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Ruby Powers on Immigration Law, Entrepreneurship & Building a Modern Law Firm | Groth Gets It
What does it take to build a successful law practice while navigating one of the most complex areas of law?In this episode of Groth Gets It, Jon Groth sits down with Ruby Powers, a Houston-based immigration attorney, entrepreneur, author, professor, and legal practice consultant.Ruby shares the story behind her decision to practice immigration law and how her international upbringing, family experiences, interest in human rights, and entrepreneurial mindset all came together to shape her career.She also explains one of the biggest misconceptions about immigration law: that people can rely on common sense to understand how the system works. Ruby describes immigration law as a complicated combination of statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, interpretations, and case law.Jon and Ruby also discuss:- Ruby's path into immigration law- Practicing immigration law across the country- Building a law practice and an entrepreneurial career- Why law school doesn't always teach lawyers how to run a business- Her book The Power Up Your Practice- Teaching law practice management- Marketing and technology for modern law firms- Artificial intelligence and how lawyers can use it responsibly- Mentorship and helping other lawyers succeed- The concept of Kaizen and continuous improvementRuby's goal isn't simply to practice law. She's also working to help other lawyers and law firm leaders build practices more effectively, particularly by bringing practical business education into legal education.It's a conversation about immigration law—but also about entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, and what it means to keep improving throughout your career.This is Groth Gets It.#RubyPowers #JonGroth #GrothGetsIt #ImmigrationLaw #LawFirmManagement #LegalEntrepreneur #AIforLawyers #LawPracticeManagement #LegalCareer
4 Sept 2026
Law Clerk Zayna Gillani Asks Jon Groth About Law School, Trial Work & Building a Law Firm
What does it really take to become a great lawyer?In this episode of Groth Gets It, Law Clerk Zayna Gillani sits down with Jon Groth for a conversation about law school, clerkships, trial work, leadership, and what it takes to build a career in personal injury law.Zayna, an economics and political science student at UW–Madison considering law school, asks Jon about the experiences that shaped his career—and some of the lessons he learned along the way.Jon talks about his first clerkship at a personal injury firm, where he discovered that solving clients' problems was the part of practicing law that really hooked him.He also explains why he initially thought international law might be his path, what changed his mind, and why he ultimately found his place in trial advocacy and personal injury law.The conversation covers:The one question Jon believes every prospective law student should askWhat his first clerkship taught him about practicing lawWhy he chose personal injury and trial advocacyHow he went from working at a law firm to starting his ownWhat Jon looks for when evaluating a new personal injury caseBalancing client advocacy with realistic expectationsThe courtroom skill that took years to developWhy being a lifelong learner is essential for lawyersThe values that guide Jon as an attorney and business ownerWhy creativity is such an important part of litigationZayna also shares something that surprised her during her time at Groth Law Firm: how much creativity and problem-solving goes into practicing law. As she discovered, litigation isn't always a simple matter of following steps from A to Z.It's a conversation about much more than becoming a lawyer. It's about finding the right path, learning from experience, helping people, and continuing to get better.Groth Gets It.
10 Jul 2026
Jon Groth Answers the Questions He's Never Been Asked Before | Featuring Law Clerk Amanda Connolly
What happens when the questions come from someone inside the firm?
In this special episode of Groth Gets It, Law Clerk Amanda Connolly turns the tables and interviews Jon Groth about his career, leadership, law school, AI, and the moments that shaped him as a trial lawyer.
In this conversation, Jon shares:
✅ How his leadership style evolved from a two-person basement office to leading a growing law firm
✅ The unforgettable client moment that reminded him why he became a lawyer
✅ Why every young attorney needs a mentor
✅ What he wishes new lawyers worried less about
✅ How AI is changing the legal profession—and where lawyers should never rely on it
✅ The surprising career he almost pursued before law school
Amanda also shares her perspective as a current law student, discussing the challenges of law school, competition, and preparing for a legal career.
Whether you're interested in personal injury law, leadership, legal careers, or the future of AI in the legal profession, this conversation offers valuable insights from both an experienced attorney and the next generation of lawyers.
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