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Immigration attorney and law firm founder Hillary Walsh joins Billie Tarascio for a candid conversation about what it's really like to run an immigration law firm in today's turbulent legal and political climate. From filing habeas petitions to protect unlawfully detained clients, to navigating due process violations and a surge in demand for legal services, Hillary shares how her practice has evolved, and how she's adapting to protect both her clients and her team.

They also dig into the business side of running a growing firm: the hard decisions around hiring and letting people go, bringing on a CFO, building custom software from scratch, and finding an operations leader who can handle 1,000+ filings a month. Plus, Hillary opens up about supporting remote employees in Mexico during a crisis, dealing with racist online harassment, and why she's investing in a life coach after years of business-only coaching.

Whether you're an immigration attorney, a law firm owner, or just someone trying to understand what's happening at the intersection of law and politics right now, this episode is for you.

Topics Covered:

• Immigration law strategy under the current administration
• Habeas petitions and unlawful detention cases
• Hiring, firing, and leveling up your team
• Building law firm operations and custom software
• Supporting a remote team during a crisis
• Business coaches that actually helped and how to choose one

Connect with Hillary:

Website: https://newfrontier.us/

Phone: 623-742-5400

Email: hillary@newfrontier.us

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newfrontierimmigrationlaw

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newfrontier_immigration

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In this episode of Law Labs, Billie Tarascio sits down with Jessica Travis, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of Fighter Law in Orlando, Florida. They talk about how modern law firms can move beyond billable hours, use AI tools the right way, and build strong internal systems that support real growth.

Law Labs is a podcast for law firm owners and legal professionals who want to build smarter firms. Each episode focuses on systems, technology, billing models, marketing, and practical strategies that help firms grow in a sustainable way.

Jessica Travis is the Managing Partner and Co-Owner of Fighter Law, based in Florida. She leads a growing firm that practices Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, and Estate Planning. Jessica is passionate about building strong SOPs, improving client service, and integrating technology into daily operations. From experimenting with flat fee billing in family law to implementing an AI receptionist and improving data tracking through Clio, she focuses on practical innovation that supports both clients and her team.

In this episode, you will learn:

👉 How to design a flexible flat fee model for family law

👉 Why the billable hour model is becoming harder to justify

👉 How AI receptionists can improve intake and reduce missed opportunities

👉 How to track leads, consultations, and revenue weekly

👉 How to train and supervise young attorneys using systems

👉 How to approach AI without chasing every new tool

Connect with Jessica Travis:

Fighter Law: https://fighterlaw.com

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In this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, Law Labs Edition, Billie Tarascio sits down with Bob Simon. They talk about what it means to run a national law firm, build legal tech companies, and step into civil rights advocacy during a time of major legal and political tension.

Bob Simon is an entrepreneur, trial lawyer, and co-founder of multiple companies, including a national personal injury firm and the legal tech platform Attorney Share. He is also actively involved in civil rights litigation, including cases involving ICE detentions, unlawful stops, and police misconduct. His firm handles personal injury and civil rights matters across the country, and he has been involved in litigation related to wildfire recovery and large-scale corporate accountability. Bob is also a father of three and speaks openly about balancing family, trauma-heavy legal work, and public advocacy.

In this episode, you will learn:

👉 How lawyers can organize and support civil rights cases even if they do not practice immigration law

👉 What illegal detentions look like inside the courtroom

👉 How referral networks can help solo and small firms take action

👉 How Attorney Share connects 5,500+ lawyers nationwide

👉 How technology and AI can automate intake and case routing

👉 Why some civil rights cases may never pay but still matter

👉 How large corporations fight liability and what trial lawyers can do about it

To learn more about Bob and his team, you can visit the sites below.
https://community.justicehq.com/
thesimonlawgroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimonlawgroup/

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