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Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what's happening in the legal industry. Each episode tackles a subject that's worthy of a deep dive—from law firm profit hacks to Supreme Court showdowns to the most promising plays in legal tech. Hosted by Senior Litigation Reporter of the Daily Report Cedra Mayfield and Senior Staff Writer for the American Lawyer Patrick Smith, Legal Speak offers straight talk from experts, plus an inside-the-newsroom perspective on market-shaping stories.

Sep 26, 2025

Three years ago, Natasha Harrison was set to take the reins at litigation powerhouse Boies Schiller when she made a different choice: To go out on her own and start her own litigation boutique.  Harrison said the firm is thriving, finding the right matters. In addition to litigation, Harrison said the firm has accrued a strong roster of PE, hedge fund and private credit clients. But in order to get to where she is now, Harrison had to take that leap, including the psychological changes one needs to make in order to push through.

Hosts: Patrick Smith & Cedra Mayfield

Guest: Natasha Harrison

Producer: Charles Garnar