In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Damien Riehl, attorney, technologist, and VP of Litigation Workflow & Analytics Content at vLex. With a unique background that bridges software development and legal innovation, Damien brings deep insight into how AI is transforming both the substance and the business of law.

🔹 Learn how recent advancements in AI and large language models (LLMs) are rapidly evolving and reshaping the legal landscape. 🔹 Hear Damien’s perspective on how these technologies are affecting substantive law—from interpretation to legal research and decision-making. 🔹 Explore what AI means for the business side of law: efficiency, access to justice, and redefining legal service delivery. 🔹 Gain actionable insights on how lawyers can embrace AI tools ethically and strategically to power up their practice.

Whether you're a solo attorney, firm leader, or just curious about the intersection of law and technology, Damien’s forward-thinking approach will give you a glimpse into the future—and how to be ready for it.

📌 Connect with Damien Riehl: LinkedIn: Damien Riehl Website: vLex

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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Dr. Monica Malzate, an accomplished social worker, educator, consultant, and advocate for mental health, trauma prevention, and reproductive justice. With over 30 years of experience spanning Colombia and the United States, Monica has dedicated her career to uplifting vulnerable communities, training professionals, and advancing culturally competent care.

🔹 Learn how Monica's work bridges social work, academia, and mental health services to support immigrant families, women, and children across diverse contexts.
🔹 Gain insights into trauma-informed care models, including EMDR and TBRI, and how they’re applied in both clinical and community-based settings.
🔹 Hear her perspective on reproductive justice and the importance of integrating mental health advocacy into social and legal systems.
🔹 Discover Monica’s approach to leadership, curriculum development, and mentoring future social workers and healthcare professionals.

Whether you're leading a firm, managing a team, or working with clients impacted by trauma, Monica’s thoughtful and holistic perspective offers powerful lessons in empathy, systems thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

📌 Connect with Dr. Monica Malzate:
LinkedIn: Monica Malzate

📌 Join the conversation in our Power Up Your Practice community!Hosted by Ruby Powers, your guide into the heart of law practice management. Each week, learn insights from leading legal minds, trailblazing attorneys, and expert guests who provide you with actionable advice, out-of-the-box solutions, and a fresh perspective on running your firm more effectively and efficiently.Prepare to open your mind, be inspired, and power up your practice to the next level. Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.powersstrategygroup.com⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠@powersstrategygroup ⁠Connect and learn more from your host, Ruby Powers:LinkedIn: ⁠ / rubypowers ⁠Facebook: ⁠ / poweruppractice ⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://rubypowers.com⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://rubypowerslaw.com⁠⁠⁠Ruby's Book: Power Up Your PracticeAvailable on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-....

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Jonathan Grode, U.S. Practice Director at Green and Spiegel LLC and adjunct professor at Temple University. With over 16 years of experience in business immigration law, Jonathan brings a unique perspective that blends legal expertise, leadership, and education.

🔹 Learn how Jonathan equips law students with the tools to lead and manage legal practices through his course “Legal, Professional, and Business Aspects of Law Practice.”

🔹 Hear insights on what it really takes to run a law firm, from team collaboration to business planning, ethics, and adapting to industry changes.

🔹 Discover the real-world strategies Jonathan teaches future lawyers, including how to think like a business leader while staying rooted in professional responsibility.

🔹 Explore how legal education can go beyond theory, using firm-based assignments and guest lectures to simulate real legal management experiences.

Whether you're a new attorney or an established practitioner looking to grow your firm, Jonathan’s approach to legal education and practice offers inspiration, clarity, and actionable takeaways.

📌 Connect with Jonathan Grode:

• LinkedIn: Jonathan Grode

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• In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, Ruby Powers speaks with the co-founders of Candle AI—the legal tech startup revolutionizing email management and transforming how law firms operate with the power of artificial intelligence.
  
• Tune in to hear about:
• • How Candle AI is tackling one of the biggest pain points for lawyers: email overload—and how its platform streamlines inboxes to boost productivity
    
  • The story behind Candle AI’s founding and how the co-founders’ diverse backgrounds shaped its development
    
  • The biggest opportunities for AI in the legal field over the next five years
    
  • How the platform is helping lawyers embrace technology with clarity and confidence
    
  • Why data security and confidentiality are central to Candle AI’s approach

  
  Learn more about Candle AI:
  Website: www.trycandle.ai
  Connect with today's guests:
  Sujith Jose – LinkedIn
  Carl Davidson – LinkedIn
  Vineeth Thomas Alex – LinkedIn
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In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Wendy Wylde, CEO of Matter Flow Advisors, to dive into the power of automation and how law firms can optimize their processes with Lawmatics.🔹 Discover the top mistakes law firms make with automations — and how to avoid them. Wendy shares insights on why overcomplication, poor training, and lack of customization hold firms back.🔹 Get practical advice for beginners looking to implement Lawmatics — from automating simple tasks to understanding platform capabilities.🔹 Learn how to maximize existing automations for firms that aren’t getting the results they expected. Wendy walks through key strategies like workflow audits, staff feedback, and continuous system refinement.🔹 Explore how automation transforms law firm operations — creating more efficiency, improving client experience, and helping attorneys focus on high-impact work.💡 Plus, Wendy reveals her favorite board game and the unexpected business lessons it teaches — and shares her #1 habit for success.📌 Connect with Wendy Wylde:🔗 Website: https://www.matterflowadvisors.com/🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-wylde/🎙 Welcome to Power Up Your Practice!Your go-to podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business — not just in it. Hosted by Ruby Powers, we bring you insights from legal trailblazers and industry experts to help you optimize, scale, and future-proof your firm.📌 Watch more episodes:🌐 https://www.powersstrategygroup.com/▶️ https://www.youtube.com/@powersstrategygroup📌 Connect with Ruby Powers:🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/🔗 https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweruppractice🔗 https://rubypowers.com/📚 Power Up Your Practice – The Book:📖 https://www.amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-Practice-Deserve/dp/B0DJB1FL5R🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!

In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers welcomes Brittany Hernandez, lawyer and Head of Legal Innovation at Gavel, to explore how legal tech and document automation are revolutionizing the way attorneys work.🔹 Discover Brittany’s journey from IP & entertainment law to legal tech leadership and how she helps lawyers scale their firms.🔹 Learn why document automation is one of the most powerful tools for efficiency and profitability in legal practice.🔹 Understand how AI and automation are reshaping legal billing, client service, and firm scalability.🔹 Gain insight into the latest tech trends and how attorneys can leverage AI-driven tools to stay ahead.📌 Connect with Brittany Hernandez:🔗 Website: https://www.gavel.io🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanylhernandez/🎙 Welcome to Power Up Your Practice!Your go-to podcast for law firm owners and managing attorneys working on the business, not just in it. Hosted by Ruby Powers, we bring you insights from legal trailblazers and industry experts to help you optimize, scale, and future-proof your firm.📌 Watch more episodes of Power Up Your Practice:🌐 Website: https://www.powersstrategygroup.com/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powersstrategygroup📌 Connect with Ruby Powers:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/🔗 Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/poweruppractice🔗 Website: https://rubypowers.com/📚 Power Up Your Practice – The Book:📖 Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Up-Your-Practice-Deserve/dp/B0DJB1FL5R🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments!