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How neurodiverse lawyers can thrive in the profession–and change it for the better Aug 11, 2021

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There’s a business case to be made for hiring attorneys with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and other neurological differences. Businesses have long touted out-of-the-box thinking, but cookie-cutter hiring practices don’t tend to result in diversity of thought. A legal professional who quite literally thinks differently can be an invaluable part of a team.

In her book Great Minds Think Differently: Neurodiversity for Lawyers and Other Professionals, autistic attorney Haley Moss provides guidance for firms looking to add neurodiverse employees; develop better working relationships with neurodiverse clients; and create more supportive workplaces to help their neurodiverse employees perform at their peak. But she also approaches the issue from the point of view of neurodiverse people looking to enter the profession and thrive within it, whether by advocating for accommodations or leaning in to the way their brain functions best.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles and Moss discuss Moss's journey as a child who was non-verbal to an adult with a law degree, law firm job and numerous public-speaking engagements. They also talk about how COVID-19 has shown law firms that flexible work arrangements are possible and desirable, and what that could mean for neurodiverse attorneys seeking accommodations.

Moss shares tips for students entering law school this fall, or who are attempting to pass the bar exam. And Moss also shares an anecdote about how her very literal way of thinking during research helped her firm successfully advocate for a recusal. If you are someone who never received a diagnosis as a child but have wondered whether you may have a condition like ADHD or autism, she also offers suggestions for how you could explore it further.

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

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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!

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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