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From Law Clerk to Firm Owner: The Blueprint for Young Entrepreneurs | LINK LIVE EP. 13

Welcome back to the Link Live Podcast, presented by Link Creative. This week, we are broadcasting from our headquarters at Link Label Studios for Episode 13. Host Lorenzo Costa, CEO of Link Creative, is joined by Sharif Maadi, better known as “Chicago’s Lawyer,” and the President/CEO of Maadi Law. Sharif is a powerhouse in the personal injury space, having transitioned from a dedicated law clerk to the founder of a seven-figure firm in just under two years. Fresh off a massive 2025—where he secured over $4 million in settlements across 200+ won cases—Sharif joins the pod to pull back the curtain on the reality of the legal profession, the grit required to build a brand from scratch, and the mindset of a high-stakes litigator. Inside the Episode In this conversation, Lorenzo and Sharif break down the journey from a disciplined upbringing to scaling a modern law firm: The “Lawyer” Stigma: Sharif addresses mainstream misconceptions about the legal profession and explains the grueling “grunt work” and problem-solving required to succeed. The Entrepreneurial Jump: How Sharif leveraged 43 pending cases and a “laser focus” on experience to launch Maadi Law without a safety net. High-Stakes Risk: A look into the personal injury model, where the firm fronts all costs and only gets paid if they win—including the story of a recent $750,000 settlement for a motorcycle accident victim. Scaling Through Digital: The strategy behind the “Chicago’s Lawyer” persona and how radical transparency and education on social media drive business growth. The Blueprint for 2026: Sharif shares his methods for goal setting (and manifesting), from hiring a dream team to transitioning from renting to owning his office space. “Something could be simple but still hard and not easy. Working out is simple: eat healthy, go to the gym. But it’s very hard to do. Business is the same way.” — Sharif Maadi SHARIF MAADI | MAADI LAW Instagram: @chicagoslawyer Facebook: @chicagoslawyer TikTok: @chicagoslawyer LINK CREATIVE: Website: https://linkcreativeco.com YT |    / @linkcreativeco   INSTAGRAM |   / linkcreativeco   TIKTOK |   / linkcreativeco   00:00 - Intro & Teasers 01:45 - Growing Up with a Strict Single Father 05:49 - Why Law? Entrepreneurial Ambitions 08:24 - The Reality of Law School & The Bar Exam 10:41 - Breaking into Personal Injury Law 12:18 - Why Personal Injury? The Risk & Reward 13:49 - Learning the Ropes at Other Firms 17:11 - The Inflection Point: Starting Mahdi Law 21:02 - Launching with 43 Pending Cases 25:03 - Hiring Staff & Management Struggles 27:14 - How a Lawyer Evaluates a Case 29:42 - Hiring & Training Employees 31:18 - Settling a $750,000 Case Six Days In 34:23 - The Lifecycle of an Injury Lawsuit 37:34 - Red Flags: How to Spot a Bad Lawyer 40:08 - Social Media & "Chicago's Lawyer" Handle 43:23 - Why Fitness is Crucial for Success 46:27 - Manifestation & Writing Down Goals 49:42 - Real Estate: Buying vs. Renting an Office 52:13 - Advice for Finding Your Career Path 56:10 - Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self 57:21 - Connect with Sharif