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Behind The Bench

Behind The Bench

By: Lawbrokr
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Behind the Bench brings you the raw, untold truths of building and running a law practice, the unheard moments from your favourite legal voices.


Hosted by Daniel Steinberg (Founder & CEO of Lawbrokr), each episode features unfiltered conversations with law firm leaders, founders, and operators, diving into what really happens behind growth, failure, pressure, and leadership.


No fluff. No scripts. No BS. Just the real stories that happen behind the bench.


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Episodes
  • Two Engines, One Vision: How Jason Melton Built His Law Firm and Regents
    May 12 2026

    What does it take to build not just a law firm, but something alongside it that expands the vision?

    In this episode, Daniel sits down with Jason Melton to unpack how he’s built both his law firm and Regents, and how the two work together to create leverage, opportunity, and long-term growth. Rather than treating them as separate paths, Jason shares how each venture informs the other, shaping strategy, decision-making, and execution.

    They dive into the realities of building in two lanes at once, how to stay focused while expanding your scope, and why more founders in legal should be thinking beyond a single entity. Jason also breaks down the mindset required to grow without dilution, build the right team, and create alignment across everything you’re building.

    This is a conversation about vision, leverage, and what it looks like to build something bigger than just a law firm.

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    25 mins
  • Wasserman White's Playbook - Scaling From the Inside w/ Martha White
    Apr 28 2026

    What does it actually take to scale a law firm from the inside?

    In this episode, Daniel sits down with Martha White to break down her role in joining Wasserman White with a clear mandate, help build the systems, structure, and discipline required to scale. Rather than growth happening by chance, Martha shares how intentional execution behind the scenes is what turns a firm into a true growth engine.

    They dive into what most firms get wrong when trying to scale, why operations and leadership alignment matter more than any single tactic, and how to create processes that actually support sustainable growth. Martha also unpacks what it looks like to step into a firm, earn trust, and drive change from within, without breaking what already works.

    This is a conversation about execution, accountability, and building the infrastructure that allows great firms to grow without losing control.

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    20 mins
  • Built From Pain w/ Kurt London
    Apr 14 2026

    What happens when your path into law is shaped by personal pain?

    In this episode, Daniel sits down with Kurt London to unpack how his own injuries didn’t just change his life, they became the foundation for the firm he built. What started as a deeply personal experience evolved into a clear mission, a sharper perspective on client care, and a different way of thinking about how a law firm should operate.

    Kurt shares how living through the client experience firsthand reshaped how he approaches intake, communication, and trust, and why most firms miss the mark when it comes to truly understanding the people they serve. They also dive into the systems and mindset required to turn that empathy into something scalable, a firm that not only connects with clients but consistently wins.

    This is a conversation about turning setbacks into strategy, building with intention, and why the best firms aren’t just built on expertise, they’re built on experience.

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    21 mins
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