March 25, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 4: Business Development – Trust, Visibility, and Finding Your Style
In this episode of It’s Not All Billable, hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts dive into the often-misunderstood world of...
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March 24, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 26: Entertainment Law, Business Contracts, and Judgment Collection with Matthew Pruitt
In this episode of Lawbalization, Jonathan Bench speaks with Matthew (Matt) Pruitt, a corporate attorney at Kirton McConkie with a...
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March 17, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 25: Fixing Cross-Border Payments in Emerging Markets: Liquidity, Compliance, and Fintech Infrastructure with Akinsola Jegede
Jonathan Bench speaks with Akinsola Jegede, founder and CEO of VitalSwap, about building cross-border payment infrastructure for emerging markets and...
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March 11, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 3: Jonathan’s Origin Story – Big Family, Big World, and a Career Across Borders
Hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts continue their origin-story series with an episode focused on Jonathan’s path into law. Kato...
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March 10, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 24: Cross-Border M&A and Cultural Strategy – Regulation, Negotiation, and Deal Execution with Friederike Henke
In this episode, Jonathan speaks with Friederike Henke, a corporate M&A partner at Buren in Amsterdam, about the realities of...
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March 3, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 23: Navigating Global Tax Complexity and Cross-Border Strategy with Michael Criddle
Jonathan Bench sits down with Michael “Mike” Criddle, CPA and leader in Eide Bailly’s International Tax Services Group, to unpack...
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February 24, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 22: Balancing Innovation and Oversight in the Age of AI with Medlir Mema
In this episode, Jonathan Bench speaks with Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute and professor of...
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February 18, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 2: Kato’s Origin Story – Curiosity, Career Pivots, and Building a Life in Law
Hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts continue the conversation with an origin-story episode focused on Kato’s path into law. Jonathan...
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February 17, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 21: Navigating India’s M&A Boom, AI Adoption, and Deal-Making at the Law–Business Edge with Hemang Parekh
Jonathan Bench speaks with Hemang Parekh, a Mumbai-based partner at DSK Legal, about India’s accelerating emergence as a global economic...
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February 10, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 20: Global Trade, China’s Innovation Engine, and On-Demand Manufacturing at Scale with Brad Bacigalupi
In this episode, Jonathan Bench speaks with serial entrepreneur Brad Bacigalupi, founder of Red Wolf Technology, about his global journey...
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February 3, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 19: Sovereign Proof and Regulated Blockchain – Compliance, Infrastructure, and Trust with Charly Greaux
Jonathan Bench speaks with Charly Greaux, founder of Glabtech and SBIX, about building “sovereign” infrastructure from the tiny island of...
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January 28, 2026
Podcast
It’s Not All Billable Episode 1: Meet the Hosts – Careers, Confidence, and Connection
It’s Not All Billable hosts Jonathan Bench and Kato Aerts kick off the podcast by introducing themselves, sharing how they...
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January 27, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 18: Prep for Utah Tech Week – Vibe Coding, UX, and Trust in Modern Product Development with Cameo Doran and Krystee Miller
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with technologists Cameo Doran and Krystee Miller for a wide-ranging conversation to set the...
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January 20, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 17: Understanding Mexico’s Labor Law Transformation with Rogelio Vargas Méndez
Jonathan Bench speaks with Rogelio Vargas Méndez, senior partner leading the labor division at Rivadeneyra, Treviño & de Campo, about...
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January 13, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 16: Shaping Startups, Storytelling, and Venture Growth in Utah with Ryan Boswell
In this episode, Jonathan Bench sits down with Ryan Boswell, founder and CEO of Relay, a modern venture studio focused...
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January 6, 2026
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 15: Law Firm Business Development and Client Relationship Strategies with David Ackert
In this episode of Lawbalization, Jonathan Bench speaks with David Ackert, CEO of Pipeline Plus and author of The Short...
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December 16, 2025
Podcast
Lawbalization Episode 14: Mexico’s Rising Role in Global Supply Chains: FDI, USMCA, and Industry Growth with Vidaur Mora
Jonathan Bench speaks with Vidaur Mora, a Mexico-based managing partner at Rivadeneyra Treviño, about Mexico’s rapidly evolving investment and manufacturing landscape....
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