Lawyers Who Care

In this episode, we sit down with Antonio Ocasio, Managing Attorney and Founder of Aragon Partners, based in New York City. With over 20 years of experience advising multinational businesses, private equity funds, and family offices, Antonio shares how his upbringing around corporate law shaped his career—and how he's now helping law firms plan for their future.💼 Topics discussed:- How the legal landscape is evolving for small...

In this episode, host Andrew Samlin sits down with Olga Sandler, a veteran corporate attorney and partner at Crandon Law, who specializes in emerging companies and startup financing. From billion-dollar Wall Street deals to guiding early-stage founders through formation, fundraising, and exits, Olga brings a refreshing balance of legal expertise and genuine care for her clients.

🔍 In this conversation, Olga shares:

• How a summer in...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Yandy Reyes of Re:Yes Law PLLC, a New York-based attorney specializing in estate planning and estate litigation.

Yandy shares his journey from being the “lawyer of the family” to discovering his true passion in helping families preserve dignity, navigate loss, and unlock legacies through the complexities of estate law.

Yandy tells a powerful story of going above and b...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin sits down with William Ricigliano, founder and managing partner of RF Injury Law, a boutique personal injury firm serving New York and New Jersey.

William has recovered multiple seven-figure settlements for accident victims—and built a career grounded in compassion, commitment, and fierce advocacy.

William shares his remarkable journey to founding his own practice, and tells the emotional story of...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin sits down with Ksenia Rudyuk, founder and principal attorney of Rudyuk Law Firm, a rapidly growing boutique family law practice serving all five boroughs of New York City. Ksenia shares how her firm handles everything from contested divorces to cross-border custody battles—with care, strategy, and unwavering client support.

Ksenia discusses how she found her calling in law, her commitment to reso...

In this episode, host Andrew Samalin, Principal of Samalin Wealth, speaks with Gaston Kroub, partner at Kroub, Silbisher, and Kalmykov in New York City, about his journey from pre-med to patent law and his dedication to pro bono work in NYC’s Family Court. Gaston shares how his volunteer work helping unrepresented litigants has shaped his approach to intellectual property litigation and why giving back is essential for all lawyers.

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In this episode, host Andrew Samalin, Principal of Samalin Wealth, sits down with Douglas Hand, a partner at Hand Baldachin & Associates LLP, one of the top fashion law firms in the country. Douglas shares his journey from corporate law to becoming a trusted legal advisor to some of the most influential names in the fashion industry.

🔹 How Douglas transitioned from M&A law to serving creative entrepreneurs🔹 The legal chall...

In this episode, we sit down with Todd Duffy, founding partner of DuffyAmadeo LLP, a highly experienced bankruptcy attorney based in New York City.

Todd shares his journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals navigating financial distress.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- How Todd’s early experiences watching his uncle argue in court shaped his legal career.

- The intensity and i...

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Schachter, co-founder of ESS Settlement Services in New York City. Brian shares his journey from personal injury law to becoming a leading settlement consultant, helping clients maximize their settlements and secure financial peace of mind for life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Brian’s transition from practicing law to founding a full-service settlement consulting firm.
• How structu...

Join us as we highlight attorneys—and professionals supporting the legal community—who go above and beyond for their clients. Hosted by Andrew Samalin, CFP, principal of Samalin Wealth, this podcast showcases inspiring stories of legal professionals making a difference.

In this episode, we’re shifting focus from attorneys to settlement consulting with Randy Levine, co-founder of ESS Settlement Services. A former attorney turned sett...

🎥 Lawyers Who Care: Where legal expertise meets extraordinary compassion. In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin of Samalin Wealth interviews Melissa Goodstein, a collaborative divorce attorney and mediator based in Katonah, NY. Melissa shares her unique journey into family law, her passion for preserving relationships during divorce, and her innovative approach to reshaping families with respect, dignity, and ...

📺 Welcome to Lawyers Who Care! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Julie Cherico, co-founder and partner at John B. Cherico Esquire and Associates, located in White Plains. Julie shares her incredible journey in family law, starting with her passion for helping children and families, which began when she was just six years old. Julie has dedicated her career to giving children a voice in challenging family situations an...

🌟 Lawyers Who Care | Highlighting Attorneys Who Go Above and Beyond 🌟 Welcome to Lawyers Who Care, the video show and podcast celebrating attorneys who go the extra mile for their clients! Join host Andrew Samalin, principal of Samalin Wealth, as he uncovers inspiring stories of legal professionals making a difference beyond the courtroom. 🎙️ Episode Highlight: Today’s guest is Ambika Sapra, co-founder and partner at Sapra &a...

Welcome to Lawyers Who Care, the video show podcast that celebrates attorneys who go the extra mile for their clients. Hosted by Andrew Samalin of Samalin Wealth, each episode introduces legal professionals who make a meaningful impact beyond traditional legal counsel.

In this episode, we’re joined by Nicole Grunfeld of Katz Melinger, a New York City firm specializing in employment and labor law. Nicole shares insights into recent ...

Welcome to Lawyers Who Care, the video show podcast that celebrates attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. Each episode, we meet a remarkable lawyer who shares inspiring stories of dedication, compassion, and extraordinary service. In this episode, host Andrew Samalin, Principal of Samalin Wealth—a nationally recognized wealth management firm for lawyers and their clients—welcomes Alicia Morgan of Immigration Lawyer...

🎥 Lawyers Who Care: Going Above and Beyond for Clients 🌟 Welcome to Lawyers Who Care, the show where we spotlight attorneys who exceed expectations, delivering not just legal counsel but genuine care and support for their clients. In this episode, Andrew Samalin, principal of Samalin Wealth, speaks with Shane Sullivan of Jae Lee Law in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Shane shares his inspiring journey to becoming a personal injury attor...

Welcome to Lawyers Who Care, the podcast and video series that celebrates attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. In each episode, we highlight the personal and professional stories of lawyers who make a difference—not just in the courtroom but in their clients' lives. This episode features Jonathan Breeden of the Breeden Law Office, a family law attorney based in Garner, North Carolina. Jonathan shares his insights ...

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Candi Fulop, a dedicated family law attorney and mediator from Fulop Law in Harrison, New York. With over 40 years of experience, Candi shares her insights on alternative methods to resolve family law matters, including mediation, collaborative law, and parent coordination.

Candi discusses her passion for helping families navigate divorce and parenting issues in a ...

On this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Peter Bort, an attorney and mediator at Bort Law Mindful Divorce in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Peter specializes in family law, focusing on mediation and collaborative practice to help families navigate the difficult transition of divorce in a constructive and compassionate way.

Peter shares his insights on how mediation and collaborative divorce create safe spaces for c...