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Business, Leadership & Wellbeing for Lawyers: Life & Law

Heather Moulder, J.D.

249 episodes

Life & Law is a podcast for lawyers who want to grow a successful law practice, become stronger leaders, and build a career that supports the full life you want to live. Hosted by Heather Moulder, former BigLaw partner and lawyer business and leadership coach, the podcast offers strategic insight on:

More about the show

→ Business development and law firm growth: Building a book of business, strengths-based legal marketing, and making the ask.

→ Leadership development: Emotional intelligence, decision-making, and navigating law firm dynamics.

→ Law practice management: Running your practice strategically, improving productivity, and prioritization.

→ Lawyer wellbeing: Mindset, boundaries, self-care, and creating a sustainable approach to practicing law.

Through solo episodes and candid conversations with lawyers and experts, Heather shares practical strategies to help you grow sustainably, lead effectively, and build a law practice you enjoy.

New episodes every Tuesday, Fall through Spring. Learn more about Heather and Life & Law at lifeandlawpodcast.com.

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  1. #249: Be the Lawyer Clients Call Before Problems Start (aka the Trusted Advisor)

    · 31 min · S6 E249

    Want clients to call you sooner (before issues/problems get out of hand)? Wish they would discuss operational decisions that aren’t purely operational (but have a legal impact)? Want to be involved in clients’…

  2. #248: Case Study On Building Your Law Practice: Keep Going

    · 51 min · S6 E248

    Building your law practice takes time. This is something we all know (rationally). And yet… Many lawyers give up before they can see the ultimate results of their efforts. Which is a shame because, often, they give up…

  3. #247: Stop Doing More (Strategic Business Development for Lawyers)

    · 27 min · S6 E247

    Business development for lawyers need not be about doing more. Learn how to improve your ROI doing less (by choosing the right business development strategies). RECOMMENDED EPISODES: Episode 9: How to Be Productive…

  4. #246: Lawyer Self-Advocacy (How To Speak Up, Stand Out)

    · 28 min · S6 E246

    Lawyers are great at advocating for clients, yet most are terrible at self-advocacy. We need to do better for ourselves. I rarely use the word “should”, but this is one of the times when I make an exception.…

  5. #245: Law Firm Operations (How to Get Hours Back Every Week Through Structure)

    · 51 min · S6 E245

    Law firm operations might sound like a “boring” topic. But what if I told you that having the right structure in place can save you hours each week? What if I told you that this is key to creating a more balanced life?…

  6. #244: Stop Hating Law Firm Politics (It’s Part of Leadership)

    · 14 min · S6 E244

    “I hate law firm politics. I don’t like playing games.” Said a client. This is a common sentiment (I hear often from clients). But what if what you're calling ‘politics’ is simply what happens when a group of humans…

  7. #243: Legal Billing (The Cost of Not Billing Regularly)

    · 24 min · S6 E243

    If you think legal billing is just an administrative or collections issue, you're missing something important. How often (and even more importantly, how) you bill your clients impacts more than whether you get paid. It…

  8. #242: Permission Not To Grow Your Law Practice

    · 17 min · S5 E242

    Grow your law practice. That's the general rule. But what if you're working hard but not enjoying it? What if you're resisting growth? And what if you know you don't really want to grow any further (yet feel the push…

  9. #241: Legal Networking (How To Convert Relationships Into Clients)

    · 25 min · S5 E241

    A top question I get from lawyers is a legal networking one: How do you convert relationships into actual clients? Today's episode gives you the answer. Listen in for a simple (and highly effective) framework for…

  10. #240: Values Alignment Isn’t Safe (That’s the Point): Let’s Talk About Antisemitism

    · 1 h 10 min · S5 E240 · Explicit

    I talk a lot about values alignment (aligning your law practice to your values). But what, precisely, does that look like in practice? Here's the thing: Values that cost you nothing probably aren't values — they're…

  11. #239: How Lawyers Get Clients

    · 18 min · S5 E239

    Ever wonder how lawyers get clients? It's not about pitching them more (or harder). It's actually about alignment, timing, & understanding your clients (deeply). Listen to learn how to align to them, understand them,…

  12. #238: My Top 5 Legal Marketing Tips

    · 23 min · S5 E238

    Post on LinkedIn. Speak at conferences. Write articles. You know all the things you could do to market, but HOW are you supposed to do it in a way that actually fits…. You? That is what we get into today. Because what…

  13. #237: For the Lawyer Dads Who Want To Be Good Lawyers & Fathers

    · 47 min · S5 E237

    There are a lot of resources out there for female lawyers (and especially, lawyer moms). But what about support and resources for lawyer dads? Listen to learn why lawyer dads need more support and (even better) where…

  14. #236: How To Maximize Legal Conference Attendance

    · 27 min · S5 E236

    As part of your business development efforts, you attend legal conferences. But what are you getting out of them? Are you maximizing your attendance? Listen to learn my proven before, during and after blueprint for how…

  15. #235: Why Lawyers Are Meant To Lead (In A Complicated World)

    · 32 min · S5 E235

    We live in interesting times (to say the least). Nuance seems to be forgotten. Complexity ignored. And there are little to no conversations being had (about things we need to be having conversations about as a…

  16. #234: Busy Doesn’t Mean You’re Financially Secure

    · 8:14 · S5 E234

    Full calendar. Lots of work. You’re hiring. Your new firm or practice seems to be doing well. Until you realize it actually isn’t. You’re in the red. How did this happen? Better yet, how can you ensure it doesn’t…

  17. #233: Life Isn’t Meant To Be Easy (Mindset Shift You Need)

    · 9:02 · S5 E233

    It's common to want life & law to feel easier. Listen to learn why it's important to make a mindset shift to accept that hard isn't bad (and can be fun). *** Join the Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter:…

  18. #232: Content Marketing 101 For Lawyers

    · 49 min · S5 E232

    Learn why content marketing is a necessity in today's legal market, and the various ways in which to utilize content within your legal marketing. Inside of today's episode with content marketing expert, Stephanie…

  19. #231: Hitting Your Goals But Something Feels Off? [Reevaluate Your Values]

    · 15 min · S5 E231

    You’ve been growing a small law firm - successfully. Consistently exceeding your goals, with plenty of recent momentum. Yet suddenly, you crash and feel like something isn't quite right. You're questioning the goals…

  20. #230: What To Do When Told “Wait Your Turn” for Partnership

    · 19 min · S5 E230

    You’re eligible for partnership, have been performing at a high level, and have been doing all the right things. You were even told you were on the path to partnership, and to expect it soon. But you weren't put up…

  21. #229: From “You’re Not Partner Material” To Equity Partner (In Just 5 Years)

    · 46 min · S5 E229

    He was one of the highest billers in his firm. He was known for his legal and technical proficiency. He got stellar associate reviews. Yet he was told he wouldn't be promoted to partnership 9 years into his career…

  22. #228: The Business Development Progress You Aren’t Counting (But Should Be)

    · 26 min · S5 E228

    Most lawyers measure business development progress all wrong and it's costing them. Because before you see the new clients and/or the increase in revenues, you must see growth in other less obvious areas. Listen to…

  23. #227: Want to Leave Your Law Firm But Can’t – Yet?

    · 28 min · S5 E227

    You want to leave your law firm but can't yet (because you need more experience, want to get through a big deal/case, circumstances or another good reason). Listen to find out how to create a strategic plan for…

  24. #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships)

    · 29 min · S5 E226

    Making partner changes just about everything. One area of change that catches most lawyers off guard is the negative impact your promotion can have on some of your best relationships - especially those relationships…

  25. #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers)

    · 56 min · S5 E225

    Have you thought about giving meditation a try, but stopped because you're not sure what, exactly, to do? Or have you tried meditation, and think it's not really a fit for you? Do you worry that you can't meditate…

  26. #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader)

    · 50 min · S5 E224

    Join me and guest Allison Williams to learn what it takes to be an effective leader (not just a manager). Because your leadership style matters - for building the right team and culture. Today's episode will give you…

  27. #223: Lawyers’ Guidebook To Executive Presence – Be An Inspiring & Influential Leader

    · 32 min · S5 E223

    Executive presence is often misunderstood as polish, performance, or playing by outdated rules. It can feel like pressure to become someone you’re not. But real presence isn’t about fitting a mold; it’s about…

  28. #222: Looking Back to Move Forward

    · 28 min · S5 E222

    Join Heather to learn the big lessons she learned in 2025 that will help her (and you) to move forward more intentionally and fruitfully in 2026. The post #222: Looking Back to Move Forward appeared first on Life and…

  29. #221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode]

    · 21 min · S5 E221

    No matter how hard you work, you are never guaranteed to achieve your goals. But you can up the odds of goal achievement. Listen in on one of my early Life & Law Episodes to learn how to up your odds for achieving…

  30. #220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode]

    · 31 min · S5 E220

    Tired of feeling stressed, tired and overwhelmed? Want to be more productive and efficient? [Don't we all?] In today's rewind episode from the early days, learn the simple yet surprising strategy that will increase…

  31. #219: Be A Wealthy Lawyer

    · 45 min · S5 E219

    Too many lawyers (who make great money) somehow don't end up with much wealth. Why is that, and how can you ensure that you don't fall into the most common wealth traps? Listen to today's episode with guest (and…

  32. #218: The Reality of Lawyer Training (Who Should Do It, What To Do)

    · 21 min · S5 E218

    Today, we address two questions I get asked all the time: Who should be training young associates (senior associates, partners or both)? And how can you possibly fit that in (what with your billable hour requirements,…

  33. #217: The Real Reason You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals

    · 23 min · S5 E217

    You have a business plan for growth that you've been taking regular action on. Despite that, you're not achieving your goals (and truth be told, you're not getting anywhere near the results you want given how much…

  34. #216: The Real Truth About Lawyer Stress (Rewind Episode)

    · 29 min · S5 E216

    Are high levels of stress just part of the job? Is it the "nature of the beast" (as they say)? Spoiler: no. Listen to this reply of one of my first episodes to discover: - The science of stress, - How lawyer training…

  35. #215: You’re Losing Billable Hours (How To Recapture Them)

    · 49 min · S5 E215

    How many billable hours are you losing each week, month, and (gasp) year because you aren't tracking your time contemporaneously? Do you often write your time down (not reporting all the time spent working)? You're…

  36. #214: What Do Law Firms Really Want To See (Before Promoting You To Partner)?

    · 21 min · S5 E214

    What do law firms really want to see from you to get promoted to partnership? How much expertise do you need in your practice area? Do you need to be running deals (or mostly, getting the work done at a high level)?…

  37. #213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers

    · 24 min · S5 E213

    You know networking is necessary to grow your book of business. But how do you know where to go and who to target? Today, you learn the answers to these questions. Inside of today's episode, we cover: - How to…

  38. #212: How to Ask for Referrals Confidently (& Be Successful)

    · 26 min · S5 E212

    You know someone in a personal context, who you think could be a great referral partner. But how can you possibly ask them when you’ve never once talked business? Would it be too pushy to ask? How do you even begin…

  39. #211: Math vs. Mindset: Why Lawyers Need To Identify The Cause

    · 11 min · S5 E211

    When revenues dip, billables drop, or client intake slows, most lawyers assume the fix is to do more (of whatever you've been doing). But what if the problem is what you've been doing (or how you've been approaching…

  40. #210: Case Study On Growing Your Book (Even As A Busy Mom)

    · 57 min · S5 E210

    The most common complaint I hear from lawyers working to grow their business? Lack of time. Which is why I brought on today's guest. Learn how to be more strategic when growing your book of business so that you…

  41. #209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman)

    · 57 min · S5 E209

    Join me for an insightful conversation with Emily Logan Stedman, lawyer well-being advocate and Big Law partner. Inside of today's interview, Emily shares candid insights on lawyer mental health, the challenges of…

  42. #208: Strategic Legal Marketing (To Uplevel Your Reach & Clients)

    · 29 min · S5 E208

    One of my newsletter subscribers asked how to strategically choose their marketing activities. After all, there are a lot out there (many of which could work for anyone). How do you know which ones would be best for…

  43. #207: Want to Do Something Else (& Not Practice Law)?

    · 38 min · S5 E207

    Have you ever thought about doing something else? To NOT use your law degree? Maybe you want to start your own business. Or leave the working world for a time. Yet you don't because... What if you decide it's a…

  44. #206: Top Prioritization Methods for Lawyers (When Everything Feels Like A Priority)

    · 33 min · S5 E206

    You’re closing a deal or in the middle of a case that’s dominating your time, when suddenly a colleague barges into your office needing your expertise. Right after that, your biggest client calls with an “emergency”…

  45. #205: Why You Aren’t A Rainmaker (Yet)

    · 16 min · S5 E205

    Think you can't be a rainmaker because you're not outgoing enough or aren't interesting enough? Want to be a rainmaker, but think it's something for later, when you've got more experience, have more time, or just down…

  46. #204: How To Use LinkedIn for Networking (Effectively)

    · 31 min · S5 E204

    How do you use LinkedIn? If you're like most lawyers, you're probably using it to check out what other people are doing (and maybe repost a colleagues post or make an announcement every so often). Which means you're…

  47. #203: Lawyers, You Have A Responsibility

    · 21 min · S4 E203

    A lot is going on in the world, and within our country, that’s unsettling (to say the least). Some of this is even impacting lawyers and law firms. Before going any further, the answer to your question is… Yes, I’m…

  48. #202: Law Firm Politics (How To Navigate Common Scenarios)

    · 22 min · S4 E202

    Let’s talk about law firm politics—The unspoken stuff that affects your compensation, your promotions, and your power inside the firm. Truth: learning how to navigate certain sticky, political situations is a necessity…

  49. #201: Legal Marketing Tips (You Haven’t Heard Before)

    · 55 min · S4 E201

    Join me and special guest Janet Falk for legal marketing tips you likely haven't heard before. Inside of today's episode, you'll learn: - How to rethink the buyer's journey (and why it's more about confirmation than…

  50. #200: Lateral Partner Moves: What Every Law Firm Partner Needs To Know

    · 23 min · S4 E200

    A warning before making a lateral partner move: Most law firms are better at selling the dream than they are at delivering it. That isn't because they're misrepresenting anything, but more about the fact that most…

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