Cathy Green led the way for women criminal defense litigators in New Hampshire, by being among the first. As she says, because she was an anomaly, it was easier to stand out, get media attention, and receive referral clients. But, she was also a great lawyer who got results. And she had an unusual way of approaching her criminal cases– she liked to have fun. In fact, Green decided early on that if she was going to practice law, it was going to be enjoyable, even when faced with clients accused of heinous crimes. This outlook served her well and her vast career spans over fifty years. In this episode meet the woman judges used to call brother, who leaves a legacy that paved the way for women and who brought transformative changes to the legal landscape in New Hampshire.

Roberto Arochi has been practicing law in Mexico for forty-five years. After the first fourteen, he struck out on his own with a couple of associates and an admin to build the firm Arochi and Linder to nearly 200 employees, based in Mexico and in Spain. For Arochi, the secret sauce to success was hiring talent that filled in four core practice areas, and then specializing based on the strengths of the attorneys he had on board. He recognized the importance of differentiating the firm in the market, without straying from its foundation. Setting up a practice in Spain was a big change, working in a culture that shared a language, but not the same work style. In this episode, we learn how Arochi built strength in his business and how he has a firm of employees that eagerly come to work in the office five days a week.

Finding a mentor, or a natural role model, that to me is a key part of being successful. Start to identify what makes them successful and ask yourself, what can I do to mirror that and use it to move forward in my career."

Roger Parker has had an exciting career as a litigator and global manager at Reed Smith, one of the largest law firms in the world with offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. When managing billable hours and teams of attorneys became less important in his life, he made a plan to move on. In this episode he explains how relationships, hiring well-rounded people, and soccer all contributed to his success.

My mother always told me: "If you don't share what you've learned, you'll never be able to move on and grow."

That simple lesson became a guiding principle for Carla Michelotti, former Executive Vice President and Chief Legal, Government & Corporate Affairs Officer at Leo Burnett Worldwide, one of the most iconic advertising agencies on the planet. In this episode of From Dawn to Dusk, Carla shares how teaching others and letting go became keys to her extraordinary success—and to a graceful transition in later years. Discover how this pioneering trailblazer for women in corporate law broke barriers, took bold risks, and earned a surprising nickname along the way—find out why they called her "Fred" — all in Episode 8 of From Dawn to Dusk.

When John Langan first joined Barclay Damon, the firm was staring down a crisis with no promise it would survive. Instead of walking away, Langan rolled up his sleeves, rallied with his peers, and pursued a bold business development strategy other firms wouldn't touch. The results speak for themselves. Today, Barclay Damon thrives with offices in Syracuse, Manhattan, and Washington, D.C., powered by a culture of belonging where every employee matters. In this episode of From Dawn to Dusk, hear how Langan took a crisis and forged a legacy—and why he's more enthusiastic than ever about the firm's future.

Sherry Young is a founder, shareholder and past President of the law firm of Rath, Young and Pignatelli where she remains chair of the firm's Environmental Practice Group. She and her partners built their company to become one of the top law firms in Concord, NH. Sherry says the key to stepping down from executive management was finding and training her replacement. In this episode learn more about her story of successfully navigating dawn to dusk.

Duncan Grehan built a law practice and firm in Dublin, Ireland, beginning in 1984. He has since sold his interest in Duncan Grehan & Partners, and in his interview, he brings insight into both the Dawn and Dusk phases of an attorney's journey. Listen in to find out about some of the unique aspects of practicing law in Ireland, and learn about how Grehan's "Always put your client's first" rule has been a key part of his success.