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New Solo : The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBGuest: 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 c...
Lawyerist Podcast : #329: How Ownership Controls Our Lives, with Michael Heller & James Salzman
May 20, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 32 MBAuthors and professors, Michael Heller & James Salzman, talk to us about the rules of ownership in our lives and what role lawyers play in all this. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and ESQ.Marketing for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Little Pistol vs. New York
May 19, 2021 15:17 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBProfessor Adam Winkler from the UCLA School of Law joins us for a high caliber discussion about New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett and what that case could mean for 2nd Amendment rights. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Yes, You Still Need To Check Your Zoom Name Before Logging In
May 19, 2021 14:54 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBJoe 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! Spe...
ABA Journal: Legal Rebels : New AI-powered legal writing tool aims to help lawyers craft winning briefs
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBA gratifying legal victory sparked Jacqueline Schafer's desire to create a legal technology product that would help other lawyers efficiently craft case-winning briefs full of compelling evidence. Clearbrief is an AI-powered legal writing tool that launched in March. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Nota.
The Legal Toolkit : Remote-Friendly Networking; Pro Rainmaking Tips; and “Three Answers”
May 18, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBHistorically, 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 ...
Legal Talk Today : Florida's Anti-Riot Bill
May 17, 2021 14:34 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBDoes Florida’s new anti riot law violate free speech and the right to right peaceably assemble? Kirk Bailey from the ACLU of Florida joins us to compare notes. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Young Lawyer Rising : Racism in the Legal Profession
May 17, 2021 14:24 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBAs 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....
Legal Talk Today : Travieso vs. Glock
May 14, 2021 18:25 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBA huge 2nd Amendment case that flew under the press radar, Travieso v. Glock addresses liability issues when 3rd parties unlawfully use firearms and injure others. Larry Keane from the National Shooting Sports Foundation joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Lawyerist Podcast : #328: Getting to Inbox Zero, with Trivinia Barber
May 13, 2021 10:30 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MBAuthor, speaker and business coach, Trivinia Barber, talks to us about fighting our email to get to inbox zero. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LEX Reception, ESQ.Marketing, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Law School Professor Just Won't Stop Begging To Use Racial Slurs
May 12, 2021 15:03 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBEugene 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 revis...
Legal Talk Today : The Kidnapping of John Patterson
May 12, 2021 14:52 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBIn 1974, a United States diplomat was kidnapped by the People’s Liberation Army of Mexico. His wife fought for his release but U.S. policy forbid the government from paying his ransom. Tune in to hear a true life account involving President Nixon, John McCain, Henry Kissinger, the “Hanoi Hilton”, a hijacking, and border crossings. Brendan I. Koerner, author and writer for the Atlantic joins us. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Are you good in a crisis? There may be a growing practice area for you
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBWhen 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. ...
Lunch Hour Legal Marketing : Top 5 Metrics For Your Law Firm
May 12, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBTop 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 an...
Legal Talk Today : COVID Fakers!
May 10, 2021 15:34 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBAs bad as it might sound, some employees are faking COVID symptoms or exposure to receive more time off. Learn how to spot this and what to do about it in this episode with Daniel Kaplan from Foley & Lardner. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Stress and Resiliency in the US Judiciary
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThe 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 suppor...
Legal Talk Today : Uh Oh... it’s Civics Time!
May 07, 2021 14:54 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBCan you name all the Supreme Court Justices or tell us which Amendments are in the Bill of Rights (no Googling)? American Bar Association President Trish Refo reveals the results of their most recent civics survey. Tune in to see how your knowledge stacks up. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Blog? Law Review? Something Else? — Publishing Options for Legal Scholars
May 07, 2021 14:19 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBAre 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 a...
Best's Insurance Law Podcast : Effective Use of Visualizations in Claims Investigations
May 06, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBExpert Service Provider Steve Rundell, PHD & PE from Explico Engineering Company discusses the importance of forensic visualization in the context of accident and claims investigations. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
State Bar of Texas Podcast : Remote Court: Judge Emily Miskel’s Insights On COVID-Era Proceedings
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBAfter 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 ...
Lawyerist Podcast : #327: Rituals to Transform Your Work & Home Life, with Erica Keswin
May 06, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBAuthor, speaker and workplace strategist, Erica Keswin, talks about the importance of rituals and how they can transform the workplace. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali, ESQ.Marketing and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Vaccine Passports
May 05, 2021 20:45 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about the legalities and policy considerations for vaccine passports. Are they a good idea or should we hide in our bunkers? Rachel Morgenstern from Jaspan Schlesinger breaks it all down.
Litigation Radio : Discovering Your Purpose
May 05, 2021 16:17 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBYou may have heard that happy people have a purpose. So what’s yours? Some litigators believe that being a lawyer is their purpose . . . but is that true? The Honorable Tiffany M. Williams from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law joins Dave Scriven-Young to talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and being fulfilled. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for winning objections!
Litigation Radio : The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law
May 05, 2021 16:10 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBWho better than a curmudgeon to make your firm more profitable? Famed author Mark Herrmann of The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law joins our host Dave Scriven-Young to discuss the best ways to “land whales” through writing, networking, and public speaking. Stay tuned for Darryl Wilson’s tips for building your book of business!
Litigation Radio : Trial by Zoom
May 05, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBNot 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 ...
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Rudy Giuliani Is The Dumbest Lawyer Ever, Right?
May 05, 2021 14:25 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBObviously, we're not advocating for spoliation of evidence or obstruction of justice, but... shouldn't Rudy Giuliani of all people known not to keep evidence of crimes around? He used to run the DOJ office that's investigating his buddies! Meanwhile, the California bar exam gets caught breaking its own rules and the Pennsylvania bar president gets caught trying to protect himself from extortion. Special thanks to our sponsors, LexisNexis® InterAction®, Lexicon and Nota.
The Legal Toolkit : Warren Zevon; Financial Management Best Practices; and “Number One Fan”
May 04, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBThe 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...
Legal Talk Today : Hey Drones... Get a Warrant!
May 03, 2021 16:08 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBMichigan Courts reinforced the 4th Amendment in a recent decision about law enforcement’s use of low flying aerial drones without a warrant. Mark McKinnon from Fox Rothschild stops by to walk us through this pivotal case.
Legal Talk Today : Don’t LoJack Me Bro!
April 30, 2021 18:23 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBIndiana put in place a new law that prohibits employers from forcing their employees to get device implants. Is that a thing?! Craig Wiley from Jackson Lewis joins us to explain it all. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Journalists, Protests, Law Enforcement, and Freedom of the Press
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBSocial 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...
Litigation Radio : Trailer
April 29, 2021 15:59 - 2 minutes - 3.11 MBMeet the hosts of Litigation Radio, a brand new podcast from the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section. Dave Scriven-Young and Darryl Wilson tell us about the show’s mission to help litigators develop their careers, win cases, get more clients, and build sustainable practices. Stay tuned for episode one!
Lawyerist Podcast : #326: A Succession Plan for Your Law Practice, with Tom Lenfestey
April 29, 2021 10:30 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBBusiness owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, shares with us his best practices for a law firm succession plan and his top tips for buying and selling law firms. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, ESQ.Marketing and SweetProcess for sponsoring this episode.
Legal Talk Today : Big Fraud vs. Your Taxes!
April 28, 2021 16:25 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBUnemployment insurance fraud has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic and it may be showing up on your tax returns! Don’t pay the taxes of a criminal enterprise or let them utilize your personal identification information. Steve Swirsky from Epstein Becker & Green stops by to tell us how to spot this fraud and report it to the proper authorities.
Workers Comp Matters : Extraordinary Courage in the Face of Injustice
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBWhile 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 fasc...
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Don't Throw Clients Under The Bus, Unless They're Protesters
April 28, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBA 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 t...
The Un-Billable Hour : Law Firm Growth Is No Accident
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBWhen 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 v...
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 7)
April 26, 2021 20:29 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBWith the verdict in, what comes next? Professor David Schultz returns to explain the guilty counts, duration of sentences, and possible elements for appeal as well as what might await the other officers involved.
ABA Journal: Asked and Answered : The pandemic brought this lawyer to legal commentary, and the work includes sponsorship deals
April 26, 2021 14:32 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBEmily D. Baker wanted a diversion from 2020, so she started doing her own legal commentary about pop culture, with topics including a pair of "Satan Shoes" associated with rapper Lil Nas X and the conservatorship of Britney Spears. Today, Baker is considered to be an influencer. According to her, she earns more than she did as a Los Angeles County deputy district attorney. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay.
The Kennedy-Mighell Report : Alternative Legal Careers — New and Different Ways to Use Your Law Degree
April 23, 2021 20:15 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBLegal-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 recognitio...
The Paralegal Voice : Cultivating Curiosity
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBAfter 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...
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 6)
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBAs the verdict loomed, Professor Schultz talked with us about tactics deployed by the prosecution and defense. In addition we discussed what influence the death of Daunte Wright might have over jurors as well as why the judge decided to admit certain types of evidence over others. Stay tuned for our predictions on when the jury would return its verdict. {Spoiler... We got it wrong}. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
The Digital Edge : Managing Your Law Firm Through Change
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBLeading 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 incr...
Lawyerist Podcast : #325: Anxiety & High-Achieving Personalities, with Rachel Ann Dine
April 22, 2021 10:30 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBCounselor, author, and speaker, Rachel Ann Dine, talks to us about anxiety, high achieving personalities, and how to find a balance with it all. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Termageddon, SweetProcess, TextExpander, Postali, and ESQ.Marketing for sponsoring this episode.
Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer : Are Billing Rates Too Darn High?
April 21, 2021 20:45 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBA 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 ou...
Legal Talk Today : The State vs. Derek Chauvin (Part 5)
April 21, 2021 18:18 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBThe show must go on! Professor David Schultz joins us for another installment of The State vs. Derek Chauvin. As the verdict loomed, we discussed the cases presented by the prosecution and defense regarding use of force and the medical cause of death. We also talk about the style of the attorneys in the trial. Who was the most affable and who was the most aggressive? Special thanks to our sponsor Nota.
ABA Journal: Modern Law Library : Sen. Mazie Hirono speaks out in 'Heart of Fire'
April 21, 2021 17:17 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBSen. 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 Ja...
ABA Law Student Podcast : Critical Issues in National Security Law
April 20, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 37.9 MBIn 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 n...
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
April 20, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBDon’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 t...
Legal Talk Today : Free Speech in Schools
April 19, 2021 21:19 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBDavid Hudson from the Freedom Forum Institute and a First Amendment expert joins us to talk about a high school student’s mission to protect her right-to-gripe on the weekends. Special thanks to our sponsor Nota. Sources: ABA Journal article by Erwin Chemerinsky ‘Chemerinsky: SCOTUS weighs whether freedom of speech applies to students off campus using social media’ The Free Speech Center article by David L. Hudson, Jr. ‘Tinkers file brief supporting student punished for social media e...
Lawyer 2 Lawyer : Cyberwarfare, U.S./Russia Relations, and Ukraine
April 16, 2021 17:39 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBIn 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 Ukrai...