Bourbon of Proof

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Welcome to Bourbon of Proof. This is a show where we talk to those who have made it in the legal profession and we do it over great conversations and spirits including bourbon, whiskey and scotch. It's either going to arrive at the station on time or go off the rails entirely. The series is about law and life, hosted by Bob Simon & Mauro Fiore.

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August 19, 202638 min

Holding Nursing Homes Accountable | Bourbon of Proof vs. Lisa Circeo

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys are live from Louisville with Kentucky trial lawyer Lisa Circeo. Bob, Mauro and Lisa talk about corporate nursing home shell games and how AI is transforming medical record review and helping lawyers fight smarter for vulnerable clients. Kris Hart is back on co-hosting duty and they're also joined by a special guest from Louisville Slugger who comes bearing gifts. Cheers to more BOP straight from the Angel's Envy distillery! 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 flytech.ai eve.legal finchlegal.com forthe people.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: circeolawfirm.com angelsenvy.com slugger.com @whiskypete POURS : Castle & Key Rise Seasonal Gin, Castle & Key Roots of Ruin Dry Gin, Angel's Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon

August 12, 202639 min

The Challenges of Holding Hospitals Accountable | Bourbon of Proof vs. Matt Nakajima

Live from Louisville, Bob and Mauro sit down with trial lawyer and fellow bourbon hunter Matt Nakajima. Joined by special guest host Kris Hart, the guys talk about everything from manipulated medical records and exposing hospital negligence to building a modern trial firm and using AI to stay organized. They also may let slip the secret to scoring the best bottles of bourbon—hint: it starts with knowing your local liquor store's delivery schedule. Cheers to more Kentucky-based BOP! 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 eve.legal advancedimagingnetwork.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: rittgers.com regardlaw.com angelsenvy.com caneriverpecan.com @whiskypete POURS : Kentucky Senator 7.5 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky Senator 8.5 Year Straight Bourbon Whiskey

August 5, 202634 min

AI Application in Employment Law | Bourbon of Proof vs. Tara Grossman

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys are live from Louisville with employment lawyer Tara Grossman. Bob, Mauro and Tara talk about everything from AI-powered employment law and workplace discrimination to how British solicitors differ from American trial lawyers and why remote law firms are here to stay. They also settle the age-old debate over what actually counts as "Pappy". Welcome to more BOP fun, straight from Kentucky! 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!! Registration Link for RevCon : events.themorganconnection.com/revcon2026/bourbonofproof Discount Code : PROOF20 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net eve.legal forthe people.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: thelitigationfriend.com lionsheadlaw.co.uk angelsenvy.com @whiskypete @sethjrobinson POURS : Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Handmade Bourbon, 2XO "Gem of Kentucky" Kentucky Straight Bourbon

July 29, 202637 min

The Near-term Future of Legal AI | Bourbon of Proof vs. Sam Aguiar

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys are live from Louisville, Kentucky, with fellow trial lawyer and bourbon collector Sam Aguiar. Bob, Mauro and Sam debate whether AI is about to wipe out the average PI firm, why great customer service may be the last line of defense, and how technology can make lawyers faster without making them less human. Special guest host and bourbon aficionado Kristopher Hart also joins the fun as they break into some unicorn bottles and try to ensure Sam stays conscious until the end of the episode. Cheers to more BOP madness! 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: https://thesimonlawgroup.com https://fiorelegal.com https://attorneyshare.com https://justicehq.com https://coastalresearch.net https://eve.legal https://angelsenvy.com https://www.finchlegal.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: aguiarinjurylawyers.com @whiskypete POURS : Angel's Envy Cellar Collection Peach Brandy Finished Rye, Angel's Envy Cask Strength Rye, Old Forester 1990 Birthday Bourbon

July 22, 202634 min

A Foundation of ETHICS in the Legal Industry | Bourbon of Proof vs. Frank Biden

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys sit down with Frank Biden—entrepreneur, recovery advocate, and the only man we know who can go from discussing leaked nude photos to the meaning of life without missing a beat. Bob, Mauro and Frank talk about everything from longevity and living with purpose to protecting clients from predatory lawsuit loans and why asking "How can I be of service?" might be the best business strategy there is. They also wander into Irish rugby, ayahuasca retreats and spirit animals! Welcome to a new instalment of Vegas-based BOP mayhem! 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!! Registration Link For RevCon : https://events.themorganconnection.com/revcon2026/bourbonofproof Discount Code : PROOF20 (20% off) THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: thesimonlawgroup.com fiorelegal.com attorneyshare.com justicehq.com coastalresearch.net forthepeople.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: claimangel.com

July 15, 202647 min

High Performance Law & the Future of Legal Tech | Bourbon of Proof - Best of Autin Live

This time on Bourbon of Proof, we bring you the best moments from our "Live from Austin" series—featuring Laura Ramos James, Justin Martin, Azim Nagree, Mike Seely, Ryan Hecht, and Jess Sargus. From AI and legal innovation to mental toughness, entrepreneurship, and building businesses that scale, it's a crash course in high performance law with absolutely no shortage of Texas-sized personalities. Six episodes, six heavy hitters, and one bourbon-soaked snapshot of what happens when some of the brightest minds in the legal field gather in the Live Music Capital of the World. Cheers! 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 studio3 marketing.com tseg.com supio.com elitelegalmarketing.com forthepeople.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: ramosjames.com stillaustin.com ironrootrepublic.com 800badcrash.com herringbonedigital.com spearinvestigations.com pattersonpersonalinjury.com collbox.co hechtlawfirm.com nationaladvocates.com movedocs.com thelegalathlete.com bivonalaw.com

July 8, 202651 min

Approaching Law & Life With an ATHLETE'S MINDSET | Bourbon of Proof vs. Jess Sargus

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys pour some exceptionally rare Garrison Brothers whiskey for Jess Sargus—the only person we've met who went from hauling hay bales on a horse farm to teaching lawyers how to think like elite athletes. A performance coach, trial lawyer, and MMA enthusiast, Jess joins Bob and Mauro to discuss everything from boxing in law school and developing a championship mindset to why growth comes from embracing failure and getting comfortable with uncertainty. She also may or may not put Mauro in a rear naked choke... Welcome back to Austin for more BOP insanity! 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 studio3 marketing.com tseg.com supio.com elitelegalmarketing.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: thelegalathlete.com bivonalaw.com POURS : Garrison Brothers Bottled in Bond Bourbon, Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon

June 24, 202637 min

Building the Future of Client Advocacy Through AI | Bourbon of Proof vs. Ryan Hecht

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys sit down with forward-thinking trial lawyer and AI evangelist Ryan Hecht. Bob, Mauro and Ryan discuss everything from AI-powered case management to building National Advocates, his ambitious platform designed to connect clients with top lawyers from coast to coast. And after driving all the way to Houston and back on the same day as his BOP taping, Ryan still finds the energy to steal the show with an unexpected rendition of "Friends in Low Places." Welcome back to Austin for some high-proof bourbon and soul-soothing tunes! 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 studio3 marketing.com tseg.com supio.com elitelegalmarketing.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: hechtlawfirm.com nationaladvocates.com movedocs.com POURS : Old Forester "King Ranch" Texas Exclusive, Balcones Brimstone Texas Smoked Corn Whisky, Garrison Brothers Balmorhea Cask Strength Single Barrel Bourbon

June 17, 202640 min

Finding ASSETS Companies Claim Don't Exist | Bourbon of Proof vs. Mike Seely

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys sit down with investigator extraordinaire Mike Seely. Bob, Mauro and Mike talk everything from tracking down former employees and exposing corporate shell games to why relationships still beat algorithms in the legal world. They also debate pressing issues like workplace fantasy football conspiracies and whether sourcing safari guides on Craigslist should be considered a best practice. Welcome to more live-from-Austin, bourbon-soaked fun! 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 studio3 marketing.com tseg.com supio.com ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: spearinvestigations.com pattersonpersonalinjury.com collbox.co POURS : Still Austin "The Musician" Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey, Copper & Cask "Wurst Pick" Limited Release Single Barrel Bourbon

June 10, 202636 min

PRIVATE EQUITY Isn't Always a MISTAKE | Bourbon of Proof vs. Azim Nagree

This time on Bourbon of Proof, the guys pour some cask-strength Still Austin juice for Azim Nagree — the man quietly rolling up the entire legal marketing industry one acquisition at a time! Bob, Mauro, and Azim get into how AI should be doing your paralegal's job but not your lawyer's, and why most law firm owners are basically accidental CEOs who just really hated having a boss. Mauro also puts Fiore Legal up for "sale" — turnkey, furniture stays, kids' photos not included. Welcome back to Austin, folks. LFG! 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 forthepeople.com studio3marketing.com tseg.com supio.com LINK FOR MORGAN & MORGAN GROW OR DIE EVENT: https://events.themorganconnection.com/growordiewithjohnmorgan/bourbonofproof USE PROMO CODE: PROOF20 ADDITIONAL SHOUTOUTS: herringbonedigital.com POURS : Still Austin Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey, The Spirit of Bourbon Non-Alcoholic Whiskey Alternative, TX Blended Whiskey