Episode Overview
- Mike’s journey from a small PI “mill” to tech-powered firm owner
- Building a scalable, process-driven team without losing the personal touch
- Switching to Litify and making data the new backbone of operations
- Bringing on a fractional CFO and integrating financial forecasting
- How AI tools like Eve are creating “state-of-the-art” prelitigation teams
- Getting more thorough and effective demand packages in minutes, not hours
- Evolving onboarding, in-house mentorship, and incentives to attract “A players”
- Fostering fun and culture during periods of rapid firm growth
- The present (and limits) of AI in litigation—why humans aren’t out of courtrooms yet
- Venue selection secrets for maximizing case value in PA
- Mike’s must-attend trial conferences and his approach to ongoing education
- (Bonus) The Philly cheesesteak debate settled by a South Philly local
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Episode Topics
- Process is everything: Invest early in solid SOPs and onboarding—your firm can’t scale without them
- Data over gut instinct: Move your operations to robust case management systems and dashboards for smarter, faster decisions
- Embrace AI now: AI can already automate complex and time-consuming tasks, from demand drafting to document review—freeing up in-house talent for what tech can’t do
- Grow your own talent: Create internal career paths and coaching to develop the litigation skills your market demands
- Don’t neglect culture: Personalized recognition and fun incentives keep staff engaged and buy-in strong through growth
- Know your venue: Strategic filing can translate to 20-30% higher case value—don’t accept the default
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