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Atlanta Power Couple Shares Love, Law and Family

Episode 8, Season 2: Prominent attorneys Steve and Susan Sadow reflect on their careers, the evolution of Atlanta and the secrets behind their enduring marriage.

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.

About Steve & Susan Sadow:
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.

After meeting at Emory in 1978, Steve and Susan got married in 1980. They have two children, Rob and Jon, who attended The Epstein School and Woodward Academy. Steve and Susan now have five grandchildren and are active members of the Atlanta Jewish community.

IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:24] Jeff introduces his guests, 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

KEY 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

RESOURCE LINKS:

Jewish Time – Podcast
The Lowdown: Susan & Steve Sadow – Atlanta Jewish Times
Super Lawyers – Website
Susan Sadow – Website
Steve Sadow – New York Times
Steve Sadow – Reuters Website

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