The Law Firm Owner Podcast · 2026-06-30 · 32 min
Law firm owners often face difficult decisions when strategic changes are needed. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Velocity Work clients Bobby and Abby Botnick to discuss how they navigated risk and opportunity while making major changes in their criminal defense practice. They share insights on evaluating options, weighing trade-offs, and making thoughtful decisions that support long-term growth. Melissa and the Botnicks explore the challenges of balancing risk with opportunity, how to assess the impact of key decisions, and strategies for executing changes without disrupting firm operations or partnership dynamics. They also discuss lessons learned from previous changes and how those experiences inform better decision-making today. If you want to understand how to manage strategic change in your law firm, this episode will help you identify the decisions that matter most, evaluate risk effectively, and implement changes that drive sustainable growth. Let's talk!
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