Inspired Attorney: Debbie Hoffman Founder and CEO of Symmetry Blockchain Advisors https://www.symmetryadvisors.net/ Most recently recognized as the 2019 ABA Woman of Legal Tech and the 2019 Winner of Women With a Vision Award by 20/20 Vision for Success and Mortgage Women Magazine In Part 2 of our conversation, Debbie shares the advice that she gives all her students. She further encourages us to follow our dreams and offers insights on how to deal with “failure”. Additionally we talk about how she manages stress, along with how created balance in her life pre-COVID as a career mom when she was traveling a lot and in those times where she is inundated with work. We further discuss the need to further integrate technology into the practice of law, along with how she personally stays sharp in this ever-evolving field. Debbie encourages those who have questions about Blockchain or anything she has discussed, to reach out to her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiekhoffman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiekhoffman/)), Twitter (https://twitter.com/symmetryadvisor (https://twitter.com/symmetryadvisor)) or her website (https://www.symmetryadvisors.net/ (https://www.symmetryadvisors.net/)). Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a Complimentary One-on-One Strategy Session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 ) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Debbie Hoffman Founder and CEO of Symmetry Blockchain Advisors https://www.symmetryadvisors.net/ (https://www.symmetryadvisors.net/) Most recently recognized as the 2019 ABA Woman of Legal Tech and the 2019 Winner of Women With a Vision Award by 20/20 Vision for Success and Mortgage Women Magazine In Part 1 of our conversation, Debbie shares with us how her career, which began with an intent to focus on elder law, has unfolded to her practicing in real estate finance, teaching, serving as a General Counsel for a then start up, to now where she is a nationally recognized Blockchain expert and CEO of the company she founded, Symmetry Blockchain Advisors. Debbie also gives us insights on how she has been able to adapt and excel in the different roles she has taken on, how she knew to take the leaps she did, along with how she has transitioned away from a traditional legal role as an entrepreneur. _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a Complimentary One-on-One Strategy Session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 ) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Mitchell Beinhaker Practice Area: Small Business Law and Estate Planning Beinhaker Law https://beinhakerlaw.com/ (https://beinhakerlaw.com/) In Part 2 of our conversation, Mitch tells us about how he creates efficiencies, along with how he got into podcasting and the inspiration for his podcast, “The Accidental Entrepreneur” (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcasting/ (https://beinhakerlaw.com/podcasting/)). In addition to Mitch encouraging attorneys to find and pursue their passions even if it is outside of the law, he also talks to us about how he manages stress. Lastly, when asked about some of the best advice he’s ever gotten, Mitch tells us about two pieces of advice which have served him. Book recommendations mentioned in this episode: The Referral of a Lifetime: Never Make a Cold Call Again! by Tim Templeton: https://www.amazon.com/1-Page-Marketing-Plan-Customers-Money/dp/1989025013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (https://www.amazon.com/1-Page-Marketing-Plan-Customers-Money/dp/1989025013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr=) The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Tim Ferris https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357 (https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357) _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a Complimentary One-on-One Strategy Session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Mitchell Beinhaker Practice Area: Small Business Law and Estate Planning Beinhaker Law https://beinhakerlaw.com/ (https://beinhakerlaw.com/) In Part 1 of our interview with Mitch Beinhaker he talks to us about his career in the law, how he went to law school for the skillset but without the intention of necessarily practicing. He shares how his journey after law school, which started in insurance sales. Mitch speaks about how Law Schools can better prepare students for the practice of law, along with offering advice why and how attorneys in small firms should create business plans. We further discuss his learnings in building a firm with multiple attorneys and why he decided to close this firm and go solo again. With this, he offers insights on what you should do if you do want to partner up. Lastly, he shares resources that he uses to advance his business knowledge and manage his practice. Book recommendations mentioned in this episode: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886Money/dp/1989025013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886) https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable-Business/dp/1591844886Money/dp/1989025013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr= (Money/dp/1989025013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8andqid=andsr=) The E-Myth Attorney: Why Most Legal Practices Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Attorney-Legal-Practices-About/dp/0470503653 (https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Attorney-Legal-Practices-About/dp/0470503653) _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a Complimentary One-on-One Strategy Session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ #getinspired #theinspiredattorney #inspiredattorney #inspiredinsights #mondaymotivation #monday #law #lawlife #lawinsights #lawinspiration #lawyermotivation #motivation #learning #knowledgeispower #sharonve #inspired #successstories #motivationnation #legaleagle #getinspired #lawyer #attorney #yougotthis #learnfromthegreats #knowledgeispower

Inspired Attorney: Lauren A. Klein Practice Area: Domestic and International Private Wealth Services, Tax Planning Holland and Knight LLP In this episode, Lauren tells us about her journey to becoming an attorney, how she ended up specializing in Tax, along with sharing insights as to why she followed her gut and left the Big Four to move into private practice. She also then tells us about her later transition into a larger firm and her learnings along the way. Lauren emphasizes the importance of creating goals to guide your path, along with reaching out for help so that you can develop both personally and professionally. We further talk about how important the relationships you make along the way are. Additionally, we talk about managing debt after law school, working efficiently from home, and how she manages her mental state. She lastly shares with us why she is so passionate about her own self development and tells us about a coaching program she created for law students called The Law School Blueprint. Book recommendations: Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766) Money Is Simple: How The World Taught You Made It Complicated Paperback – December 31, 2018 by Brian Stephens https://www.amazon.com/Money-Simple-World-Taught-Complicated/dp/0578408678/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=money+is+simpleandqid=1598024260ands=booksandsr=1-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Money-Simple-World-Taught-Complicated/dp/0578408678/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=money+is+simpleandqid=1598024260ands=booksandsr=1-1) Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1andkeywords=Rich+Dad+poor+dadandqid=1598024421ands=booksandsr=1-2 (https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1andkeywords=Rich+Dad+poor+dadandqid=1598024421ands=booksandsr=1-2) _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a Complimentary One-on-One Strategy Session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Lisa A. Linsky Practice Areas: Complex Commercial and Trust and Estate Litigation; Sexual Assault and Misconduct Investigations and Litigation; and Civil Rights Litigation. Partner at McDermott Will and Emery In Part 2 of our conversation, we delve further into the topics of balance creation and stress management. Lisa gives us insight as to how she, in the beginning of her career, learned how deal with the mental stresses related to the family violence work that she did so that she could compassionately and tenaciously represent her clients. Lisa further reveals how uncertainty actually is a good thing, and gives examples of how her career has been benefited by her following her intuition. We close out our conversation with additional useful advice for attorneys at all levels, along with Lisa’s hopes for the future of the practice of law. _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a complimentary one-on-one strategy session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Lisa A. Linsky Practice Areas: Complex Commercial and Trust and Estate Litigation; Sexual Assault and Misconduct Investigations and Litigation; and Civil Rights Litigation. Partner at McDermott Will and Emery In Part 1 of our conversation, Lisa tells us about how she made her decision to become a lawyer, which is not what you might think! She further reflects on her career as a prosecutor handling intense cases of domestic violence, child abuse and sex crimes investigations and prosecutions. We talk about Lisa’s transition to Big Law civil practice after a 16+ career in public service, along with Lisa’s creation of a ground-breaking and award-winning diversity and inclusion program at McDermott that reached outside the Firm to the broader legal and LGBT communities. Lastly, Lisa offers some practical advice to lawyers at all stages of their careers on how to attain balance, resilience and joy from our work as lawyers. _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a complimentary one-on-one strategy session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Robert Drolet Practice Area: IP / Patents, and Patent Prosecution RL Drolet Patent Prosecution Services In Part 2 of our conversation with Robert Drolet he shares some of the best advice he’s ever gotten. He further talks to us about fear management, “shoulds” vs “needs”, and the importance of helping others. _ Seeking further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a complimentary one-on-one strategy session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Robert Drolet Practice Area: IP / Patents, and Patent Prosecution RL Drolet Patent Prosecution Services In Part 1 of our conversation, Rob talks to us about how and why he followed his gut by deciding to become a lawyer later in life after having retired from the Navy as an engineer. He shares with us some of the challenges he faced with this career shift, how he overcame them, along with why he started his own firm. Rob additionally reveals how he dealt with the uncertainties associated with opening his own firm as a new attorney. We further discuss topics such as managing your state, the importance of mentorship, and the perception of success _ Need further strategic guidance? 🚀 Book a complimentary one-on-one strategy session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 (https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797) _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.

Inspired Attorney: Maggie Abdo-Gomez Practice Areas: IRS Tax Defense, Consumer Bankruptcy, Estate planning/probate Law Office of Magda Abdo-Gomez In this episode, Maggie tells us about her journey in the law, and as a math major and mathematician who did not like law school and its shades of grey until she discovered tax law. She shares that although she did not like law school – she loves every minute of being an attorney. Maggie also tells us about how she came to open her own practice, her learnings and emphasizes the need to take vacation and time for yourself. We further talk about how to graciously bow out of a case when you notice it is not the right fit, along with always treating clients as you would wish to be treated. In addition, she advises both her peers and those considering law school, that practicing law should not be a job. We additionally talk about the importance of giving back, practicing ethically and with honesty, along with Maggie’s wishes for the future of the practice of law. _ Are you seeking further strategic guidance on how to start loving what you do and maximize your small firm’s overall profitability? 🚀 Book a complimentary one-on-one strategy session with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=19054797 _ © 2021 Sharon Ve, LLC. All rights reserved.