“I didn’t know” is not a legal defense. But it’s the most common thing lawyer Matthew Korn hears from business owners who find themselves in trouble.

In this episode, you’ll learn the Employment risks most business owners don’t realize are threatening their business and what you can do to minimize your risk. Plus, Matthew sheds light on the mental side of law and Fatherhood and how his community, Dad Esq., is helping lawyers build a meaningful career without giving up the life they want.

Topics discussed:

Introduction (00:00)

Entrepreneurship and his career in employment law (01:38)

The biggest risk business owners don’t see (06:37)

One policy change that you should make right now (09:01)

Why compliance alone doesn’t prevent lawsuits (11:17)

Founding the Dad Esq. community (12:27)

Why lawyer dads need their own network (21:24)

The biggest myth about being a successful lawyer and father (23:58)

Advice for young and aspiring lawyers (27:45)

What brought you JOY today? (31:19)

If you’re a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial’s Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/

Resources:

• Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/
• Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf
• Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/

Connect with Larry Sprung:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung

About Our Guest:

Matthew Korn is a partner at Fisher Phillips in the Columbia, South Carolina office. He is passionate about helping clients solve their most difficult employment law problems. He focuses primarily on wage and hour litigation and is the co-chair of the firm’s RIF taskforce. He is also the chair of the firm’s evaluation committee. Matthew is also the father of four children, ages three to eleven. In 2025, he founded Dad, Esq., a free online community for lawyer dads to connect, share stories and strategies, and support each other.

Connect with Matthew Korn:

• Dad, Esq. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dad-esquire/
• Substack: https://DadEsq.substack.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dad_esquire/
• Website: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/people/matthew-r-korn

Disclosure:

Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest’s content linked on this site.

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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Larry Sprung Host Mitlin

Lawrence “Larry” Sprung, CFP® is a husband, father, entrepreneur and mental health advocate.

Larry is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book “Financial Planning Made Personal” and the also host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ a podcast that reminds you to ask yourself “What did you do today that brought you joy?®”

In 2004 he founded Mitlin Financial, Inc. naming the firm memory of Larry’s wife’s grandfather, Mitchell, and his mother, Linda. During his career, Larry has found that a lot of industry terms and concepts can seem confusing to outsiders. That’s why he works with the families he serves to break down complex financial topics into easy-to-understand concepts.

In recognition of Larry’s significant contributions to his profession, he has received quite a few awards. In 2021, Larry was named to the Investopedia 100 Top Advisors in 2021 and was even more humbled to make their Top Ten list for 2022.

Outside the office, one of Larry’s greatest passions is raising awareness for mental health. He spent over 12 years serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and sits on its financial and investment committees. With his wife, Denise, he has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund. The fund was created in memory of his brother-in-law.

Larry values his family tremendously and his desire to do right by his wife and two sons drives who he is in and out of the office.