In the premiere episode of Law Meets Life, host Katie Frey sits down with Sam Pond, founding partner of Pond Lehocky, to explore the experiences, values, and purpose behind one of the nation's leading workers' compensation attorneys.

Sam shares why representing injured workers has never felt like a job, but a calling. From working blue-collar jobs as a teenager to boxing in Philadelphia, growing up in a union family, and helping win his late father's pension case while still in law school, every chapter of his life shaped the lawyer and leader he is today.

The conversation explores the David and Goliath mindset that has defined Sam's career, why he believes trial lawyers help level the playing field, what leadership really means, and how family continues to be his greatest source of motivation.

In this episode:

• Sam Pond's journey to becoming a workers' compensation lawyer
• Why he believes every injured worker deserves an advocate
• The David vs. Goliath philosophy behind his career
• Lessons learned from boxing, blue-collar jobs, and growing up in a union household
• Leadership, resilience, and serving others with purpose
• The importance of family, gratitude, and perspective
• Common misconceptions about workers' compensation
• The biggest mistake injured workers make after a workplace injury
• Why the rule of law protects everyday Americans

Whether you're interested in workers' compensation, leadership, personal growth, or the stories behind successful people, this episode offers an inspiring look at a life dedicated to helping others.

About Law Meets Life

Law Meets Life is a podcast sponsored by Pond Lehocky, where conversations go beyond the courtroom. Hosted by Katie Frey, each episode features authentic conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and change-makers about the moments that shaped who they are, what drives them, and the impact they're making on the world.

In Episode 2 of Law Meets Life, host Katie Frey sits down with Pond Lehocky founding partner Jerry Lehocky for a conversation about purpose, leadership, and the people behind one of the nation's largest workers' compensation law firms.

Jerry shares how growing up around steel workers in western Pennsylvania shaped his commitment to injured workers, why he left the insurance defense side to fight for employees, and how he and Sam Pond built Pond Lehocky by investing in relationships, culture, and doing things the right way.

They also discuss the story behind Pittsburgh's famous Mt. Washington billboard, why authentic leadership starts with leading by example, his lifelong love of animals (including three rescued corgis), and the surprising career he once dreamed of before becoming a lawyer.

Whether you're interested in leadership, entrepreneurship, workers' rights, or the personal stories behind successful careers, this episode offers an inside look at the values that continue to drive Jerry Lehocky today.

In this episode:

• Why Jerry says practicing law is a calling, not a job

• The moment he left insurance defense to represent injured workers • Growing up in western Pennsylvania and working in the steel mills

• Building Pond Lehocky with Sam Pond from the ground up • The importance of authentic company culture

• The story behind Pittsburgh's iconic billboard controversy • Family, rescue animals, and life outside the courtroom

• Rapid-fire Pittsburgh favorites

About Law Meets Life

Law Meets Life is a podcast sponsored by Pond Lehocky, where conversations go beyond the courtroom. Hosted by Katie Frey, each episode features authentic conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and change-makers about the moments that shaped who they are, what drives them, and the impact they're making on the world.

In Episode 3 of Law Meets Life, host Katie Frey sits down with Kateri Foley, Head of Growth at Case Xchange, to explore how legal technology is changing attorney-to-attorney referrals through transparency, communication, and real-time case tracking.

You'll learn:

• What Case Xchange is and how it works

• Why attorney referral tracking has been a longstanding challenge

• How law firms can improve communication with referral partners

• How legal tech helps protect client relationships

• Why transparency matters in referral-based practices

• How solo attorneys and national law firms use Case Xchange

• The future of legal technology and attorney collaboration

• Kateri also shares her career journey from working on the Super Bowl to leading growth at one of legal tech's fastest-growing companies, along with leadership lessons, career advice, and the importance of customer experience.

About Law Meets Life

Law Meets Life is a podcast sponsored by Pond Lehocky, where conversations go beyond the courtroom. Hosted by Katie Frey, each episode features authentic conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and change-makers about the moments that shaped who they are, what drives them, and the impact they're making on the world.

In this episode of Law Meets Life, host Katie Frey sits down with Pond Lehocky Founding Partner Tom Giordano for an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, and the legal issues that impact thousands of Americans every day.

Tom shares:

- His journey from a South Philadelphia row home to founding partner at Pond Lehocky

- The story behind building the firm's nationally recognized Social Security Disability practice

- The biggest myths about workers' compensation in Pennsylvania

- Why injured workers can often choose their own doctor after a workplace injury

- The truth about Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI)

- Why so many disability claims are denied and what to do if yours is

- How social media is helping educate and reach people who need legal help

- Leadership lessons, impostor syndrome, and the importance of saying "yes" early in your career

- Family, mentorship, and what success really means

About Law Meets Life Law Meets Life is a podcast sponsored by Pond Lehocky, where conversations go beyond the courtroom. Hosted by Katie Frey, each episode features authentic conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and change-makers about the moments that shaped who they are, what drives them, and the impact they're making on the world.