2026 and beyond. You will hear insights from: David Skinner, global leader in lean legal practice and process improvement Maribel Rivera, marketing strategist and community builder in the legal space Joseph Tiano, founder of Legal Decoder and expert in legal tech and analytics Lana Manganello, business development strategist helping firms grow smarter and more profitably In this conversation, we cover: Why the billable hour is becoming a weak model How AI is exposing inefficiencies in law firm operations What firms get wrong about tech adoption and implementation Why pricing based on value, not time, is the future The importance of focus, positioning, and saying no to the wrong work How compensation structures impact growth and collaboration If you want to build a more efficient, scalable, and profitable law firm, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away. 🎯 Want help growing your law firm? Get a free website analysis and marketing strategy session at:
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