Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:25:27 +0000 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:58:17 +0000 Libsyn Network WebEngine 1.0 http://www.legaltalknetwork.com en http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/e/4/f/3e4f778d6d5d413d/LTN-Main-Showart-Full.jpg Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics Legal Talk Network clean distro@legaltalknetwork.com Legal Talk Today : Giuliani’s Suspension Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:25:27 +0000 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.

]]> 27:34 clean rudygiulianisuspensionzealousadvocacyethics Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Rights of Nature & the Law Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 30:54 clean declaration,ecosystem,independence,law,legal,nature,preserve,rights Lawyerist Podcast : #336: Dream Without Limitations: Rethink Your Strategy, with Ryan McKeen Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 39:16 no Business,firm,mckeen,roadmap,small,strategy Legal Talk Today : Can Unions Demand Access to Your Property? Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:07:28 +0000 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.

]]> 15:09 clean cedarpointnurseryvshassidprivatepropertyunionsilyashapiro Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supremely Disappointing Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 28:34 yes alito,breyer,common,justice,scotus,voting ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Do we need to rethink how we handle classified leaks? Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000

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.
]]> 36:27 clean Litigation Radio : Presidential Impeachment Trials Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:02:11 +0000 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.

]]> 35:03 no Best's Insurance Law Podcast : How New Technology is Changing Marine Loss Claims Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:30:00 +0000 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

]]> 11:20 clean Legal Talk Today : Future of Telehealth Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:57:32 +0000 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.

]]> 17:38 clean telehealtharizona Legal Talk Today : Declaration of Independence Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:12:03 +0000 Wishing you a wonderful holiday weekend with pomp, parade, and Illuminations from one end of this continent to the other... Happy 4th of July!

]]> 04:46 clean declarationofindependencejuly4th1776unitedstatesofamerica The Un-Billable Hour : Herding Cats Fri, 02 Jul 2021 14:07:10 +0000 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.

]]> 37:58 clean The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Don’t Make Me Go Back to the Office! Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 43:15 clean businesses,employeees,law,lawyer,office,tech State Bar of Texas Podcast : A Conversation with Sylvia Borunda Firth—Your New State Bar of Texas President Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 36:28 clean Texas,bar,deserts,elpaso,hispanic,legal,mcdonald,presidency,sorrels Lawyerist Podcast : #335: 5 Traits of Future Firm Leaders, with Mike Howard Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 38:55 no criminal,defense,firm,roadmap,small Legal Talk Today : Amazon’s Trojan Horse is Alive! Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:12:04 +0000 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.

]]> 18:27 clean amazonsidewalkjeffbezostrojanhorsealexasmartdevices The Paralegal Voice : Job Growth Alert: Paralegals In Demand Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 42:11 clean event,immigration,law,legal,nala,upl,virtual @theBar : The Art of Shameless Self-Promotion Edition Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 46:58 no Entrepreneur ,Marketing,public,relations,selfpromotion Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : So, You're Saying Billing To Non-Existent Matters Is Frowned Upon? Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 27:23 yes School,law,rankings The Legal Toolkit : Growing Up Quickly; Law Firm Spring Cleaning; and “How Minnesota is That” Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 32:11 yes Legal Talk Today : Defunding Cash Bail Mon, 28 Jun 2021 17:45:11 +0000 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.

]]> 14:34 clean ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : Saying yes has been part of this law school dean’s strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 29:47 clean Legal Talk Today : California vs. Texas Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:36:15 +0000 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.

]]> 18:06 clean californiavstexasaffordablecareactobamacareindividualmandate Lawyer 2 Lawyer : SCOTUS & Religious Freedom Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 31:15 clean The Digital Edge : The Southern Poverty Law Center: A View From the Inside Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:28:00 +0000 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.

]]> 22:42 clean New Solo : A Listener's Guide to the New Solo Back Catalog Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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

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.

]]> 44:19 clean Marketing,Solo,firm,law,lawmatics,management,practice Lawyerist Podcast : #334: Carrying your Client’s Trauma, with Sherry Walling Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 49:13 no Client,Therapist,trauma,wellness Legal Talk Today : Elder Fraud on the Rise Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:53:55 +0000 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.

]]> 16:44 clean elderfraudelderabusecovidcovid19 Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Supreme Court Treats NCAA Like Amateurs Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 26:23 yes NCAA,court,kraken,lawsuits,medusa,perseus,supreme ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Summer reading and a book coming to the silver screen Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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

 
In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox, by Carol Burnett
 
The Second World War, by Anthony Beevor
 
D-Day: The Battle for Normandy, by Anthony Beevor
 
A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: A Cultural History of Murder in Ancient Rome, by Emma Southon
 
The Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. Toll
 
- Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942
 
- The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944
 
- Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945
 
The Romanovs: 1613-1918, by Simon Sebag Montefiore
 
500 Miles from You, by Jenny Colgan
 
Scottish Bookshop series by Jenny Colgan
 
Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman
]]> 25:11 clean Film,Reading,Summer,books,scorsese Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Pricing to Get Hired: Bridging the Gap Between Lawyers & Clients Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:01:00 +0000 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.

]]> 44:48 clean clio,hireability,lawyers,legal,software Legal Talk Today : Is Google a Public Utility? Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:29:09 +0000 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.

]]> 18:10 clean googlepublicutilityohioattorneygeneraldaveyostharoldfeld ABA Law Student Podcast : Mental Health in the Legal Profession Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 36:47 clean alcohol,drug,health,mental,stigma Legal Talk Today : The Northwest Angle Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:05:52 +0000 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.

]]> 19:36 clean northwestanglebraddokkengrandformsheraldtaleoftwolakes Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Ransomware Attacks & Cybersecurity Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 23:22 clean Ransomware,cryptocurrencies,cyberattack,data,ransom The Kennedy-Mighell Report : 20 Tips in 20 Minutes! Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 29:49 clean shortcut,technology Digital Detectives : Why Solo, Small, and Mid-Size Law Firms Get a Failing Grade in Cybersecurity Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 25:27 clean CYBERSECURITY,breach,data Lawyerist Podcast : #333: The Mindset Needed to Level up Your Firm, with Kelly Street Thu, 17 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 37:21 no Business,Insights,firm,tips Legal Talk Today : Snapchat’s Speed Filter Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:42:42 +0000 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.

]]> 19:23 clean snapchatspeedfilteraccidentsection230 Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Associate Pay Jumps To $205K Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 30:53 yes Corporate,biglaw,clients,salary ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : A new evidence management tool aims to help public defenders process video and audio Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 29:26 clean defender,legal,public,rebels,tech The Legal Toolkit : Authenticity; Marketing the Real You; and Darian Kovacs’ Marketing Jam Podcast Tue, 15 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 43:48 yes entertainmentfunnylawpodcastmarketing Young Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 2) Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:29:19 +0000 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.

]]> 39:00 no artificialintelligencecriminaljusticesystemfailedus Young Lawyer Rising : Tech Fiction’s Future Law (Part 1) Mon, 14 Jun 2021 22:08:48 +0000 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.

]]> 36:32 no Legal Talk Today : The Great UnMasking Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:58:39 +0000 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.

]]> 19:12 clean unmasksmasksocialdistancesquirepattonboggs State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Building Your Law Firm’s Web Presence Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:55:14 +0000 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.

 

]]> 30:08 clean Marketing,legal,michigan Legal Talk Today : Citizen Sleuths Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:05:06 +0000 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.

]]> 18:24 clean onlineamateurinvestigatorappdetectivedrsarahlogeson Best's Insurance Law Podcast : The Complexity of Rideshare Claims Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 09:50 clean automobile,claims,rideshare Lawyerist Podcast : #332: The Modern Lawyer: Ethics and Technology, with Megan Zavieh Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 40:45 clean ethics,lawyerist,technology,zavieh Legal Talk Today : Greater Idaho Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:37:01 +0000 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.

]]> 18:14 clean greateridahosecessionoregonwashingtoncalifornia Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : FedSoc Babies Won't Stop Whining Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:17:47 +0000 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.

]]> 28:50 yes clerkships,entertainment,funny,lawschool,legal,news ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : 'Vice Patrol' examines how police and courts enforced anti-gay laws before Stonewall Wed, 09 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 46:22 clean authors,books,legal,queer,stonewall Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Bedlam Breakdown: Tactical Takeaways Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:01:00 +0000 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.

]]> 32:10 clean SEO,holidays,marketers,merketing,privacy,scholarship Legal Talk Today : Naomi Osaka’s Right to Remain Silent Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:21:51 +0000 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.

]]> 21:33 clean naomiosakapressfreespeechfrenchopen The Paralegal Voice : Distinguishing Diversity from Inclusion Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:17:32 +0000 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.

]]> 45:25 clean paralegalsdiversityinclusionequity Legal Talk Today : South Dakota’s Right to Party! Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:28:48 +0000 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.

]]> 20:45 clean Lawyer 2 Lawyer : States Regulating Protests Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 26:49 clean antiprotest,antiriot,bill,constitutional,harm,liability,protest The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Essential Summer Reading Lists for 2021 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 42:36 clean Reading,Summer,cctv,digital,habits,privacy Lawyerist Podcast : #331: The Small Firm Roadmap, with Sam Glover Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 38:03 no book,firm,glover,roadmap,small ABA Law Student Podcast : Career Preparedness: Navigating Career Choices in Law School and Beyond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:39:14 +0000 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.

]]> 27:02 clean Litigation Radio : Attorney Client Privilege with Edna Epstein Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:56:38 +0000 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.

]]> 38:09 no attorneyclientprivilegeabalitigationsectionednaepstein Legal Talk Today : Lawyers, Anthrax, & Money! Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:19:52 +0000 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.

]]> 24:27 clean arizonaelectionauditzacharystieber Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : No One's Where They Expected To Be Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 26:51 yes fulltime,kardashians,schools State Bar of Texas Podcast : Reopening Texas Courts: Plans and Challenges for Resuming In-Person Court Proceedings Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 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

]]> 32:11 clean Texas,courthouse,courts,judge,mandateszoom,safety ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : A year after his COVID-19 recovery, Above the Law founder David Lat makes some big changes Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 33:47 clean change,covid,law,legal The Legal Toolkit : Aliens!; Why Law Firms Should Focus on Selling; and “Samesies” Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 35:26 yes Marketing,fun,funny,legal Legal Talk Today : Can We Still Confront Our Accusers? Fri, 28 May 2021 16:01:01 +0000 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.

]]> 20:52 clean The Digital Edge : 10 Features of Microsoft 365 That Lawyers Love Thu, 27 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 23:06 clean email,encryption,licensing,microsoft,security Lawyerist Podcast : #330: Developing your Team, with Maryellen Stockton Thu, 27 May 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 40:31 clean hiring,remote,roadmap Workers Comp Matters : Who Pays When Company Outings Lead to Injury? Wed, 26 May 2021 22:07:09 +0000 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.

]]> 30:04 clean Legal Talk Today : Employee or Independent Contractor? Wed, 26 May 2021 14:44:15 +0000 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.

]]> 18:39 clean employeeindependentcontractordepartmentoflabor @theBar : The Dark Waters Edition: A Discussion with Environmental Attorney Rob Bilott Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 01:04:52 clean attorney,chemicals,dupont,humanity,poison,toxins Robert Half Legal Report : Compliance Risks Spurred by the Pandemic Can’t be Ignored Wed, 26 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 30:19 no Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Summer Vacations? Maybe Not For Lawyers Wed, 26 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 28:04 yes allegations,judge,management,vacations ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Little-known labor history is illuminated in union attorney's new book Wed, 26 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 32:08 clean The Un-Billable Hour : Help Is Easier to Get Tue, 25 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 39:45 clean Pandemic,contract,money,paralegal Legal Talk Today : The Ruff Truth about Certified Service Animals Mon, 24 May 2021 14:47:58 +0000 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.

]]> 16:48 clean clvdelamohospdisabilityrightsserviceanimals Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Turning Around a One-Star Review Mon, 24 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 36:36 clean Marketing,Reviews,clio,conference,hubspot,legal,trends Legal Talk Today : Private Donations vs. Government Transparency Fri, 21 May 2021 14:13:07 +0000 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.

]]> 17:27 clean The Kennedy-Mighell Report : How COVID Changed Our Cybersecurity Landscape Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 42:52 clean Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Packing the Court Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 34:06 clean Democrats,congressional,court,justices,northwestern,packing,pritzker,supreme Digital Detectives : Startling Stats from the BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report Thu, 20 May 2021 17:03:42 +0000 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.

]]> 25:13 clean law,legal,security New Solo : The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer Thu, 20 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 49:46 clean firm,lawyer,litigation,practicemanagement Lawyerist Podcast : #329: How Ownership Controls Our Lives, with Michael Heller & James Salzman Thu, 20 May 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 27:57 no lawyers,ownership,professors,roadmap Legal Talk Today : Little Pistol vs. New York Wed, 19 May 2021 15:17:04 +0000 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.

]]> 16:58 clean newyorkstateriflepistolassociationvcorlettfirearmsguns Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Yes, You Still Need To Check Your Zoom Name Before Logging In Wed, 19 May 2021 14:54:45 +0000 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.

]]> 25:33 yes ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : New AI-powered legal writing tool aims to help lawyers craft winning briefs Wed, 19 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 31:51 clean case,legal,technology The Legal Toolkit : Remote-Friendly Networking; Pro Rainmaking Tips; and “Three Answers” Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 30:24 yes Legal Talk Today : Florida's Anti-Riot Bill Mon, 17 May 2021 14:34:46 +0000 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.

]]> 18:43 clean floridaantiriotbillhb1sb484freespeech Young Lawyer Rising : Racism in the Legal Profession Mon, 17 May 2021 14:24:17 +0000 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.

]]> 53:26 no racismmicroaggressionsimplicitbiaslegalprofessionlawpractice Legal Talk Today : Travieso vs. Glock Fri, 14 May 2021 18:25:24 +0000 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.

]]> 20:58 clean traviesovsglock2ndamendmentnationalshootingsportsfoundation Lawyerist Podcast : #328: Getting to Inbox Zero, with Trivinia Barber Thu, 13 May 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 45:44 no email,legal,management,practice Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Law School Professor Just Won't Stop Begging To Use Racial Slurs Wed, 12 May 2021 15:03:50 +0000 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.

]]> 27:49 yes Legal Talk Today : The Kidnapping of John Patterson Wed, 12 May 2021 14:52:19 +0000 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.

]]> 21:01 clean johnpattersondiplomatandrapattersonpresidentnixonbrendankoerner ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Are you good in a crisis? There may be a growing practice area for you Wed, 12 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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?

]]> 44:31 clean crisis,emergency,law Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Top 5 Metrics For Your Law Firm Wed, 12 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 42:46 clean Marketing,capital,legal,venture Legal Talk Today : COVID Fakers! Mon, 10 May 2021 15:34:24 +0000 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.

]]> 11:13 clean covid19coronavirusemploymentfaker State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary Mon, 10 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 25:12 clean Legal Talk Today : Uh Oh... it’s Civics Time! Fri, 07 May 2021 14:54:13 +0000 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.

]]> 15:50 clean civicsabaamericanbarassociationgovernmenttrishrefo The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars Fri, 07 May 2021 14:19:12 +0000 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.

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

]]> 41:50 clean Best's Insurance Law Podcast : Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations Thu, 06 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.
]]> 20:47 clean State Bar of Texas Podcast : Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel’s Insights On COVID-Era Proceedings Thu, 06 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 37:13 clean Lawyerist Podcast : #327: Rituals to Transform Your Work & Home Life, with Erica Keswin Thu, 06 May 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 33:56 no Legal Talk Today : Vaccine Passports Wed, 05 May 2021 20:45:51 +0000 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.

]]> 13:23 clean vaccinepassportslegalnews Litigation Radio : Discovering Your Purpose Wed, 05 May 2021 16:17:16 +0000 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!

]]> 39:01 no litigationlitigatorsabalitigationsectiondiscoveringyourpurpose Litigation Radio : The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law Wed, 05 May 2021 16:10:07 +0000 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!

]]> 41:24 no Litigation Radio : Trial by Zoom Wed, 05 May 2021 16:00:34 +0000 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!

]]> 56:04 no litigationlitigatorstrialbyzoomvirtualtrial Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Rudy Giuliani Is The Dumbest Lawyer Ever, Right? Wed, 05 May 2021 14:25:40 +0000 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.

]]> 27:17 yes The Legal Toolkit : Warren Zevon; Financial Management Best Practices; and “Number One Fan” Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 35:08 yes Legal Talk Today : Hey Drones... Get a Warrant! Mon, 03 May 2021 16:08:28 +0000 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.

]]> 14:08 clean drones4thamendmentwarrantlesssearches Legal Talk Today : Don’t LoJack Me Bro! Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:23:59 +0000 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.

]]> 11:16 clean deviceimplantlojackprivacy Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Journalists, Protests, Law Enforcement, and Freedom of the Press Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 31:03 clean Litigation Radio : Trailer Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:59:32 +0000 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!

]]> 02:16 clean litigatorlitigationabaamericanbarassociationtrial Lawyerist Podcast : #326: A Succession Plan for Your Law Practice, with Tom Lenfestey Thu, 29 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 36:37 no Legal Talk Today : Big Fraud vs. Your Taxes! Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:25:45 +0000 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.

]]> 10:35 clean unemploymentinsurancefraudtaxidentitytheft Workers Comp Matters : Extraordinary Courage in the Face of Injustice Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 32:27 clean Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Don't Throw Clients Under The Bus, Unless They're Protesters Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 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.
]]> 28:17 yes The Un-Billable Hour : Law Firm Growth Is No Accident Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 43:13 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 7) Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:29:51 +0000 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.

]]> 17:20 clean derekchauvinpolicetrialgeorgefloyddauntewrightverdictappeal ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : The pandemic brought this lawyer to legal commentary, and the work includes sponsorship deals Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:32:36 +0000 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.

]]> 39:02 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Alternative Legal Careers — New and Different Ways to Use Your Law Degree Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:15:46 +0000 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.

]]> 37:53 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk The Paralegal Voice : Cultivating Curiosity Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 47:24 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,paralegal Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 6) Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 11:32 clean attorney,justice,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk The Digital Edge : Managing Your Law Firm Through Change Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 31:14 clean COVID19,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Lawyerist Podcast : #325: Anxiety & High-Achieving Personalities, with Rachel Ann Dine Thu, 22 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 40:19 no attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,lawyerist,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Are Billing Rates Too Darn High? Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:45:26 +0000 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.

]]> 29:47 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 5) Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:18:06 +0000 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.

]]> 20:41 clean attorney,justice,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Sen. Mazie Hirono speaks out in 'Heart of Fire' Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:17:30 +0000 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.

]]> 28:58 clean attorney,diversity,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk ABA Law Student Podcast : Critical Issues in National Security Law Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 26:58 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,security 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 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 37:04 yes attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Free Speech in Schools Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:19:03 +0000 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.

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]]> 14:56 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Cyberwarfare, U.S./Russia Relations, and Ukraine Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:39:01 +0000 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.

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]]> 35:15 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 4) Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 14:02 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk @theBar : The Speaking of Speakers Edition: A Discussion with Illinois' New House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch Thu, 15 Apr 2021 23:09:12 +0000 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.

]]> 44:31 clean attorney,cba,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk New Solo : Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok?? Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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?”

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

]]> 54:29 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk,socialmedia Lawyerist Podcast : #324: Inclusifying for Leaders & Teams, with Dr. Stefanie Johnson Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0000 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.

]]> 33:55 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 3) Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:47:24 +0000 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.

]]> 15:59 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : The First As Tragedy, Then As Farce Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:33:38 +0000 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.

]]> 23:31 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalentertainment,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Digital Detectives : Is This How the World Ends? Artificial Intelligence and American Security Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 30:10 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : How one firm is trying to convince technology clients to embrace subscription pricing Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 31:16 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Conversion Confusion Cleared Up Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 46:47 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalmarketing,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Heavy Weight Tax Fight! Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:18:13 +0000 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.

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]]> 17:51 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : The Attorney Grievance Process in Michigan - Part 2 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 19:10 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,michbar Young Lawyer Rising : COVID Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:05:00 +0000 The pandemic impacted the practice of law in unpredictable ways, especially for new lawyers. Host Sonia Russo taps into the lessons learned by James Liu, Michelle Garcia, and Shawn Hoover on how to manage their careers and ensure clients have adequate representation during a time of scarce resources and more limited access to justice. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when show contributor Mathew Kerbis reveals practical tips for saving money.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

]]> 41:20 clean COVID19,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk Young Lawyer Rising : Civility Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Dealing with a rude, difficult, or offensive person can be a real challenge. But what happens when that person is a client, a co-worker, or even worse, your boss? It might be tempting to simply tell them off or quit but that could derail your career. Host Sonia Russo delves into the workplace experiences of Melissa Lessell, Eric Sternberg, Melanie Senosiain, and Professor Heidi Brown to find constructive ways to handle these tough situations as they come up on the job. Stay tuned for the Financial Wellness Minute when show contributor Mathew Kerbis discusses the long-term benefits of pet insurance.

Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer.

]]> 50:57 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Alternative Business Structures Fri, 09 Apr 2021 18:05:52 +0000 Why should clients care about who owns their lawyer’s law firm? Does it matter? Are the clients still being taken care of? We answer these questions and more about the new Alternative Business Structures for law firms taking root around the country. Andy Halaby from Greenberg Traurig joins us.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 15:15 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Second Brain Project: Sharing, Part 1 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:42:35 +0000 It’s time for the fourth and final pillar of the Second Brain project – sharing. Dennis and Tom discuss their differing theories on this pillar and explain what “sharing” might look like within their individual projects. Next, in the second installment of their “Hot or Not” segment, they discuss the increase in sales of desktop computers and give their take on this somewhat surprising trend.

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.

]]> 34:51 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology Lawyerist Podcast : #323: Hiring a Virtual Assistant, with Paige Atkins Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0000 Lawyerist Operations Director, Paige Atkins, shares her best practices for hiring a virtual assistant.

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, ESQ.Marketing,  SweetProcess, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 46:55 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 2) Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:56:21 +0000 In the second part of this series, we continue our discussion about the Derek Chauvin Trial with Professor David Schultz, talking about the criminal charges and what the prosecution will need to prove to get a conviction. Later on, we discuss jury selection, concerns about security, and a unique Minnesota evidence law that might make the prosecution’s job much more difficult.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 22:52 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Does The T14 Even Matter? Asking For Some Hoyas. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Not since the NCAA tournament has Georgetown been so hyped and so disappointed. The GULC fell out of the vaunted "T14" in the US News Law School Rankings to be replaced by UCLA. But why do we persist in a "14" ranking? And what else did the new US News formula bring us? Joe and Kathryn also chat about vaccine appointments and the (potentially) coming work from home revolution.

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

]]> 29:51 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalentertainment,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Increasing revenue while cutting down on billable hours? 'AI for Lawyers' says it's possible Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 As the founders of a company that provides AI-powered contract analysis software, Kira Systems' Noah Waisberg and Dr. Alexander Hudek are used to facing skepticism, fear and doubt from attorneys. Will AI steal their jobs? Would using it violate ethics rules? How can it be good for a business model that relies on the billable hour to cut down on the amount of time it takes to review a contract?

In their new book, AI for Lawyers: How Artificial Intelligence is Adding Value, Amplifying Expertise, and Transforming Careers, Waisberg and Hudek attempt to answer these questions and provide an accessible guide for firms considering how AI might add to their practices. They also pulled in other minds in the legal tech community to speak to the use of AI beyond the kinds of contract review Kira Systems focuses on, such as in litigation analytics, legal research and e-discovery.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Waisberg and Hudek discuss their experiences as early proponents of artificial intelligence, the unique programming challenges presented by legal language, the still-developing ethical debates and common misconceptions about AI.

]]> 33:24 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalbooks,legalindustry,legaltalk Young Lawyer Rising : Trailer Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:27:04 +0000 Meet the hosts of Young Lawyer Rising, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Sonia Russo and Mathew Kerbis tell us about the show’s mission and give us a preview of early episode topics. Stay tuned for episode 1... 

]]> 04:17 no Trailer,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk Best's Insurance Law Podcast : The Surprising Impact of Low-Impact Auto Claims Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:57:33 +0000 Expert Service Provider Dr. Ernest Chiodo discusses the analysis of low-impact automobile accidents and the impact on claims.

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

]]> 23:42 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk The Legal Toolkit : Larry Bird Stories; Getting the Reputation You Deserve; and the Rump Roast: The Gritty Origin Story Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000 From his incredible skill to his entertainingly ruthless trash-talk, Larry Bird was one of the best. Jared shares some of his favorite stories about the Hick from French Lick, and points out that the L.A. Lakers were, and still are, a steaming pile of, well… you know. (1:50)

Jared then welcomes guest Shawn Hill to chat about online reviews and their potential to help you grow your business. Shawn shares how effective management and response to reviews builds your reputation and draws in new clients. (8:49)

This time on the Rump Roast, Jared asks Shawn about his involvement with the Philadelphia Flyers Mascot, Gritty, and how the initial fan reaction went from loathing to devotion in less than 24 hours! (25:37)

Shawn Hill is community marketing director at NiceJob Inc, a review management platform, and is the host of The NiceJob Podcast. 

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 Hey Yo Rocco! by Dresden, The Flamingo.

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

 

]]> 39:38 yes Engagement,Marketing,Reviews,gritty,law,legal Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 1) Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:05:30 +0000 It’s the biggest criminal trial in a generation and believe it or not we’re still learning a lot about George Floyd and Derek Chauvin. In this series of episodes, we’re going through it point by point to talk about evidence, witnesses, and legal strategies with Professor David Schultz from the University of Minnesota Law School and Hamline University. 

Discussed in this episode:

  • Updated timeline with new information from police body cams
  • Impact of televising the trial
  • The judge and lawyers involved
  • What family members are allowed to attend
  • Who is paying for Derek Chauvin’s defense
]]> 16:36 clean georgefloydderekchauvincriminaltrialpolice Legal Talk Today : Hot Pursuit! Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:40:47 +0000 On this episode we discuss when police officers are allowed to enter your home without a warrant and the Supreme Court case (Lange v. California) that could change how all of that works. Professor David Gray from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law joins us to break it down.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 20:55 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Open Carry Laws, Public Safety, and Young v. Hawaii Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:31:58 +0000 On March 24th, 2021, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier ruling and upheld the effective ban on the open carry of firearms in the state of Hawaii. Coming in the wake of multiple high-profile mass shootings around the country, the case of Young v. Hawaii is likely to be a contentious development in the ongoing gun debate. To briefly recap, back in 2011, George Young, a resident of Hawaii County, unsuccessfully applied for a carry permit twice citing a need for self-defense. Young filed suit, arguing that Hawaii's law was inconsistent with the Second Amendment.

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by Eric Ruben, an assistant professor of Law at SMU Dedman School of Law and a Brennan Center fellow to discuss the debate surrounding open carry laws, the history of Young v. Hawaii, this recent federal court ruling, and open carry vs. public safety.

]]> 27:30 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk State Bar of Texas Podcast : Get to Know Your State Bar President-Elect Candidates! Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:48:13 +0000 Voting for the State Bar of Texas’ president-elect candidates will take place in the month of April! Podcast host Rocky Dhir welcomes candidates Sara Dysart and Laura Gibson to learn about their backgrounds, discuss a variety of issues from diversity to COVID-19 to access to justice and more, and hear what each hopes to bring to the role of State Bar President. Members can vote either online or by paper ballot from April 1-30. Learn more at: https://www.texasbar.com.

Sara Dysart is a sole practitioner in San Antonio, Texas and is certified in commercial real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Laura Gibson is currently a partner and head of the Labor & Employment Section at Dentons in Houston, TX.

]]> 40:50 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,statebaroftexas Lawyerist Podcast : #322: Stop Making These Legal Marketing Mistakes, with Delisi Friday Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +0000 Legal marketing expert, Delisi Friday, shares her specific do’s and don’ts when it comes to marketing across the legal industry.

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

]]> 46:11 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Varsity Blues (behind the scenes) Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:00:25 +0000 We all heard about famous actresses making bribes to get their kids into elite colleges but who was the mastermind behind it and how did it all work? Jennifer Levitz, author and national reporter for The Wall Street Journal joins us for a deep dive about ‘Operation Varsity Blues’, the biggest college admissions scandal ever.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 25:35 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk The Paralegal Voice : The Value of Certification Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:47:26 +0000 Jumping off a listener question, host Carl Morrison devotes an entire episode to answering common questions he hears about an increasingly hot topic: paralegal certification.

Questions tackled:
Why get certified?
Do certificate paralegals make more money?
What’s the difference between a certificate and a certification?
Which certification program is best?
Is getting a state certification advisable?
Will certification help obtain limited licensing?
Can CLE courses be applied to multiple certification bodies?
What’s the time commitment for certifications?

In this episode, find answers to these questions and hear why Carl decided to pursue so many certifications.

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

]]> 42:04 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,paralegal Workers Comp Matters : How Voc Rehab Helps Injured Workers Recover on the Job Front Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:39:23 +0000 Just like workers’ compensation, states have varying approaches to vocational rehabilitation.

Voc rehab expert Rhonda Jellenik and host Judson Pierce discuss how state programs differ and what role counselors like Jellenik play in the legal and job training processes.

Whether called on by a plaintiff or defendant, Jellenik helps determine whether the worker has transferable skills and what options for employment are available with and without additional training.

And because she works in Massachusetts, she often has the opportunity to work with injured workers in a more comprehensive way from testing, to planning and prepping them for job interviews.

Pierce and Jellenik talk about how assessments have changed in the shift from in-person to virtual meetings. And they discuss how an individual’s ability to join a video call is now part of Jellenik’s documentation.

Rhonda Jellenik is a nationally certified vocational rehabilitation counselor.

Special thanks to our sponsor, PInow.

]]> 32:46 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,workerscomp ABA Law Student Podcast : The Pursuit of a Civil Right to Counsel Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 In the United States, the right to counsel in civil cases is currently a very complex issue. Some states provide counsel in certain types of civil cases, but not others; while other states may have little or no access to civil counsel in any matters. With this complicated picture in mind, what should be done to attain more equality throughout our nation’s civil courts? ABA Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh talks with John Pollock about the many implications of a lack of legal counsel across a variety of civil matters (with a particular focus on guardianship) and his ongoing efforts to establish the right to counsel for low-income individuals.

John Pollock is a staff attorney for the Public Justice Center and has served as the coordinator of the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel since 2009.

Thank you to our sponsor NBI.

]]> 35:42 clean attorney,justice,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : What Does It Mean To Be A Market Leader? Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 As special bonus season intensifies, Kathryn muses about compensation leadership and what the value of going big. Joe talks about vaccines and returning to in-person events and we recap the goings on at CUNY and Michigan where the deans faced pressure over past incidents.

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

]]> 31:58 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalentertainment,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Price Gouging (another look) Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:44:48 +0000 Laurien Gilbert from Cornerstone Research joins us to discuss price gouging and how things have evolved through COVID and the emergencies beyond.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 19:28 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Robert Half Legal Report : Contract Management: Driving Greater Value Amid Accelerating Compliance, Security and Legal Pressures Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 Heightened data privacy, security, economic, and legal pressures all serve to underscore why a comprehensive and effective contract management program is essential in today’s business environment. Organizations that fail to regularly evaluate and update contract management platforms and processes expose themselves to a host of operational, legal and financial risks.

In this episode of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Charles Volkert, senior district president of Robert Half Legal, is joined by Bernie Donachie, managing director of Protiviti’s supply chain solutions practice, and Frank Serge, managing vice president with Robert Half Legal’s consulting solutions practice, to discuss best practices for contract lifecycle management. They explore why legal and contract teams are increasingly adopting a digitized system; and how other tech advancements, including artificial intelligence applications, help to strengthen contract processes and enable more effective analysis, while minimizing compliance, operational and financial risks. They also offer critical strategies and actions that can help reboot contract management platforms to achieve maximum control, benefits and value.

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.

]]> 27:29 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,practicemanagement ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : The pandemic has not slowed down Howard Bashman of How Appealing Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Although the COVID-19 pandemic has caused there to be fewer court filings in some jurisdictions, Howard Bashman’s blog, How Appealing, continues to share multiple posts on a daily basis about appellate law and legal news.

Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.

]]> 39:55 clean COVID19,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalblog,legalindustry,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Alaska's Fowl Chicken Case Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:21:25 +0000 Dr. Roger Blair and Ms.Tirza Angerhofer from the University of Florida join us to discuss Alaska’s 1 billion dollar lawsuit against the poultry industry as well as others in food production. If you like dinner... you should definitely tune it.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 17:06 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Reflections on ABA TECHSHOW 2021 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:40:04 +0000 In this new age of all-virtual conferences, there have certainly been a few growing pains throughout the process of moving content online. So, how did TECHSHOW 2021 fare in this new medium? Dennis and Tom share thoughts on their attendee experiences this year, discussing which elements of the conference were highly successful and pointing out a few small quibbles. Later, they introduce a brand-new segment—Hot or Not?—this time, deciding whether online conference breakout rooms are really worthwhile.

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 and Nota.

]]> 38:24 clean abatechshow,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology The Digital Edge : Clio’s 2021 Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 For the first time ever, Clio has released a special trends report focused specifically on solo law firms! To talk about how this report came about and the helpful data it has to offer solo attorneys, Sharon Nelson and guest host John Simek welcome Clio’s CEO Jack Newton. Jack shares some of the most surprising insights gleaned from their solo survey, discusses pandemic-era changes in the behaviors of solos and their clients, and gives his take on what solo firms might do to become more agile and improve their revenue.

Jack Newton is CEO and co-founder of Clio.

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

]]> 35:07 clean attorney,clio,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology Lawyerist Podcast : #321: Document Automation Basics, with Zack Glaser Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000 Marketing & Partnerships Director, Laura Briggs, interviews Lawyerist’s Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, about all things document automation.

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 CosmoLex, TextExpander, Postali, and ESQ.Marketing for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 37:37 no attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,lawyerist,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Springtime For Biglaw Bonuses Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:45:47 +0000 After Willkie Farr announced another round of seasonal bonuses, Davis Polk went over the top and announced another two rounds of bonuses. The good times keep rolling in Biglaw. Joe and Kathryn also discuss the impending release of the US News and World Report Law School rankings -- could there be a big change this year? And a disturbing study from a few years ago started making the rounds showing the gross sentencing disparity caused by unexpected college football losses.

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

]]> 26:54 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalentertainment,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Recalling Gascon Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:52:12 +0000 Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon faces more challenges on criminal law reform but this time from his constituents through recall efforts. Joshua Spivak returns to give us the skinny.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 16:08 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : 'Watergate Girl' give an inside look at special prosecution team that brought down Nixon Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Jill Wine-Banks was barely 30 when she became an assistant Watergate special prosecutor investigating President Richard M. Nixon. In Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President, Wine-Banks (who was then known as Jill Wine Volner) shares her experience battling political obstruction, courtroom legal wrangling and the era's sexism. Though she'd originally attended law school with the thought it would help her become a hard-news journalist, she found herself instead under the microscope of a ravenous press that dubbed her "the mini-skirted lawyer."

Her memoir, which has been optioned by actress Katie Holmes' production company to be made into a feature film, concentrates on her time in the Watergate special prosecution. She candidly shares not only the work the team was doing behind the scenes but also the difficult time she was having with her marriage and personal life.

In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Wine-Banks and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles discuss her winding career path, which also led her to becoming the first female general counsel of the U.S. Army and the first woman to be hired as the executive director and COO of the American Bar Association.

]]> 45:47 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,sexism,women The Un-Billable Hour : It’s Not About the Leads, It’s What You Do With Them Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 So much of legal marketing over the past decade has emphasized generating client leads. And, for the most part, those focused on lead generation are seeing those leads come in.

But are those leads turning into appointments and paying clients?

Kara Prior, the co-founder of James Publishing’s Marketing Amplifier program, says there’s a gap between generating leads and signing a client.

Prior tells host Christopher Anderson how lawyers take simple steps to close this gap, using client-centered marketing techniques now standard in other industries.

She shares tips on creating “lead magnets,” video messaging, mystery shopping the front-desk team.

Kara Prior is president of James Publishing and its Marketing Amplifier program.

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

]]> 40:27 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk The Legal Toolkit : Saying “NonLawyer” Isn’t Cool Anymore; Finding Fulfillment in Your Work; and the “Stick or Quit” Rump Roast! Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 Lawyers have a lot of annoying habits, but Jared’s figured out the worst—referring to their fellow humans as “nonlawyers.” Not only is it demeaning to, well, everyone, but it can also be the source of an unhealthy culture between lawyers and their legal staff. Be honest now . . . have you fallen into this pattern? Don’t worry! Jared has some great tips for how not to be an ass and, instead, promote office unity! (2:05)

Next up, Jared chats with Toya Gavin of Legally Bold about her journey from lawyer to consultant and how she helps struggling lawyers reassess their careers and find true fulfillment. (6:56)

And, finally, Jared puts a spin on the Stick or Quit quiz from Toya’s own site for this edition of the Rump Roast! (24:09)

Toya Gavin, Esq. is an attorney, legal consultant and founder of Legally Bold, an online coaching and consulting agency where she liberates lawyers from unfulfilling work so that they can claim the lives and careers they really want. 

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Our opening theme is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.

Our closing song is Questionable by Ryan Saranich.

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

]]> 31:57 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Recalling Newsom Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:49:23 +0000 Joshua Spivak, Senior Fellow at the Hugh L. Carey Institute, walks us through California’s attempt to recall its 40th Governor, a journey of signatures, extensions, certifications, and possible elections.

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]]> 13:22 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Minimum Wage (Part 2) Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 In this part 2, we continue our conversation with Walter Olson from the CATO about the history, legality, and policy considerations of raising the minimum wage. What are the long-term implications? Tune in and find out!

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]]> 16:04 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Charging the Capitol Rioters, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and the Future of the Justice Department Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 More than two months after the event, federal prosecutors continue to file charges against individuals involved in the January 6th U.S Capital riot. In his confirmation hearings, now confirmed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that charging those involved in the Capitol Riot would be his #1 priority. “We begin with the people on the ground and we work our way up to those who were involved and further involved.” Currently, there are over 300 individuals charged from more than 40 states. At least 149 of those individuals have been freed pending trial after posting bail or agreeing to supervised release.

On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by former U.S. Attorney, professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, and co-host of the new podcast #SistersInLaw, Joyce White Vance. Craig and Joyce discuss charging the Capitol rioters, and look ahead to how the recent confirmation of Merrick Garland will impact the Justice Department, the cases against those involved in the Capitol riot, and who Attorney General Garland means by those “further involved”.

]]> 35:39 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk @theBar : The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 3 – Defendant John Froines Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:11:50 +0000 In 1968, anti-war and anti-establishment groups converged in the City of Chicago to protest U.S. participation in the Vietnam War at the Democratic National Convention. The protests eventually turned violent as Chicago police clashed with protestors in the streets, creating some of the most indelible images of the era. The political activists, who infamously became known as “The Chicago 7,” were arrested and later tried in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on charges of criminal conspiracy and incitement to riot. In this 3-part series, CBA’s @theBar shares insights into The Trial of the Chicago 7 through rare interviews with the Assistant U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case and the last living member of The Chicago 7.

Part 3 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Jennifer Byrne continue the conversation about the landmark trial with John Froines, one of the last two living members of the Chicago 7.

]]> 40:53 clean attorney,chicago7,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk @theBar : The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 2 – Prosecutor Dick Schultz (Cont.) Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:05:14 +0000 In 1968, anti-war and anti-establishment groups converged in the City of Chicago to protest U.S. participation in the Vietnam War at the Democratic National Convention. The protests eventually turned violent as Chicago police clashed with protestors in the streets, creating some of the most indelible images of the era. The political activists, who infamously became known as “The Chicago 7,” were arrested and later tried in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on charges of criminal conspiracy and incitement to riot. In this 3-part series, CBA’s @theBar shares insights into The Trial of the Chicago 7 through rare interviews with the Assistant U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case and the last living member of The Chicago 7.

Part 2 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio continues his conversation about the landmark trial with Dick Schultz who represented the United States Government in the prosecution of the Chicago 7.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

]]> 52:53 clean attorney,chicago7,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk @theBar : The Trial of the Chicago 7 Edition: Part 1 – Prosecutor Dick Schultz Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:01:40 +0000 In 1968, anti-war and anti-establishment groups converged in the City of Chicago to protest U.S. participation in the Vietnam War at the Democratic National Convention. The protests eventually turned violent as Chicago police clashed with protestors in the streets, creating some of the most indelible images of the era. The political activists, who infamously became known as “The Chicago 7,” were arrested and later tried in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on charges of criminal conspiracy and incitement to riot. In this 3-part series, CBA’s @theBar shares insights into The Trial of the Chicago 7 through rare interviews with the Assistant U.S. Attorney who prosecuted the case and the last living member of The Chicago 7.

Part 1 of @theBar’s three-part series on The Trial of the Chicago 7. In this episode, host Jonathan Amarilio discusses the landmark trial with Dick Schultz who represented the United States Government in the prosecution of the Chicago 7.

Special thanks to our sponsors, CourtFiling.net.

]]> 50:08 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Digital Detectives : Cybersecurity Priorities for President Biden Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000 Robust and proactive cybersecurity is more critical than ever in our world, and today’s government leaders must have effective plans for protecting against cyber attack. So, how is President Biden doing so far? Digital Detectives Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Stewart Baker to discuss the president’s progress on current cybersecurity issues. Drawing from his many years of experience in government, law, and cybersecurity, Stewart outlines some of the existing problems and potential threats our nation is facing and critiques the president’s approach to these complex matters.

Stewart Baker practices law at Steptoe & Johnson in Washington, DC, and served as the first assistant secretary for policy at the Department of Homeland Security from 2005 to 2009.

Special thanks to our sponsor PInow.

]]> 26:44 clean CYBERSECURITY,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology Lawyerist Podcast : #320: A Labster Call, with Aaron Thomas Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:30:00 +0000 Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett interviews Lab member Aaron Thomas  about their lab journey and what they’re currently dealing with in their small 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 Timesolv, ESQ.Marketing, CosmoLex, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 39:18 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk Legal Talk Today : Minimum Wage (Part 1) Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:59:40 +0000 Is increasing the Minimum Wage a good idea? Walter Olson from the CATO Institute joins us to discuss the history, legal mechanics, and policy considerations of raising the minimum wage and its potential long-term impact on the economy.

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]]> 19:04 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Are We Still Citing Judge Kozinski As An Expert? Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:32:13 +0000 Kathryn is not pleased with the mainstream press continuing to cite Judge Kozinski as an ethics authority. Joe and Kathryn talk Zoom netiquette and the recent controversy at Georgetown Law where professors were captured on video making disparaging remarks about Black students. It's yet another incident driving home the racism -- conscious and unconscious -- within the law school system.

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]]> 32:43 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalentertainment,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : Experienced cloud-based law firm thrives during COVID-19, firm co-founder says Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 When the spread of the novel coronavirus last spring prompted traditional law firms across the country to shutter their physical offices amid much economic uncertainty, the management team at cloud-based law firm FisherBroyles had very different concerns on its radar. The team wanted to make sure that the firm was ready to quickly ramp up hiring. Kevin E. Broyles, the firm’s co-founder and managing partner, says expanding was top of mind.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.

]]> 28:20 clean COVID19,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalbusiness,legalindustry,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: 7 Tech Tips in 7 Minutes Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:04:46 +0000 With host Laurence Colletti keeping time, the incoming chairs of ABA Techshow 2022 share seven of their favorite tech tips and tools to stay on top of busy law practices.

Ivan Hemmans and Brooke Moore take turns with their tips, which cover everything from computer accessories and apps to client portals and an AI-driven workflow automation tool.

The seven tips in this episode are in addition to the 60 tips shared in the final ABA Techshow 2021 program, “60 in 60.”

Brooke Moore is the founder of the virtual law firm MyVirtual.Lawyer.

Ivan Hemmans is a senior manager of technical development at O’Melveny & Myers. They are the incoming co-chairs of ABA Techshow 2022.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 13:16 clean abatechshow,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology Legal Talk Today : The Pennsylvania Election Challenges Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:39:33 +0000 The Supreme Court ducked-out on hearing two Pennsylvania election law cases. One involved the Democrat Party and the other involved the Republicans. Tune in to hear about the Constitutional issues still at play which may rear their ugly head in the next election. Professor Josh Blackman from the South Texas College of Law explains the legal challenges and policy concerns from not addressing underlying election problems in our self-governing republic.

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]]> 19:25 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Office Space Reconsidered Fri, 12 Mar 2021 23:01:10 +0000 The emergency that created a largely remote workforce is subsiding. Does that mean we can expect in-office work to resume to pre-pandemic levels?

That’s certainly an option, though Laura Keeler doesn’t think it’s a good one. Instead, she tells host Carl Morrison that firms would do better to appreciate what they’ve learned about productivity and flexibility.

Recognizing that individuals are most productive at varying times (think morning person or night owl), Keeler says managers should consider whether they can offer flexibility in the form of occasional or hybrid remote/in-person work arrangements.

This episode follows the ABA Techshow program, “Reconfiguring Offices and Best Practices for 2021 and Beyond.”

Laura Keeler is a practice management advisor at Mass LOMAP.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 17:09 clean abatechshow,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA TECHSHOW 2021: The Inner Workings of the First-Ever Virtual TECHSHOW Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:51:34 +0000 ABA TECHSHOW has been bringing the latest technology innovations to the legal community for many years, but 2021’s all-virtual conference was a new challenge for its leaders. Laurence Colletti talks with co-chairs Allan Mackenzie and Roberta Tepper about how they developed and presented TECHSHOW’s many offerings for this year’s attendees.

Allan Mackenzie is a veteran of the legal technology world and co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2021.

Roberta Tepper is the lawyer assistance programs director at the State Bar of Arizona and co-chair of ABA TECHSHOW 2021.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 18:53 clean abatechshow,attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA TECHSHOW 2021: AI Workflows and Automation in Lieu of Human Interpretation Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:43:23 +0000 Though many people think of AI as some sort of esoteric “easy button”, AI isn’t magic. It is, rather, smart people training machines to help them find meaningful answers to their questions. Laurence Colletti talks with Damien Riehl about his ABA TECHSHOW session on AI and automation. They discuss how lawyers can use AI to maintain and explore their data and then make purposeful interpretations. These valuable insights, in turn, help them make better decisions in their legal practice.

Damien Riehl is the managing director of the Fastcase Legal Research Platform.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 20:05 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Client-Centered Growth Strategies Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:19:06 +0000 Clio’s COO George Psiharis says lawyers are more effective when they shift the way they think about business development and marketing and take a client-centered approach.

Psiharis shares client-centered strategies with host Michael Semanchik. Confused about where to start? Psiharis says there’s no better place than the clients a lawyer has or wishes they had.

Creating ideal client profiles and collecting feedback about current client service is a solid first step.

This episode follows the ABA Techshow program “Creating Client-Centered Marketing.”

Clio COO George Psiharis specializes in customer development and data operations.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 16:06 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalpractice,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Startup Alley Winner Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:10:49 +0000 Like the rest of ABA Techshow, the 5th annual Startup Alley Pitch Competition made the shift to a virtual setting.

Like in the past, the chosen 15 finalists had a chance to present to a live audience. Only this time, they needed to prep videos to make their pitches.

Competition organizer, judge, and emcee Bob Ambrogi talks to host Jared Correia about this year’s startup alley and its role as a springboard for many emerging companies in the legal tech space.

They also discuss this year’s winner, Freelance for Law, and the role of this and other similar companies in today’s legal marketplace.

Short Bio for Notes: Bob Ambrogi is a lawyer and legal journalist who publishes LawSites, writes at Above the Law, and hosts the LawNext podcast.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 11:46 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA TECHSHOW 2021: Wrapping Your Mind Around Microsoft Teams Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:31:19 +0000 The shift to remote work is permanently affecting the way we do business, and having a secure place for meetings, documents, email, and collaboration is important for lawyers’ day-to-day workflows. Microsoft Teams encompasses all of that, and more! Host Laurence Colletti talks with Josh Leporati and Ben Schorr about their TECHSHOW 2021 session aimed at helping lawyers grasp the rich collaboration possibilities available through their software.

Josh Leporati works as a Senior Program Manager within the Customer Advocacy Group of Microsoft Teams Engineering.

Ben Schorr is a Senior Content Developer at Microsoft.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 15:19 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk The Kennedy-Mighell Report : APIs for the Win! Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:43:24 +0000 APIs (application programming interfaces) have already changed the world, but lawyers could be using them so much more. Dennis and Tom offer a variety of examples of how APIs improve our daily lives and discuss existing and potential uses in the legal field that promote better lawyering and more access to justice. In their second segment, Dennis and Tom geek out over the idea of mediated reality, which is considered an umbrella for many other prevalent reality concepts.

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 and Nota.

]]> 36:36 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology Legal Talk Today : Texas vs. United States Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:35:04 +0000 Is the President allowed to freeze deportations contrary to current immigration laws? That’s what the ‘State of Texas vs. The United States’ case might determine. Professor David Rubenstein of the Washburn University School of Law joins the show to explain it all.

Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.

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]]> 22:23 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalnews,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Creating an Ethical AI Playbook Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:25:34 +0000 Because artificial intelligence is continuously evolving, so should the teams tasked with overseeing and leveraging its use.
Gen. Patrick Huston and Gunderson Dettmer Partner Natalie Pierce share similar approaches to building teams that monitor and leverage AI. Both follow BigTech’s model, which creates multidisciplinary teams across organizations.

No matter the organization, Pierce says lawyers need to be involved early on in the team-building process to assess legal issues and risk.

Gen. Huston details his “human-machine teaming” approach and notes the two things lawyers need to know about AI.

And while both agree that the multidisciplinary AI teams need to evolve with the technology, they are at odds with the optimistic/pessimistic view of AI.

Listen to find out which guest thinks more like the AI optimist Bill Gates or more like the AI wary Elon Musk.

The episode follows the ABA Techshow 2021 panel, “Ethical AI: Playbook for a Rapidly Changing World.”

From his post at the Pentagon, Gen. Patrick Huston focuses on the legal and ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons and cybersecurity.

As a Gunderson Dettmer partner, Natalie Pierce counsels companies on workplace issues related to robotics, biometrics, telepresence, and artificial intelligence.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 19:23 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,legaltechnology On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Finding & Scaling New Practice Areas Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:38:10 +0000 Atlanta DUI lawyer Erin Gerstenzang highlights ABA Techshow’s Disruptive Innovation track.

From Stanley Tate, who built a thriving practice using Airtable, Zapier and other tools, to the founding CEOs of Fastcase and Clio, the track took a deep dive into the technology, work involved and trends lawyers can study to uncover niche practice areas to build.

Gerstenzang’s part involved using different lenses to uncover these untapped markets. She points to innovative lawyers who, like Tate, discovered a need and then learned how to serve that market successfully.

The need is plentiful. But Gerstenzang warned listeners not to sit by. While there are abundant opportunities to build a niche, competition is fierce.

This episode follows the ABA Techshow program, “Discover New Practice Areas That Can Scale: The Work.”

Erin Gerstenzang is a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, Georgia.

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 18:31 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legalinnovation,legaltalk On the Road with Legal Talk Network : ABA Techshow 2021: Why Anyone Can Be a Change Agent Thu, 11 Mar 2021 21:18:53 +0000 As a legal pro deciding what technology to buy, it’s easy to be intimidated by that presenter. You know the one. She’s the lawyer using all the shiny new tech tools to generate client leads and build business.

But Clio CEO Jack Newton and Fastcase CEO Ed Walters tell host Conrad Saam that lawyers don’t need to be tech whizzes to lead change.

Taking incremental steps by listening to clients and understanding how to serve them better can often answer what technology to try first. Those small steps eventually lead to vast improvements in client service and business growth.

The three share practical tips, including getting a handle on Net Promoter Scores.

This episode follows the ABA Techshow program “Innovating Toward a Better Normal.”

Ed Walters is the CEO of Fastcase and teaches the law of autonomous vehicles at Cornell and Georgetown.

Jack Newton is the CEO of Clio and author of “The Client-Centered Law Firm.”

Special thanks to Nota for sponsoring this episode.

]]> 17:14 clean attorney,law,lawfirm,lawyer,legal,legalindustry,legaltalk,practicemanagement New Solo : Decamping to Puerto Rico Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Guest:

  • Sarah de Diego, the founder of De Diego Law, built such a strong client base that it made location irrelevant for her practice. 

Topics:

  • Building a virtual practice
  • Tax advantages of moving to Puerto Rico
  • How to communicate with partners and staff
  • Favorite tech tools
  • No website? No problem

New Insights (brought to you by Nota):

  • Eric Ganci answers Robert Southwell’s third question. 
  • RS: “What are some suggestions you have as far as learning a little bit and educating yourself on the voir dire process for young attorneys?”

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

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