Ruby Powers has been doing what the rest of the legal world just figured out — for over a decade. Board-certified immigration attorney, founder of Powers Law Group, law professor, author of Power Up Your Practice, and one of the earliest adopters of remote law practice and AI-driven legal tools, Ruby built her firm from scratch — including from Dubai — on her terms, on her timeline.
In this episode, we talk about how she went from laid off to law firm founder overnight, the three roles every firm owner has to navigate, and what actually happens when you stop being the only manager in the room.
In this episode we cover:
- Why she registered her law firm the day after being laid off — for the second time
- Running a remote law firm from Dubai in 2011 before anyone thought it was possible
- The Technician → Manager → Entrepreneur framework and why most firm owners get stuck
- The management mistakes she made (and how she fixed them)
- AI tools she's using right now to save time and stay sharp
- Why she's teaching law practice management in law school — because nobody else is
- Balancing a high-volume career with two kids and actually enjoying your life
Connect with Ruby Powers:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubypowers/
- Website: https://rubypowers.com/
- Book: Power Up Your Practice (available on Amazon)
- Podcast: Power Up Your Practice
Work with Erin Gerner: Erin coaches high-achieving female attorneys who are successful on paper but struggling with burnout, identity crisis, and knowing what's next — helping them redefine success on their terms without sacrificing family or wellbeing.
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Are you an ambitious attorney who wants to build a life and career that you cannot wait to wake up for? Then you're in the right place.
Welcome to Powerhouse Lawyers, a podcast for the Powerhouse in each of us.
I am your host, Erin Gerner. A former lawyer, wife, mom, and life coach, and I am on a mission to empower women in the law to define success on their terms, by leveraging their unique superpowers to help them win in both law and life. Join me each week to hear inspiring stories, real talk, and practical tips.
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