Growing a Law Practice and Giving Back: Insights from Lisa Zeiderman

This week, Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Lisa Zeiderman. The two talk about the evolution of building a premier family law firm focused on client care and excellence, the lessons learned in cultivating a supportive and flexible company culture, particularly in the wake of Covid, and the impact of board service on personal growth and professional development. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• HowLisa's law firm adapted after Covid

• What key lessons Lisa learned in building her firm

• When Lisa realized the importance of mentorship and why it is essential

• Why culture and values matter at Miller Zeiderman

• What motivates Lisa's board service

 

  Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York.

 A matrimonial attorney, CFL and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, she regularly handles litigation and complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as pre- and post-nuptial agreements.

 Lisa has been recognized for her excellence in the legal field by a host of organizations including:

  ·     Named to Crain's New York list of Notable Leaders in Accounting,                                               Consulting and Law in 2024

·     Crain's New York list of Notable Woman Attorneys for 2022 and 2023

·     Crain's New York list of Notable Diverse Lawyers for 2022

·     Hudson Valley Best Lawyer in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and,

·     Recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020.

 

Lisa has received multiple awards recognizing outstanding client service and others that require peer review. She is a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. 

 In addition to authoring a well-read blog on Psychology Today, "Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody," and co-hosting the Savvy Ladies podcast "The Power of the Ask," Lisa is regularly published in various outlets, including The New York Law Journal, and by the Forbes Business Council. She is also interviewed on issues ranging from financial empowerment to tax issues to prenups to child custody in a host of media and on podcasts and speaks to groups on these topics as well.

 Lisa, a Fordham University School of Law graduate, serves as Board Chair of Savvy    Ladies, Inc., and on the board of Family Legal Care (formerly known as LIFT, Legal Information for Families Today). Lisa is also a member of the Forbes Business Council and Chief.

Website: https://lisazeiderman.com/

https://mzwnylaw.com/

Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisazeiderman/