Jewish Time

Atlanta Power Couple Shares Love, Law and Family

Kaylene Ladinsky Episode 8

Today on Jewish Time, Jeff Silberblatt sits down with Steve and Susan Sadow, prominent attorneys in Atlanta. Steve, a criminal defense attorney with a roster of celebrity clients, and Susan, renowned as Atlanta's Super Lawyer in workers' compensation, share their journeys. They discuss their decision to attend Emory Law School, reflect on how Atlanta has evolved over the past 40 years, express their pride in the Jewish community, and celebrate the achievements of their two sons. Additionally, they reveal the secrets behind their enduring marriage. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation with two of Atlanta’s proud citizens. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [0:24] Jeff introduces Steve and Susan Sadow
  • [3:41] Steve shares how he engages potential new celebrity clients
  • [4:57] Susan discusses her designation as “Super Lawyer” 
  • [6:23] Susan and Steve reveal how each chose Emory Law School and discuss their opinions of how Atlanta has changed since they came to the city in the '70s
  • [9:36] Steve and Susan discuss how their law practices have changed during the last 40 years
  • [12:29] Steve talks about their two sons, and Susan discusses their Jewish education
  • [15:49] A discussion of their involvement in Atlanta's Jewish community and Steve and Susan share their perspectives on the future of their practices, including their retirement plans
  • [19:03] The guests reveal their secret to a happy marriage

TAKEAWAYS

  • Being involved in BBYO cemented the culture of Steve and Susan’s sons into who they are today
  • The Atlanta area has grown into a metropolis since the 1970s and has become a city of culture with a multi-ethnicity group of wonderful people
  • Your marriage will be successful if you support your partner, agree to disagree, compromise when you can and enjoy the same goals

LINKS:

Atlanta Jewish Times - Website

Atlanta Jewish Times - Facebook

Atlanta Jewish Times - YouTube

Steve Sadow - Atlanta Jewish Times

Super Lawyers - Website

Susan Sadow - Website

Steve Sadow - New York Times

Steve Sadow - Reuters Website

BIOS: 

Steve Sadow is a nationally recognized criminal defense attorney. His 44-plus-year career includes numerous high-profile clients, including 45th President Donald J. Trump, rappers/entertainers TI, Rick Ross, Gunna, Usher, Howard K. Stern (Anna Nicole Smith’s boyfriend/attorney), and Steve Kaplan (Gold Club owner). In 2020-2024, Steve was selected by Atlanta Magazine as one of the Top 500 most powerful, influential leaders in Atlanta. Steve was raised in Trotwood, Ohio, and graduated from Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio, before moving to Atlanta in 1976 to attend Emory Law School. 

Susan Sadow is a workers’ compensation claimant attorney. She began practicing in 1981 and started her firm in 1992, now named Sadow & Froy. Susan has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer since 2006 and by Best Lawyers in America since 2003, including being selected 2024 Lawyer of the Year. Her specialty is catastrophic injuries. She is also a certified mediator. Susan was raised in Englewood, N.J. and graduated from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, before moving to Atlanta in 1978 to attend Emory Law School.