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05/20/2026

We are honored to support such a wonderful organization and the great work they do!

We simply couldn’t do our work without the incredible support of our donors. Thank you, BAST AMRON LLP! A special thank you to Brett Amron, Founding Partner!

04/29/2026

207: Legend Series – Leadership, Litigation, And Longevity With Kendall Coffey

📣Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/e8WUSPqP.

In this Legend Series installment of The Practice Podcast, Jeffrey Bast and Brett M. Amron sit down with Kendall Coffey, one of South Florida’s most respected trial lawyers and a former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

This conversation goes beyond a traditional career retrospective. It is a candid, experience-driven discussion on what actually builds a lasting legal career: adaptability, trial experience, discipline, and a relentless commitment to doing the work the right way.

From an unexpected pivot away from journalism to leading one of the nation’s most prominent U.S. Attorney’s Offices, Coffey shares the inflection points that shaped his career and the practical lessons that continue to apply in today’s legal market.

Key Takeaways
✔️Careers are built through pivots, not straight lines
Early setbacks often create better long-term positioning if you stay in the game.
✔️Your environment matters early
The people you work with will shape your trajectory more than the title on your door.
✔️Trial experience is a differentiator
For litigators, hands-on courtroom experience remains one of the most valuable career accelerators.
✔️Public service sharpens perspective
Time in the U.S. Attorney’s Office provides a broader understanding of the law, government power, and decision-making that translates directly into private practice.
✔️Reputation drives business
Do great work consistently. Business development follows performance.
✔️Relentlessness wins—when applied correctly
Following through and owning outcomes is a competitive advantage, but knowing limits matters.
✔️Integrity is non-negotiable
There is no margin for error. One misstep can define a career.

Quote Worth Noting
“The best thing you can do for your career is do a great job on your cases. Everything else follows from that.”

Bottom Line
Enduring legal careers are not built on shortcuts. They are built on experience, discipline, relationships, and a consistent commitment to excellence over time.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

04/02/2026

Wishing a Happy Passover from all of us at BAST AMRON LLP.

Passover is a time of reflection, renewal, and coming together with family and community. 🌿 The holiday’s themes of resilience, tradition, and hope serve as a meaningful reminder of the importance of perseverance and shared purpose.

To our clients, colleagues, and friends who are celebrating, we wish you a joyful and meaningful holiday filled with peace, connection, and celebration. 🕊️🍷✨

Chag Sameach. ✡️

04/01/2026

206. From Flute Performance To High-Stakes Litigation With Katie Tonkinson
📣Tune in now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/206-from-flute-performance-to-high-stakes-litigation/id1566884697?i=1000758616924
In this episode of The Practice Podcast, Katie Tonkinson joins Jeff Bast and Brett Amron to discuss her path from music performance to litigation, what law school doesn’t teach you, and why practicing law is ultimately a people business.
She shares practical insights on building a legal career, the importance of discipline and communication, and how creative outlets like writing and music continue to shape her approach to the law.

What You’ll Hear
• How a music background translates to legal practice
• The importance of networking and real-world exposure
• Why communication skills can make or break young lawyers
• What surprised her most about practicing law

Bottom Line
Strong lawyers are not just technically sound—they understand people, communicate clearly, and stay disciplined over time.
Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

03/18/2026

🎙️ New Episode | The Practice Podcast – Legend Series

205. Legend Series: The Long Game Of Building A Legal Legacy — John Kozyak

What does it really take to build a nationally respected law firm from scratch and sustain it for decades?

In our latest Legend Series episode, we sit down with John Kozyak, co-founder of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton Law Firm and a nationally recognized trial lawyer and restructuring leader. From knocking on doors as a law student in the 1970s to building one of the most respected litigation and bankruptcy firms in the country, John’s story is a masterclass in initiative, resilience, and long-term vision.

In this conversation, John shares:
• How showing up uninvited and asking for an opportunity changed the course of his career
• The decision to launch a firm in 1982 with no safety net and what it actually took to make it work
• Why getting into bankruptcy early created a defining competitive advantage
• The origin and impact of the Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation
• What young lawyers are getting wrong about networking and career development

One takeaway that stood out:

Opportunities are rarely given. They are created by those willing to take the first step and put themselves in the room.

For lawyers, law students, and professionals building something of their own, this episode is a reminder that success is not accidental. It is built through action, relationships, and consistency over time.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://lnkd.in/enWaHJpj.

03/11/2026

204. From Appellate Advocate To The Florida Supreme Court With Raoul Cantero

🎙️ New Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/204-from-appellate-advocate-to-the-florida-supreme/id1566884697?i=1000754627414

In this episode of The Practice Podcast, Jeffrey Bast Bast and Brett M. Amron Amron sit down with Raoul G. Cantero, partner at White & Case LLP and former Justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

Raoul shares the story behind his career journey from Miami appellate lawyer to the Florida Supreme Court and back to private practice. He reflects on growing up in Miami after his family fled Cuba, his time at Harvard Law School, and how a passion for writing ultimately led him to appellate advocacy.

The conversation also offers a rare look inside the Florida Supreme Court, including how justices prepare for cases, debate decisions, and craft opinions.

Raoul also shares practical advice for lawyers on credibility in advocacy, the value of judicial clerkships, and why the best lawyers acknowledge the weaknesses in their arguments rather than ignoring them.

Key Topics Discussed
✔️ Raoul’s path from Miami to Harvard Law School
✔️ Building a career in appellate advocacy
✔️ The call offering him a seat on the Florida Supreme Court
✔️ What happens behind the scenes at the Court
✔️ The transition back to private practice
✔️ Lessons for lawyers on advocacy, credibility, and relationships

Takeaway:

Great advocates focus on credibility. Judges are far more persuaded by lawyers who recognize the weaknesses in their cases and address them directly.

Streaming on Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

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03/04/2026

🎙️ New Episode | The Practice Podcast – Legend Series

What does a 60+ year legal career built on trial work, reputation, and purpose actually look like?

In our latest Legend Series episode, we sit down with Aaron Podhurst, founding partner of Podhurst Orseck, P.A. and one of the most respected trial lawyers in the country. Over the course of six decades, Aaron has helped shape South Florida’s legal community while handling landmark aviation, complex litigation, and class action cases across the United States and around the world.

In this conversation, Aaron shares:
• The unlikely path that took him from the Catskill Mountains to Columbia Law School
• The aviation case that launched an entire practice area
• Why the most meaningful case of his career was pro bono
• What young lawyers should understand about the stress and responsibility of trial work
• The three principles that have sustained a successful law firm for decades
One takeaway that stood out:

The cases that stay with you are not always the biggest ones. They are the ones where you truly changed someone’s life.
For lawyers, law students, and anyone building a career in advocacy, this episode is a reminder that reputation, preparation, and purpose still matter.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/203-legend-series-aaron-podhurst-six-decades-of/id1566884697?i=1000753026484

01/14/2026

🎙 Episode 202. Jim Robinson On Grit, Grace, And Big Law Mentorship

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Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast sit down with Jim Robinson, Partner at White & Case LLP in Miami, where he leads the firm’s Americas Litigation Section and serves as Chair of the Americas Operations Council. Jim represents U.S. and international clients in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and is widely respected as a tenacious litigator who believes you do not have to be difficult to be effective.

Jim shares his remarkable path to the law, from growing up on a cattle ranch in Southwest Florida with professional rodeo parents to discovering his passion for litigation during law school. He reflects on the mentorship that shaped his career, why he has spent more than two decades at one firm, and what truly makes lawyers successful in Big Law and beyond. The conversation also dives into defending lawyers in malpractice matters, the importance of proactive lawyering, taking ownership of cases, clear client communication, and building strong teams through leadership and recognition.

The episode closes with a personal look at life outside the courtroom, including community service, faith, family, and the joy of becoming a grandfather. This is a thoughtful and engaging conversation on professionalism, grit, and practicing law with purpose.

🎧 Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

01/07/2026

🎙Episode. 201. Stephen Marino On Insurance Recovery & Managing A Modern Law Firm

📣Tune in now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/201-stephen-marino-on-insurance-recovery-managing-a/id1566884697?i=1000744107523

Brett M. Amron and Jeffrey Bast sit down with Stephen Marino, Jr., Managing Partner of Ver Ploeg & Marino, P.A., one of Florida’s premier policyholder-focused insurance law firms. With decades of experience in complex coverage litigation and firm leadership, Marino offers a candid and insightful look into what it takes to build and sustain a practice at the intersection of commercial litigation, insurance recovery, and client trust. He discusses his unique path to the law (include some speeding tickets along the way), the challenges of managing a high-performing boutique firm, how we teach and learn from younger generations, and the recipe for a perfect smoothie! This episode delivers a thoughtful perspective on leadership in a niche that touches nearly every sector of the business world.

Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent of listened-to podcasts globally.

12/15/2025

🕎✨ Happy Hanukkah from BAST AMRON LLP ✨🕎

As the Festival of Lights begins, we wish our clients, colleagues, and community a joyful and meaningful Hanukkah.

May this season bring warmth, reflection, and moments of togetherness, along with renewed hope and light for the year ahead. We are grateful for the connections we’ve built and the opportunity to serve such an incredible community.

From all of us at Bast Amron, wishing you a bright, happy, and peaceful Hanukkah.