Daily Matters: The changing face of the legal industry
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWith the emergence of COVID 19, the legal industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. In Daily Matters, Clio CEO and Co-founder Jack Newton will explore the new normal for law firms, how legal professionals can find success in a remote-first world, and how lawyers can best serve clients through this unprecedented situation.
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Episode 101: Benjamin Crump, Founder and Principal Owner of Ben Crump Law
October 30, 2020 17:33 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBAs the attorney to the families of Trayvon Martin, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Jacob Blake, and many others who have died during interactions with police, Ben Crump has become a central figure in America’s reinvigorated struggle for civil rights and justice reform. Nicknamed “Black America’s Attorney General,” Ben works tirelessly to fight for those who are marginalized in society. A 2020 Clio Cloud Conference Keynote Speaker, Ben joins Clio CEO Jack Newton for a p...
Episode 100: Jack Newton, Co-founder and CEO of Clio
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBFor the 100th episode of Daily Matters, host Jack Newton becomes the interviewee. Joined by the show’s producers—Derek Bolen, Andrew Booth, and Sam Rosenthal—Jack looks back at the key people, themes, and takeaways since the show started in March, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Jack and the Daily Matters producers discuss: Why it was important to Jack to start a daily podcast as COVID-19 struck the legal industry What the shift in the legal ind...
Episode 99: Angela Duckworth, Author of Grit and Founder and CEO of Character Lab
October 08, 2020 14:43 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBAngela Duckworth, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. Angela is also going to be a Keynote Speaker at the 2020 Clio Cloud Conference, which starts virtually on October 13. In this episode, Angela and Clio CEO Jack Newton engage in an impactful discussi...
Episode 98: Seth Godin, Author of 19 Bestselling Books, Creator of Seth’s Blog, and Founder of the altMBA
October 05, 2020 15:16 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBSeth Godin is one of the world’s most respected business and marketing visionaries. A member of the Marketing Hall of Fame, Seth is the author of 19 bestselling books, the creator of one of the world’s most popular blogs, and the founder of the altMBA and The Marketing Seminar, which have transformed thousands of lives. Seth is also going to be a Keynote Speaker at the 2020 Clio Cloud Conference, which starts virtually on October 13. In this episode, Seth shares valuable insights a...
Episode 97: Mark Holthe, Founder and Chief Inspirational Officer at Holthe Immigration Law
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBWhen Mark Holthe made the decision to start a virtual immigration firm, he knew he needed to do things differently. By creating an innovative approach with a “client-centered, firm-supported” service model and a strong content marketing strategy, Holthe Immigration Law has become a leader in its field—and a nominee for the 2020 Reisman Award for Best New Law Firm. In this episode, Mark chats with Clio CEO Jack Newton about: How Holte Immigration Law has grown and succeeded as a vi...
Episode 96: Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at Clio
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBJoshua Lenon, Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, has worked on the front lines of legal technology innovation for more than a decade, helping to educate legal professionals on how they can better use technology to run their firms more efficiently and effectively. In this episode, Joshua talks with Jack Newton about the rapidly-changing world of professional responsibility in the legal industry, and how Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is evolving. Specifically, Joshua and Jack discuss: ...
Episode 95: Billie Tarascio, Owner and Founder of Modern Law, Modern Law Practice, and Access Legal
September 10, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBToday’s guest is attorney, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Billie Tarascio, the recipient of the 2018 Reisman Award for Law Firm Innovation. With her law firm and legal businesses, Billie is driving positive change in the legal industry around Access to Justice and the incorporation of legal technology into law firm workflows. Billie recently served on the task force that helped steer Arizona towards becoming the first U.S. state to formally allow non-lawyers to become co-owners ...
Episode 94: Lucy Ricca and John Lund, Utah Implementation Task Force on Regulatory Reform
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBToday’s episode features Lucy Ricca and John Lund of the Utah Implementation Task Force on Regulatory Reform. With the Task Force, Lucy and John are aiming to increase access to and affordability of legal services while protecting consumers. The Task Force is taking a data-driven, risk-oriented approach that also allows for new innovative models to be tried out in a controlled Regulatory Sandbox. In this episode, Lucy and John speak with Jack Newton about: What the Utah Implementa...
Episode 93: Temi Siyanbade, Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Temi Siyanbade
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBThroughout her career, attorney Temi Siyanbade has defined herself by living beyond her comfort zone. After serving as a teacher in a low-income neighborhood through Teach for America, she saw the opportunity she had to make an impact through the practice of law. In this episode, Temi and Clio CEO Jack Newton discuss: Her career path to becoming a business lawyer How she found her voice and encourages other young lawyers to do the same How she’s helping other law firms find more...
Episode 92: Jon Tobin, Partner at Counsel for Creators LLP
August 27, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBJon Tobin’s law firm, Counsel for Creators LLP, bills itself as the first law firm to develop subscription services tailored to the needs of creative people. Using their innovative subscription services model, Counsel for Creators is providing innovative legal services and meeting client expectations in new ways. In this episode, Jon chats with Clio CEO Jack Newton about: The changes Jon has seen in creative industries since COVID-19 started Why Counsel for Creators started using...
Episode 91: Gyi Tsakalakis, President and Co-founder of AttorneySync
August 24, 2020 15:06 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBGyi Tsakalakis is a law firm marketing expert. As a former lawyer who now runs an SEO and digital marketing agency, he’s watched the legal technology landscape evolve over the past 15 years—and accelerate dramatically since the start of COVID-19. In this interview, Gyi and Jack Newton discuss important aspects of legal marketing in the pandemic era. Specifically, this episode covers: How the legal industry has changed since Gyi started AttorneySync, and how those changes have sped...
Episode 90: Alfred Hermida, Digital Media Scholar, Author, Journalist, and Professor
August 20, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAs an award-winning digital media scholar, author, and journalist, Alfred Hermida is one of Canada’s foremost experts on social media and digital journalism. In the current media climate, Alfred’s perspective offers fresh insight into why things are the way they are. In this episode, Alfred and Jack Newton discuss the implications of the ways we communicate and share information in the present—and how this is shaping our future. Specifically, they discuss: Two of Alfred’s books, D...
Episode 89: Risha Grant, Founder & CEO of Risha Grant LLC
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBDiversity & Inclusion keynote speaker, founder, consultant, and author Risha Grant has been advocating for a more diverse and inclusive workplace for over 25 years—and now, she is witnessing changes in corporate America which indicate that the business community is starting to get the message. In this interview with Jack Newton, Risha discusses some of the most important aspects of D&I practices companies need to think about and implement—including what law firm leaders and legal ...
Episode 88: Ken White, Partner at Brown White & Osborn LLP and Writer at Popehat.com
July 31, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBFirst Amendment litigator, criminal defense attorney, writer, and podcast host Ken White has a wealth of knowledge and perspective about some of today’s most pressing issues, including freedom of speech, the justice system, and American historical precedent. In this timely and topical episode, Ken and Jack Newton discuss: Whether social media platforms have a responsibility to crack down on misinformation and hate speech Ken’s thoughts on high levels of public distrust towards ne...
Episode 87: George Psiharis, Chief Operating Officer at Clio
July 30, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBSince joining Clio 10 years ago, Chief Operating Officer George Psiharis has had a front-row seat for the massive technological and cultural shifts that have swept the legal industry in the past decade—shifts which have accelerated due to COVID-19. In today’s Daily Matters conversation, George chats with Jack Newton about how legal has evolved, and where it’s headed. Specifically, they discuss: What Clio and the legal industry were like 10 years ago, and how both have changed over...
Episode 86: Ross Albers, CEO of Albers & Associates
July 29, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBWhen Ross Albers was still relatively new to legal practice, he got fired from his small law firm job just weeks before his wedding—and he decided to start his own firm. Now, Albers & Associates is a successful and growing business, and Ross is leading his employees through the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis while raising a family of young children at home. In this episode, Ross talks to Clio CEO Jack Newton about: What Ross has learned about being a law firm owner, and leaders...
Episode 85: Darren Heitner, Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Heitner Legal P.L.L.C.
July 27, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBIt’s a crazy time in the sports world—and Sports Law expert Darren Heitner has a behind-the-scenes vantage point into how America’s professional sports leagues, organizations, and athletes are handling the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, Darren joins Jack Newton for a discussion about: Pro sports’ efforts to resume play during COVID-19 The difficult considerations pro athletes must take into account Darren’s personal experiences with the controversy around renaming the “W...
Episode 84: Nicole Abboud-Shayan, Legal Industry Blogger, Speaker, and Podcast Host
July 24, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBWhen she was young, Nicole Abboud-Shayan knew she wanted to become a lawyer—until she actually became one, and she realized she had a different calling. Now, Nicole—best known as the producer and host of the Gen Y Lawyer Podcast—is a legal industry expert who handles business development at WordRake and blogs, speaks, and creates content to help build a better future for legal professionals and their clients. In this episode, Nicole talks to Jack Newton about: Nicole’s journey fro...
Episode 83: Seth Price, Managing Partner at Price Benowitz LLP and Founder at BluShark Digital LLC
July 23, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBAs the founder of both a successful, 40-lawyer law firm and a thriving digital marketing business, Seth Price has helped his own firm and many others grow effectively thanks to strong marketing techniques. In this episode, Seth and Jack Newton engage in a thorough discussion of law firm marketing practices, including valuable advice for digital marketing and SEO in the legal context. Specific discussion points include: How COVID-19 has affected law firms—and law firm marketing Th...
Episode 82: Donna Saadati-Soto and Efrain Hudnell, Co-Founders of United for Diploma Privilege
July 22, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBAmong the many ways in which COVID-19 has affected the legal profession, the pandemic’s impact on graduating law school students has been particularly severe. In terms of the bar exam, COVID-19 has brought the need for immediate changes to a test that already has come under fire as a potentially outdated measure of students’ aptitude for legal practice. In today’s episode, Donna Saadati-Soto and Efrain Hudnell join the podcast. As co-founders of United for Diploma Privilege, Donna ...
Episode 81: Nicole Bradick, Founder and CEO, Theory and Principle
July 21, 2020 18:30 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBEarly into her legal career, Nicole Bradick realized that she could have a greater impact as a technologist rather than a litigator and founded Theory and Principle, a company with the mission to improve the legal experience for all with thoughtfully designed digital products. In this episode, Nicole and Jack discuss: Projects Theory and Principle are undertaking to improve access to justice How good design benefits the legal industry The problems and pitfalls with ‘design think...
Episode 80: Ivy B. Grey, VP of Strategy & Business Development for WordRake
July 20, 2020 16:07 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIvy B. Grey took a roundabout route to becoming a lawyer and legal tech entrepreneur. Now, as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for WordRake—an editing add-in for Microsoft Word that tightens, tones, and clarifies your writing—Ivy is helping move the profession forward to a more innovative, accessible place. In this episode, Ivy talks with Clio CEO Jack Newton about: Her unique career path, and why she gravitated towards WordRake How she’s become a better writer...
Episode 79: Bill Henderson, Stephen F. Burns Professor of Law at IU’s Maurer School of Law
July 17, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBToday’s guest is Bill Henderson, who in the past five years has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal, the Most Influential Person in Legal Education by National Jurist Magazine, and a member of the inaugural group of “Legal Rebels” profiled by the ABA Journal. In this episode, Bill and Jack Newton engage in a thought-provoking discussion about: The impact COVID-19 has had on change and innovation in legal Key strategies that di...
Episode 78: Bryan Parker, Co-founder and CEO of Legal Innovators
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBBryan Parker is the Co-founder and CEO of Legal Innovators, an innovative alternative legal service provider (ALSP) that is helping law firms train young lawyers more effectively, embrace better business models, and enhance Diversity and Inclusion efforts. In this wide-ranging discussion with Jack Newton, Bryan talks about: Why he co-founded Legal Innovators, and how the company helps law firms and lawyers How data and metrics can help firms make better decisions How to foster m...
Episode 77: Kelly Hayes and Betsy Stotler, Owners and Managing Partners at Stotler Hayes Group, LLC
July 15, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBBefore they started their law firm in 2012, Kelly Hayes and Betsy Stotler were “two lawyer-moms who wanted to work at an innovative distributed law firm that balanced work, life, and clients”——and since this type of firm didn’t exist in their area, they created it. Now, they have a thriving practice with over 50 full-time employees, including 28 attorneys practicing in over 33 states. In this episode, Kelly and Betsy talk to Clio CEO Jack Newton about: Why they started their firm,...
Episode 76: Dan Canon, Civil Rights Lawyer, Professor, and Writer
July 14, 2020 13:54 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBCivil rights lawyer, teacher, writer, and activist Dan Canon is best known as lead counsel for the Kentucky plaintiffs in the landmark Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which brought marriage equality to all 50 U.S. states. He has also sued President Trump, run for Congress, and taught the next generation of lawyers at the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at Louisville. In this episode, Dan and Jack Newton discuss: Dan’s unique career path from high school dropout to law ...
Episode 75: The Future of Law
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThis week on the show, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the key themes, topics, and moments from our first 70 episodes. In the final episode of this look-back series … we’ll start looking ahead to the future of the legal profession—and all the ways that legal may never be the same in a post-pandemic world. This episode includes segments from our interviews with: Bob Ambrogi, Founder of LawSites Ed Walters, Founder and CEO of Fastcase Richard Susskind, Author of The Futur...
Episode 74: Black Lives Matter
July 09, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBThis week on the show, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the key themes, topics, and moments from our first 70 episodes. Each episode focuses on a different topic playing a central role in the future of the profession, and today’s show is a meaningful one: In it, we will revisit the series of interviews we conducted in the wake of the death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests that shined a spotlight on systemic racism, police misconduct, and the need for lasting refor...
Episode 73: Lawyer Wellness and Mental Health
July 08, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week on the show, we’re taking a look back at some of the key themes, topics, and moments from our first 70 episodes. Each episode focuses on a different topic playing a central role in the future of the profession; today, we’re examining a variety of perspectives on mental wellness in legal, which has become even more important as a result of the pandemic. From dealing with stress, anxiety, or substance abuse to managing yourself better and practicing mindfulness, there are lo...
Episode 72: Access to Justice
July 07, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week on Daily Matters, we are taking a look back at some of the key themes, ideas, and moments from our first 70 episodes. Each episode focuses on a different topic playing a central role in the future of the profession; today, we’re revisiting some powerful discussions we’ve had regarding Access to Justice—and how we can create a better system for all. This episode features valuable insights from: Hank Greenberg, Former President of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)...
Episode 71: The Legal Industry’s Response to COVID-19
July 06, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week on Daily Matters, we are taking a look back at some of the key themes, ideas, and moments from our first 70 episodes. Each of the next 5 episodes will focus on a different topic playing a central role in the future of the profession. In today’s episode, we’ll be recapping how the legal industry reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic—and how the coronavirus crisis is changing the practice of law, for good. This episode features valuable insights from: Judy Perry Martinez, Pres...
Episode 70: Jennifer Bailey, Administrative Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Circuit Civil Division
July 03, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB“If you were designing a system of justice from scratch, this is not what you would design,” says Judge Jennifer D. Bailey, Administrative Judge for the Circuit Civil Division in Miami-Dade, Florida. As someone who wrote a thesis on why judges should utilize case management software and practices, Judge Bailey is an active advocate for judicial reform. In this episode, Judge Bailey talks to Jack Newton about: Why the American judicial system is more complicated and inefficient tha...
Episode 69: Shreya and Colin Ley, Co-founders and Lawyer-Humans at LayRoots
July 02, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBShreya and Colin Ley met each other while studying abroad during law school—then they got married and co-founded LayRoots, a law firm bringing a new approach to Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Business, and Intellectual Property Law. In this episode, Shreya and Colin talk to Jack Newton about: Why and how they founded their firm and embraced a new way of delivering legal services The challenges COVID-19 poses for law firms, and how LayRoots has responded The importance of adop...
Episode 68: I. Stephanie Boyce, Deputy Vice President of The Law Society of England & Wales
July 01, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBToday’s guest is changing legal history: I. Stephanie Boyce is the current Deputy Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales, and in 2021 she will become the first Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) person to ever serve as the Law Society’s president. (For context, the Law Society was founded in 1825.) In this special Daily Matters episode, Stephanie talks about this remarkable accomplishment—how she persevered through career obstacles and multiple electoral defeat...
Episode 67: Brooke Moore, Founder of MyVirtual.Lawyer
June 30, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBAfter going through an extremely difficult period in her career and life, attorney and entrepreneur Brooke Moore knew she needed a change—and she founded a subscription-based, limited-scope virtual law firm as a result. As Founder of MyVirtual.Lawyer and Co-founder of MVL Licensing and {Shift}her, Brooke is changing the landscape of legal service delivery and women’s business development. In this episode, she and Jack Newton discuss: The challenging experiences that caused Brooke ...
Episode 66: Geneviéve Jones-Wright, Executive Director at MoGo
June 29, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB“What we’ve seen is that words alone are not enough,” says Geneviéve Jones-Wright, Executive Director at Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo), which demands transparency and government accountability to serve all people, especially those who are marginalized. In this episode, Geneviéve and Clio CEO Jack Newton discuss the vital work that needs to be done to transform America’s legal and law enforcement systems. The interview covers: - Geneviéve’s experiences as ...
Episode 65: Jordan Couch, Partner at Palace Law
June 26, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBJordan Couch, a Partner at Palace Law, has been front and center for the recent events related to protests and COVID-19 in Seattle, Washington. Today on Daily Matters, he talks about what those experiences have been like—and a whole lot more. Jordan’s conversation with Jack Newton touches on: The importance of law firm culture Misperceptions people have about the protests taking place in Seattle Issues with the pertinence (or lack thereof) of bar exams in the modern legal world ...
Episode 64: Nicholas Hite, Founder of Hite Law Group
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBAs Founder of The Hite Law Group, a solo practice serving New Orleans and Louisiana, Nicholas Hite specializes in LGBTQ advocacy. He travels the state training and educating legal, medical, and other professionals on how to support LGBTQ families and children, and he has successfully represented hundreds of families and children in family and juvenile courts in 10 parishes across Louisiana. As Pride Month 2020 winds down, Nicholas joins Jack Newton to discuss: How Nicholas provide...
Episode 63: Greg McLawsen, Founder and Managing Attorney at Sound Immigration
June 24, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBLong before COVID-19, immigration lawyer Greg McLawsen’s law firm operated remotely—and he practiced while traveling around the world. During the pandemic, Greg is helping Sound Immigration’s clients navigate these difficult times from his home in Seattle. (Until he can buy a boat—then he’ll practice from the sea.) In this wide-ranging interview, Greg and Jack Newton discuss: The impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on DACA The ramifications of the Trump administratio...
Episode 62: Shannon Salter, Chair at Civil Resolution Tribunal
June 23, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBAs Chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), Shannon Salter is pioneering new ways for dispute resolution to take place. Shannon’s advocacy for access to justice and justice reform includes re-envisioning how our justice system operates. In this episode, Shannon and Clio CEO Jack Newton discuss: What CRT does, how it came to be, and why it has seen such strong success Why the current legal system is failing to expand access to justice in an effective way The potential of tec...
Episode 61: Katherine Katcher and Carmen Garcia, Root and Rebound
June 22, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MB“Our systems are certainly setting people up to fail,” says Katherine Katcher, Founder and Executive Director of Root and Rebound—an organization working to restore power and resources to the families and communities most harmed by mass incarceration through legal advocacy, public education, policy reform, and litigation. In this episode, Katherine and Carmen Garcia—Root and Rebound’s Deputy Director of Operations and a formerly incarcerated woman—speak about: The ways in which ...
Episode 60: Tom West, CEO at LawPay
June 19, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBWhen COVID-19 made it harder for law firms to accept cash and check payments from clients, the industry shifted almost overnight to a model where online payments are far more prevalent. At the center of this shift was LawPay, and in this episode the company’s CEO, Tom West, talks about the rise of electronic payments in legal. Specifically, Tom and Clio CEO Jack Newton talk about: What LawPay is, and how it helps firms accept payments online How legal technology has changed over ...
Episode 59: Steven Abrahams, Partnerships for Microsoft Teams
June 18, 2020 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBWhen COVID-19 hit, Microsoft Teams suddenly became an even more important tool for all kinds of organizations—including law firms. Steven Abrahams works on Partnerships for Microsoft Teams (which now integrates with Clio), and on today’s podcast he talks about the software and the role it has played since the pandemic began. Steven’s interview touches on: What Microsoft Teams is, how it helps organizations, and how it differs from email Why Teams is such a useful tool for law fir...
Episode 58: Ian Hu, Estates Litigator at Carroll Heyd Chown LLP
June 17, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBEstates Litigator Ian Hu is passionate about legal innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, social media, and how lawyers can become more financially independent. In this interview, Ian and Jack touch on a wide range of topics relevant to the changing legal landscape, including: The experience of being a Person of Color in legal How law firms, legal organizations, and legal professionals can start creating a more diverse and inclusive culture Why legal technology and innovation are so ...
Episode 57: John Grant, The Agile Attorney, and Simon Boehme, Legal Tech Entrepreneur
June 16, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBAny discussion of the technological tools that legal professionals and clients are increasingly using—especially during the coronavirus crisis—starts with Zoom. The video conferencing app has become almost ubiquitous since the pandemic began, and many lawyers naturally have concerns about privacy and security risks for new technologies like it. In this episode, John Grant and Simon Boehme answer questions about Zoom and tech tools in legal. John, “The Agile” Attorney, helps lawyers...
Episode 56: Mark O’Brien, Co-founder and Executive Director of Pro Bono Net
June 15, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn his work with Pro Bono Net, Co-founder and Executive Director Mark O’Brien heads a national nonprofit that increases access to justice for the poor and other vulnerable populations through innovative uses of technology, collaboration, and volunteer mobilization. In today’s rapidly-changing world, this work is vital to under-represented communities across the United States. In this episode, Mark and Jack Newton talk about a range of topics, including: How Pro Bono Net leverages ...
Episode 55: Andrea Alexander, NYC Attorney and Social Change Advocate
June 11, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBA New York City-based attorney, Andrea Alexander has personally experienced many of the ways in which racial inequality affects people in the professional and academic worlds. Andrea defines herself as a legal advocate by day and an advocate for social change by night, and today she joins Daily Matters to speak openly about the changes that need to happen in society. In this episode, Andrea and Jack Newton discuss: Her experiences as a New Yorker and new mother during this turbule...
Episode 54: André Robert Lee, Director, Producer, Professor, and Keynote Speaker at Point Made Learning
June 10, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBAndré Robert Lee has devoted his life’s work to fighting injustice. A film director, producer, professor, and speaker with the Diversity & Inclusion company Point Made Learning, André has worked with hundreds of organizations, educational institutions, and community groups on issues of race and bias—and he has valuable insights to share. In this episode, André and Jack Newton discuss: André’s life story, and the films he’s directed and produced with Point Made Learning Methods Po...
Episode 53: Tiffany Graves, Pro Bono Counsel at Bradley
June 09, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBAs Pro Bono Counsel at a large southern law firm and the former Executive Director of the Mississippi Access to Justice Commission, Tiffany Graves sees how systemic inequities affect minority groups on a daily basis. “Firms have to do more,” she says, to counteract institutional racism and bring much-needed reforms to America’s legal and justice systems. In this episode, Tiffany and Clio CEO Jack Newton examine: How the protests following George Floyd’s death have affected the Ame...
Episode 52: C. Raphael Davis-Williams, Director of Equity and Inclusion at ACLU of Ohio
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIn today’s moving and important episode, ACLU of Ohio Director of Equity and Inclusion C. Raphael Davis-Williams speaks powerfully about systemic racism, police misconduct, and “the uniqueness of being black in America.” Raphael’s interview provides incredible insight into issues of race, justice, and progress. We’re humbled and proud to share it with you. C. Raphael Davis-Williams is the Director of Equity and Inclusion at the ACLU of Ohio—the first person to hold this position. A...