Hosted by Lofty · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 39 episodes
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The best lawyers aren’t found in big firms. They're found in the stories of those who left.We're getting to know self-employed lawyers so the world can too. Over 84% of law firms in Australia are sole practitioners—yet they remain the most overlooked force in the profession. They are the quiet backbone of the legal industry & the only alternative to the billable hour beast. Join Lofty as he celebrates these unsung heroes of the industry & those who support them.You'll hear the stories, the struggles, and the services that make them so unique and valuable.
Lofty hosts The SELL Life for Lawyers, a business show with 39 episodes published.
AI is useful. But legal drafting is not the place to blindly trust something that is “probably” right?In this episode, Steve Hantos explains why generative AI can be incredibly powerful for lawyers, but dangerous when it
AI is not the death of small law firms. It may be their greatest advantage. In this episode of The SELL Life Podcast , Lofty speaks with Ryan Zahrai, co-founder of Parachute , about why legal AI could become the biggest
Referral partner marketing for lawyers can be far more effective than cold leads, Google Ads, Meta Ads, or random networking if you have a system. In this episode of The SELL Life for Lawyers Podcast , I speak with James
If you’ve been told that ranking on Google is the key to building a successful law firm, this episode will challenge that assumption. In this conversation, we break down why SEO is no longer the reliable growth engine it
If you're a lawyer thinking about going out on your own… this episode will save you months of frustration—and potentially thousands of dollars.In this conversation, we sit down with Frank Downes from Juris IT to break do
For the first time on The SELL Life Podcast, Lofty is in the hot seat . Interviewed by Chris White from The Now Group (networking expert and League Loot partner), this episode dives into what’s really driving The SELL Li
If you’re a self-employed lawyer, consultant solicitor, or solo law firm owner and you feel flat out… but not actually moving forward — this episode is for you.In this conversation with Andy Parker from Understand Your G
It's estimated over 70% of Australians avoid hiring a lawyer.They do not qualify for legal aid.They are not wealthy enough to comfortably afford traditional law firm fees.This is the “missing middle majority” in legal se
From 1 July 2026, Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms will apply to Australian lawyers under AUSTRAC. Most sole practitioners don’t yet realise how significant this shift will be. In this episode of The SELL Life for Lawyers Podca
What happens when lawyers stop thinking about billable hours… and start thinking AI-first? In this episode of The Self-Employed Lawyers League Podcast, I sit down with Samuel Junghenn, founder of AI Legal Assistant, to u
AI is changing legal research fast — but here’s the uncomfortable truth most lawyers already feel in their gut: 👉 You still need a human to sign off on the answer. In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Seifman , fou
What happens when a law student decides the traditional research grind is broken… and builds something better? In this episode Lofty sits down with William McCartney , founder of HABEAS , a next-generation AI legal resea
What happens when a career in hospitality at sea turns into a 20-year legal career, and then into self-employment by design? In this episode of The SELL Life for Lawyers Podcast, Lofty sits down with Jackie Kitching, a s
Most lawyers write dry blog posts.Jaz Dhaliwal wrote a children’s book on property law.In this episode of The SELL Life Podcast, I sit down with Jazz, a UK residential conveyancer with Taylor Rose and a self-employed con
Is the presumption of innocence still alive and well in Australia… or are we quietly drifting towards a “presumption of guilt” in practice? In this episode, I’m joined by Victorian criminal lawyer and one of the Owners a
If you’re a lawyer who secretly hates “networking” but loves great clients and warm referrals, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris White, founder of Now Group, to rethink networking completely – espe
What if the problem in your firm isn’t policy… it’s apathy?In this episode we were joined by Nicole Rose. Ex-Big Law employment lawyer turned global compliance program builder who shows how creativity, behaviour science,
What can a coffee roaster teach a lawyer about business development?Plenty if you ask someone like Shafeen Mussa, whose career has taken him from science labs and roasting beans to business development and partnerships a
Meet Sarah Burke of SLB Legal —commercial contracts gun, ex-Telstra in-house counsel, and a self-employed lawyer building a practice around family, flexibility, and real-world value. We cover her path from journalism to
This week on The SELL Life Podcast, we head across the pond to talk with George Mattey, founder of Imprint Consulting in the UK — a boutique IP law firm proving that creative lawyering isn’t about working longer hours, i
James Moore
author of Explain Yourself: Master the Art of Explanation in the Age of AI · DePaul University
1 appearance on this show
Paul Evans
Representative of Oregon's District 20 in the House of Representatives · University of British Columbia
1 appearance on this show
Andy Parker
CEO · Understand Your Group
1 appearance on this show
Chris White
Operations & Development Director and Board Chair · Thomasville city government
1 appearance on this show
Steve Hantos
Smarter Drafter
1 appearance on this show
Frank Downes
Juris IT
1 appearance on this show
George Mattey
Imprint Consulting (UK)
1 appearance on this show
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