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Lawyers as Homies: Why Lawyers Aren’t Your Enemy (Cyber, Business & Reality Checks)

Lawyers get a bad reputation, but they shouldn’t. In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, Omar and Alyson break down why lawyers are not your enemy, why prevention beats litigation, and why having “lawyers as homies” can save your business, your sanity, and your money. Lawyers are often seen as obstacles, gatekeepers, or expensive bad news messengers. In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, Omar Sangurima and Alyson Laderman challenge that narrative head-on. This is a candid, experience-driven conversation about why lawyers aren’t your enemy, why they often get called only after things go wrong, and why smart leaders bring legal minds in early. From business formation and contracts to cybersecurity, risk management, and crisis response, this episode explores the surprising parallels between legal professionals and cyber practitioners. You’ll hear why lawyers are paid to say “no,” how media portrayals distort reality, and why preventative legal work is dramatically cheaper than cleaning up disasters after the fact. Alyson shares insights from more than two decades in the legal field, including criminal defense, personal injury litigation, business law, and her transition into cybersecurity and GRC. Omar connects those lessons directly to cyber risk, governance, and real-world business operations. This episode covers: • Why lawyers get a bad reputation and how that reputation forms • The true cost difference between prevention and litigation • Why honesty with your lawyer is non-negotiable • How lawyers and cyber professionals think in similar frameworks • Why specialization matters in law, medicine, and cybersecurity • The danger of relying on AI or Google instead of qualified counsel • How to choose a lawyer who actually fits your team and culture If you’ve ever thought of lawyers as adversaries instead of allies, this conversation will reframe how you think about legal, cyber, and business risk altogether. CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Welcome to The Cyber Mettle Podcast 02:30 – Why lawyers have such a bad reputation 04:20 – Lawyers as bearers of bad news 06:00 – Media portrayals and the “villain lawyer” trope 08:00 – Why prevention is cheaper than litigation 11:00 – Lawyers, cyber professionals, and shared thinking models 14:30 – Personal stories: business, contracts, and buying a home 17:00 – Specialization in law, medicine, and cybersecurity 20:00 – Choosing the right lawyer for the right job 23:30 – Courtroom experience and real-world nuance 27:00 – Why lawyers are trained to learn anything quickly 30:00 – The danger of lying to your lawyer 33:00 – AI, ChatGPT, and legal reality checks 36:00 – Instant gratification vs real legal thinking 39:00 – Emotional weight and responsibility of legal work 42:00 – Lawyers as allies, not friends-for-hire 45:00 – Gray areas, judgment, and real-world decision-making 49:00 – Final thoughts: why lawyers belong on your team Keywords: lawyers as homies why lawyers aren’t your enemy business law podcast cybersecurity and law legal risk management preventative legal advice GRC and compliance lawyers and cybersecurity business contracts explained AI and legal advice lawyer client relationship corporate risk strategy cyber mettle podcast Hashtags: #LawyersAsHomies #CyberMettlePodcast #BusinessLaw #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement #LegalAdvice #GRC #Leadership