"Building a National Legal Team" with Holly Gilani and Todd Wilkowski

In this episode, Danny Flores sits down with legal leaders Todd Wilkowski and Holly Gilani to explore how Frost Brown Todd is redefining the legal landscape with a client-centered, national team. Holly, based in Newport Beach, shares her experience transitioning her boutique trust and corporate litigation firm into a larger platform without sacrificing personalized service. Todd, zooming in from Cincinnati, unpacks their innovative Outside General Counsel (OGC) model, which supports businesses of all sizes—from early-stage ventures to family-owned enterprises ready to scale.

They dive deep into:

• How the OGC model works and why it’s transforming legal partnerships

• The critical legal needs of growing companies—and when to bring in legal counsel

• How Frost Brown Todd’s collaborative, nationwide bench of attorneys supports every facet of business law

• Real-life stories of impact, including a startup supported from pre-revenue through expansion

If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or just curious about modern legal services, this episode offers a rare peek into a law firm's strategic approach to partnership, technology, and growth.

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