How a Tech CEO is Disrupting a Billion-Dollar Industry featuring Joshua Schwadron

Joshua Schwadron became the CEO of Mighty because he wanted to give consumers more power. After law school taught Joshua how to push the law to benefit others, Mighty was created to disrupt personal injury law and the insurance industry.

LISTEN TO LEARN

  • Why Mighty was created to stop accident victims from being re-victimized
  • How to leave traditional law to serve clients better
  • Why Mighty and Mighty Law were founded

WE ALSO DISCUSS

  • The philosophy of helping 
  • Big Ten college rivalries (Joshua is a Michigan graduate; Kyla is an Ohio State graduate)
  • How to push boundaries to advocate for others
  • The best domain names ever!
How a Tech CEO is Disrupting a Billion-Dollar Industry featuring Joshua Schwadron

<iframe width="100%" height="180" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" seamless src="https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5c9a056"></iframe>

How a Tech CEO is Disrupting a Billion-Dollar Industry featuring Joshua SchwadronHow a Tech CEO is Disrupting a Billion-Dollar Industry featuring Joshua Schwadron

About This Episode

Joshua Schwadron’s Background

After working in contract, trademark, and real estate law, Josh Schwardron slowly began working in areas outside the law and realized that it had been a decade since he did any traditional legal work. Josh’s work away from the law also led him to work in private equity, where he saw the vast amounts of money involved in accident and insurance claims and realized there had to be a better way to work with accident victims. 

"For most people, leaving the law is not that stark, and for me, it was not," shared Joshua Schwadron in episode 82 of You Are A Lawyer.

Why Law School

Joshua Schwadron went to law school to learn the theories behind the law. After law school, the biggest lesson that Josh learned was that the law is archaic, with most legal precedence dating back 100 years, and needing to keep up with technology and current life. Is it surprising that Josh would want to innovate and disrupt the personal injury practice area?

Josh is licensed to practice law in three states because it was easy to take multiple bar exams right out of school when Josh was still unsure of his career path or geographical path.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iAqpytp2ibk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

What Can You Do With a Law Degree? 

While Joshua Schwadron believes that many areas of law will be impacted by technology, students can find ways to make technology work within the practice group and “be happy and make a lot of money.” 

"I recommend that students develop an expertise that cannot be disrupted by artificial intelligence (AI) or technology," shared Joshua Schwadron on the You Are A Lawyer podcast. 

A law degree will take you anywhere. While Josh sees the impact of his law degree in his life, he cautions students to think about why they are going to law school before they take the giant leap because of the exorbitant costs of legal education.

Josh used his law degree to become the CEO of Mighty, which was created to benefit accident victims and bring equity to the personal injury and insurance industry.

"Mighty was founded to give the consumer more power and benefits and help to root out some of the bad practices that many people in personal injury have," explains Joshua Schwadron in Episode 82 of You Are A Lawyer. 

Lawyer Side Hustles

Joshua Schwadron became a legal tech founder and CEO because he wanted to improve the lives of people affected by accidents. Traditionally personal injury law firms are all about settling a case and minimal client involvement while they work on the issues. Mighty develops products that will aid the client, like interest-free friends and family loans, which allow the client to get money to handle their bills without dealing with that issue themselves and adding chaos to a relationship. 

Mighty is concerned with:

  • How the consumer is feeling
  • Is the consumer able to pay their bills?
  • Has the client’s car been fixed?
  • How can mighty help you get back to your new normal?

Mighty is a nationwide service that allows accident victims to get better service. If you live in a smaller or remote area, Mighty can refer you to someone who can assist you after your accident.

Contact Joshua Schwadron

Joshua Schwadron is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. 

Learn more about Mighty: www.mighty.com

Read more about Joshua Schwadron here

Connect with Mighty Law: www.mightylaw.com

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Review Kyla’s favorite books here: https://amzn.to/3OTfrrZ

Engage with You Are a Lawyer

You Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh. Follow the podcast:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_eB5OebHvATnld4TFekX1g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_Lawyer

Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com

Join the FREE mailing list! 

Get behind-the-scenes content from Kyla.

1) Visit www.youarealawyer.com

2) Add your email address to the Subscribe pop-up box OR

3) Enter your email address on the right side of the screen

4) Get emails from me (I won't fill your inbox with junk)!

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE EPISODES

From Software Developer to Lawyer to IT Director featuring Devin Zito

From Intern to Data Privacy Counsel featuring Terrance Pryor

How To Increase Your Value With Non-Linear Career Moves featuring Jaya Saxena

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yTiFLIIdoRg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Recent Episodes

How Energy Affects Your Work Performance as a Lawyer featuring Emily Hirsekorn

Emily Hirsekorn explains how coaching takes you from functional to optimal and the importance of shifting workplace relationships to have your best career. 
Read and listen here

How To Leverage Legal Skills in Marketing feat. Alban Brooke

Alban Brooke, former attorney and technology specialist who is currently the head of marketing for a podcasting company called Buzzsprout, delves into the journey of transitioning from a career in law to content creation in this episode. From discussing the impact of perfectionism from the legal field to the challenges faced in law school, Alban shares insights on how his background in law has influenced his approach to marketing and content creation. Tune in to discover how Alban's experiences in law have shaped his current endeavors in the world of content creation.
Read and listen here

Why Pre-Law Students Need Mentors (and Practicing Lawyers Too!) featuring Anjie Vichayanonda

Anjie Vichayanonda explains her experiences as a first generation law student and the importance of leveraging your professional network to benefit pre-law students. 
Read and listen here

How To Transition from Law School to Legal Career Success feat. Josue Jimenez

In this episode, Josue Jimenez, a law school administrator and attorney, takes us through his career trajectory, from working as a legal assistant in Michigan, to becoming the Assistant Director of Admissions at Campbell University School of Law. Josue reflects on his passion for helping prospective law students explore the path forward, and for working with first-generation students who might not have those options available at home. He also discusses his commitment to a community oriented law career, the impact it’s had on his journey, and the momentum he’s building with various initiatives he’s advising that will help be a sure-fire success for future law grads.
Read and listen here

How To Build a Creative Career Brick by Brick feat. Nathan Sawaya

Nathan Sawaya is a world-renowned brick artist who left his career as a corporate lawyer to follow his childhood passion—creating art out of LEGO bricks. In this episode, Nathan shares how law school gave him the critical thinking and risk-assessment skills to launch a creative business, why he let his law license expire, and what it really takes to bet on yourself. His story is a powerful reminder that you can build your dream life, one brick—and one bold decision—at a time.
Read and listen here

How Big Law is Failing New Parents (And Why It Matters) featuring Lori Mihalich-Levin

Lori Mihalich-Levin explains why she believes parents make the best employees and the importance of having a mindful return to work after parental leave.
Read and listen here

The Advantages of Being a Lawyer with a Nursing Degree feat. Irnise Williams

Trauma Nurse. Lawyer. Business owner. Irnise Williams is passionate about healthcare policy and law. Irnise explains why she attended law school as a successful registered nurse.
Read and listen here

Virtual Legal Internships are Changing Everything featuring Reza Yassi

Reza Yassi explains why he created Attornneed and the importance of experiencing the practice of law while in school.
Read and listen here

How to Turn Your Legal Expertise Into Multiple Revenue Streams feat. Susan Guthrie

Susan Guthrie spent decades as a successful family law attorney, but when life pushed her to relocate and reimagine her career, she embraced innovation instead of starting over. Now, she’s a nationally recognized mediation expert, online business owner, and podcast host, helping legal professionals expand their skills beyond traditional practice. In this episode, Susan shares how she transitioned from courtroom litigation to a thriving mediation business, the importance of leveraging technology in law, and why attorneys should think bigger when it comes to using their expertise.
Read and listen here

The Power of Lawyer Referrals and Justis Connection featuring Kisha Brown

Lawyers know other lawyers. Kisha Brown created Justis Connection as a database of Black lawyers to connect legal specialists with clients.
Read and listen here

How To Succeed as a Clothing Designer and Lawyer featuring Robert Uy

In this episode, Robert Uy, a Santa Clara University School of Law graduate, explains why taking an Asian American college course changed the trajectory of his life and led him to becoming a designer.
Read and listen here

Prosecutors Are Misunderstood. Why Justice is my Client featuring Brianna Herman

Brianna Herman explains why you need to find your spark in life and the importance of mentoring law students.
Read and listen here

©2025 You Are A Lawyer LLC.
All rights reserved.