<![CDATA[Soul Centered Attorney]]>Conversations about running your own law firm, leveraging Ai, technology and resources while staying true to your personal values.

]]>soulcentereattorney.aiRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 17:09:58 GMTMon, 02 Feb 2026 22:04:30 GMT60Favian Valencia<p>Conversations about running your own law firm, leveraging Ai, technology and resources while staying true to your personal values.</p>episodicFavian Valenciafavianvalencia@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Judge Andre Peñalver on Rule of Law and Human-Centered Courts]]>In this episode of Soul-Centered Attorney, Favian Valencia sits down with Judge Andre Peñalver of the Pierce County Superior Court for a thoughtful conversation about the rule of law, the human side of the courtroom, and what judges are seeing as technology begins to change the practice of law.

Judge Peñalver shares how his father’s experience as a Cuban refugee shaped his understanding of due process and justice, and how that path eventually led him from private practice and federal prosecution to the superior court bench. The conversation covers court funding, jury trials, access to justice, ICE arrests near courthouses, Zoom hearings, AI tools, expert witnesses, and the importance of keeping people—not procedures—at the center of the legal system.

They also discuss what makes trial lawyers effective, why storytelling matters in front of juries, how judges balance law and science, and what “soul-centered law” means from the perspective of the bench.

]]>e0a7fa9d-d799-4c81-b4b8-72996c459221Mon, 11 May 2026 13:44:34 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Soul-Centered Attorney</i>, Favian Valencia sits down with Judge Andre Peñalver of the Pierce County Superior Court for a thoughtful conversation about the rule of law, the human side of the courtroom, and what judges are seeing as technology begins to change the practice of law.</p><p></p><p>Judge Peñalver shares how his father’s experience as a Cuban refugee shaped his understanding of due process and justice, and how that path eventually led him from private practice and federal prosecution to the superior court bench. The conversation covers court funding, jury trials, access to justice, ICE arrests near courthouses, Zoom hearings, AI tools, expert witnesses, and the importance of keeping people—not procedures—at the center of the legal system.</p><p></p><p>They also discuss what makes trial lawyers effective, why storytelling matters in front of juries, how judges balance law and science, and what “soul-centered law” means from the perspective of the bench.</p>no01:21:3617Judge Andre Peñalver on Rule of Law and Human-Centered Courtsfull<![CDATA[From Struggle to Law Firm Owner with Edwardo Morfin]]>In this episode of Soul-Centered Attorney, I sit down with Eduardo Morfin, a Tri-Cities-based attorney and law firm owner, to talk about what it really looks like to take the leap into owning your own practice.

We get into the realities most attorneys don’t talk about—uncertainty, financial risk, hiring decisions, and the pressure of building something from the ground up. Eduardo shares how betting on himself changed everything, and how staying grounded in community and purpose continues to guide his firm today.

We cover:

  • The moment he decided to go out on his own
  • The risks (and sacrifices) behind starting a firm
  • What actually matters when building and managing a team
  • How to stay connected to your purpose while growing a business
  • Lessons learned that every solo or small firm attorney should hear

This is a real conversation about ownership, responsibility, and building a law practice that aligns with who you are—not just what you do.

]]>19859c2e-0f70-45e4-8eae-54135b25f5d0Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:39:46 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Soul-Centered Attorney</i>, I sit down with Eduardo Morfin, a Tri-Cities-based attorney and law firm owner, to talk about what it really looks like to take the leap into owning your own practice.</p><p>We get into the realities most attorneys don’t talk about—uncertainty, financial risk, hiring decisions, and the pressure of building something from the ground up. Eduardo shares how betting on himself changed everything, and how staying grounded in community and purpose continues to guide his firm today.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>The moment he decided to go out on his own</li><li>The risks (and sacrifices) behind starting a firm</li><li>What actually matters when building and managing a team</li><li>How to stay connected to your purpose while growing a business</li><li>Lessons learned that every solo or small firm attorney should hear</li></ul><p>This is a real conversation about ownership, responsibility, and building a law practice that aligns with who you are—not just what you do.</p>no01:28:5916From Struggle to Law Firm Owner with Edwardo Morfinfull<![CDATA[AI, Jury Trials, and the Rule of Law — Bill Pickett on What Makes a Great Trial Lawyer]]>Trial lawyer and former Washington State Bar Association President Bill Pickett joins Favian Valencia for a candid conversation about trial law, artificial intelligence, jury trials, and the future of justice.

Bill shares his unconventional path to becoming a lawyer—from commercial fishing and deep-sea diving in Alaska to founding a solo law practice and eventually co-founding LGP Law. Today, his practice focuses on catastrophic injury, police misconduct, and medical malpractice, representing clients against well-resourced institutions and insurance companies.

The conversation explores:

  • How AI is changing legal research, litigation strategy, and trial preparation
  • Why AI can enhance—but never replace—human judgment and empathy
  • The ethical duty for lawyers to stay competent with legal technology and AI tools
  • Why jury trials still matter in an increasingly automated world
  • The critical difference between rule of law vs. rule by law
  • Collaboration, contingency-fee practice, and surviving long-term as a trial lawyer
  • Burnout, secondary trauma, faith, and sustaining a meaningful legal career

Bill also discusses his current work as a Rule of Law Ambassador, his multi-state practice (Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona), and his international efforts through Building Bridges Cambodia–USA, working with judges and lawyers to strengthen legal institutions abroad.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 06:08 Starting a Solo Practice
  • 11:58 AI Tools in Law Practice
  • 17:54 AI as an Equalizer
  • 24:03 Case Management Software and AI
  • 31:57 AI Tools for Lawyers
  • 43:37 The Role of AI in Legal Practice
  • 59:10 The Power of the Heart in Trial Law
  • 01:08:11 Understanding Rule of Law
  • 01:34:42 The Importance of Self-Care
  • 01:44:13 Investing in Peaceful Retreats
  • 01:50:23 Book Recommendations and Lessons
  • 01:59:15 Considerations for Starting a Law Firm
]]>0dc30e2f-28e2-44cc-8f07-294fe2636c2eMon, 02 Feb 2026 22:30:44 GMT<p>Trial lawyer and former Washington State Bar Association President <b>Bill Pickett</b> joins Favian Valencia for a candid conversation about <b>trial law, artificial intelligence, jury trials, and the future of justice</b>.</p><p>Bill shares his unconventional path to becoming a lawyer—from commercial fishing and deep-sea diving in Alaska to founding a solo law practice and eventually co-founding <b>LGP Law</b>. Today, his practice focuses on <b>catastrophic injury, police misconduct, and medical malpractice</b>, representing clients against well-resourced institutions and insurance companies.</p><p>The conversation explores:</p><ul><li>How <b>AI is changing legal research, litigation strategy, and trial preparation</b></li><li>Why AI can <b>enhance—but never replace—human judgment and empathy</b></li><li>The ethical duty for lawyers to stay competent with <b>legal technology and AI tools</b></li><li>Why <b>jury trials still matter</b> in an increasingly automated world</li><li>The critical difference between <b>rule of law vs. rule by law</b></li><li>Collaboration, contingency-fee practice, and surviving long-term as a trial lawyer</li><li>Burnout, secondary trauma, faith, and sustaining a meaningful legal career</li></ul><p>Bill also discusses his current work as a <b>Rule of Law Ambassador</b>, his multi-state practice (Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Arizona), and his international efforts through <b>Building Bridges Cambodia–USA</b>, working with judges and lawyers to strengthen legal institutions abroad.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Background</li><li>06:08 Starting a Solo Practice</li><li>11:58 AI Tools in Law Practice</li><li>17:54 AI as an Equalizer</li><li>24:03 Case Management Software and AI</li><li>31:57 AI Tools for Lawyers</li><li>43:37 The Role of AI in Legal Practice</li><li>59:10 The Power of the Heart in Trial Law</li><li>01:08:11 Understanding Rule of Law</li><li>01:34:42 The Importance of Self-Care</li><li>01:44:13 Investing in Peaceful Retreats</li><li>01:50:23 Book Recommendations and Lessons</li><li>01:59:15 Considerations for Starting a Law Firm</li></ul>no02:05:2016AI, Jury Trials, and the Rule of Law — Bill Pickett on What Makes a Great Trial Lawyerfull<![CDATA[Law, AI, and the Human Heart — with Trial Attorney Diana Adjadj]]>Can artificial intelligence ever replace the human heart of justice? 💡

In this episode of The Soul-Centered Attorney Podcast, Favian Valencia sits down with San Diego trial lawyer Diana Adjadj to explore what happens when technology meets empathy in the courtroom. From redefining justice through a Certificate of Courage for a young survivor, to debating whether AI could ever replace jurors or attorneys, this conversation dives deep into the soul of modern law.

Diana also opens up about 15 years of running her own firm, teaching the next generation of paralegals, and finding balance through yoga, red-light meditation, and purpose-driven trial work.

🔥 Listen if you’ve ever wondered:

  • Can AI understand courage, pain, or redemption?

  • How do real trial lawyers stay grounded in a high-stress world?

  • What does “restorative justice” look like in real life?

Tune in for a mix of humanity, high-stakes storytelling, and honest talk about the future of law in the age of AI.

#LawPodcast #AIAttorneys #TrialLawyers #LegalTech #Justice #SoulCenteredAttorney

]]>https://soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/e/law-ai-and-the-human-heart-%e2%80%94-with-trial-attorney-diana-adjadj/soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/7b4a120e-1453-3f97-956b-4f56b8c3ea73Wed, 22 Oct 2025 22:13:55 GMT<p>Can artificial intelligence ever replace the human heart of justice? 💡</p> <p>In this episode of The Soul-Centered Attorney Podcast, Favian Valencia sits down with San Diego trial lawyer Diana Adjadj to explore what happens when technology meets empathy in the courtroom. From redefining justice through a Certificate of Courage for a young survivor, to debating whether AI could ever replace jurors or attorneys, this conversation dives deep into the soul of modern law.</p> <p>Diana also opens up about 15 years of running her own firm, teaching the next generation of paralegals, and finding balance through yoga, red-light meditation, and purpose-driven trial work.</p> <p>🔥 Listen if you’ve ever wondered:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Can AI understand courage, pain, or redemption?</p> </li> <li> <p>How do real trial lawyers stay grounded in a high-stress world?</p> </li> <li> <p>What does “restorative justice” look like in real life?</p> </li> </ul> <p>Tune in for a mix of humanity, high-stakes storytelling, and honest talk about the future of law in the age of AI.</p> <p>#LawPodcast #AIAttorneys #TrialLawyers #LegalTech #Justice #SoulCenteredAttorney</p> no01:44:004Law, AI, and the Human Heart — with Trial Attorney Diana Adjadjfull<![CDATA[Blood, Sweat, and Verdicts: A Trial Lawyer’s Journey from Failure to Transformation with Anthony Bribriesco]]>In this powerful episode, Favian sits down with Anthony Bribriesco—trial lawyer, storyteller, and family man—to explore what it means to turn a courtroom into a space for healing. From the lowest moment of professional failure to a nosebleed-inducing multimillion-dollar victory, Anthony shares the vulnerable, spiritual, and strategic path that reshaped his law practice—and his soul.

 

Anthony Bribriesco's law firm: www.bribriescolawfirm.com

 

www.soulcentereattorney.ai

]]>https://soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/e/blood-sweat-and-verdicts-a-trial-lawyer-s-journey-from-failure-to-transformation/soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/c58c30fc-4175-3e77-b6ec-cdf9b4660284Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:46:26 GMT<p>In this powerful episode, Favian sits down with Anthony Bribriesco—trial lawyer, storyteller, and family man—to explore what it means to turn a courtroom into a space for healing. From the lowest moment of professional failure to a nosebleed-inducing multimillion-dollar victory, Anthony shares the vulnerable, spiritual, and strategic path that reshaped his law practice—and his soul.</p> <p> </p> <p>Anthony Bribriesco's law firm: www.bribriescolawfirm.com</p> <p> </p> <p>www.soulcentereattorney.ai</p> no01:37:313Blood, Sweat, and Verdicts: A Trial Lawyer’s Journey from Failure to Transformation with Anthony Bribriescofull<![CDATA[Pickle ball and challenging qualified immunity with solo attorney, Mart Harris]]>What do pickleball, knife-fighting, and civil rights law have in common? In this soul-centered and sharp-witted conversation, trial attorney Mart Harris shares how near-death illness, a broken leg in basic training, and a lifelong disdain for routine shaped his path from the Army to courtroom warrior. We talk dogs, discipline, dismantling qualified immunity.

]]>https://soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/e/pickle-ball-and-challenging-qualified-immunity-with-solo-attorney-mart-harris/soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/a7f38da9-2efe-3713-b903-f070a4595dfdThu, 01 May 2025 16:49:38 GMT<p>What do pickleball, knife-fighting, and civil rights law have in common? In this soul-centered and sharp-witted conversation, trial attorney Mart Harris shares how near-death illness, a broken leg in basic training, and a lifelong disdain for routine shaped his path from the Army to courtroom warrior. We talk dogs, discipline, dismantling qualified immunity.</p> no02:00:582Pickle ball and challenging qualified immunity with solo attorney, Mart Harrisfull<![CDATA[Leveraging Ai for lawyers and running a solo law firm with Eric Fong]]>In this inaugural episode of Soul-Centered Attorney, we sit down with legendary trial lawyer Eric Fong to explore how solo attorneys can thrive by staying true to their values while leveraging AI tools.

 

www.EricFongLaw.com

www.SoulCenteredAttorney.ai

]]>https://soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/e/soul-centered-attorney-podcast-with-guest-eric-fong/soulcenteredattorney.podbean.com/be3af143-7e05-37c0-83b8-65194a0d95d2Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:30:41 GMT<p>In this inaugural episode of Soul-Centered Attorney, we sit down with legendary trial lawyer Eric Fong to explore how solo attorneys can thrive by staying true to their values while leveraging AI tools. </p> <p> </p> <p>www.EricFongLaw.com</p> <p>www.SoulCenteredAttorney.ai</p> no01:34:1811Leveraging Ai for lawyers and running a solo law firm with Eric Fongfull