Lawyerist Podcast : #371: Building and Using Computational Contracts, with Martin Clausen Mar 03, 2022

Zack talks with lawyer and tech expert, Martin Clausen, about managing the rights and obligations of agreements in real-time with computational contracts. They also touch on how bringing this technology to your clients could help set you apart from the rest of the pack.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #370: How to Use Personality Assessments with Your Team, with Ashley Steckler Feb 24, 2022

Lawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares her perspective on the personality test industry and how to navigate your results!

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #369: Selling Your Practice, with Tom Lenfestey Feb 17, 2022

We’re joined by business owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, where we talk through succession planning and what it looks like to sell your practice.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #368: Using Strategy Intensives for Your Firm’s Success, with Anne Romanello Feb 10, 2022

We’re joined by Lawyerist Lab member, Anne Romanello, where we talk through the importance of strategy intensives and how they can help your firm.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored) Feb 08, 2022

We're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy.

About Clio

Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice Management Software (LPMS) and Clio Grow is a law firm Customer Relationship Management system (CRM).

Clio Manage is a LPMS platform that welcomes, and encourages integration. This is one of its greatest strengths. Clio boasts an extensive App Directory, and an Open API. It works-and-plays well with an almost overwhelming amount of legal tech. Additionally, it's one part of the entire Clio Suite. Which means you can seamlessly add Clio Grow (an intake CRM), albeit for an additional price.

Clio Grow is a law firm Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). It was previously called Lexicata, and is now part of Clio's legal software suite. This means that it can easily be used in concert with Clio Manage. However, it can still be used independently, if you so choose.

Helpful Links

Clio | 2021 Legal Trends Report | How Law Firms Use Clio (Video)

Lawyerist Podcast : #367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored) Feb 08, 2022

We're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy.

About Clio

Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice Management Software (LPMS) and Clio Grow is a law firm Customer Relationship Management system (CRM).

Clio Manage is a LPMS platform that welcomes, and encourages integration. This is one of its greatest strengths. Clio boasts an extensive App Directory, and an Open API. It works-and-plays well with an almost overwhelming amount of legal tech. Additionally, it's one part of the entire Clio Suite. Which means you can seamlessly add Clio Grow (an intake CRM), albeit for an additional price.

Clio Grow is a law firm Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). It was previously called Lexicata, and is now part of Clio's legal software suite. This means that it can easily be used in concert with Clio Manage. However, it can still be used independently, if you so choose.

Helpful Links

Clio | 2021 Legal Trends Report | How Law Firms Use Clio (Video)

Lawyerist Podcast : #366: Grow as a Leader With These Daily Experiments, with Susan Ashford Feb 03, 2022

We’re joined by author and professor, Susan Ashford, where we talk about how you can use small, daily experiments to grow as a leader.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #365: Why Reviews Are Essential for Your Business, with Ryan McKeen Jan 27, 2022

We’re joined by Lawyerist Lab Coach, Ryan McKeen, where we talk why reviews are so important for the growth and success of your business.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #364: A New Way to Look at Feedback, with David Bradford Jan 20, 2022

We’re joined by author and interpersonal dynamics expert, David Bradford, today where we talk about a new way to approach feedback.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #363: What Is the Future of Legal Tech?, with Zack Glaser Jan 13, 2022

We’re talking with our Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, today about the future of legal tech in 2022 and beyond.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #362: The Great Re-Onboarding of 2022, with Maryellen Stockton Jan 06, 2022

We’re talking with Lab coach, Maryellen Stockton, today about what re-onboarding looks like in 2022 with going back to the office

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #361: Rethinking Your Exit Strategy, with Sam Glover & Aaron Street Dec 30, 2021

We’re talking with co-founders of Lawyerist, Sam Glover & Aaron Street, about a new way to think through your exit strategy.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to TextExpander, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #360: Leading Your Team with Empathy, with Sherry Deutschmann Dec 23, 2021

We’re talking with author and entrepreneur, Sherry Deutschmann, about how important it is to have empathy in your leadership with your business.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Litera for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #359: Why You Need a Business Coach, with Sara Muender Dec 16, 2021

We’re talking our newest Lawyerist team member and Lab coach, Sara Muender this week all about what it means to be a business coach and have a coach as well. We talk about her background and what she is excited to bring to the Lawyerist team.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Litera, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #358: What It Means to Be a Holistic Lawyer, with Cat Moon Dec 09, 2021

We’re talking to Cat Moon this week about innovation & design in the legal field and how COVID has helped shape new trends/issues since rearing its head over the past 18+ months.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to TextExpander, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #357: The Experience Maker, with Dan Gingiss Dec 02, 2021

We’re talking to Dan Gingiss this week about why experiences matter to your clients and easy ways to wow them!

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Litera for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #356: Controlling Alcohol (Replay), with Annie Grace Nov 25, 2021

We’re airing an older show from 2020 that we believe is just as relevant now as it was then. We’re joined by Annie Grace, who has helped over a hundred thousand people answer a simple question: “Would my life be better if I were drinking less?” (If you’re asking yourself that question, it probably would be.) She explains how to think about your relationship with alcohol and why moderation is harder than just drinking or not drinking. Plus, good manners for drinkers in the company of non-drinkers!

Try The Alcohol Experiment yourself.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #355: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, Pt.2, with Allen Rodriguez Nov 18, 2021

We’re talking with Allen Rodriguez today about his new Alternative Business Structure in AZ, Singular Law. He and his partner are some of the first to get licensed under the new rules.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #354: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, with Lori Gonzalez Nov 11, 2021

Law firm and business expert, Lori Gonzalez, joins us today to discuss the recent regulatory reform regarding nonlawyer ownership.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #353: Managing Projects Without a Project Manager, with Ashley Steckler Nov 04, 2021

Lawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares how to better scope and manage projects for your business.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #352: A Lawyer’s Success on Tiktok: How They Did It & What They Learned, with Julio Oyhanarte Oct 27, 2021

Lawyerist Lab member, Julio Oyhanarte shares about how his popularity on TikTok helped grow his business.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Conroy Creative Counsel, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #351: Designing Your Life, with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Oct 21, 2021

Bill Burnett & Dave Evans talk about their book, Designing Your Life, and share with us tips on taking charge and designing the life you want to live

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #350: Ethics in Your Business: It's More than Regulations, with Susan Liautaud Oct 14, 2021

Ethics expert Susan Liautaud joins us today to talk about ethics in our world today and how we can use ethics to make better decisions.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Lawmatics, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #349: Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Your Business, with Sandra Sucher Oct 07, 2021

Sandra Sucher shares about the importance of building trust to grow and sustain your business.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to LEXReception, Rankings.io , TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #348: Why You Need to Have Quarterly Retreats, with Kelly Street Sep 30, 2021

Lawyerist Lab Coach Kelly Street shares about the importance of quarterly retreats and how to run them. Kelly also shares her expertise in the EOS Traction system and how that can help with your quarterly meetings.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #347: How a Client Happiness Coordinator Increased My Firm Referrals & Reviews, with Ryan McKeen & Brittany Green Sep 23, 2021

Lawyerist Lab Coach Ryan McKeen and his Client Happiness Coordinator, Brittany Green share about how her role as a Client Happiness Coordinator helps create a client-centered firm.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #346: Building Your Firm’s StoryBrand, with Dr. J.J. Peterson Sep 16, 2021

StoryBrand and digital marketing expert, J.J. Peterson, shares how to build a compelling story around your brand that reflects your firm well.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Abogados NOW, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #345: Steps to Buying a Firm, with Tom Lenfestey Sep 09, 2021

Business owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, shares his best practices and steps for how to buy a law firm.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #344: Life as a Law Firm CEO, with Patrick Palace Sep 02, 2021

Patrick Palace joins us today and discusses how he’s created a successful firm that can run on the day to day without him. He shares how he spends some of his extra time & how he got to where he is today.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #343: Hiring & Growing Your Firm the Right Way, with Jeremy and Sara Danilson Aug 26, 2021

Lawyerist Lab members Jeremy and Sara Danilson talk about what it takes to grow your business with the right hires.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Knackly, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #342: Thinking Through Your Financial Strategy, with Bernadette Harris Aug 19, 2021

Lab financial coach Bernadette Harris talks about how to think through your financial strategy in your firm.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to DK Global, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Lawyerist Podcast : #341: Conducting a Tech Audit, with Zack Glaser Aug 12, 2021

Lawyerist’s Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, shares his best tips for conducting a tech audit in your firm!

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #340: Growing Big by Going Small, with Deena Buchanan Aug 05, 2021

Lawyerist Lab member Deena Buchanan shares what she did in her firm to get things rolling and growing in no time.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

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Lawyerist Podcast : #339: Nail Your Branding & Get More Clients, with Erik Pelton Jul 29, 2021

Lawyerist Lab member Erik Pelton shares his experience with sprucing up his branding and how that helped with his client acquisition process.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Clio, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

The Un-Billable Hour : Coaching to Success Jul 27, 2021

From the football field to the boardroom, talent development expert Ben Murphy has learned a few moves critical to building a motivated and productive team.

Host Christopher Anderson and Murphy discuss how law firms can better hire, train, motivate and retain a team.

Murphy explains why 56% of executives fail within 18 months of being hired and how to avoid these common pitfalls. He also details how managers can effectively manage a team working remotely and manage across generational divides.

Ben Murphy is vice president of Titus Talent Strategies.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw.

The Legal Toolkit : The Robot “Takeover”; Law Firm Productivity; and “Balls Deep” Jul 27, 2021

There are decades of entertainment based on the inevitable AI apocalypse, but…is it really all that inevitable? Maybe, just maybe, robots are only here to help you. Think WALL-E—not Ultron—and tune in for Jared’s take on the importance of embracing AI in your legal practice. (1:50)

Next up, lawyers need simple, collaborative tools to do their best work. Jared talks with Mat Rotenberg about his top tips for removing burdens that hinder productivity and using automation to cultivate a better workplace. (8:22)

And, this time on the Rump Roast, Jared and Mat play “Balls Deep”. . . and we’ll just let you find out what that’s all about. (23:03)

Mathew Rotenberg is the CEO and co-founder of Dashboard Legal.

In honor of Ringo Starr's 81st birthday, here’s a playlist featuring songs from lesser bandmates - and, they're still pretty damn good!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Normal People by M O K. Check out his album Kids Table on Spotify.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Legal Talk Today : Poems from the Supreme Court Jul 26, 2021

Harbani Ahuja from ICAAD (The International Center for Advocates Against Discrimination) turns Supreme Court decisions into poems without writing a word. How does she do it? Why does she do it? Tune in to find out!

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : For this lawyer, becoming more flexible was a benefit of the pandemic Jul 26, 2021

Patrick Krill, a lawyer who has a consulting business focused on addiction, mental health and well-being in the legal profession, left all social media, except LinkedIn, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He did it for his own mental health and says any business development benefits that came from Twitter or Facebook were not worth the trade-off.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

Legal Talk Today : GoFundMe's Border Wall Jul 23, 2021

Governor Abbott wants to complete the border wall with a combination of redirected state funds and private contributions. Normally the Federal Government finances projects like that but when it decides not to, is Texas allowed to step in? Professor Eugene R. Fidell from New York University Law School joins us to answer that question plus much more.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : The Legal Issues Surrounding Homelessness Jul 23, 2021

In cities across our nation, homelessness is an ongoing problem. According to the 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress, completed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to COVID, roughly 580,000 people were experiencing homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2020. This represented the fourth consecutive year in which homelessness increased nationwide.

The severity of this problem has led to high profile conflicts on how to address the crisis. In April of this year, US federal judge David O. Carter issued a 110 page order necessitating the city and county of Los Angeles to find shelter for all unhoused residents of Skid Row, as well as requiring an audit of any spending related to the homeless. Alleging that Judge Carter's ruling is a violation of the separation of powers, the city and county appealed the matter to the 9th Circuit, who heard arguments this month.

So, how do we combat homelessness? And is enough being done by city officials? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by professor Gary Blasi, from UCLA School of Law and Breanne Schuster, staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, as they discuss the legal issues surrounding homelessness, separation of powers, current legislation, and what is being done to combat this nationwide problem.

Lawyerist Podcast : #338: Reframing Your Client Experience, with Spencer Keys Jul 22, 2021

Labster Spencer Keys shares with us what he has done to make sure his firm stays client centered.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to DK Global, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : House Arrest! Jul 21, 2021

The Democratic side of the Texas Legislature escapes to DC while Republicans plot revenge. It seems no one is trying to make friends. What will happen next? Professor Randall Erben from the University of Texas School of Law walks us through this parliamentary predicament.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Clients Need To Mind Their Own Business About Returning To The Office Jul 21, 2021

Jones Day continues to be a black box -- let's break that open. Morgan Stanley is urging its outside counsel to get back to the office. To what extent do clients get to dictate how law firms run their business? And we talk about cruise lines suing Florida and a Catholic school suing Michigan claiming that making schoolchildren wear masks is sacrilegious, which seems like a stretch.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Can the raucous history of Chicago's lakefront teach us how to preserve land for public use? Jul 21, 2021

Chicago's lakefront with its parks, museums, beaches and public spaces is an accident of history. But can we take lessons from that history to create sustainable and environmentally responsible public spaces? Joseph D. Kearney and Thomas W. Merrill look at the political, commercial and legal wrangling–some of which involved very strange bedfellows–that led to the development of lakefront land and its preservation for public use in their new book, Lakefront: Public Trust and Private Rights in Chicago.

From the enigmatic Aaron Montgomery Ward, who amassed a massive fortune that funded his legal battles to keep the lake views from his flagship store, to the rapscallion "Captain" George Wellington Streeter, whose squad of armed squatters long held the land that now forms the neighborhood of Streeterville, Kearney and Merrill share the backstories of a number of the historical figures who helped make the Chicago lakefront what it is today. They also dig into one of the city's most ambitious engineering projects: reversing the flow of the Chicago River to carry its sewage away from Lake Michigan–to the dismay of the cities downstream. Quirks of urban history and competing public and private interests led to landmark cases which created legal doctrines still in use today. And the legal wrangling is far from over; in recent years, a Star Wars museum proposed by George Lucas and the presidential library of Barack Obama have both run into lawsuits over how lakefront land can be used and developed.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Kearney and Merrill discuss the shenanigans that ultimately gave the city and the state of Illinois one of its most priceless parcels of land and preserves it for public use. They also discuss how they envision other local, state and federal entities could use some of this history when designing land use regulations and protecting resources for public use.

ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : How one bankruptcy software company had a banner year despite filings hitting a low Jul 21, 2021

When COVID-19 began hitting the United States hard in spring 2020, Janine Sickmeyer was among those in the bankruptcy world who thought that there would be a tsunami of cases. But contrary to the prognostications of many, the influx of bankruptcy matters never materialized.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.

Legal Talk Today : Leggo my Crypto! Jul 19, 2021

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, was forced by a court to provide user lists to the IRS. But, without probable cause and a warrant, isn’t that a violation of the 4th Amendment for traders not currently under investigation? Donna F. Hartl and Jake Nicholson from the law firm of Roetzel & Andress join us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Legal Talk Today : Trump vs. Social Media Jul 16, 2021

Our 200th Episode! Former President Donald Trump files a class action lawsuit against the world’s biggest social media companies. Does that mean we will lose Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube? Ken White (of Popehat) returns to Ken-Splain.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Does it Take 10,000 Hours to Become a Legal Tech Expert? Jul 16, 2021

Are there good ways to develop your legal technology expertise in a hurry? Well, Dennis and Tom’s short answer is no, but don’t let that get you down! Tune in for their tips and resources for building your knowledge base and gaining a greater understanding of the ever-expanding relationship between technology and law.

This time on “Hot or Not?”, the guys examine asynchronous audio/video tools and offer their take on this tech’s practicality in the workplace.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

The Paralegal Voice : Paralegal Pathways: Legal Operations Jul 15, 2021

As part of a continuing effort to show the different career paths open to paralegals, host Carl Morrison welcomes a fellow legal operations expert to share his backstory.

Tom Stephenson, legal operations manager at Teladoc Health, shares his career trajectory from paralegal in private practice, legal tech consultant to the head of legal operations.

Stephenson and Morrison discuss the increasing value of legal operations in helping legal teams run more efficiently and make better decisions.

Tom Stephenson is head of legal operations at Teladoc Health.

Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, and CourtFiling.net.

Lawyerist Podcast : #337: Establishing Systems for Your Firm, with Valentina Rose Jul 15, 2021

Labster Valentina Rose shares about how systems and technology she put in place have helped propel her firm forward.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Rocket Matter, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : The Greatest Legal Research Hack Jul 14, 2021

What can you do if you don't have the law on your side? Have you considered telling the judge that legal research is an insult to you both? Because that's what one of the lawyers in the various Trump election suits tried. The judge didn't go for it. Meanwhile, the big man himself is searching for lawyers around Mar-a-Lago and this gets Joe wondering how regular folks find lawyers these days. Kathryn fills us in on a reality TV personality turned lawyer who has joined the Biden administration. And apparently everyone is still attacking Joe in other publications.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

Legal Talk Today : Climate Disclosures?! Jul 14, 2021

Nation leaders at the G7 summit in Cornwall, England discussed the possibility of mandating certain “climate disclosures” on the financial reports of their nation's corporations. Does that mean American Corporations will be subject to foreign regulations on their home exchanges and how much could compliance cost? Jacob Hupart from the Mintz law firm joins us to answer those questions.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Young Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 2) Jul 14, 2021

In this part two of two, Sonia continues her conversation with Ravi Ramanathan and Mathew Kerbis about financial health. In this episode, they discuss what you need to consider before refinancing your student loans, the recommended savings everyone should have, and whether or not the Nintendo Switch can save you money. {hint} ... It’s about less subscriptions and more Mario.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

Young Lawyer Rising : Financial Wellness (Part 1) Jul 14, 2021

In this part one of two, Sonia Russo is joined by her friend and unofficial financial advisor Ravi Ramanathan as well as our financial wellness segment host Mathew Kerbis to talk about ways to become and remain financially healthy (even early in your career). Among the many topics of discussion are higher cost of living, managing student loans, and living within your means. {hint} ... It’s either brunch or property.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : You Down With CPCs? Jul 14, 2021

In the news, market consolidation continues with Litify’s purchase of LegalStratus. And the guys discuss Ohio’s recent short-sighted decision to roll back lawyer advertising by banning competitive brand bidding.

Gyi and Conrad have more schooling to do when it comes to lawyer ad regulation. But first, the two create a glossary of online ad payment types: CPC, CPM, CPL, and CPA. Listen carefully. There may be a quiz down the line.

In a new segment, “Dear State Bar Regulator,” Gyi appeals to bar regulators in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina to revisit rules that put lawyers at a competitive disadvantage in modern law practice.

Gyi and Conrad invite reviews of #LHLM, even from bar leaders who may never again invite them to speak at a conference.

Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

The Legal Toolkit : Document Management; Kara Vaval’s Unconventional Legal Career; and “What Would ‘Florida Man’ Do?” Jul 13, 2021

Jared’s got a long list of how law firms’ poorly manage documents, and, well, maybe you’re no better. Tune in for his advice on how to manage your law firm files the right way. (1:44)

Next, Kara Vaval seriously debunks the myth that lawyers have to choose career over family, sharing how her unique life experiences motivated her to overhaul her goals and create a flexible, lucrative legal career. (9:34)

And, finally, lots of crazy shit happens in Florida, so Jared turned the “Florida Man” meme into a game! Find out whether Kara can tell which news stories actually feature a true “Florida Man.” (31:30)

Kara Vaval is an author, keynote speaker, business development coach, and the President of Vaval Law, a personal injury law firm. Check out Jared's recent appearance on Kara's podcast here.

Since we shouted out our peeps in Christmas, Florida, we figure maybe it’s time for some Christmas in July. So here’s our early Christmas list!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VOcsU4ONqqvLkB0fEET3N?si=ef02604faa0c456d

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Epic Week Abroad by Sam Barsh.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Legal Talk Today : Reckless but not Violent Jul 12, 2021

The Supreme Court gave the Armed Career Criminal Act (ACCA) an update with a recent decision but where does that leave state criminal laws? Will our streets become more dangerous? Professor Douglas Berman from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law returns to do a lot of law-splainin’.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : The SOLACE Program — Helping Michigan’s Legal Professionals and Law Students Jul 12, 2021

If a crisis has affected you or someone you know in the legal community, the State Bar of Michigan wants to help! Their newly implemented SOLACE Program offers support in the event of a catastrophic illness, accident, or event; and this help is available to all legal professionals and law students in Michigan. On Balance hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome Bruce Courtade and Rob Mathis to discuss how this program operates and how Michigan’s legal community can learn more and get involved in the SOLACE network.

Bruce Courtade is an attorney at Rhoades McKee and a former president of the State Bar of Michigan.

Robert Mathis is the pro bono service counsel for the State Bar of Michigan.

Legal Talk Today : Giuliani’s Suspension Jul 09, 2021

Lawyers are expected to go to great lengths to represent their client’s interests. But what is actually required of them and when does zealous advocacy go too far? Stacie Rosenzweig from Halling & Cayo joins us to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s suspension and what we can learn from it.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Rights of Nature & the Law Jul 09, 2021

The Declaration of Independence famously states "that all men…are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights”. But do those or similar unalienable rights extend beyond people? According to groups like the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature, our ecosystem - the trees, oceans, animals and mountains - are entitled to rights of their own.

So was the Declaration of Independence too limited in its language? Does nature have its own “self-evident” rights? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Lindsey Schromen-Wawrin, an attorney at Shearwater Law PLLC, to discuss what rights we have to access nature, whether there is a requirement for the government to preserve nature for us, and if we have any legal rights to force the preservation of other species.

Lawyerist Podcast : #336: Dream Without Limitations: Rethink Your Strategy, with Ryan McKeen Jul 08, 2021

Lab coach Ryan McKeen about the components of a business strategy and how to put one together to create a firm you’re proud of.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Lawmatics, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Can Unions Demand Access to Your Property? Jul 07, 2021

Cedar Point Nursery vs. Hassid is a Supreme Court case that determines if property owners can be forced to let union bosses into their businesses to negotiate with their employees against them? Ilya Shapiro from the CATO Institute returns to guide us through the analysis.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supremely Disappointing Jul 07, 2021

The SCOTUS Term is over and so is any remotely text-based interpretation of the Voting Rights Act. Justice Alito pulled off a smooth rewriting of the statute with nary a peep from his textualist colleagues. It looks like this is going to be our future for a while. And it's a future that will apparently include Justice Breyer who appears to have locked in to staying on the Court, all common sense aside. Speaking of common sense, how much money might you sacrifice to have work from home flexibility? For most of you out there, it's a lot.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Do we need to rethink how we handle classified leaks? Jul 07, 2021

As the 50th anniversary of the Pentagon Papers case approached, First Amendment scholars Lee Bollinger and Geoffrey Stone knew they wanted to mark the occasion somehow.

Much has changed since RAND Corporation employee Daniel Ellsberg decided spend weeks photocopying some 7,000 pages of a classified report on the war in Vietnam and sneaking them out via his briefcase to be published by the New York Times and the Washington Post. For one thing, since 2011, the complete report has been made available to the public by the National Archives. For another, it has become both easier to download and spirit away classified information, and easier to use digital trails to identify any leakers.

In the digital age, should we still be using the Pentagon Papers case as precedent, and how should we approach modern examples of leakers like Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning and Reality Winner? Bollinger and Stone gathered together about 30 experts in the fields of national security, journalism and academia to tackle the questions raised by 50 years of post-Pentagon Papers jurisprudence.

The commission's report and essays from the various contributors were compiled into the book National Security, Leaks and Freedom of the Press: The Pentagon Papers Fifty Years On. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Bollinger and Stone discuss their experience working on the project, the developments they found most surprising, and some of the best practices suggested by the commission.

Litigation Radio : Presidential Impeachment Trials Jul 06, 2021

Congressman Jamie Raskin joins Dave Scriven-Young to give us a behind-the-scenes tour of what a Presidential Impeachment trial looks like as they discuss the last efforts from the House of Representatives to impeach former President Donald J. Trump.

Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on artificial intelligence and the legal issues that may arise.

Best's Insurance Law Podcast : How New Technology is Changing Marine Loss Claims Jul 06, 2021

John Gow and Craig Sylvester from expert service provider Jensen Hughes discuss how the latest technologies are impacting marine loss claims.

Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.john

Legal Talk Today : Future of Telehealth Jul 05, 2021

Out-of-state Doctors are remote-treating patients in Arizona. But what are the limitations and will this actually be the future of medicine? Professor Katharine Van Tassel from Case Western Reserve University School of Law walks us through it.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Legal Talk Today : Declaration of Independence Jul 02, 2021

Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with pomp, parade, and Illuminations from one end of this continent to the other... Happy 4th of July!

The Un-Billable Hour : Herding Cats Jul 02, 2021

Close to leaving the profession she worked so hard to join, Giugi Carminati realized what was missing: Legal project management.

But there was a problem. By their very natures, lawyers are resistant to the methods and processes that make legal project management most effective.

Carminati and host Christopher Anderson talk about how legal project management is slowly being adopted and embraced in the legal profession. Carminati explains how this change in management can help firms retain women and lawyers of color before they get fed up and flee.

Giugi Carminati is an experienced litigator and certified Legal Project Manager and eDiscovery Director for NDH, LLC.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Don’t Make Me Go Back to the Office! Jul 02, 2021

Not everyone is thrilled about going back to the office, but it seems that more and more businesses are setting dates for their employees’ required return. This begs the question – should employers be able to demand their workers’ physical presence? Dennis and Tom talk through the many issues at play here, and whether we ever can (or should) get things “back to normal.”

This time on “Hot or Not?”, Dennis and Tom give an update on their Second Brain projects, sharing their individual progress and the notable ways they’ve been implementing their chosen tech.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

State Bar of Texas Podcast : A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New State Bar of Texas President Jul 01, 2021

Sylvia Borunda Firth has been sworn in as the new president of the State Bar of Texas! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Sylvia to discuss her hopes for the presidency, particularly her passion for diversity and inclusion. As the first Hispanic woman and first person from El Paso to ascend to the presidency, Sylvia discusses her unique campaign path, the importance of these “firsts” and the progress they represent, and then also zeros in on two specific issues: her hopes to tackle the problem of “legal deserts” in the state, and her thoughts on McDonald et al v. Sorrels et al and why a mandatory state bar is good for Texas lawyers.

Sylvia Borunda Firth is a solo practitioner in El Paso, Texas and State Bar of Texas President for 2021-22.

Lawyerist Podcast : #335: 5 Traits of Future Firm Leaders, with Mike Howard Jul 01, 2021

Labster Mike Howard talks about how he is using the traits we teach in The Small Firm Roadmap to grow and improve his criminal defense firm.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Termageddon, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Amazon’s Trojan Horse is Alive! Jun 30, 2021

What is “Amazon Sidewalk” and does it come in peace? Professor Bryant Walker Smith from the University of South Carolina School of Law joins us to explain how Jeff Bezos turned our home wifi into his free network using our smart devices. How does it work? What does it do? Tune in to find out!

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Paralegal Voice : Job Growth Alert: Paralegals In Demand Jun 30, 2021

The National Association of Legal Assistants is seeing record registration numbers for its second all-virtual annual meeting in July.

NALA CEO Vanessa Finley joins host Jill Francisco to preview this year’s catalog of hot topics, standards, and certification courses. And Finley explains how to register to attend public events for free.

At its July meeting, courses cover a range of trending issues – qualified immunity and immigration law – to practical skills, such as case planning with Agile or Scrum, how to write appellate briefs, and avoiding the unauthorized practice of law.

On the topic of UPL, Finley and Fransisco discuss how the regulatory landscape is changing when it comes to who can deliver legal services. Opening markets in as many as 17 states is leading to increased demand and expanded roles for paralegals. This is especially the case for limited licensed legal technicians and document preparers, Finley explains.

Vanessa Finley is chief executive officer of the National Association of Legal Assistants.

Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, CourtFiling.net and Legalinc.

@theBar : The Art of Shameless Self-Promotion Edition Jun 30, 2021

In this edition, guest host Trisha Rich and co-host Jennifer Byrne are joined by public relations and legal marketing expert Debra Pickett of Page 2 Communications for a discussion about how lawyers can shift their mindset from lawyer to entrepreneur and embrace the art of shameless self-promotion to build their book of business.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : So, You're Saying Billing To Non-Existent Matters Is Frowned Upon? Jun 30, 2021

Joe and Kathryn welcome Chris Williams, the newest writer to the Above the Law staff, to discuss the latest Above the Law law school rankings. Chris's alma mater tied with Harvard this year and we discuss the ATL model and how it comes up with these numbers. We also discuss last week's biggest story: an associate who billed for over a year to a closed matter. Yikes.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

The Legal Toolkit : Growing Up Quickly; Law Firm Spring Cleaning; and “How Minnesota is That” Jun 29, 2021

Can you recall the moment your childhood ended? Jared does. For him, it all dates back to a fateful day in 1986. (1:50)

Next, Jess Birken of the Birken Law Office joins Jared to share the best tips for “spring cleaning” your law firm. Tune in to learn how to eliminate the waste holding you back. (9:16)

And finally, we find out what makes Minnesota so unique. (Duck, Duck, Gray Duck? What is that mess about?). (25:27)

Every good “spring clean” needs a good soundtrack, so check out these inspirational tunes and get motivated!

Spotify playlist!

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is August by Dario Benedetti.

Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications.

Legal Talk Today : Defunding Cash Bail Jun 28, 2021

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon introduces Special Directive 20-06 which curtails the use of cash bail for certain types of crime. So what are those offenses and what happens when offenders are instantly allowed back on the streets? Deputy District Attorney Michele Hanisee from Los Angeles County joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Saying yes has been part of this law school dean’s strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic Jun 28, 2021

As the dean of Pennsylvania State University's law school during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at a time of significant social unrest, Hari Osofsky tried to say yes whenever possible. Leadership involves taking in a variety of viewpoints, she explains, and recognizing what students, professors and administration want is a good way to guarantee people that they are being heard.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

Legal Talk Today : California vs. Texas Jun 25, 2021

The Affordable Care Act survived another Supreme Court challenge in ‘California vs. Texas’. But what was actually resolved and what does that mean for future challenges to Obama Care? Aron Solomon from Esquire Digital law-splains.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : SCOTUS & Religious Freedom Jun 25, 2021

The Supreme Court has seen a number of religious freedom cases so far in 2021. In a 5-4 ruling in Tandon v. Newsom, the high court struck down COVID-related restrictions on group religious activities in private homes. Also, in Fulton v. Philadelphia, a case involving a Catholic group that objects to placing foster children with same-sex couples, SCOTUS ruled that the city of Philadelphia violated the First Amendment when it froze the contract of the Catholic Foster Care Agency.

So, did the addition of Justice Amy Coney Barrett impact these religious freedom cases? Do these decisions set any sort of precedent for future cases? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Professor Jim Oleske from Lewis & Clark Law School, to discuss SCOTUS & religious freedom, focusing on the shadow docket, the rulings stemming from COVID restrictions, and the impact these rulings will have on future cases centered around religion.

The Digital Edge : The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside Jun 24, 2021

Known nationwide for her technology and legal management expertise, Natalie Kelly has recently brought her skills to the Southern Poverty Law Center to help them modernize their legal department operations. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Natalie about her new role and the work done by the center to advance civil rights and racial justice. Natalie discusses the technology used to help the center refresh its operations, highlights her focus on promoting collaboration, and gives an overview of how the center’s practice areas work to advance human rights.

Natalie Kelly is the director of legal management for the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.

New Solo : A Listener's Guide to the New Solo Back Catalog Jun 24, 2021

Guest: Dean Blachford just hanged his solo shingle eight weeks ago. But he didn’t jump into solo practice blind. Instead, he reviewed New Solo’s back catalog and sought advice from host Adriana Linares.

He joins Linares to share his crash course on striking out on his own.

Five Categories of Must-Listen Episodes:

5) Inspirations from famous people

4) Building a marketing plan

3) Planning for proper financial management

2) Nailing down a collections strategy

Marco Brown’s Eight Commandments for Getting Paid

1) Best of New Solos

Blachford’s Tech Stack:

Microsoft Teams for team meetings and video conferencing
Microsoft Word and Excel for planning and collaboration
Hubspot for contact relationship management
RingCentral to manage business calls
Clio for ease of clerk and client use
LawPay for client payment flexibility

New Insights (brought to you by Nota):

Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson’s question:
Question 2 of 4: "What is the most underutilized tool in litigation?"

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Lawyerist Podcast : #334: Carrying your Client’s Trauma, with Sherry Walling Jun 24, 2021

Lab coach Kelly Street is talking with therapist Sherry Walling about what it looks like to carry your client’s trauma.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to DK Global, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Elder Fraud on the Rise Jun 23, 2021

COVID’s isolation plus reliance on new technology left our senior citizens more vulnerable to fraudsters. But how can we stop these criminals? Josh Jones from Bressler Aimery & Ross gives us tips and information.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supreme Court Treats NCAA Like Amateurs Jun 23, 2021

The NCAA's amateurism model got obliterated 9-0 by the Supreme Court, with a concurrence inviting more lawsuits to tear the whole thing down. Meanwhile raises continue throughout the legal world and we grapple with whether or not we're contributing to a culture of greed. Finally, the Kraken lawyers face a reckoning not seen since Perseus pulled out Medusa's head.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Summer reading and a book coming to the silver screen Jun 23, 2021

Summer is upon us, vaccinations are making travel safer, and you may be looking forward to getting some leisure reading done. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, host Lee Rawles shares some of the books she’s read since our favorites reads of 2020 episode. We are also re-airing a 2017 interview we did with David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI. A film adaptation of the book is currently in production, with Martin Scorsese directing and Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemmons and Lily Gladstone featured as actors. Check out the interview before the movie's expected release in 2022.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Premonition, by Michael Lewis

https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881554 In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox, by Carol Burnett https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/259024/in-such-good-company-by-carol-burnett/ The Second World War, by Anthony Beevor https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/antony-beevor/the-second-world-war/9780316084079/ D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, by Anthony Beevor https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/288959/d-day/ A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: A Cultural History of Murder in Ancient Rome, by Emma Southon https://www.emmasouthon.com/a-fatal-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forum The Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. Toll - Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942 https://wwnorton.com/books/pacific-crucible - The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944 https://wwnorton.com/books/the-conquering-tide - Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393080650 The Romanovs: 1613-1918, by Simon Sebag Montefiore https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/116185/the-romanovs-by-simon-sebag-montefiore/ 500 Miles from You, by Jenny Colgan https://www.harpercollins.com/products/500-miles-from-you-jenny-colgan?variant=32128904626210 Scottish Bookshop series by Jenny Colgan https://www.goodreads.com/series/263886-scottish-bookshop Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/287086/practical-magic-by-alice-hoffman-with-a-new-introduction-by-the-author/

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Pricing to Get Hired: Bridging the Gap Between Lawyers & Clients Jun 23, 2021

The latest news about Google’s update to Core Web Vitals has led to a flurry of opportunistic emails from SEO companies offering their services to “fix” problem points for firms. Gyi and Conrad offer some reassurance, buyer beware tips, and what to focus on with this latest Google rollout.

Their predictions for further market consolidations hit the mark again, this time with news of the acquisition of SEO industry leader Moz by IContact Marketing Corp. Rounding out the news, they explain what’s new about Google’s new tool, Search Console Insights.

Diving deeper into Clio’s information-rich Legal Trends Report, Gyi and Conrad welcome Friend of the Podcast George Psiharis to talk about lawyer hireability and the disconnect between what lawyers think clients want and what clients say they want from their lawyers.

The three discuss how the disconnect makes sense but how fixing the issues isn’t necessarily so simple.

Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Is Google a Public Utility? Jun 21, 2021

Ohio’s Attorney General Dave Yost filed a lawsuit to turn Google into a public utility so it can be regulated as a common carrier. This might sound far out but Ohio’s unique law gives them legal grounds to try it. But what does all this mean? Harold Feld from Public Knowledge gives us the skinny.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

ABA Law Student Podcast : Mental Health in the Legal Profession Jun 21, 2021

Mental health problems have long been a prevalent issue amongst both law students and practicing lawyers, but have things gotten better as the profession has sought to increase awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding these concerns? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Patrick Krill for a broad discussion on legal field mental health and his extensive research and work in this area. Patrick offers invaluable perspectives on how to be in tune with your own mental health and how to seek help when you need it.

Patrick Krill is an attorney, licensed and board-certified alcohol and drug counselor, author, researcher, and advocate who has spearheaded numerous groundbreaking efforts to improve mental health in the legal profession.

Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

Legal Talk Today : The Northwest Angle Jun 18, 2021

What happens when you are surrounded by Canada and water during COVID-19? If you’re an American living in Minnesota’s Northwest Angle, you get cut off from civilization. So how did everyone survive? Brad Dokken from the Grand Forks Herald tells us about this true-life "Tale of Two Lakes".

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Ransomware Attacks & Cybersecurity Jun 18, 2021

We have all seen a wave of ransomware attacks in the news as of late. For those who are unfamiliar, ransomware is a type of malware that threatens to publish, destroy, or block access to the victim's personal data unless a ransom is paid. The ransom is usually paid to these attackers through cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, impairing the ability to trace the transaction back to the perpetrator. Targets of all sizes, such as the Colonial Pipeline, McDonalds, the University of California, all the way down to dental practices, have fallen prey to these attacks. No one is immune.

So could you be next? And what can we do to prevent these attacks from happening to us? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Thomas J. Holt, director and professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : 20 Tips in 20 Minutes! Jun 18, 2021

Looking for some simple ways to make life just a little bit better? Dennis and Tom challenge themselves to fire through 20 simple technology-related tips in just 20 minutes, from useful shortcut commands, to favorite apps, to smarter tech habits, and more!

On “Hot or Not?”, they discuss whether making cell phone calls is really useful or necessary in this day and age and what types of issues still exist in regard to network reliability.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Digital Detectives : Why Solo, Small, and Mid-Size Law Firms Get a Failing Grade in Cybersecurity Jun 17, 2021

No lawyer wants a failing grade, but the fact that nearly one-third of law firms have experienced a data breach makes it apparent that cybersecurity preparedness needs some major work. Focusing specifically on smaller law firms, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Tom Lambotte to discuss why lawyers fail to adequately protect themselves and what they should do to bring their cybersecurity measures up to scratch.

Check out Tom’s Stupid Simple Security Tips blog for quick & easy insights on protecting your data.

Tom Lambotte is the founder and CEO of Security+ and GlobalMac IT.

Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

Lawyerist Podcast : #333: The Mindset Needed to Level up Your Firm, with Kelly Street Jun 17, 2021

Lab coaches Kelly Street and Stephanie Everett share their best tips and insights to help level up your business for greater success.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Snapchat’s Speed Filter Jun 16, 2021

Did Snapchat’s Speed Filter cause a fatal high speed accident and if so does Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act protect it from liability? Associate Dean and Professor Eric Goldman from the Santa Clara University School of Law walks us through the lawsuit filed against the social media company by parents who lost their children.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Associate Pay Jumps To $205K Jun 16, 2021

Biglaw firms are furiously matching salary increases this week, and Joe and Kathryn walk through the latest announcements, how we got here, the impact across the country, and the fate of the whiny corporate clients out there. This episode doesn't have a cash register sound effect, which is really a shame and Joe takes full responsibility for this oversight.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : A new evidence management tool aims to help public defenders process video and audio Jun 16, 2021

Devshi Mehrotra and her classmate Leslie Jones-Dove, who was also passionate about criminal justice reform, contacted local public defenders in the Chicago area to see how the two technologists could potentially be of help. They responded by developing a technology platform known as JusticeText, an AI-powered evidence management tool primarily geared toward public defenders.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.

The Legal Toolkit : Authenticity; Marketing the Real You; and Darian Kovacs’ Marketing Jam Podcast Jun 15, 2021

A whole lot of lawyers are trying to be something they’re not, but Jared thinks you all really ought to cut the crap. The truth is, marketing yourself as some unapproachable superlawyer isn’t going to get you nearly as far with clients as just being yourself. (1:56)

Building on this theme, Jared welcomes Darian Kovacs to discuss ways to develop your online authenticity by telling your story, your way. They chat about compelling marketing tactics to employ on a number of platforms, including Google My Business, YouTube, blogs, newsletters, and more. (8:13)

This time on the Rump Roast, the interview continues! Jared asks Darian about his unique experiences as a podcaster and what led to his Marketing Jam podcast getting picked up by Amazon Prime (27:20).

Darian Kovacs is a founding partner of Jelly Digital Marketing and PR Agency.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Take Me Home, by Adrian Walther

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Young Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 2) Jun 14, 2021

In this part two of two, Sonia Russo talks with Hema Lochan who participated in the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition. Together, they discuss her short story ‘F(A.I.)LED US’ which is about the unintended consequences for using artificial intelligence (instead of a lawyer) in a future criminal justice system. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis discusses how and why everyone should keep an inventory for future insurance claims.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

Young Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 1) Jun 14, 2021

In this part one of two, Sonia Russo talks with the winner of the American Bar Association’s Legal Tech Fictional Writing Competition, Theresa Yuan, about her winning dystopian-future short story ‘In The Matter of Infinite Monkeys’ and how it cautions against over-trusting predictive algorithms to determine what kind of person a child will become. Can technology really predict a child’s fate? And what happens if it can? Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares the wisdom and rewards for paying your student loans early.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

Legal Talk Today : The Great UnMasking Jun 14, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new guidelines for taking off our masks and relaxing certain social distance protocols associated with COVID-19. In this episode we discuss what workplaces need to consider before they change their policies with Melissa Legault from Squire Patton Boggs.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Building Your Law Firm’s Web Presence Jun 14, 2021

What do we mean when we talk about web presence, and how exactly can your law firm get it? Hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome legal marketing pro Gyi Tsakalakis to chat about what digital marketing looks like in the current legal landscape. They discuss effective ways to invest in your online presence, how to measure your success, and whether an in-house marketing team or a marketing consultant is right for your firm’s needs. And, after their aerial view, Gyi closes in on some of the specifics of Google marketing and shares why he recommends Wordpress for developing your firm’s website.

Gyi Tsakalakis is founder of AttorneySync, and as a non-practicing lawyer, he understands the unique considerations of ethically and effectively marketing a law practice online.

Legal Talk Today : Citizen Sleuths Jun 11, 2021

Amateur online investigators have helped police break cold cases wide open but what happens when they go too far? Dr. Sarah Lageson from Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice stops by to discuss the ethical and Constitutional concerns as well as the proper way for law enforcement to team up with these arm-chair detectives.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Best's Insurance Law Podcast : The Complexity of Rideshare Claims Jun 10, 2021

Attorneys Thomas Brown and Patrick Delong from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss differences between regular automobile cases and rideshare cases and the types of claims that result from them.

Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

Lawyerist Podcast : #332: The Modern Lawyer: Ethics and Technology, with Megan Zavieh Jun 10, 2021

Lawyer, author, and Lawyerist Lab alumna, Megan Zavieh, shares with us what it means to be a modern lawyer and the role ethics and technology play in it all.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Greater Idaho Jun 09, 2021

Recent secession efforts aim to add land to Idaho by removing it from other states like Oregon, Washington, and California. But who is heading this movement and why? Is it legal? Will it happen? Professor Norman Williams from Willamette University College of Law joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : FedSoc Babies Won't Stop Whining Jun 09, 2021

Stanford responded swiftly to the outcry over threatening a law student's graduation because he made jokes about Josh Hawley, but what's not funny is the fact that the people who targeted him will all have high profile clerkships next year. We also discuss Harvard's insistence that students on need-based aid hand over all their summer associate earnings. And there's way more conversation about the phrase "Wet and Wild" than anyone wants.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : 'Vice Patrol' examines how police and courts enforced anti-gay laws before Stonewall Jun 09, 2021

A red tie. Manicured nails. Bleached hair. Loafers. The width of a person's hips. These are just a few of the things cited by vice patrol cops as indicators of someone's sexual preferences in the 1930s through the 1960s. In Vice Patrol: Cops, Courts, and the Struggle Over Urban Gay Life Before Stonewall, author Anna Lvovsky examines the way that queer communities were policed in the 1930s through the 1960s.

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Bedlam Breakdown: Tactical Takeaways Jun 09, 2021

If your firm recognized Memorial Day on social media, there’s a chance the celebratory language fell flat against the occasion’s solemnity.

Gyi and Conrad explain how to recognize holidays from a business perspective appropriately.

Search engine optimization leads the news with the release of The State of Link Building Report 2021, controversy over Google penalizing a firm for link practice relating to a scholarship it provides, and the latest Google Core Update.

Confused? Gyi says not to worry and explains the three things you really need to know.

Looming large in the marketing space is the shift to user privacy by the big players, namely Apple, Facebook and Google. Gyi and Conrad chat about what the shift will mean to marketers. Listen for the bottom line on cost and creativity.

Conrad and Gyi round out the episode with six tactical takeaways from their recent Bedlam legal marketing conference.

Topics include conversion and local SEO approaches, the counterintuitive value of no-follow links, and the benefit of testing title tags regularly.

The world isn’t standing still. Neither should your marketing strategy, they advise.

Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Naomi Osaka’s Right to Remain Silent Jun 07, 2021

Professional Tennis Star Naomi Osaka recently and surprisingly withdrew from the French Open after she was fined for failing to make her contractually obligated media appearances. If you’ve been following the headlines, you know Naomi had a really good reason for doing this but there’s so much more to the story. Sports lawyer and law professor Darren Heitner returns to the show to tell us all about it.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Paralegal Voice : Distinguishing Diversity from Inclusion Jun 04, 2021

There’s a right way to create a culture of diversity and inclusion and there are countless wrong ways companies and law firms continue to develop failing programs and policies. St. John’s University’s William Murphy tells host Carl Morrison the range from worst reasons to implement (reactionary) to best (making the business case). In between are altruistic or PR-motivated programs doomed to fail. He outlines what makes a successful program and how those programs not only improve culture but increase profits.

William L. Murphy is an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University.

Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, CourtFiling.net and Legalinc.

Legal Talk Today : South Dakota’s Right to Party! Jun 04, 2021

In this episode, we talk about South Dakota’s famous 4th of July fireworks show, why it was cancelled, and Governor Kristi Noem’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration to get it back. Christopher Vondracek from Forum News Service joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : States Regulating Protests Jun 04, 2021

According to The Hill, Republican lawmakers in 34 states have introduced more than 80 anti-protest bills thus far in the 2021 legislative session. In Florida, Governor Ron Desantis recently signed an ‘anti-riot’ bill into law that states, in part, that a driver may avoid liability "for injury or death caused if fleeing for safety from a mob.” And Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a similar bill into law as well, requiring that the driver "unintentionally harm[s] protesters in fleeing said protests".

So is this legislation constitutional? Does it infringe on an individual's First Amendment’s right to peacefully protest? Or is this a necessary deterrent to combat violence at protests? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by attorney Jeff Lewis, from Jeff Lewis Law, to discuss states regulating protests through legislation, how such laws intersect with the First Amendment, and the impact on those who protest.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Essential Summer Reading Lists for 2021 Jun 04, 2021

It’s that time again! Dennis and Tom return to the time-honored tradition of sharing their summer reading plans with listeners. After discussing their reading habits and some favorite digital reading tools, they offer up their top book picks for the summer – both fiction and non!

Next, this time on “Hot or Not?”, Dennis and Tom discuss CCTV, its significant privacy implications, and whether they think it might gain more of a foothold in the United States.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Lawyerist Podcast : #331: The Small Firm Roadmap, with Sam Glover Jun 03, 2021

We are replaying an older episode where Lawyerist Co-Founder, Sam Glover, and Stephanie Everett talk about the book they co-wrote together, The Small Firm Roadmap.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

ABA Law Student Podcast : Career Preparedness: Navigating Career Choices in Law School and Beyond Jun 02, 2021

Thankfully, career opportunities for law students and new lawyers seem to be increasing as COVID concerns abate. But, how can you best prepare yourself for actually getting the job you want? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard University School of Law’s Lauren Jackson to discuss tips and tactics for pursuing a fulfilling legal career. She emphasizes the importance of networking from day one of law school and advises students to keep an open mind about the opportunities that come their way.

Lauren R. Jackson is assistant director of career services at Howard University School of Law and a legacy-focused attorney with a passion for helping entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday dreamers through her consulting agency, The L. Renee Group.

Litigation Radio : Attorney Client Privilege with Edna Epstein Jun 02, 2021

Famed author and attorney Edna Selan Epstein stops by to talk with Dave Scriven-Young about Attorney Client Privilege, how it’s developed over the years, and related ways to save cost in discovery. In addition, they talk about starting her firm, lessons she’s learned, and much more.

Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips on the scope and use of Attorney-Client Privilege.

Legal Talk Today : Lawyers, Anthrax, & Money! Jun 02, 2021

The Arizona Election Audit has provoked high-powered legal battles but what is the Arizona Senate looking for and why is Maricopa County and the Democratic Party of Arizona trying to stop it? Zachary Stieber from the Epoch Times walks us through this colossal rumble.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : No One's Where They Expected To Be Jun 02, 2021

More law firms announce that they aren't expecting associates to be back full-time in the office in the fall. More law schools announce that they aren't expecting enrolled law students to be in class at all. And more Kardashians announce that they aren't lawyers yet.

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

State Bar of Texas Podcast : Reopening Texas Courts: Plans and Challenges for Resuming In-Person Court Proceedings Jun 01, 2021

As Texas has lightened its COVID-related restrictions ahead of many other states, courts around the state are making plans to or have already opened their doors to resume in-person court proceedings. As this process moves forward, how are jurors, litigants, and the many other people involved kept safe? State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Maricela Moore about what her court, the George Allen Courthouse in Dallas, is doing to ensure safety and what challenges they face related to changing mandates, individual juror concerns, and many other considerations. Judge Moore also discusses the use of Zoom, her take on its role in the future of the judiciary, and when she thinks it does and doesn't work for court proceedings.

Judge Maricela Moore is the presiding judge of the 162nd Judicial District Court of Dallas County and the local administrative district judge

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : A year after his COVID-19 recovery, Above the Law founder David Lat makes some big changes Jun 01, 2021

In May 2020, lawyer and author David Lat was starting his recovery from a life-threatening bout with COVID-19. A little over a year later, Lat, founder of Above the Law, decided to leave his job as a legal recruiter, go back to writing full time, and leave New York City for the New Jersey suburbs with his husband and their 3-year-old son. The COVID-19 pandemic influenced those changes.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

The Legal Toolkit : Aliens!; Why Law Firms Should Focus on Selling; and “Samesies” Jun 01, 2021

With an ever-expanding universe and a Goldilocks zone around each and every star, isn’t it pretty impossible to assume we are alone in the cosmos? Perhaps since the mysterious Roswell incident of 1947, increased curiosity about aliens and space has given rise to a whole lot of great entertainment and conspiracy theories both interesting and absurd. The truth is out there, so join Jared as he examines our fascination with aliens and UFOs. (1:48)

Next, Jared handily transitions to his interview with sales pro Erik Bermudez. Lawyers tend to hate the idea of sales, but Erik points out the need to drop the stigma and appreciate the fact that a sales-focused approach can actually impress clients and help your law firm grow. (8:56)

Rump Roast time! Jared’s new game, “Samesies”, surprises Erik with the unique opportunity to compare himself with other “Erik Bermudez”-es that Jared found on the internet! (26:12)

Erik Bermudez is vice president of strategic partnerships at Filevine.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is Artratus by Isaac Joel.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Can We Still Confront Our Accusers? May 28, 2021

The 6th Amendment guarantees our Right of Confrontation in criminal trials and affords us an opportunity to question witnesses against us. But in a world where criminal courts are using Zoom for trials, are we protecting the Constitutional Rights of defendants in court? Professor Andrea Roth from the University of California Berkeley School of Law joins us to explain.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Digital Edge : 10 Features of Microsoft 365 That Lawyers Love May 27, 2021

Microsoft 365 is heavily relied upon by many legal professionals, and with its numerous and frequently updated tools, it’s always good to re-up your knowledge of its capabilities! Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway welcome Ben Schorr to discuss 10 features lawyers especially enjoy about Microsoft 365. Ben discusses some of his favorite hidden gems in the software, and shares lawyer-specific insights on its licensing structure, security, mobile access, email encryption, and more.

Ben M. Schorr is a senior content designer at Microsoft.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.

Lawyerist Podcast : #330: Developing your Team, with Maryellen Stockton May 27, 2021

Remote work expert and Lab coach, Maryellen Stockton, talks to us about what your next steps should be after hiring and onboarding an employee.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Workers Comp Matters : Who Pays When Company Outings Lead to Injury? May 26, 2021

As the fully vaccinated emerge and more and more offices welcome employees back in-person, employers may be looking for creative ways to reconnect their teams in the office and on the softball field.

Before organizing that company picnic or sponsoring, they may want to check their liability for employees.

Hosts Judson and Alan Pierce address the “deceptively simple and litigiously prolific” workers comp doctrine of recreational injuries, varying standards of proof, and possible defenses.

Jud and Alan parse the various work-related factors, including how voluntary the activity is and the benefit the employer gets from hosting or sponsoring the off-premises activity.

Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

Legal Talk Today : Employee or Independent Contractor? May 26, 2021

As America continues to reopen, certain changes at the Department of Labor might impact your workplace and its ability to recover from COVID-19. Tune in to hear the details with expert guests Crystal Wildeman and Louise Griffin from the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

@theBar : The Dark Waters Edition: A Discussion with Environmental Attorney Rob Bilott May 26, 2021

Rob Bilott, the renowned attorney leading the fight against the spread of deadly “forever chemicals,” the author of acclaimed memoir “Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont,” and the subject of the 2019 legal thriller “Dark Waters,” sits down with host Jonathan Amarilio to discuss his struggle on behalf of tens of thousands of poisoned Ohio and West Virginia residents and his ongoing efforts to stop the use of toxins that have contaminated nearly all of humanity.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

Robert Half Legal Report : Compliance Risks Spurred by the Pandemic Can’t be Ignored May 26, 2021

Amid the far-reaching disruptions caused by the pandemic, safeguarding client relationships, maintaining seamless delivery of legal services and supporting an engaged and productive (and largely remote) staff have been critical priorities. As law firm and legal department leaders manage these and other health, safety and business continuity matters, they are facing growing compliance risks they can’t be ignored. Changes in operational procedures and data security triggered by remote work arrangements and virtual communications channels are just a couple areas where legal teams are working to ensure compliance programs are up-to-date, effective and resilient.

In this episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Charles Volkert, senior district president of Robert Half Legal, is joined by Kim Dickerson, a regional managing director with global consulting firm Protiviti, a subsidiary of Robert Half. They examine current issues that are amplifying compliance risks and discuss ways to manage compliance requirements with evolving regulations governing office re-openings, vetting and working with new suppliers, new technologies, and more. They also offer strategies to help mitigate these risks while reinforcing compliance effectiveness across the organization.

Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project attorneys do not constitute a law firm among themselves.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Summer Vacations? Maybe Not For Lawyers May 26, 2021

Infinite vacation time sounds great until you place yourself inside the passive-aggressive crucible of a law firm. Management is probably genuinely trying to give associates more flexibility with their vacations but ultimately freaking out their lawyers in the process. Meanwhile, summer associates are heading to work and very worried about the level of mentoring they're going to get in a remote work environment. And we check in on a judge at the center of an epic set of allegations.

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Little-known labor history is illuminated in union attorney's new book May 26, 2021

When Mark A. Torres was researching his first novel, A Stirring in the North Fork, he came across a piece of local history he'd never known about. Starting during the labor shortages of World War II, Long Island had been home to dozens of camps for several decades, some of which kept migrant workers in deplorable–and often deadly–conditions. As general counsel for the Teamsters Union Local 810, Torres was fascinated. But information about these camps was available only in news accounts, film documentaries, memoirs and local records. Years after completing A Stirring in the North Fork(plus a children's book and a second novel) Torres decided he would write the first full-length non-fiction account of these camps and the people who lived and died in them: Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood.

The Un-Billable Hour : Help Is Easier to Get May 25, 2021

Jaclyn Foster knows what it’s like being a full-time paralegal and working for a temp staffing agency. But she opted to break from the norm and build her dedicated paralegal agency because she learned that a professional contract paralegal service could save law firms money, improve quality, and assure continuity.

Host Christopher Anderson interviews Foster about her journey from rural Minnesota and Wisconsin to running a team of contract paralegals to support modern law practices.

Foster explains how, in her experience, contract paralegals not only save money but bring a level of expertise and consistency that many full-time approaches lack.

Anderson and Foster discuss lessons learned from the pandemic, including how quickly a sidelined paralegal could be picked up by a different firm in a competitive market.

Jaclyn Foster is the founder and principal of Jaclyn Foster Paralegal Services.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw.

Legal Talk Today : The Ruff Truth about Certified Service Animals May 24, 2021

How do you balance the needs of a patient versus safely running a mental health facility? In this episode, we discuss whether or not a non-certified service animal should have been granted access to a treatment center. Christopher Knauf from the Disability Rights Legal Center joins us to discuss his work and the law.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Turning Around a One-Star Review May 24, 2021

Gyi and Conrad review the latest news. First up: Clio’s “blind date” with HubSpot. They wonder about the development of Clio Grow, its relationship with HubSpot, and customer relationship management options for law firms.

In the Clio Legal Trends Report Minute, Gyi and Conrad consider the quarter of lawyers who don’t meet clients virtually and the third of lawyers who don’t support electronic document sharing and e-filing. Back in the day, exceptional customer service was a bonus. Nowadays, exceptional is the expectation, Gyi and Conrad say.

When it comes to legal marketing conferences, Gyi and Conrad shun pay-to-play speaking spots. Their alternative? The no-BS Bedlam legal marketing conference coming up on May 26. They preview the lineup with guest and Bedlam co-presenter and legal marketing frenemy Casey Meraz.

Listen for the code for the remaining #LHLM free registration spots.

Closing the episode, Gyi and Conrad talk one-star reviews and how to and how not to respond.

Pro tip: It’s possible to turn a terrible review from a competitor into a positive. Gyi and Conrad explain how.

Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Private Donations vs. Government Transparency May 21, 2021

Many Americans privately give to causes and charities but don’t want that fact to be made public. But, do we actually have a right to privately donate? The Supreme Court will soon answer that question in another free speech case called ‘Americans for Prosperity Foundation vs. Bonta’. Professor Roger Colinvaux from Columbus School of Law stops by to explain.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : How COVID Changed Our Cybersecurity Landscape May 21, 2021

2020 not only brought us COVID-19, but also seemingly the worst year ever for cyber-attacks and data breaches. So, did someone drop the ball, or are threat actors just getting better and better at their craft? Dennis and Tom hash out their thoughts on the matter, examining cyber threats both old and new, discussing how to effectively educate yourself on what’s out there, and emphasizing the importance of proactive security and training for your law firm.

This time on “Hot or Not?”, Dennis and Tom examine Notion’s API and its ability to truly make this tool a power player in their ongoing personal knowledge management, the Second Brain.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Packing the Court May 21, 2021

Court packing is defined as “the act or practice of packing a court and especially the United States Supreme Court by increasing the number of judges or justices in an attempt to change the ideological makeup of the court.”

Last month, Congressional Democrats introduced legislation to expand the Supreme Court from nine to 13 justices, and President Biden announced the formation of a commission to study the court's structure, including the number of justices and their length of service. Of course, this has led to yet another controversy along party lines.

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Tonja Jacobi, professor of law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, to discuss packing the Supreme Court, the politicization of the High Court, potential reform, and next steps.

Digital Detectives : Startling Stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report May 20, 2021

Data security risks are constantly evolving, and the past few years have only shown increases in the number of attacks faced by companies and organizations around the world. To examine these trends in depth, Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Hoffman to look at the most recent stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report. Craig offers insights into many of the report’s findings, including the marked escalation in ransomware incidents, rising risks for previously untargeted industries, whether the work-from-home shift brought about an increase in security incidents, and much more. He also shares tips for what your first steps should be if your business suffers a data security breach.

Craig Hoffman is a sought-after digital risk advisor who co-leads the Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity team at law firm BakerHostetler.

Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow.

New Solo : The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer May 20, 2021

Guest: Rachel Allums took a nontraditional path to law practice, first working as a receptionist and paralegal before reading for the California Bar. She benefited from years of firm management experience, leveraging these skills when she launched her estate planning practice one year ago.

Topics:

What it’s like being a legal unicorn
Flipping the script by learning to be a lawyer before learning to think like a lawyer
Battling inertia to make practice management changes that benefit clients
Launching a firm during a pandemic
Scaling and managing an influx of clients
Cultivating relationships through preferred provider deals
Managing client expectations with forthright, transparent communication
Yes, print advertising still works!

The Tech Stack:

Clio Grow/Clio Manage for client intake and management
Quickbooks online for bookkeeping
HotDocs document automation from AbacusNext
Lawyaw for online legal forms

New Insights (brought to you by Nota):

Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson’s question:
Question 1 of 4: “What made you decide to start your own firm?”

Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Lawyerist Podcast : #329: How Ownership Controls Our Lives, with Michael Heller & James Salzman May 20, 2021

Authors and professors, Michael Heller & James Salzman, talk to us about the rules of ownership in our lives and what role lawyers play in all this.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and ESQ.Marketing for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Little Pistol vs. New York May 19, 2021

Professor Adam Winkler from the UCLA School of Law joins us for a high caliber discussion about New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett and what that case could mean for 2nd Amendment rights.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Yes, You Still Need To Check Your Zoom Name Before Logging In May 19, 2021

Joe and Kathryn discuss the latest legal Zoom fail as a defendant flirts with contempt after his sister changed his Zoom moniker to some sort of sci-fi sex machine. The pair also talk about Ropes & Gray's decision to transition to a four-day office work week and the latest insulting, dubious rant from the National Conference of Bar Examiners declaring that poor test results for minority applicants is... probably because minorities aren't cut out to be lawyers in the first place. Yikes!

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : New AI-powered legal writing tool aims to help lawyers craft winning briefs May 19, 2021

A gratifying legal victory sparked Jacqueline Schafer's desire to create a legal technology product that would help other lawyers efficiently craft case-winning briefs full of compelling evidence. Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal writing tool that launched in March.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.

The Legal Toolkit : Remote-Friendly Networking; Pro Rainmaking Tips; and “Three Answers” May 18, 2021

Historically, lawyers have been pretty dependent on in-person networking, but in the era of social distancing, taking a new tack has become a necessity. Jared offers tips for remote-based networking to help you market your firm and make new connections. (1:47)

Next, Jared brings on Jaimie Field to dig into her knowledge of law firm rainmaking. Jamie shares her experience with generating income, encouraging a hybrid of virtual and, eventually, in-person tactics. (6:49)

And, of course, we finish off with the Rump Roast! Jared tests Jaimie’s knowledge of TV shows, McDonald’s, and more in a new game called “Three Answers.” (25:00)

Jaimie Field is president of Marketing Field, LLC and a rainmaking motivational coach and speaker. Find out more at the-rain-maker.com/

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest

The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander

Our closing track is The Perfect Getaway by Polyphonic Groove Orchestra

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Florida's Anti-Riot Bill May 17, 2021

Does Florida’s new anti riot law violate free speech and the right to right peaceably assemble? Kirk Bailey from the ACLU of Florida joins us to compare notes.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Young Lawyer Rising : Racism in the Legal Profession May 17, 2021

As far as the legal profession has come, there are still elements of racial inequality and it’s not always easy to see. Host Sonia Russo talks with attorneys Tiana Towns, Andrew Hairston, Paulina Vera, and Jerome Crawford about their personal experiences with racism while practicing law. In addition, they discuss microaggressions, implicit bias, and the importance of self-care. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when contributor Mathew Kerbis shares practical tips for saving money.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

Legal Talk Today : Travieso vs. Glock May 14, 2021

A huge 2nd Amendment case that flew under the press radar, Travieso v. Glock addresses liability issues when 3rd parties unlawfully use firearms and injure others. Larry Keane from the National Shooting Sports Foundation joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyerist Podcast : #328: Getting to Inbox Zero, with Trivinia Barber May 13, 2021

Author, speaker and business coach, Trivinia Barber, talks to us about fighting our email to get to inbox zero.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to LEX Reception, ESQ.Marketing, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Law School Professor Just Won't Stop Begging To Use Racial Slurs May 12, 2021

Eugene Volokh used his blog to whine some more about how his constant demands to be respected for throwing around racial epithets in class keep getting him clowned. This time he tries to pull a "gotcha" that two years ago, a single Above the Law article had an unedited slur in a block quote... which is so unhelpful to his argument that you have to wonder if he's suffered a concussion or something. We also talk about Judge Lynn Hughes finding himself the subject of another benchslap and revisit the old Above the Law story that has taken center stage in the Philadelphia DA race.

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

Legal Talk Today : The Kidnapping of John Patterson May 12, 2021

In 1974, a United States diplomat was kidnapped by the People’s Liberation Army of Mexico. His wife fought for his release but U.S. policy forbid the government from paying his ransom. Tune in to hear a true life account involving President Nixon, John McCain, Henry Kissinger, the “Hanoi Hilton”, a hijacking, and border crossings. Brendan I. Koerner, author and writer for the Atlantic joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Are you good in a crisis? There may be a growing practice area for you May 12, 2021

When they were putting together their new book, Crisis Lawyering: Effective Legal Advocacy in Emergency Situations, editors Ray Brescia and Eric K. Stern didn't know that the world would soon be gripped by a pandemic–but they knew that being ready for crises large or small could only benefit attorneys.

In fact, lawyers who specialize in emergency management and handling crisis situations are more in demand than ever, and it doesn't take a contagious deadly pathogen to need their services. In Crisis Lawyering, Brescia and Stern gathered personal accounts from lawyers who handled everything from Hurricane Katrina recovery, to international kidnappings of journalists, to the Muslim ban and contentious family law cases, all of who make the point that a crisis can pop up in cases large and small. Whether you want to make a career out of handling crisis cases or you want to weather a crisis that's been foist upon you, the authors in the various chapters have tips and tricks learned from their own experiences.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Brescia and Stern talk about the writing process, their own experience with emergency management in government and the private sector, and delve into the ethical issues the legal profession should be examining as its members are forced to make hard choices in crisis situations. For example, the medical profession has come together to produce standards for triage during mass casualty incidents. Should lawyers hold themselves to a different standard of care in the legal equivalent of a mass casualty incident?

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Top 5 Metrics For Your Law Firm May 12, 2021

Top headline for #LHLM: More episodes are coming your way! Look for new shows twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays.

Next up, as Gyi and Conrad predicted, venture capital is making waves in legal. Most recent headlines covered a $100 million infusion for Scorpion, followed soon after by word that Clio raised $110 million.

What does the investment mean for firms and matter management? Gyi and Conrad discuss.

Speaking of Clio. In the “Clio Legal Trends Report Minute,” Gyi and Conrad explain why some lawyers fared better than others during the pandemic. Hint: Choices of technology for payments, portals, and intake are client-focused.

Metrics can be confusing. So Gyi and Conrad ID the metrics they think law firms should care about most. Each shares five metrics that get to the heart of client acquisition. Properly implemented, they explain how these measures improve everything from client intake (just answer the phone) to a client’s lifetime value. And just in case you’re looking for more acronyms, Gyi and Conrad will set you up with UCR, LTV, and IQLMC.

Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : COVID Fakers! May 10, 2021

As bad as it might sound, some employees are faking COVID symptoms or exposure to receive more time off. Learn how to spot this and what to do about it in this episode with Daniel Kaplan from Foley & Lardner.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary May 10, 2021

The recent National Judicial Stress and Resiliency Survey offered insights into the overall well-being of judges and the strategies they use to handle stressors in their work. On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway are joined by Joan Bibelhausen and Judge David Shaheed, who recently co-authored an article on the survey’s results. They share how and why the survey was created, its findings on mental health and coping mechanisms, and what they recommend for stakeholders to help support judges in their roles.

Joan Bibelhausen has served as Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers since 2005.

Judge David Shaheed's legal career spans more than 30 years, including 20 years as a judge in both criminal and civil courts.

Legal Talk Today : Uh Oh... it’s Civics Time! May 07, 2021

Can you name all the Supreme Court Justices or tell us which Amendments are in the Bill of Rights (no Googling)? American Bar Association President Trish Refo reveals the results of their most recent civics survey. Tune in to see how your knowledge stacks up.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars May 07, 2021

Are legal scholarship and commentary currently hindered by antiquated publishing platforms? Law reviews seem to be increasingly irrelevant, but valuable legal content still needs a way to reach its target audience. Dennis and Tom dig into this topic by examining the state of legal publishing and discussing which platforms legal content creators should consider as they move into the future. Later, Dennis and Tom discuss whether law firms should ask their employees to return to the office in another edition of their “Hot or Not?” segment.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

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Best's Insurance Law Podcast : Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations May 06, 2021

Expert Service Provider Steve Rundell, PHD & PE from Explico Engineering Company discusses the importance of forensic visualization in the context of accident and claims investigations. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.

State Bar of Texas Podcast : Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel’s Insights On COVID-Era Proceedings May 06, 2021

After a year of remote court, how are judges, lawyers, and litigants doing? State Bar of Texas podcast host Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Emily Miskel, vice chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s Remote Proceedings Task Force, about the many innovations in Texas courts throughout the past year. Judge Miskel highlights the advantages of remote court and its ability to increase access to justice for many litigants, and predicts what newly established systems will remain in place in the future, even after courts fully open.

Judge Emily Miskel has served as judge of the 470th district court of Collin County, Texas, since the court was created in 2015. In 2020, she began serving as the Local Administrative District Judge of Collin County, and has coordinated the courts’ COVID response, keeping courts running during the pandemic.

Lawyerist Podcast : #327: Rituals to Transform Your Work & Home Life, with Erica Keswin May 06, 2021

Author, speaker and workplace strategist, Erica Keswin, talks about the importance of rituals and how they can transform the workplace.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Postali, ESQ.Marketing and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Vaccine Passports May 05, 2021

In this episode, we talk about the legalities and policy considerations for vaccine passports. Are they a good idea or should we hide in our bunkers? Rachel Morgenstern from Jaspan Schlesinger breaks it all down.

Litigation Radio : Discovering Your Purpose May 05, 2021

You may have heard that happy people have a purpose. So what’s yours? Some litigators believe that being a lawyer is their purpose . . . but is that true? The Honorable Tiffany M. Williams from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law joins Dave Scriven-Young to talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and being fulfilled.

Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for winning objections!

Litigation Radio : The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law May 05, 2021

Who better than a curmudgeon to make your firm more profitable? Famed author Mark Herrmann of The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law joins our host Dave Scriven-Young to discuss the best ways to “land whales” through writing, networking, and public speaking.

Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for building your book of business!

Litigation Radio : Trial by Zoom May 05, 2021

Not to be confused with “trial by fire,” a trial by Zoom can be a scary new experience for any hardened litigator. Luckily, others have pioneered best practices for courts, judges, and, yes, lawyers to follow. Host Dave Scriven-Young is joined by Judge Marsha J. Pechman and Judge Thomas Samuel Zilly from the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Together they share the journey going from in-person proceedings to a remote environment and road map the process along the way, including advice for displaying evidence, how to read a jury, what to wear, and much more!

Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for making great opening statements!

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Rudy Giuliani Is The Dumbest Lawyer Ever, Right? May 05, 2021

Obviously, we're not advocating for spoliation of evidence or obstruction of justice, but... shouldn't Rudy Giuliani of all people known not to keep evidence of crimes around? He used to run the DOJ office that's investigating his buddies! Meanwhile, the California bar exam gets caught breaking its own rules and the Pennsylvania bar president gets caught trying to protect himself from extortion.

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

The Legal Toolkit : Warren Zevon; Financial Management Best Practices; and “Number One Fan” May 04, 2021

The big question is: if ‘Werewolves of London’ had never been a hit, would anyone have ever heard of Warren Zevon? His mainstream popularity may have been limited, but with a cult following and a catalogue of humorously cutting songs, Jared thinks Zevon’s career deserves some recognition. (1:42)

Next, the past year’s challenges have made many law firms take a hard look at their financials and realize… they’ve got a big ol’ mess. Jared welcomes Brooke Lively to discuss moves smart law firms should make to have a future-ready, data-driven financial management plan. (9:10)

And, finally—the Rump Roast! Jared and Brooke play “Number One Fan” to find out whether their personal preferences line up with favorites of the American masses. (28:25)

Brooke Lively is the CEO and founder of Cathedral Capital, a team of CFOs and profitability strategists who help entrepreneurs turn their businesses into profitable companies.

Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The Legal Trends Report Minute music is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing track is L'apparition by Bellodrone.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Hey Drones... Get a Warrant! May 03, 2021

Michigan Courts reinforced the 4th Amendment in a recent decision about law enforcement’s use of low flying aerial drones without a warrant. Mark McKinnon from Fox Rothschild stops by to walk us through this pivotal case.

Legal Talk Today : Don’t LoJack Me Bro! Apr 30, 2021

Indiana put in place a new law that prohibits employers from forcing their employees to get device implants. Is that a thing?! Craig Wiley from Jackson Lewis joins us to explain it all.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Journalists, Protests, Law Enforcement, and Freedom of the Press Apr 30, 2021

Social justice issues have been at the forefront of protests across our nation. In order to report on these protests, journalists have been on the front lines of the action. Yet, due to a lack of public trust, journalists are often targeted by law enforcement or counter protesters.

American broadcast journalist Walter Kronkite, famously said, “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.”So what are the rights of journalists during protests? What about public citizens?

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Shannon Jankowski, the E.W. Scripps Legal Fellow at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and David Bralow, Legal Director for the Press Freedom Defense Fund & Senior Vice President, Law, for the First Look Institute, Inc., as they discuss incidents of mistreatment of journalists by law enforcement during recent protests. Together, we explore freedom of the press generally and in the context of protests; and talk briefly about the legalities surrounding the filming and photographing of the police by citizens.

Shannon Jankowski is the E.W. Scripps Legal Fellow at Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

David Bralow is Legal Director for the Press Freedom Defense Fund and Senior Vice President, Law, for the First Look Institute, Inc.

Litigation Radio : Trailer Apr 29, 2021

Meet the hosts of Litigation Radio, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section. Dave Scriven-Young and Darryl Wilson tell us about the show’s mission to help litigators develop their careers, win cases, get more clients, and build sustainable practices. Stay tuned for episode one!

Lawyerist Podcast : #326: A Succession Plan for Your Law Practice, with Tom Lenfestey Apr 29, 2021

Business owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, shares with us his best practices for a law firm succession plan and his top tips for buying and selling law firms.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, ESQ.Marketing and SweetProcess for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : Big Fraud vs. Your Taxes! Apr 28, 2021

Unemployment insurance fraud has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic and it may be showing up on your tax returns! Don’t pay the taxes of a criminal enterprise or let them utilize your personal identification information. Steve Swirsky from Epstein Becker & Green stops by to tell us how to spot this fraud and report it to the proper authorities.

Workers Comp Matters : Extraordinary Courage in the Face of Injustice Apr 28, 2021

While researching the Manhattan Project, filmmaker Ginny Mohler stumbled on a little-told story of the young watch-dial painters in New Jersey during the Roaring Twenties.

Her search for “dial painters” led her to a Wikipedia page on the “Radium Girls,” and a fascination was born. Nine years later, her independent film, “Radium Girls,” debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the documentary is now streaming on Netflix.

Hosts Judson Pierce and Alan Pierce interview Mohler about the fascinating genesis of the film, its place in the history of occupational health law, and the complex legal battle waged by the workers.

Do the “Radium Girls” succeed in eliminating radium toxins from the workplace? No spoilers here.

Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Don't Throw Clients Under The Bus, Unless They're Protesters Apr 28, 2021

A couple of stories out of Littler Mendelson this week, as one partner disappears from the website after pointing the finger at his client in federal court while the firm itself ducks special bonuses for associates by handing out hats. By contrast, Kirkland went over the top on associate appreciation with free food. Joe and Kathryn unsurprisingly think the latter is a better approach. The team also discusses new anti-riot legislation legalizing running over protesters. Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

The Un-Billable Hour : Law Firm Growth Is No Accident Apr 27, 2021

When Ken Hardison evaluates his own success building profitable law firms and books of business, he knows the credit is shared with the people surrounding him.

To pull an A-team together, Harison explains he first lets go of his ego and brings in people a lot smarter than him. And he looks for team members who are hungry, humble, and smart.

Hardison and host Christopher Anderson discuss managing a talented team, developing a culture of continual training and mentoring, and keeping core values top of mind.

Book recommended in episode:

“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni

Ken Hardison is a business development coach and founder of the Powerful Innovative Legal Marketing and Management Association.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Lawclerk, Alert Communications and LawYaw.

Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 7) Apr 26, 2021

With the verdict in, what comes next? Professor David Schultz returns to explain the guilty counts, duration of sentences, and possible elements for appeal as well as what might await the other officers involved.

ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : The pandemic brought this lawyer to legal commentary, and the work includes sponsorship deals Apr 26, 2021

Emily D. Baker wanted a diversion from 2020, so she started doing her own legal commentary about pop culture, with topics including a pair of "Satan Shoes" associated with rapper Lil Nas X and the conservatorship of Britney Spears. Today, Baker is considered to be an influencer. According to her, she earns more than she did as a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Alternative Legal Careers — New and Different Ways to Use Your Law Degree Apr 23, 2021

Legal-adjacent careers are cropping up in a whole slew of surprising new areas, and recent graduates and seasoned lawyers alike are finding themselves drawn to these new professional opportunities. Dennis and Tom talk through some of these careers, from legal operations to technology to e-discovery and more, and give their take on how law degrees and/or legal expertise can be used to pivot into these new roles. Then, in another edition of “Hot or Not?”, they discuss whether speech recognition and dictation tools are worth integrating into your workflows.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota.

The Paralegal Voice : Cultivating Curiosity Apr 23, 2021

After working as a teacher, then shifting to a career as a paralegal, Amy Johnson made the leap to creating her own business. Marrying her passions for educating and continual learning, she founded The Angle Solutions, a company that gives her a platform for helping others succeed.

In her interview with host Jill Francisco, Johnson details her path to entrepreneurship, shares war stories about life as a paralegal, and offers tips and strategies for paralegals looking to improve and advance.

She offers practical advice, from the basics of double-checking work to strategies for cultivating curiosity in approaches to tasks and assignments.

The two discuss the changing paralegal landscape, alternative career paths, and challenges facing the next generation.

Short Bio for Notes: Amy Johnson is the founder of The Angle Solutions LLC.

Special thanks to our sponsors, NALA, ServeNow, CourtFiling.net and Legalinc.

Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 6) Apr 23, 2021

As the verdict loomed, Professor Schultz talked with us about tactics deployed by the prosecution and defense. In addition we discussed what influence the death of Daunte Wright might have over jurors as well as why the judge decided to admit certain types of evidence over others. Stay tuned for our predictions on when the jury would return its verdict. {Spoiler... We got it wrong}.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

The Digital Edge : Managing Your Law Firm Through Change Apr 22, 2021

Leading a law firm throughout the pandemic has been no easy task, but the lessons learned have helped many attorneys position their firms for a more tech-focused, efficient approach to business. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with Mary Vandenack about how she has managed her law firm through the many changes wrought by the pandemic. She describes their transition to remote work, ways to support team communication and tech needs, and her firm’s focus on redesigning legal services to increase automation and accessibility.

Mary E. Vandenack is the founding and managing member of Vandenack Weaver LLC in Omaha, Nebraska.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications and Nota.

Lawyerist Podcast : #325: Anxiety & High-Achieving Personalities, with Rachel Ann Dine Apr 22, 2021

Counselor, author, and speaker, Rachel Ann Dine, talks to us about anxiety, high achieving personalities, and how to find a balance with it all.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to Termageddon, SweetProcess, TextExpander, Postali, and ESQ.Marketing for sponsoring this episode.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Are Billing Rates Too Darn High? Apr 21, 2021

A Supreme Court expansion proposal is officially out there. It's not going to pass, it's not a particularly good idea, but might proposing it be a smart tactic? Meanwhile, as we get new insights into Biglaw finances from the Am Law 100 release, we got a hefty clue into Covington & Burling's business plan when we learned Eric Holder's hourly rate. Is this too much to bill a client or are people overreacting? Finally, the bonus wars continue, but are counsel and income partners getting left out?

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 5) Apr 21, 2021

The show must go on! Professor David Schultz joins us for another installment of The State vs. Derek Chauvin. As the verdict loomed, we discussed the cases presented by the prosecution and defense regarding use of force and the medical cause of death. We also talk about the style of the attorneys in the trial. Who was the most affable and who was the most aggressive?

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Sen. Mazie Hirono speaks out in 'Heart of Fire' Apr 21, 2021

Sen. Mazie Hirono's newly released book, Heart of Fire: An Immigrant Daughter's Story, is part political memoir and part love letter to her family and the state she represents.

As Hawaii's first female senator, and the only immigrant currently serving in the U.S. Senate, Hirono had a set of unique obstacles to overcome.

One of Hirono's strongest influences is her mother, Laura Hirono, who passed away at 96 shortly before this episode was recorded. After escaping an unhappy marriage in Japan to an abusive man, Laura Hirono brought her two eldest children back to her birthplace of Hawaii when Mazie Hirono was seven years old, with her youngest son and parents joining them later.

The economic hardships the Hirono family endured were formative for Hawaii's future Democratic senator. Her campaigns to provide economic support and healthcare for families, as well as her strident opposition to the Trump administration's family separation policy, were bolstered by her personal experiences. Her speech against ending the Affordable Care Act, made mere days after a major surgery to treat kidney cancer, was the first time she spoke publicly about the childhood death of her sister back in Japan–a death that might have been preventable if the family could have afforded medical treatment.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Hirono talks about how the Trump administration made her decide to use her voice in a different way, and what it's been like to serve in the Senate after the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Hirono also discusses her service on the Senate Judiciary Committee, including the tumultuous Supreme Court nomination hearings of Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett. She shares her thoughts on the importance and limitations of civility, and how taking up one of her mother's favorite forms of artwork has helped her as she's survived cancer treatments and governmental upheavals.

ABA Law Student Podcast : Critical Issues in National Security Law Apr 20, 2021

In the daily onslaught of news from all corners of the globe, it is sometimes difficult to decipher the implications of current events within our own country. From the pandemic, to cybersecurity, to international relationships, linking current events and national security interests to law helps us understand our country’s responses to the things we see in the media. ABA Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh talks with Professor William Banks of Syracuse University about the most critical national security issues facing our nation both at home and abroad, including China tensions, nuclear weapons concerns worldwide, the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, and more.

William C. Banks is a Syracuse University College of Law Board of Advisors Distinguished Professor and Emeritus Professor at the College of Law and the Maxwell School as Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs.

Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

The Legal Toolkit : The Bar is Low…Might as Well Improve Your Law Firm!; Pandemic-Era Talent Acquisition; and the Rump Roast: the Return of Correia Family Stories Apr 20, 2021

Don’t overexert yourself, but maybe start being just a tiny bit more aggressive with your business plan. Jared Correia talks through the current state of law firm businesses, highlighting the fact that the hiring pool is bigger than ever, the distributed workforce is on the rise, and that even small steps toward rethinking how you run your firm and look for new talent could yield some very positive results. (1:57)

Today’s guest, Ron Godier, continues the hiring conversation with tips and tactics for marketing jobs to the right candidates and appealing to younger generations of lawyers. (7:42)

And, finally, in today’s edition of the Rump Roast, Jared’s brother, Patrick Correia, gives us an inside look at just how much of a nightmare it was to have Jared for an older brother. (23:46)

Check out Ron Godier’s Intalegent community for better insights on your next hire.

Ron Godier is the principal consultant for law and legal services at Hirewerx and founder of Intalegent, an online community for recruitment leaders.

Patrick Correia is, among other things, Jared’s brother.

This week, we talked about the present and future of work. So, we've got some songs about work. Work hard, rock hard.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yhhLSxFaEClrx5GSEJmaO?si=4696439c633e4ee1

Our theme song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

The Legal Trends Report Minute song is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.

Our closing song is Feel It by Dr. Delight.

Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, TimeSolv, Alert Communications and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Free Speech in Schools Apr 19, 2021

David Hudson from the Freedom Forum Institute and a First Amendment expert joins us to talk about a high school student’s mission to protect her right-to-gripe on the weekends.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Sources:

ABA Journal article by Erwin Chemerinsky ‘Chemerinsky: SCOTUS weighs whether freedom of speech applies to students off campus using social media’
The Free Speech Center article by David L. Hudson, Jr. ‘Tinkers file brief supporting student punished for social media expression’
Make No Law Podcast ‘The Schoolhouse Gates’

Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Cyberwarfare, U.S./Russia Relations, and Ukraine Apr 16, 2021

In a Daily Beast article published on April 13, 2021, Julia Davis writes that, “the head of the Kremlin-funded RT and Sputnik news agencies believes Russia will invade Ukraine, sparking a conflict with the U.S. that will force entire cities into blackouts.”
Also, according to a White House produced readout of a recent call between Presidents Biden and Putin, the leaders discussed a potential upcoming summit as well as Russia's military buildup and the ongoing tensions centering around Ukraine.

Tensions between the United States and Russia are nothing new, but have recently intensified as a result of findings of Russian interference in US elections, the high profile SolarWinds cyberattack, and the Biden administrations implementation of a new round of sanctions. With no indications of relief on the horizon, what should we expect in the future? Will a cyber attack against the U.S be next? Should we be on high alert? Are we already? Or could we see a resolution of some sort between the two leaders?

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Claire Finkelstein, professor of law and philosophy from University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School/Penn Law and General Charles J. Dunlap Jr., former deputy judge advocate general of the United States Air Force, and professor from Duke Law. They discuss national security, potential threat of cyber warfare, U.S./Russia relations before and after interference in our elections, UN involvement, international law, and what kind of cyber protections are needed.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 4) Apr 16, 2021

In this Part 4, our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues with Professor David Schultz as we discuss timelines, use of force, and what it means if Morris Hall (who was with George Floyd) does not testify at trial. Professor Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University returns!

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

@theBar : The Speaking of Speakers Edition: A Discussion with Illinois' New House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Apr 15, 2021

In this edition, host Trisha Rich and co-host Bob Glaves are joined by the new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel "Chris" Welch, who was elected on January 13, 2021, and became the first Black lawmaker to hold the position. He shares the inside story of the whirlwind process of being elected and stepping into the role famously held by Mike Madigan since 1983. He also previews his goals and plans for the State of Illinois, including his efforts to reach across the aisle and restore a greater sense of civility to the political discourse in Illinois.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

New Solo : Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok?? Apr 15, 2021

Guests: Taly Goody is a personal injury lawyer, and Michelle Fonseca-Kamana exclusively practices lemon law. Both immersed themselves in social media, successfully leveraging the platforms as free marketing channels.

Topics:

Using social media to market a practice
Their process for creating videos
“The Power of Planning”
Why they use YouTube and Facebook and not LinkedIn or Twitter
Repurposing their videos for multiple social media platforms
What makes a good video? What makes a bad video?

Tools mentioned:

Ring light for atmosphere
Canva Pro for backgrounds and Instagram Reels
InShot App to add text
Videoleap Editor App to repurpose reels

New Insights (brought to you by Nota):

Eric Ganci answers Robert Southwell’s last question:
“Who are the trial attorneys you thought were most effective? And what made them a particularly good litigator in the courtroom?”

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Lawyerist Podcast : #324: Inclusifying for Leaders & Teams, with Dr. Stefanie Johnson Apr 15, 2021

Author and speaker, Dr. Stefanie Johnson, shares her best practices to forge strong relationships between leaders and teams, inspire greater productivity, and create a positive environment for everyone.

If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!

Thanks to ESQ.Marketing, SweetProcess, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 3) Apr 14, 2021

In this part three, our coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial continues. Professor David Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University returns. We talk about the witnesses, their emotional testimony, and distrust of the police as well as the importance of timing and vantage point for interpreting what was going on during George Floyd’s arrest.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : The First As Tragedy, Then As Farce Apr 14, 2021

When Yale suspended one of its high profile professors for two years citing a pattern of sexual harassment, one wondered if the penalty went far enough considering former students believed Rubenfeld's wife Amy Chua bore some responsibility for the events and remained on the faculty. Fast forward and now Chua is publicly battling with the administration after students told the school that Chua was breaching the alleged terms of the agreement she reached with them over Rubenfeld's suspension. We also talk about the Supreme Court's full embrace of theocracy in a shadow docket assault on decades of religious freedom jurisprudence and we talk about Jones Day's continuing Supreme Court clerkship hiring dominance.

Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.

Digital Detectives : Is This How the World Ends? Artificial Intelligence and American Security Apr 14, 2021

Autonomous killer robots have certainly grabbed a lot of screen time over the years, but is our world really going to end in an AI-fueled war? Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Brigadier General Patrick Huston to discuss his role at the Pentagon and dispel some of the most common myths about AI and its military applications. As a self-described “near pacifist,” General Huston shares his perspective on the military’s commitments to ethical and legal development of AI defenses and emphasizes the importance of creating partnerships between the government and the best and brightest AI experts in private industry.

Brigadier General Patrick Huston is the Assistant Judge Advocate General for Military Law and Operations in the Pentagon, where he is keenly focused on privacy and the legal and ethical development of AI, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies.

Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : How one firm is trying to convince technology clients to embrace subscription pricing Apr 14, 2021

Joyce Tong Oelrich and Zohra Tejani, the founders of Tong Tejani, which specializes in government contracts and has mainly technology-sector clients, kept initial client feedback about subscription pricing in mind when they formally launched their firm in May 2020.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.

Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Conversion Confusion Cleared Up Apr 14, 2021

Google takes center stage in news updates as Gyi and Conrad discuss two moves that may diminish opportunities for free lawyer advertising on the platform.

Top billing goes to Google’s Local Pack change from a three-pack to a two-pack. The two also shift gears on earlier advice about Google My Business Messaging. Eek. Google is sending messages to your competitors when potential clients use the form.

The “Word of the Day” is ‘conversion.’ To lawyers, conversion means a new client. But many marketers use the term to discuss leads. Gyi and Conrad agree to agree and disagree.

Lawyers may be swimming in data analytics of their own. In discussing their new segment, “Clio Legal Trends Report Minute,” Gyi and Conrad explain that Clio’s report can help put that data in context with the industry, peers, and competitors.

This month’s data points:
Percent of lawyers who decided to leave office space for virtual practice in 2020?
Percent of clients who prefer video conferencing over a phone call?

Finally, Gyi and Conrad debate and justify their Pick Twos. Think the choices are obvious? Not a chance.

Fast, cheap, quality?
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter?
Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings?
Clubhouse, blog, podcast?
Coffee, ice cream, alcohol?
First page of Google, a good website, good reviews?

Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications, LexisNexis® InterAction®, LawYaw and Clio.

Legal Talk Today : Heavy Weight Tax Fight! Apr 12, 2021

New Hampshire vs. Massachusetts is a monster case about taxes and federalism that could impact employers all over the United States. Who’s going to win and who’s going to lose? Sam Megally from K & L Gates joins us to law-splain.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

Sources:

JD Supra article from K&L Gates by William LeDoux, Sam Megally, Cindy Ohlenforst, and Macie Wagner ‘New Hampshire v. Massachusetts: Potential for Remote Working Tax Uniformity’
SCOTUS Blog article ‘New Hampshire v. Massachusetts’
The Volokh Conspiracy article by Ilya Somin ‘New Hampshire’s Supreme Court Lawsuit Seeking to Prevent Massachusetts from Taxing NH Residents Working Remotely for Massachusetts Firms’

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : The Attorney Grievance Process in Michigan - Part 2 Apr 12, 2021

To continue demystifying the attorney grievance and discipline process, On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Mark Armitage of Michigan’s Attorney Discipline Board (ADB). Mark explains how complaints move from the Attorney Grievance Commission to the ADB, outlines the types of cases that often require disciplinary action, and clears up common misconceptions about the relationship between the ADB and the State Bar of Michigan.

Mark Armitage is executive director and general counsel at the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board.