Testimonials
These statements are representative of law professionals from a variety of backgrounds, geographical locations and walks of life.
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“I've been following Frank Ramos on LinkedIn for over three years now. Frank publishes a ton of wonderful advice to young lawyers looking to grow professionally. I highly recommend following him on LinkedIn, as well checking out his published books and articles.”
— Alex Su
Director of Business Development, Evisort (San Francisco, CA)
“I can’t think of someone who is more generous with his time and talents than Frank Ramos. Whether you are a young lawyer in need of a mentor or a more seasoned one in need of inspiration, look no further than Frank’s website, which is chock-full of resources and pearls of wisdom.”
— Lynne O. Ingram
Member, Campbell, Conroy & O’Neil (Berwyn, PA)
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Frank for many years. He is not only a very talented lawyer but he is also a superb educator. He has dedicated a large part of his practice to help pave the way for young lawyers, everywhere in the world, to be successful in their chosen profession and showing them how to do so with integrity and professionalism.”
— Jerry D. Hamilton
Partner, Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel, LLP (Miami, FL)
“Frank is an absolute blessing to the young lawyer. During a time when I found myself needing a mentor more than ever, Frank was there to support me by listening, providing resources, and most importantly providing sound, experienced advice. I was thankful that I had Frank as not only a resource, but a true asset during a time when it mattered most.”
— Amanda M. Kennedy
Partner, KGG Legal, PLLC (Orlando, FL)
“Frank is incredibly dedicated to mentoring, educating, and promoting young attorneys throughout the United States and globally, and in so doing, advancing the legal profession. He is a true role model and inspiration to lawyers at all stages in their careers.”
— Lawrence S. Ebner
Founder, Capital Appellate Advocacy PLLC (Washington, DC)
“I had always been an ardent follower of Mr. Frank Ramos on LinkedIn. However, I had not truly understood my career path until I began to consistently follow his posts. It was an epiphany for me when I got a hold of his book on Social Media Musings and I decided to make a bold step to consistently and continuously follow him. Since then, I have been changed and transformed in no small measure, as his shared insights have boosted my confidence and direction as a young lawyer… Frank is indeed a gift to young lawyers and I am privileged to know Him.”
— Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa
Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Committee Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association (Nigeria)
“Frank is a great attorney but an even better person. He is constantly looking for ways to help younger lawyers develop their skills and further educate all attorneys. He is selfless with his time and talents.”
— Amy S. Fischer
Partner, Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom (Oklahoma City, OK)
“Frank is passionate about helping young lawyers find success and happiness in the legal profession. Every young lawyer should make it a regular practice to follow up on Frank's website.”
— Alejandro Soto
Partner, Frieman Fels & Soto (Miami, FL)
“I have known Frank for a long time through a national defense lawyers group. His tireless commitment to the training and education of young lawyers is truly remarkable. He brings a wealth of knowledge accumulated over his many years of practice directly to young lawyers in ways that help them get a jump start in their practice and quickly and efficiently develop their skills. Whether through a book, podcast or online articles, Frank’s materials are invaluable resources for associates no matter their primary practice area.”
— Laurie Miller
Member, Jackson Kelly PLLC (Charleston, WV)
“Frank routinely goes out of his way to share the one thing that's most valuable - his time. From our very first coffee and convo, to this day, Frank has continued to share valuable insight and words of encouragement. Thank you Frank!”
— Anne Bittner
Associate, Kramer, Green, Zuckerman, Greene & Buchsbaum, P.A. (Hollywood, FL)
“I’ve known and followed Frank for years. His commitment to training and mentoring law students and young lawyers is inspiring. It’s also meaningful, because he knows what he’s doing, and he does it well.”
— Tal J. Lifshitz
Attorney, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, LLP (Miami, FL)
“Frank is a seasoned litigator, leader of the bar, and mentor. His books, posts, and articles provide practical insight for all young lawyers, but also helpful hints for the more experienced.”
— Marisa A. Trasatti
Partner, Wilson Elser (Baltimore, MD)
“Seeing every post on my news feed, Sir Frank Ramos never fails to disperse valuable and enlightening knowledge and practical tips for young professionals like me. I am glad I decided to follow him!”
— Adeel Ali M.
Legal Intern, Lawyer Up (Pakistan)
“Frank's daily LinkedIn advice to write consistently, be myself, and follow my passions inspired me to begin blogging and get active on LinkedIn. This led to a huge expansion of my network and influence, which helped me secure business, speaking, and writing opportunities, and allows me to mentor and encourage young lawyers in my firm and across the country.”
— Claire E. Parsons
Member, Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC (Covington, KY)
“Frank is one of the most insightful voices in our profession. He sees the big picture, but he also consistently shares great tactical advice. He is generous in sharing his wisdom.”
— Joshua Baron
Founder, SB Legal (Salt Lake City, UT)
“Since I’ve been following Frank Ramos on LinkedIn his overview and approach to the legal world has been helpful in reaching out to young lawyers. Every now and then there is the opportunity for the legal fraternity to take a breath, step back and evaluate what it has been doing, and to suggest a better approach for the future. Such an opportunity is what he is offering in legal education and training.”
— Miuris Perez
Mortgage Agent, Mortgage Alliance Company of Canada (London, Ontario)
“Frank is one of the most forward -thinking lawyers I know. He engages his readers by linking various topics and helping lawyers become better at their craft—and he does it because he believes in the future of the practice of law. You will be a better lawyer for heeding Frank’s advice and commentary.”
— John R. Woodard, III
Partner, Coffey Singer Woodard, (Tulsa, OK)
“Frank has a passion for demystifying the practice of law for young lawyers. His tips help young lawyers maneuver what can be a very intimidating landscape.”
— Corali Lopez-Castro
Managing Partner, Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton LLP (Miami, FL)
“Frank is someone who cares passionately about the profession and is one of the most generous lawyers I know when it comes to working for and with young lawyers. When he mentioned he was developing a website to further that purpose, I knew that the website would be a must visit regularly one, both for young lawyers and all lawyers. Boom to Frank!”
— Daniel A. Cotter
Attorney and Counselor, Howard & Howard (Chicago, IL)
“In an industry where mentorship is as important as a formal legal education, Frank Ramos is a valuable source of practical knowledge, and provides strategic and honest advice to young lawyers. Frank is readily available to share and offer the wisdom he has gained from his years of experience. We are fortunate to have senior lawyers like Frank who proactively provide guidance to younger lawyers.”
— Julia A. Toso
Partner, Kim & Toso LLP (Toronto, Ontario)
“Frank Ramos understands that lawyers have a duty to give back to those that come behind them in the legal profession. Frank’s articles, books and daily posts on LinkedIn are positive nuggets and teaching moments for young lawyers, as well as lawyers practicing for over 30 years. Frank does these things while serving as the managing partner of his firm, maintaining a trial docket and having a family. Frank Ramos is the type of lawyer and person that we should all strive to emulate.”
— William M. Toles
Senior Partner, Free, Smith, Sharp & Vitullo LP (Dallas, TX)
“Frank published The Associate’s Handbook in 2016. Once I read it, I immediately provided copies to all my partners and associates in our firm and sent it on to others. It was so well written, timeless and wise that I felt everyone could benefit from his insights. It was a reminder that mentoring is important and pays long term dividends. To a person, the associates who were provided the information thanked me for sharing. I am happy to say that they used the information in the handbook to grow their practices and make themselves invaluable assets to their firms.”
— Diane P. Pumphrey
Attorney, Wilkins Patterson Smith Pumphrey and Stephenson (Jackson, MS)
“Frank is a prolific and passionate advocate and teacher whose mission is to make lawyers, law firms and legal organizations excel. He focuses not only on the hard skills of lawyering, but almost more importantly on the soft skills of personal development, empathy and relationship building.”
— Matthew Cairns
Associate General Counsel, Trextron (Providence, RI)
“I wouldn’t be the lawyer I am today without Frank’s support and guidance. Not only is he an incredible lawyer, but he is a mentor and friend.”
— Michelle Bedoya
Associate, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (Orlando, FL)
“I recommend Frank Ramos’ books to the young attorneys in my firm. His writing is insightful and creative. No matter how long you’ve been practicing law, you’ll pick up tremendous ideas on everything from client development to courtroom advocacy. Follow his advice and you’ll embark on a successful and rewarding career.”
— William E. Vita
Partner, Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein, LLP (Uniondale, NY)
“I have known Frank for several years through DRI and always have been impressed with his passionate approach to mentoring and helping other lawyers, young and not-so-young. I follow his LinkedIn posts and have found a lot of good advice there and in his publications. Frank consistently goes above and beyond giving his time and talent to others and generally improving our profession. He willingly assisted a good friend who is a non-lawyer when she lost her job due to the pandemic. Tune in here, you will definitely benefit.”
— Gail Rodgers
Partner, DLA Piper LLP (New York, NY)
“Frank's contributions to the legal profession are too numerous to recount; he is an engaging speaker, prolific author and a lawyer who cares deeply about other lawyers. He has mentored literally thousands of lawyers with his blogs, daily LinkedIn posts and personal meetings over coffee. Without a doubt, Frank is the preeminent thought leader of the legal profession! Thank you Frank for all you do to make each of us better lawyers.”
— Mills Gallivan
Partner, Gallivan White Boyd (Greenville, SC)
“Frank Ramos is an unequaled mentor, thought leader, and encourager… No one on the internet does more for young lawyers and the profession as a whole than Frank… Frank puts his ‘money where his mouth is.’ I’ve met Frank in Miami for coffee, called him from Austin when I needed guidance in the early phases of my firm, and now count him as a trusted ally in rooting for my success. He did all of this….for a stranger. I had nothing to offer him but my appreciation. In return, he shared his time, his wisdom, and his kindness. He and his wife Ana are lights in the legal world. I am honored to know them both.”
— Hannah Hembree Bell
Founding Attorney, Hembree Bell Law, PLLC (Austin, TX)
“There are few lawyers who have taken it upon themselves to be of such great service to young lawyers and other colleagues. Frank’s sharing of his knowledge of the collective profession is of tremendous value, especially for the young practitioner. It is especially valuable in this day and age of remote working when there is not as much face-to-face interaction in the office as there used to be. Thank you Frankie, you have given our profession another gift!”
— Oscar J. Cabanas
Partner, Wicker Smith (Miami, FL)
“Mr. Ramos is a respected lawyer in the US, as well as a supportive mentor and influencer. With aims to reach out to as many young lawyers around the globe, Mr. Ramos has a passion to share his invaluable knowledge and experience of the legal field. With ever increasing international recognition on his growing LinkedIn profile, Mr. Ramos is helping lead the change for better futures for the next generations of lawyers.”
— Sumeet Sharma
Law Student, Kingston University (London, England)
“I have followed Frank’s content for tips and reassurance as I have navigated my career as a young attorney. He is the metaphorical whisper after a long day saying 'everything will be ok,' and reminding me to take the practice of law in stride.”
— Ed Wimp
Attorney, Kelley Kronenberg (Orlando, FL)
“Frank Ramos is a rare breed. He goes out of his way to help younger lawyers navigate the legal field. Frank reached out to me one day on LinkedIn after months of me liking and commenting on his posts and asked if I wanted to get coffee. Of course I did! Frank’s energy and calmness was infectious. The conversation was easy - like talking to an old friend - and he gave great advice and tips on how to succeed in my new leadership position at my firm, recommended books and articles, and even invited me to join a new networking group he started. Frank is full of knowledge, advice, and genuinely cares about helping others!”
— Veronica M. Rabinowitz
Chair of Litigation Department, Trembly Law Firm (Miami, FL)
“Frank Ramos has a passion for helping lawyers improve and excel at their craft, both in and out of the court room. This website is a must for any lawyer who is looking to improve in all aspects of the practice of law, from how to be a good lawyer, to writing, business development, leadership, etc.”
— Douglas K. Burrell
Partner, Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP (Jackson, GA)
“Frank’s knowledge and guidance are invaluable. He is an experienced and skilled attorney and a highly effective communicator who is genuinely interested in helping others grow in their professions. I am grateful for the mentorship he provided me as a young attorney, and eight years out, I still regularly refer to his handbooks for advice. I am certain his website will become another trusted and regularly used resource.”
— Genevieve Baisden
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Shapiro Blasi Wasserman Hermann (Boca Raton, FL)
“Frank has a way of identifying important issues that often overwhelm young lawyers, especially young lawyers of color. He uses his platform to bring to light those often disregarded issues and offer solutions to better manage and deal with them. A must follow for any young lawyer.”
— Arturo Gonzalez
Attorney, Chapa Law Group, P.C. (Phoenix, AZ)
"Frank Ramos has the absolute most informative LinkedIn page. Following him should be mandatory for young lawyers as the tips, insight and encouragement is endless. Seasoned lawyers should also follow him, because every now and then, we need a boost of ideas, support and energy as well."
— Karen L. Campbell, Esq.
Equity Partner, Lewis Brisbois (New York City, NY)
“When you are looking for the best school, look for the instructors who are knowledgeable, engaged, collaborative, supportive, practical, respected, connected and admired by their peers. When you are looking for the best mentor in the law, look no further than Frank Ramos. He is all of those things, and more.”
— Tim Pratt
former Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Boston Scientific (Kansas City, MO)
“Frank is dedicated to helping young lawyers (YL) navigate their legal careers. He carves out time each day to offer YL’s words of wisdom, have coffee (when we all could meet up for coffee), discuss marketing plans and navigate legal potholes. No one cares more or does it better than Frank.”
— Melissa Roeder
Attorney, Foley & Mansfield (Seattle, WA)
“There’s plenty of advice out there, and plenty of lawyers giving advice. On my list of the top 5 people I’d listen to about building and maintaining a practice, Frank Ramos easily takes a spot.”
— Brian Tannebaum
Special Counsel, Bast Amron (Miami, FL)
“Frank lives leadership. His advice is authentic and effective. My firm has used the insights in his book, ‘Training Law Firm Associates’ to take our associate training program to the next level and enhance our associate mentoring program.”
— Beth Bauer
Partner, HelperBroom LLC (Edwardsville, IL)
“Frank has shown himself to be one of the most productive individuals I know. More than that, his love for the law and our profession is unsurpassed. Lawyers of any experience level will benefit from the resources Frank makes available on his website.”
— David Nicholas
Assistant General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel, Global Logistics (Harrisburg, PA)
“I recall seeing Frank’s name among the list of lawyers that young lawyers should follow on LinkedIn. This was the best find of my legal career. I would go to his page on the tough days to get some much-needed motivation.
Not only does Frank give great daily nuggets of wisdom but he is also committed to mentoring. I am a great beneficiary of Frank’s publications, notably, the Associates’ Handbook. What I love the most about Frank is that his advice not only transcends the globe but also applies to all legal fields.
As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, I have grown under Frank’s mentorship. I do not hesitate to refer my friends and my colleagues to his LinkedIn page. It is humbling that such a senior lawyer would dedicate his time and resources towards making his colleagues better. I am no longer a litigation advocate and I still benefit from his advice. To those that are yet to follow Frank, I would say that he is the best-kept secret and you have no idea what you are missing! An admirable quality about Frank is the fact that he makes time for people and actually responds to messages. He is approachable and easy to relate to.”
— Jill O. Barasa
Legal Counsel, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
“Frank Ramos is one the profession’s leading authorities on how to hone your skills and build your law practice. Young lawyers, in particular, can gain a lot from heeding his advice.”
— John F. Kuppens
Member, Nelson Mullins (Columbia, SC)
“Frank is the most engaged attorney I know when it comes to passing along the lessons he has learned along the way. He is a master at capturing the challenges of young lawyers in virtually every arena and offering solutions, suggestions and support. Even now, as a no longer ‘new’ lawyer, I find nuggets of wisdom regularly in Frank’s work which makes me feel better about the practice of law and my life in general.”
— Heidi Goebel
Attorney, Goebel Anderson PC (Salt Lake City, Utah)
“Frank is one of the nation’s top thought leaders in development for lawyers on both the professional and personal level. He brings a deep commitment, coupled with honesty and integrity, to everything he does. No one has dedicated more time to help lawyers find success in the law and in life than Frank. Even though I have practiced law for over 25 years, I still benefit from Frank’s sage advice and insights – and you will too.”
— Kile Turner
Partner, Norman, Wood, Kendrick & Turner (Burmingham, AL)
“Frank doesn’t realize this, but I found him on LinkedIn at one of the lowest points in my career. At that time, I was miserable with my career choices, contemplating leaving the legal field entirely, and searching for support and direction. After appreciating his posts from afar, I sought to move the conversation to in-person. But too many experiences with negative, miserly, attorney curmudgeons, left me skeptical. I kept thinking, what if this guy seems great online, but in person he’s a jerk? At that point in my career, being let down by one more jerk may have broken me entirely. Frank, surprisingly, agreed to join me in-person for coffee, actually showed up, and, we have a great conversation. After meeting him, I realized my fears were unfounded. Then and since then he’s donated his free time to talk to and mentor me—someone that he had no prior connection to—just because he cares enough to offer help. Since then, I’ve progressed to the rare status of “happy lawyer, genuinely enjoying their career”. I love what I do. A big part of reaching happy-lawyer-status is surrounding yourself with well-intentioned and knowledgeable mentors, mentors like Frank. Over the years, he has generously supported my endeavors without reservation. This type of abundance mindset, authentic kindness, and willingness to give is what draws so many of us to Frank. He, and his equally wonderful wife, are two people in Miami I am grateful to know, support, and count as mentors.”
— Kristen A. Corpion, Esq.
Founder and CEO, CORPlaw (Miami, FL)
“Having known Frank Ramos well over 15 years, first on a professional level and then personally, he is one of the most devoted lawyers in the country regarding the development of excellence in young and developing attorneys. This is particularly important to me as an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Law for over fifteen years in brainstorming teaching and development ideas for young attorneys and students. His books in the genre are a vital study for any young lawyer, particularly his work on leadership and his ‘Associate Handbook.’ In my role as a litigation partner in a major Ohio-based law firm, and as a Senior Director in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, I’ve seen Frank’s leadership both in the Florida bar and on a national level such that he is a go-to for programming, speaking panels, and roundtables. While Frank by himself is a strong authority in the area, he is quite corroborative in teams. Frank Ramos’ experience and creativity in, and his dedication to mentoring, teaching, and assuring the ‘torch is passed’ properly in stewardship to the next generation of lawyers is without parallel.”
— Craig A. Marvinney
Partner, Walter Harverfield, LLP (Cleveland, OH)
“Frank is so very insightful. He truly knows what it feels like to be at the bottom and work your way up to the top. Because of that, he does whatever he can to pull someone up or to motivate them not to give up. The legal profession can be a brutal one, and without mentors, it is an even more difficult journey for many. I couldn't ask for a better person to lean on from time to time because the hindsight Frank brings to the table, being at the level he is at now, is just priceless for someone with less than five, or even ten, years of experience practicing. Whether it is a discussion on what it takes to get to the next level, or just when to know you're not being treated right, Frank has a ‘Dear Abby’ quality about his advice that resonates well with others.”
— Colleen Migl
Shareholder, Kilmer Crosby & Quadros (Houston, TX)
“No one has done more to promote the growth of young lawyers than Frank Ramos. For years Ramos has helped lawyers by giving practical advice and helping them develop them business and marketing acumen through insightful posts and mentoring relationships.”
— Jerome W. Richter
Shareholder, Webster Henry (Birmingham, AL)
“Frank does a wonderful job helping young lawyers navigate the first years of practice -whether it is figuring out how to be a better writer or speaker, if it is mentoring new lawyers or providing practical advice. Frank is a great person who is working (and networking) to ensure the next generation is well prepared to succeed and lead our profession.”
— Kendra Jones
Senior Counsel, Tyson Foods Inc. (Springdale, AR)
“Frank is one of the Country’s most prolific writers and lectures on ‘advancing your legal career.’ His presentations and writing will benefit every lawyer regardless of age or experience. If Frank is writing it, I’m reading it.”
— Donald Myles Jr.
Partner, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C (Phoenix, AZ)
"A well respected colleague suggested that I follow Frank early in my career and I am certainly glad that I listened. His insights, writings, and advice have given me invaluable benefit and I consider him a mentor. Thank you, Frank, for sharing your knowledge, wisdom, vision and experience and being my go-to resource on how to do law... and life."
— Malia Phillips-Lee
Founder, Phillips-Lee Law LLC (Colquitt, GA)
“I have known Frank Ramos for over a dozen years. There is no lawyer I know in the country, who gives back more to young lawyers building their practices. A prolific writer who generously and freely offers his wisdom, mentorship and creativity to practitioners who need guidance and direction, he is a true professional in every sense of the word.”
— Dan Kohane
Senior Member, Hurwitz & Fine, P.C. (Buffalo, NY)
“Frank has the incredible capability of being able to relate to and connect with lawyers from all walks and at all different stages in their careers. He regularly reaches out using social media to spread relatable messages of encouragement, mentorship and advice on varying topics applicable to all lawyers, such as leadership, writing, continuously learning, and the dreaded “business of law.” I have heard that if you are open to the possibility and willing to look, sometimes the exact thing you need to hear or see in that moment will appear – there have been several instances where messages posted from Frank have been exactly that for me. In addition to having a wealth of knowledge that he willing shares at no cost to others, in a one-on-one scenario Frank continues to be the giving and incredibly generous person you would likely think him to be simply based on reading his messages.”
— Kelsey Gill
Attorney, SMG Law Firm LLP (Richmond Street, London)