From Intern to CEO: Shawn Lehocky...

From Intern to CEO: Shawn Lehocky on Leadership & Building Case Xchange | Law Meets Life Ep. 10

Law Meets Life by Katie Frey
S1 · E10
Sep 8, 2026
01:13:00

Episode notes

What does it take to go from intern to CEO of one of the nation’s leading workers’ compensation law firms?

On this episode of Law Meets Life, Katie Frey sits down with Shawn Lehocky, CEO of Pond Lehocky and founder of Case Xchange, for a conversation about leadership, innovation, family, and the experiences that shaped the way he approaches business and the law.

In this episode:

• Shawn’s journey from intern to CEO of Pond Lehocky

• Growing up in Pittsburgh and the lessons he carried with him

• How playing quarterback shaped his approach to leadership

• Why he chose a business path instead of becoming a lawyer

• The mentors and experiences that influenced his career

• How he approaches new ideas, problem-solving, and innovation

• The story and vision behind Case Xchange

• How technology and data are changing the legal industry

• Why the client experience remains at the center of his decisions

• What Shawn believes the future of Pond Lehocky and the legal industry could look like

From the football field to the C-suite, Shawn shares the experiences that shaped how he leads, builds, and thinks about what’s next.

About Law Meets

Life Law Meets Life is a podcast sponsored by Pond Lehocky, where conversations go beyond the courtroom. Hosted by Katie Frey, each episode features authentic conversations with leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, attorneys, and change-makers about the moments that shaped who they are, what drives them, and the impact they're making on the world.

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