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The Effective LawyerThe Effective Lawyer teaches ambitious trial lawyers how to grow their skills and create a prosperous law firm. Author: Jack Zinda
The Effective Lawyer teaches ambitious trial lawyers how to grow their skills and create a prosperous law firm. Using lessons learned by accomplished attorneys from around the country, we discuss lessons learned through their trials and tribulations. Our discussions cover a vast range of topics sought out by attorneys looking for advice, from depositions to how to market your law firm. The show is hosted by Jack Zinda, Founder and Senior Trial Lawyer at Zinda Law Group. In less than 15 years, Jack and his team have grown Zinda Law Group from 3 attorneys to over 30, spanning several states and handling a variety of personal injury cases from gas explosions to truck accidents. Jack and his guests share their knowledge and skills that theyve acquired through the process of building one of the most successful plaintiffs law firms in the country. In each show we cover a new topic that an ambitious attorney would want to better understand, while providing practical skills to improve their legal practice. For more information, visit https://www.zdfirm.com/the-effective-lawyer Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From Newsroom to Courtroom: Max Massey’s Journey from TV Reporter to Attorney
Episode 76
Tuesday, 17 December, 2024
In this episode of The Effective Lawyer, Zinda Law Group CEO and founder Jack Zinda is joined by Associate Attorney Max Massey as they discuss Max’s unique journey from TV reporter to attorney. Discussed in this Episode:How being on television can help you in the courtroomMax’s transition into lawFinding your motivationHow to excel as a reporter and lawyerAdvantages of being a professional before becoming a lawyerHow Being on Television Can Help You in the CourtroomMax talks about the importance of being good at public speaking and how being a TV reporter helped him gain confidence. As a reporter, you often speak with people who are having some of the worst days of their lives. These experiences can help you understand how to talk with people empathetically and give you tools to explain their stories before ever entering a courtroom.Sink or SwimWhen starting out in any career with a public speaking element, sometimes it’s better to be put out there before you are 100% ready than to wait until the perfect moment and allow your nerves to get the better of you. Max and Jack both recount stories of times when they were thrown into situations and had to sink or swim.Max’s Transition into LawAs Max’s television reporter career progressed, he often found himself wondering why they didn’t have someone on the team with a law degree. They would often have to find guest experts to weigh in on issues and Max thought that it would be easier if someone on the staff could be that expert. Eventually, he was faced with the choice between climbing the ladder to become an anchor or commit to law school.Finding Your MotivationBalancing school and a job can be overwhelming, so how did Max do it? Make a pre-itemized list, create a contract with yourself, and hold yourself accountable. Max excelled in school and was a standout on the negotiations team.How to Excel as a Reporter and Lawyer: SimplicityMax lays out how he simplifies the message he’s trying to convey. You may only have 60-90 seconds on the news to explain the story, so challenging yourself to simplify the story as much as possible while still getting the point across is an excellent practice.Advantages of Being a Professional Before Becoming a LawyerHaving a foundation of work professionalism is so important for the transition into law. It’s one thing to understand law, but the soft skills that are gained by being in a professional environment are invaluable. You can reach Jack at:jack@zindalaw.com512-246-2224
