Bourbon of Proof

Live from The Bike Shed in downtown Los Angeles, the guys welcome A Case For Women founder Susan Jones Knape. Bob, Mauro and Susan dive into the shocking scale of rideshare abuse and why Roblox might be the scariest place your kid can hang out. It's strong pours, iced tea confessions, and a reminder that sometimes the most important work starts with simply listening. Welcome to hometown BOP in DTLA! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net clio.com caoc.org questsettlements.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: acaseforwomen.com doctorsonliens.com

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome longtime Consumer Watchdog and accident victim advocate Jamie Court. Bob and Mauro ask him about the decades he's spent weaponizing ballot initiatives against insurance companies and then learn all about his latest target... Uber! Jamie has proven many times that sometimes the only way to beat billion-dollar companies is to raise a little hell. The guys are also joined by fellow consumer advocate Geoff Wells from CAOC. Bottoms up from BOP's hometown LA event! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net clio.com caoc.org questsettlements.com 11med.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: consumerwatchdog.org ppcpac.org

LAWFTY co-founder and legal-tech pioneer Brandon Herlihy joins the guys on yet another instalment of BOP NYC. Bob, Mauro and guest-host Ryan Rinella of RyMac Consulting (who you may also know from OpenJar Concepts) drill down on how Brandon is quietly helping reshape the way elite trial firms partner up across the country, and why he believes that aligning incentives ALWAYS delivers better results for clients. Data, disruption, and next-generation plaintiff strategy — cheers from Bourbon and Branch in Midtown Manhattan! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com lawfty.com rymacconsulting.com

This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys go live from Bourbon & Branch in New York City with marketing renegade Gary Sarner and guest-host Maria Monroy of the Tip the Scales podcast. Bob and Mauro have Gary break down why 93% of America still listens to radio AND they get him to reveal the origin story behind his 220 (now-iconic) loud shirts! Cheers to another bourbon-fueled marketing masterclass from NYC! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com roi360plus.com lawrank.com

This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome nursing home abuse & neglect legal superstar Megan Whiteside - the only guest in show history to casually mention launching her own firm while pregnant with her fourth child! The episode is also guest-hosted by BOP veteran (and Bob's lovely wife) Christine Bullock. The crew breaks down the strategies for maintaining a balance between work and parenthood and how mindfulness tools are equally important at home AND in the courtroom! Another fantastic BOP episode in the books, namaste! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com whitesidelegal.com

This time on Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro welcome national trucking law powerhouse Ed Ciarimboli. The guys dive deep on the multi-defendant, multi-jurisdictional puzzle that is modern trucking litigation, and Ed divulges his recipe for success! Guest-hosted by Law Rank president and fellow podcaster Maria Monroy, this is truly a can't miss instalment of your favorite law pod. Bottoms up from NYC! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com fellermanlaw.com lawrank.com

On Another episode of BOP from NYC, the guys welcome trial lawyer and YouTube "People's Champion" Arkady Frekhtman. Bob, Mauro, and Arkady are also joined by guest-host-extraordinaire Zach Barreto from Expert Institute. The gang discusses everything from the strategy behind building a law practice through social media, to trying traumatic brain-injury cases using human stories instead of medical jargon, all while sipping bourbon strong enough to power a lawn mower. Yet another reminder that justice in New York City is best served neat! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com 866attylaw.com expertinstitute.com

On another Bourbon of Proof episode live from NYC, the guys welcome Vista Consulting boss/law firm growth guru Mary Ellen Murrah & trial lawyer/real-life Vista client Michael Rose! Bob, Mauro, Mary Ellen and Michael talk about scaling firms without blowing up culture and debate whether reading your own mail on airplanes is a sign of leadership... or just a cry for help. Cheers to leveling up, BOP style! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! thesimonlawgroup.com vistact.com

On another "Live from Savannah" episode, Bob and Mauro host Brett Turnbull, the Alabama legal powerhouse with verdicts so big they should come with a warning label. Between high-proof pours and courtroom war stories, they debate whether Brett (a former college QB) can still sling a football with any heat. Is Brett the John Elway of mass tort law?? Stick around and find out!

Live from Law-Di-Gras, the guys uncork some high-proof picks for NFL legend Alex Smith and Finch Legal founder Viraj Bindra. Bob, Mauro, Alex, and Viraj dive into imposter syndrome in pro football locker rooms, and whether quarterbacks, surgeons, and trial lawyers should ever be "price-capped." Cheers to Alex's philosophies on authentic leadership (with a side of typical Mauro shenanigans). This is Bourbon of Proof at its finest! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!! POURS: Cat's Eye Distillery Obtainium Rye Whiskey, Whistle Pig Single Barrel Rye 10 Year, Whistle Pig Piggybank Rye 10 Year, Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon By Peyton Manning

Bourbon of Proof is live from NYC and the guys welcome BluShark Digital's Nalini Prasad — legal-marketing mastermind and the only guest in show history who waited three years to be invited… then showed up pregnant and couldn't drink! Bob and Mauro are also joined by BOP alum Colleen Joyce who sits in as a guest host. They talk about everything from radical transparency in legal marketing to how to survive the conference circuit on bad Mexican booze and DoorDash Indian food you never actually eat. Cheers from the Big Apple! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or you're interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys crack open DragonCon bourbon for AI startup founder Jerry Zhou and legal gunslinger Brandon Smith. Bob, Mauro, Jerry, and Brandon dive into Dungeons & Dragons dice rolls, Cocaine Bear parenting decisions, and how artificial intelligence is (not-so-quietly) preparing to automate a significant swath of the legal industry. Cheers to some good, old-fashioned, bourbon-fueled dragon slaying! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys pour some celebrity-backed whiskeys for Xavier Prather — Grand Rapids family-law attorney, reality TV star, and the only lawyer we know licensed in two states who somehow never took the bar exam! Bob, Mauro, and Xavier talk about Big Brother fame, negotiating TV contracts, turning influencers into clients, and why lawyers should never be afraid to get paid. And, of course, Mauro tries (again) to get himself and Bob cast on The Amazing Race. To street lawyers and street justice!! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

The BOP boys are back at Gilly's Clubhouse in Detroit with guest Jordan Jones — former boxer, Canadian immigrant, and the guy who famously bought TruckLawyers.com for $2,500 and then turned it into a national trucking-law empire. Bob, Mauro and Jordan talk about how Zoom depositions changed trucking litigation forever and what it takes to go from "troubled kid" to vice chair of the American Association of Justice Trucking Litigation Group. Per usual, we'll drink to that!! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys pour some prohibition-strength Old Forester for Gary Safir — Midwest trial lawyer and the only man we know who parlayed a Latin American surf vision-quest into an eventual $2.1M jury verdict. Bob, Mauro and Gary talk about Morgan & Morgan's unlimited well of resources and break down how to file 2,200 lawsuits in a single day! Welcome to more Detroit-based BOP mayhem! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Back in Detroit, the Bourbon of Proof crew goes live from the Gilly's Clubhouse rooftop with trial lawyer Jon Marko — civil-rights gunslinger and Midwest legal revolutionary. The guys cover Blue Cross vaccine verdicts, the fact that judges hate remote hearings and why Indian whiskey tastes like a campfire in your mouth. Must we say it again... justice in Detroit is best served neat! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

On this episode of Bourbon of Proof, the guys are back in Detroit with Samantha Teal — the jury whisperer who wins monster verdicts without ever having gone to law school. Samantha breaks down why the most powerful courtroom question is simply, "How do you feel?", and why your Louis Vuitton bag might actually be hurting your case. Also, Bob and Mauro debate whether ordering nine Taco Bell items at 3:30am is a personality trait or just a cry for help. Cheers to fantastic bourbon and Crunchwrap Supremes! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

On this episode of Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro welcome Katherine Hoffmann—the only person in the room casually reviewing 1,000+ legal leads a day! Kate breaks down how fake claims are flooding courts, why real injured people pay the price, and how her company became the industry's secret weapon against NONSENSE (as Mauro would put it). No mixers, no chasers, and absolutely ZERO fake cases allowed, this is BOP live from Detroit! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

What do you get when you mix bourbon, perfume, AI-powered drug discovery, Wu-Tang trivia, and a patent lawyer with a 15-speaker sound system and a video game obsession?? This week, Bob and Mauro welcome Jason Tejani—biotech brainiac, patent attorney, and accidental mad scientist. Get nerdy with us in the coolest possible way on this scientific & nostalgic episode of BOP!! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Live from Detroit, the Bourbon of Proof crew sits down with trucking-law badass and twin-wrangler Chrissy Hagen, who somehow built and sold her own firm AND founded the Sisterhood of the Eight — a group of women lawyers who drive actual semis and hand out embroidered jackets for eight-figure verdicts. Chrissy teaches the guys what "balance" really means... and they promptly ignore it. Bottoms up!! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Bob and Mauro sit down with recovering lawyer turned media mogul Robert Ingalls, who quit law and built a podcasting empire instead. The guys talk about Robert leaving law, launching Trial Pods, and accidentally creating the Barstool Sports of litigation. Recorded live in Charleston, SC under the influence of inspiration (and copious amounts of bourbon)! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Charleston trial lawyer Julie Moore joins Bob and Mauro for a bourbon-fueled deep dive into motherhood, med mal, and marriage to a literal judge. Between parenting hacks, downing Viking mead, and Bob roasting Mauro's sleep habits, Julie explains why suing doctors in South Carolina can be even harder than parenting an 8-year-old. Bottoms up to another BOP episode from down south! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Live from New York, Bob and Mauro welcome Julie Macklowe — hedge-fund boss turned whiskey ICON — who's redefining bourbon one couture bottle at a time. Between 10 a.m. tastings, Honey Badger cocktails, and flask-in-fanny-pack tips, Julie schools the boys on what happens when Wall Street meets whiskey neat. Let's hear it for The Macklowe!! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

Bob and Mauro sit down with Case Status founder Andy Seavers who's living proof you can go from sleeping in Walmart parking lots on tour with your band, to running your own client-care software company in a matter of years. And this former rocker shows that he can still melt a few faces (mostly from the 144-proof whiskey on hand)! It's another BOP banger, straight from Charleston, SC! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

From Bourbon and Bubbles on King Street, Bob and Mauro welcome Charleston legend Mark Bringardner - a trial lawyer with some serious courtroom swagger. Between sips of some high-octane juice, they cover everything from million-dollar wrecks to some ridiculously bad insurance excuses. It's bourbon-fueled justice, just the way we like it! If you'd like to reach out or submit a case for free review by Bob and Mauro or interested in partnering with the show, call 1-844-THE-TEAM And search the App Store for the JUSTICE TEAM App by The Simon Law Group!!

This week, Bob and Mauro welcome South Carolina trial lawyer-extraordinaire Kenny Berger. What starts as a serious chat about tort reform and drunk-driving laws quickly spirals into Bob misquoting James Bond, Mauro pitching tequila as a breakfast bourbon, and Kenny somehow holding it all together like the designated driver of Charleston. It's law, laughter, and maybe some mild liver damage - Bourbon of Proof in its natural habitat!

Back in Charleston, SC, the guys sit down with The Haskin Brothers to discuss their legal tech platform that's WAY smarter than your intake team (no offense). Between sips of 142-proof whiskey and Colombian moonshine, Bob and Mauro learn how Speed AI literally saves million-dollar cases. Live from Bourbon and Bubbles, here's to another BOP road show!

Bob and Mauro hit Charleston, SC and sit down with attorney and U.S. Representative Spencer Wetmore. She joins the guys to talk Dram Shop laws, tort reform, and why truth in politics is as rare as caviar on a grilled cheese. Their bonus, hyper-confused discussion about "Bourbon in the Bathroom" is just par for the course. Welcome to Southern hospitality, Bourbon of Proof-style!

This week, Bob and Mauro sit down with Bernard Taylor - firefighter, paramedic, and viral creator who decided that running into burning buildings wasn't risky enough… so he's running for CONGRESS! Bernard breaks down grassroots politics, White House MMA brawls, term limits, social media comedy and why he's positioning himself to trade the firetruck for Capitol Hill. All this over sips of a classic, 100-proof bourbon! Please DONATE to Bernard's campaign here... https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bernard-taylor-1?refcode=directory

Live from historic (and apparently haunted) Savannah, GA, Bob and Mauro sit down with the one and only Chadrick Mance. Chad breaks down what it means to build legal institutions that outlive you, why trial lawyers help shape democracy, and how he went from lawyer to professor to community leader and NAACP president. Cheers to Chadrick Mance!

Live from Savannah, the boys sit down with Florida trial lawyer, mom, TikTok legal warrior, and admitted "vodka-over-vermouth" enthusiast Shannon Schott! She breaks down tort reform chaos, TikTok fame gone wrong, waiver law, adoption ethics, and why Florida lawyers once filed 200,000 lawsuits in a panic. Grab the nearest bottle of bourbon (or vodka) and enjoy the ride!

In this Bourbon of Proof x Legal AF crossover event, the guys go full "Hot Ones but bourbon" with trial lawyer-turned-legal-media powerhouse Michael Popok. He drops constitutional knowledge bombs while Mauro drops inside information about the Waffle House menu and Bob casually pours whiskey worth more than the average used Honda. Expect Pappy. Expect politics. And expect one familiar father in the audience to proudly discuss the tattoo on his backside. BOP business as usual, enjoy!

Live from the CAALA Convention in Las Vegas, the Bourbon of Proof crew hosts a roundtable that's one part legal symposium and one part open-bar chaos. Congressman Derek Tran defends his right to wear Jordans in Congress, Marissa Roy campaigns to clean up L.A. (while taking bourbon shots like a pro), and Gerald Singleton talks about his firm's HUGE Tesla autopilot verdict. Other highlights include tales of Maker's Mark lawsuits, Taylor Swift concert ejections, and more than a few spontaneous toasts. It's civic engagement meets 120-proof whiskey—because nothing says "justice" like getting drunk in front of a live audience!

This week, the guys welcome Rahul Ravipudi - former Trial Lawyer of the Year, fellow fantasy footballer and proud Buffalo Bills fan (a detail Bob just can't resist roasting). Rahul opens up about the toll long trials away from his family can take, his passion for children's rights in court, and why AI is best used as a booster, not a crutch. In between collusion accusations, Bob, Mauro and Rahul share some hilarious stories (per usual) as well as some delicious new pours… Bottoms up!!

This week Bob and Mauro welcome their old buddy turned Congressman, Derek Tran — a man who went from winning cases to winning elections (barely)! Derek opens up about his $46 million campaign slugfest, trading a seven-figure income for a government paycheck, and why Congress is more Veep than West Wing. The guys toast to Derek's military service with 132-proof bourbon, debate the ethics of whiskey gifts for public officials, and—as is often the case—somehow end up talking about Mauro's underwear.

This week the guys are in Charleston, South Carolina where they welcome former U.S. Attorney Adair Boroughs. Adair has taken on everything from tax cheats with private jets to child predators hiding behind social media—and lived to tell the tales with equal parts grit and grace. The crew also dives into female master distillers, bourbon science, and Madeleine Albright's jewelry. Justice, booze, and a hell of a conversation—cheers to that!

This week the guys sit down with Marissa Roy—Deputy Attorney General, poker shark, whiskey lover, and candidate for L.A. City Attorney. Between fighting for workers' rights and surviving East Coast winters, Marissa proves she's a force to be reckoned with. Cheers to whiskey, politics, and having a strong poker face both in and out of the courtroom!

This week, the guys welcome Australia's own Courtney Barber. Courtney is Chief of Sales at Independent Life and also hosts the Settlement Nation podcast—two platforms where she offers sharp financial advice for lawyers and their clients. Naturally, Bob and Mauro take the opportunity to ask for Courtney's professional opinion on whether or not they should buy a private plane. The conversation then detours Down Under, where Courtney teaches the boys how to survive run-ins with Australia's deadliest creatures. To top it off, they all enjoy a friendly game of "Which Australian Animal Would You Want to Kill You?" Cheers, mates!

This week on Bourbon of Proof, the guys welcome powerhouse attorney (and all-around superhero mom) Bibi Fell. She shares deeply personal stories about her young daughter's encounter with cancer and their heroic journey together back to health. And if that weren't touching enough, we get to hear Bibi's angelic singing voice as well. Lawyers, life lessons, and lullabies (stay awake Mauro!!)... this very special episode's got it all!

Live from Huntington Beach, the Bourbon of Proof crew braves the unthinkable—RAIN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?! On this unconventional, outdoor episode, Bob and Alex's wives finally make their podcast debut. They dive into stories of shared family vacations and Mauro's legendary ability to always be late (while somehow still getting everyone into the best spots for dinner and drinks)! A little tequila, a lot of thunder and a whole bunch of spousal truth-telling—what could possibly go wrong?

This week, Bob and Mauro welcome Quintessa Marketing founder Lauren Von Mingee—who went from fetching coffee for personal injury lawyers to running her own PI marketing empire. Lauren breaks down how she scales law firms and intake services, why she calls herself the "world's best problem solver," and how she gives away a jaw-dropping 50% of her income. And speaking of charity, Mauro confesses to Lauren about scooping up as much free Quintessa swag as he can at legal conferences when no one is looking… What a rascal!!

Today on Bourbon of Proof, Bob and Mauro welcome AI wizards of plaintiff law, Jay Madheswaran and Ryan Jensen. Jay reveals the curious origin of his company's name, Eve, warns about the risks of tossing your legal data into hungry AI models and even ponders if artificial intelligence might one day taste and smell (cheers to that?). Meanwhile, Ryan tackles the uphill battle of convincing skeptical attorneys that AI isn't out to steal their lunch—it's just here to cook it faster! Oh—and through all the tech talk, Mauro makes his case (again) that nobody ever gets his name right! Salut!