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Most people have many jobs and even careers over the course of their working lives.  Sometimes those jobs can be related, other times they can be wholly different universes – that’s the case with this week’s guest, Tiffany Comprés.  Before beginning her life as a lawyer and arbitrator, she managed an art gallery and was also…an OPERA SINGER.  She has a fascinating background and some great practical advice for forging your professional path.  We also get into some developments out of the US Supreme Court, shipping and commodities law for the average commercial disputes lawyer and more, so sit back and enjoy the show!   TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes –  :38 Interview Begins – 2:30 Personal Interest – 34:50 Closing Show Notes – 51:20   Fisher Broyles Website - Tiffany Comprés: https://www.fisherbroyles.com/people/tiffany-n-compres   MUSIC: Opera Classical Music Trip Hop Jay Z Led Zeppelin House Music   BOOKS: The Nine by Jeff Toobin The Wine and War by Donald Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup   Feedback and comments welcome to: TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Most people have many jobs and even careers over the course of their working lives.  Sometimes those jobs can be related, other times they can be wholly different universes – that’s the case with this week’s guest, Tiffany Comprés.  Before beginning her life as a lawyer and arbitrator, she managed an art gallery and was also…an OPERA SINGER.  She has a fascinating background and some great practical advice for forging your professional path.  We also get into some developments out of the US Supreme Court, shipping and commodities law for the average commercial disputes lawyer and more, so sit back and enjoy the show! TIME STAMPS: Opening Notes –  :38 Interview Begins – 2:30 Personal Interest – 34:50 Closing Show Notes – 51:20 Fisher Broyles Website - Tiffany Comprés: <a href="https://www.fisherbroyles.com/people/tiffany-n-compres" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fisherbroyles.com/people/tiffany-n-compres</a> MUSIC: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZDGPKcEPJ8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opera</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgpJVI3tDbY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classical Music</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSN4DmjPas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trip Hop</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGRbpvimTY0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Z</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOK0FG0ejqA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Led Zeppelin</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVPm1dGQJc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Music</a> BOOKS: <a href="https://www.amazon.fr/Nine-Inside-Secret-World-Supreme/dp/1400096790" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nine</a> by Jeff Toobin <a href="https://books.google.fr/books/about/Wine_and_War.html?id=RpXX4k2tBO0C&amp;redir_esc=y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wine and War </a>by Donald Kladstrup and Petie Kladstrup Feedback and comments welcome to: <a href="mailto:TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com">TalesOfTheTribunal@Gmail.com</a> None of the views shared today or any episode of Tales of the Tribunal is presented as legal advice nor advice of any kind.  No compensation was provided to any person or party for their appearance on the show nor do any of the statements made represent any particular organization, legal position or view point.  All interviewees appear on an arms-length basis and their appearance should not be construed as any bias or preferred affiliation with the host or host’s employer.  All rights reserved.

Tiffany Comprés, Fisher Broyles

James Fisher

Kevin Broyles

SCENE: Afternoon. Early 2000s. Because the first internet bubble is popping, two tech lawyers find themselves with not much to do so they go to a matinee showing of Black Hawk Down. Those two attorneys are James Fisher and Kevin Broyles. That particular afternoon was not the only slow one for them.  Work for them had dried up and colleagues at their law firm were getting laid off left and right. Although they had opportunities to go to different firms, they started looking around at how their current firm was set up and knew there was a better way of doing things. That is when the seeds were sown for Fisher Broyles. A firm that started with five lawyers and would ultimately join the ranks of the AmLaw 200. From the get-go, James and Kevin concluded law firms had a lot of overhead they probably didn’t need which in turn, required them to charge high rates. Not the least of which they figured, was paying rent. They also understood that while support is important, lawyers are hired for what they know, and not based upon how many support staff a firm has. As a result, they decided Fisher Broyles would be a fully remote, distributed law firm that would run lean and mean. Their business model would permit lawyers to pocket most of their hourly rate rather than it going to pay rent and other office expenses. Fast forward to 2021, Fisher Broyles has almost 300 attorneys and had one of their best years ever bringing in $136 million in revenue.  And they did it by leveraging technology and doing remote work before it was even a thing for most other firms. 

SCENE: Afternoon. Early 2000s. Because the first internet bubble is popping, two tech lawyers find themselves with not much to do so they go to a matinee showing of Black Hawk Down. Those two attorneys are James Fisher and Kevin Broyles. That particular afternoon was not the only slow one for them.  Work for them had dried up and colleagues at their law firm were getting laid off left and right. Although they had opportunities to go to different firms, they started looking around at how their current firm was set up and knew there was a better way of doing things. That is when the seeds were sown for Fisher Broyles. A firm that started with five lawyers and would ultimately join the ranks of the AmLaw 200. From the get-go, James and Kevin concluded law firms had a lot of overhead they probably didn’t need which in turn, required them to charge high rates. Not the least of which they figured, was paying rent. They also understood that while support is important, lawyers are hired for what they know, and not based upon how many support staff a firm has. As a result, they decided Fisher Broyles would be a fully remote, distributed law firm that would run lean and mean. Their business model would permit lawyers to pocket most of their hourly rate rather than it going to pay rent and other office expenses. Fast forward to 2021, Fisher Broyles has almost 300 attorneys and had one of their best years ever bringing in $136 million in revenue.  And they did it by leveraging technology and doing remote work before it was even a thing for most other firms.

Fisher Broyles: From 5 Attorneys to AmLaw 200 and Doing it all Remotely (James Fisher & Kevin Broyles)

Rebecca Rettig

Rebecca joins me on Base Layer for one of my first discussions on the legal landscape of digital assets. We discuss a range of current cases and issues revolving around Ripple, Telegram and Kik. We also discuss the recent issues with the Wilshire ETF proposal which was denied by the SEC and the ongoing case surrounding Ifinex / Tether. Rebecca is an amazing practitioner and someone who I've had speak on legal issues in digital assets at my FO256 summits prior. Not to be missed!

Base Layer Episode 117 - Rebecca Rettig (Fisher Broyles) 