Lawyers Gone Ethical
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsHow do lawyers function in today’s changing legal market without running afoul of the ethics rules? What must lawyers include in their social media profiles and posts? How technologically competent must a lawyer be? How secure must lawyers keep client data? Can lawyers accept credit cards or cryptocurrency? What should lawyers do if they receive a bar complaint?
The business of law is constantly evolving. Staying out of trouble requires that lawyers understand the latest interpretations and applications of the ethics rules. It also requires us to figure out what to do when the rules and modern business and technology are not in sync.
Join host Megan Zavieh, state bar defense and ethics attorney, and her guests as they discuss today’s most pressing topics and practical tools to help you navigate the ever-changing ethics landscape.
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Wrapping Up 2020 [LGE 134]
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 29.6 MBWe can't end 2020 the way we end most years, with improving office organization and reviewing fee agreements. Rather, this is a year to end with a focus on being kind to ourselves, setting new types of goals, and thinking about intentionally designing the coming year. In this episode, Megan highlights her article recently published on Attorney at Work on what items should be on our year-end checklist. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new ep...
Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133]
December 21, 2020 20:04 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MBThousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond. Resources Mentioned: Dropbox folder I put together with resources Petition to Sign (no monetary donations, please) Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode deliver...
Responding to Chapter 6 Notices: California Bar Exam [LGE 133]
December 21, 2020 20:04 - 20 minutes - 47.2 MBThousands of California online bar exam takers were flagged for review, and an untold number of them have received Chapter 6 notices. A Chapter 6 notice essentially accuses the applicant of cheating on the exam. Megan has put together resources to help applicants respond. Resources Mentioned: Dropbox folder I put together with resources Petition to Sign (no monetary donations, please) Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode deliver...
Clio's Annual Legal Trends Report with George Psiharis [LGE 132]
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MBGeorge Psiharis joins Megan to talk about the Clio Legal Trends report for 2020, the ongoing release of new information, and how Covid has impacted this important project. Resources Mentioned: Clio Legal Trends Report Clio Covid Impact Report Guest Info: George on Twitter George on LinkedIn Clio on LinkedIn Clio on Twitter Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. ...
The Intersection of Ethics and the Business of Law [LGE 131]
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBProfessor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers recently, and she focused part of her talk on the question, "What is the connection between ethics and the business of law?" This episode answers that question, focusing in large part on the consequences of making ethical errors and also touching on the good business of being ethical. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the sh...
3 Things Young Lawyers Should Know about Ethics & Careers [LGE 130]
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.84 MBProfessor Cat Moon teaches a fantastic class at Vanderbilt Law School called Law as a Business. Megan was honored to be one of the guest speakers recently, and she focused part of her talk on the question, "What should young lawyers know about ethics and a successful career?" This episode answers that question with three specific things Megan thinks are important. 1. Appreciate the importance of the rules 2. Don't assume those above you know more than you do about the ethics rules 3. J...
Breaking Screen Addiction For Mental Health [LGE 129]
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 25 MBScreen addiction impacts most of us, and there's little doubt it has a negative impact. Overuse of screens leads to anxiety, depression, decreased productivity, and more. Its impact is also clear in children. It turns out, it's not entirely our fault that we are so hooked. Apps accessed on screens give us dopamine hits that keep us coming back for more. In this episode, Megan talks about how we get hooked on screens and strategizes what we can do about it. She also shares her recent expe...
Why Admissions Questions on Mental Health Matter to Us All [LGE 128]
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBWe know the profession has a mental health crisis. We have serious concerns about bars asking applicants about their mental health. But do we really understand the position these questions can put an applicant in? In this episode, Megan discusses and (in a first on this show) reads out loud the US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky's decision in Doe v. Supreme Court of Kentucky. Doe applied for licensure after seeking mental health treatment, and Kentucky "put her thro...
Slowing Down Incoming Business - Why and How [LGE 127]
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MBA large number of ethics complaints begin with lawyers taking on more work than they can handle, leading them to miss deadlines, fail to be responsive to clients, and otherwise drop the ball. A booming business seems like a good thing, but too much of a good thing can cause severe problems. In this episode, Megan talks long-term solutions like hiring help, and short-term relief measures like pausing ad campaigns, reducing availability for new consultations, and learning to say no. Thank...
Building a Niche Law Practice with Lyndosha Jamison [LGE 126]
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBA niche, or narrow, law practice might sound risky, but it's actually a fantastic way to build a rewarding practice. Lyndosha Jamison has created a niche for herself that is exciting professionally and financially successful. Join Megan as she interviews Lyndosha to learn how. Lyndosha Jamison and Megan presented at ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago in February 2020 on the topic of building a niche law practice. The session was so popular it spawned a repeat performance for the ABA's Best of Tec...
Disclosing Criminal Conduct on Moral Character Applications [LGE 125]
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.9 MBFirst, it sounds like the Florida Bar might be listening to this podcast. (Jut kidding, of course.) It issued a proposed advisory opinion allowing out of state lawyers to practice remotely from Florida without UPL repercussions. Read more about solving the "butt in seat" problem here. Second, applicants to the bar who have any criminal history at all are faced with lots of wrinkles in disclosing their conduct to moral character committees. Megan runs through some scenarios displaying t...
Military Spouses and More: How to Move Without a Bar Exam [LGE 124]
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBThere are lots of reasons for lawyers to move from state to state, but when a bar exam gets in the way, it turns into a real pain. Whether you're a military spouse, an in-house lawyer, cultivating a Federal practice, or lucky enough to get reciprocity, Megan talks about how you can move and still practice law. (In this older Attorney at Work article, Megan talked about ways to move without taking an exam.) Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every n...
From Addiction and Disbarment to Law School Professorship with Kenneth Lawson [LGE 123]
July 28, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBNote: This is a replay of our most popular episode - Episode 28 Kenneth Lawson went from running a successful practice in Ohio to having his license revoked because of misconduct while addicted to prescription painkillers. He joins us to share his remarkable journey to redemption. Ken Lawson is the Co-Director of the Hawai’i Innocence Project and an Associate Faculty Specialist at the William S. Richardson Law School where he teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Professional Respons...
Enduring 2020 Bar Exam Uncertainty [LGE 122]
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 14 MBThe bar exam has gone from traditional end-of-July ritual to a jungle of uncertainty, constantly changing dates and conditions, and total chaos for everyone who intended to take the exam and start their legal career this summer. In an episode geared specifically to those in this situation, Megan talks about some strategies for staying in the know without getting overwhelmed, changing career course if needed, and maintaining perspective. Resources Mentioned: July 2020 Bar Exam Status by S...
5 Things To Prepare For Running a Law Firm from Home with Kids [LGE 121]
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBMany families will have the kids home this fall, whether by choice or school policies. If you're going to be running your law firm from home in the presence of homeschooled kids, Megan has come up with five things you (and she) can do now to prepare for a smoother road and ethical law practice ahead. Schedule (honestly) Get help Plan breaks Plan your finances Organize space And the 8 year old adds a bonus 6th! Resources Mentioned: Funny video - What day is it? Thanks for l...
Diploma Privilege in Lieu of Bar Exam in 2020 with Jordan Couch [LGE 120]
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBBar exams are a rite of passage for attorneys graduating from law school and being sworn in to practice law. But what if the bar exam is not feasible, such as during COVID-19? And what if the bar exam has an incredibly racist history that calls it further into question? And what if there is no empirical evidence that the bar exam has any correlation to an individual's ability to effectively practice law? Jordan Couch is the Chair of the Washington Young Lawyers Committee, and he has been ta...
Will Hiring an Ethics Lawyer Hurt Me? [LGE 119]
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MBIn two contexts, lawyers and bar applicants worry about hiring an ethics lawyer. In moral character applications, applicants are often concerned that having a lawyer involved makes it look like they are hiding something. In discipline matters, lawyers express concern that hiring counsel makes them look like they committed misconduct. In truth, having a lawyer's expertise far outweighs any image of guilt that may be created by hiring counsel. In this episode, Megan unpacks the question of ...
Burning Questions on IOLTAs [LGE 118]
June 23, 2020 13:36 - 16 minutes - 12 MBWe've been scouring the internet to figure out what lawyers are asking about, and it turns out IOLTAs are a hot topic. In this episode, Megan answers some burning questions about IOLTAs, including: Can a firm have an IOLTA? Can a lawyer have more than one IOLTA? Can an IOLTA be used to send and receive wires? How does an attorney handle a check made out to their IOLTA and the client jointly? She also answers our first listener audio question about reviews and donating to charity. R...
How to Take a Mental Health Day [LGE 117]
June 16, 2020 13:38 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MBMental health is tough to tend to, especially as solo and small firm lawyers make a ton of excuses why we cannot be out for even one day. So how do we take a day off that leaves us actually inspired to go back to work and not more stressed than when we left the office? In this episode, Megan shares her story of a recent day off that shed light on some "how to" ideas for taking a mental health day. To read her full story of the day off, visit Attorney at Work for her upcoming article. Thank...
File Destruction Policies [LGE 116]
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.3 MBGood policies and procedures make a law office run ethically, but file destruction is one where a lot of lawyers have questions. How long should we keep files? When does the time period begin to run? How do I let my client know? In this episode, Megan explores these questions and promotes some best practices. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode...
New Ethics Guidance & Supervising Remote Lawyers [LGE 115]
June 02, 2020 12:53 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBAs teams disperse to remote work environments, the lawyer's duty to supervise takes on new wrinkles. Pennsylvania issued an ethics opinion to help guide us; it brings together past ethics opinions and adds details for today's new world. Kristin Tyler of LawClerk knows plenty about working remotely and supervising remote teams, since the business model relies upon a decentralized workforce. She joins Megan to talk about Pennsylvania's opinion and key issues for remote teams. Topics include: ...
New Ethics Guidance & Supervising Remote Lawyers
June 02, 2020 12:53 - 31 minutes - 72.9 MBAs teams disperse to remote work environments, the lawyer's duty to supervise takes on new wrinkles. Pennsylvania issued an ethics opinion to help guide us; it brings together past ethics opinions and adds details for today's new world. Kristin Tyler of LawClerk knows plenty about working remotely and supervising remote teams, since the business model relies upon a decentralized workforce. She joins Megan to talk about Pennsylvania's opinion and key issues for remote teams. Topics include: ...
Bringing Interns to the Team with Erik Pelton [LGE 114]
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 21.8 MBWe typically think of team-building as bringing on full-time or infinite-duration members, but this mindset overlooks a great source of shorter-term talent. Law student interns can be great additions to your solo or small practice, and they give you an opportunity to streamline your processes while you give back. In this episode, Megan sits down with Erik Pelton, trademark attorney in Falls Church, Virginia, who shares his insights on hiring law student interns for his boutique practice. The...
Reigniting Productivity in COVID-19 [LGE 113]
May 19, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MBEven the United States Supreme Court has had to adapt to working remotely during COVID-19. Still, long-term lockdown (plus further uncertainty with kids ending school and some businesses reopening) can really suck the productivity out of us. In this episode, Megan explores some tips for getting back to business during these uncertain times. Highlights include: - Changing up the routine - Revisiting your early quarantine plans - Checking out available resources - Grasping a realist...
New Ways of Lawyering: Subscriptions and New Business Models with Jon Tobin [LGE 112]
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MBThe king of subscription legal service, Jon Tobin, sat down with Megan in the midst of COVID-19 to talk about how lawyers can evolve in the way they offer legal services. Subscriptions are of course a major way we can change our offerings, and Jon has a lot to say about how it works, why it works, and how the ethics rules impact but do not stymie the offering. Guest Info: Jon Tobin's Website Jon Tobin on Twitter Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receiv...
The Ethics of Virtual Consultations [LGE 111]
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBStemming from her popular post on Attorney at Work, Megan tackles the ethical considerations for attorneys handling consultations, particularly initial consultations, virtually. Highlights include: - Ensuring video and phone communications are confidential - Careful sharing of client confidential documents - Conflicts checks - Terms of your consultations, and what clients can expect Resources Mentioned: Attorney at Work Article Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE...
Impending Judicial Logjam and How Lawyers, Courts, and A2J Will Be Impacted with John Grant [LGE 110]
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 40.3 MBMegan is joined by John Grant, who lends his systems background to lawyers looking to streamline their law practices with better processes and procedures. In this episode, he and Megan explore the impending massive backlog of cases in the justice system, what lawyers and courts will face when the country reopens after coronavirus, and what lawyers will need to do to prepare to serve clients in a post-COVID-19 world. Guest Info: John Grant's Website Thanks for listening! Don’t forget...
Crisis Marketing During COVID-19 with Ollie Lash [LGE 109]
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 26.1 MBLet's talk marketing -- the usual and the highly unusual in a time of worldwide crisis. Ollie Lash-Williams has a background in public relations, and he joins Megan to discuss the enormous worldwide crisis of the day, coronavirus. Guest Info: Ollie Lash-Williams on Twitter Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the word out ab...
Rural Business Development and Service with Chris White [LGE 108]
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 26.1 MBBuilding a rural law practice in 2020 is much different than it would have been 20 years ago. Chris White, the Managing Partner of White Law Office in rural Ohio, knows a thing or two about it. Turns out that rural practice building has its unique challenges, but excellent customer service is a key component. In this episode, Megan and Chris also touch on how the coronavirus is impacting business development for all law firms, rural and urban. Guest Info: Chris's Website White Law O...
Work From Home Fails and Tips for Doing It Right [LGE 107]
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.8 MBSenator Tammy Duckworth tweeted that she spoke to her child while working from home unmuted on a call to the Democratic Caucus. If the Illinois Senator can reveal some authenticity about the challenges from working from home, why don't we all drop the act and get real? In this episode, Megan shares some of her favorite work from home fails, both from online and her real life. Megan also shares her five tips from her monthly newsletter (sign up here) for making working from home a succe...
Lawyers Navigating Coronavirus: It Is Going to Be Okay with Mike Whelan [LGE 106]
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MBThe coronavirus has thrown how lawyers work into absolute disarray. Brick and mortar lawyers with onsite servers are lost; even remote lawyers are struggling as families are home and routines are thrown off. In this episode, Megan and her guest Mike Whelan talk disasters, law practice, and why despite today's craziness, the truth is, it really is going to be okay. Mike shares his personal stories of crisis (including medical issues, a hurricane, and a house fire) and how he has come thro...
How to Start Your Solo Practice and Scale it at the Right Time with Davis Nguyen [LGE 105]
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBAre you interested in learning how to start your own solo practice? Your driving fear may be "I'm not going to have any clients." When a lawyer sets out on their own, the fear of having no clients is real. "If you build it, they will come," does not necessarily work in law practice. But Davis Nguyen has some ideas on what three things every law practice needs to bring in those initial clients. Then, once your solo firm is growing at a healthy pace, at some point your workload will excee...
Saying No to a Potential Client: How to Ethically Turn Away Business [LGE 104]
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22.5 MBClients and lawyers should work well together. It makes for a smoother relationship, better work product, and better outcomes. It also reduces the risk of ethics violations and Bar complaints. As a lawyer, you must get comfortable with the idea that you will turn some clients away, and you must have systems in place to make sure you do so properly. In this episode Megan discusses the reasons for turning clients away, how to do it (sometimes without even knowing you are), and what documenta...
Law Practice in the Coming Age of Autonomous Vehicles with Damien Riehl [LGE 103]
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 26.8 MBAutonomous vehicles sound like Knight Rider's Kit, but they are in real development for use on the roads -- and to some extent, they are already here. In this episode, Megan is joined by Damien Riehl, legal technologist, Managing Director of Fastcase Legal Research Platform, and member of Minnesota's Governor's Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. They talk about what autonomous vehicles are, what we can expect to see in development, and what their rise means for practice areas inc...
ABA TECHSHOW 2020 Wrap Up [LGE 102]
March 03, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MBMegan reports on ABA TECHSHOW 2020 Resources Mentioned: TECHSHOW Site Erin Levine of Hello Divorce on Twitter Jess Birken on Twitter Jayne Reardon on Twitter Clio Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, and Tunein...
Trust Accounting For Lawyers with a Trusted Bookkeeper with Annette Fadness [LGE 101]
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 22.3 MBMistakes in handling funds entrusted to lawyers account for a large percentage of bar complaints and prosecutions. Most lawyers realize that mishandling their trust account can lead to big trouble, but many still struggle to do it right. At Clio Con 2019, bookkeeper to the solos and smalls of the country Annette Fadness sat down with Megan to talk about what can go wrong with trust accounting, how to avoid many common mistakes, and why professional help can be a really good idea. Resources...
Dispelling Myths About the Attorney Discipline System [LGE 100]
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBWe have made it to 100 episodes, which is so exciting! Megan is so grateful to her listeners, guests, and production team. Many lawyers have misconceptions about the attorney discipline process. On this special episode, Megan dispels three big myths: 1. Attorneys can only suffer attorney discipline for lawyer conduct. 2. The attorney discipline process is fair. 3. The State Bar exists for lawyers. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every ne...
Disappearance of Rural Lawyers with Mark Palmer [LGE 099]
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.8 MBMark Palmer, Chief Counsel in the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism (also known as 2Civility), sat down with Megan at Clio Con 2019 to talk about the disappearing rural lawyer. We know that there is a massive access to justice problem, but one aspect of this problem we do not hear so much about is the shortage of lawyers in rural areas of the country. There are large geographic expanses with zero or only a handful of lawyers. Mark and Megan talk about the problem and what ...
Importance of Law Firm Culture with Jordan Couch [LGE 098]
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat is a law firm’s culture? It does not have to be any one thing, any stereotype, or inspired by a movie. Every firm has a culture, even if it has not been consciously identified and cultivated. In this episode, Megan talks with Jordan Couch at Clio Con 2019 about his role as Cultural Ambassador at Palace Law, what it means to have an intentional law firm culture, and how to bring your firm’s values to light. Guest Info: Jordan Couch on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter Jordan's Email: j...
Authenticity in Lawyering with Shreya Ley [LGE 097]
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBLawyers often hide their real selves behind their lawyer personas, but Shreya Ley and her husband Colin have built their practice largely on the premise that the shield can be dropped and we can be our real selves at work, in marketing, and with clients. At Clio Con 2019, they presented together on this topic, and Shreya visited with Megan to talk about what it means to be authentic in lawyering, how to take the perceived risk of letting your guard down, and the incredible payoffs. Resourc...
DUI Roadmaps: Digital Products for Lawyers with Erin Gerstenzang [LGE 096]
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBConsumer-facing digital legal products assist self-represented consumers, but lawyers need education and guidance too. Frequent guest and contributor Erin Gerstenzang is an accomplished trial lawyer, and in this episode she and Megan talk digital legal products designed to train other lawyers on specialized areas. Erin has recently launched DUI Roadmaps, which is an online course and tool for DUI lawyers around the country to prepare for trial. She and Megan talk about how providing exper...
Super Powered Admins for Lawyers with Lori Gonzalez [LGE095]
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 19.5 MBLori Gonzalez, founder of Rayna Corp., knows more than a thing or two about supporting lawyers. Her business’s purpose is to bring admin superpowers to law firms around the country. At Clio Con 2019, Lori spoke about utilizing administrative superpowers to make your practice better. In this episode, she visited with Megan to talk about her presentation and what a super powered admin can do for any solo or small firm lawyer. Resources Mentioned: Lori on Lawyers Gone Ethical Episode 26 C...
2020 Service Planning with John Strohmeyer [LGE 094]
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBIt is quite clear that lawyers could use some work on client service. In our last episode, we talked about the Clio Legal Trends Report, which made that abundantly clear. In this episode, Megan sits down at Clio Con 2019 with John Strohmeyer to talk about how lawyers can plan to better serve clients in 2020. Resources Mentioned: Lawyers Gone Ethical Episode 65 Five Star Counsel Guest Info: John Strohmeyer – Website and LinkedIn Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to...
Using Data to Plan 2020 with Clio's George Psiharis [LGE 093]
December 31, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 13.3 MBLawyers as a profession are pretty bad about using data, but it is extremely powerful. Clio recognizes this fact and creates the Legal Trends Report each year to highlight trends in the profession. This year’s report had some interesting insights, some of which confirm what lawyers already believe and some which challenge our beliefs. The report’s chief architect, George Psiharis, visited with Megan at Clio Con 2019 to talk about it. Resources Mentioned: Clio's 2019 Legal Trends Report ...
Merry Automated Christmas! [LGE 092]
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MBAutomation can make a practice run much more smoothly, giving you peace of mind, fewer errors, and fewer hours of work. In this Christmas episode, Megan runs through some ideas for how you can introduce automation to your practice. Resources Mentioned: Zapier Acuity JotForm Campaign Monitor Clio Dropbox Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this epis...
Advocacy in the Public Forum with Ruby Powers [LGE 091]
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.7 MBImmigration lawyer and Congressional candidate Ruby Powers talks about using the power of the public forum in advocating for clients. Guest Info: Ruby Powers: Ruby's Law Firm Ruby's Campaign Ruby on Twitter Ruby on Instagram Ruby on Facebook Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the word out about this podcast. Rate an...
Emotional Lawyering with Erin and Jennifer Gerstenzang [LGE 090]
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB"Emotional Lawyering" - Should lawyers think more critically about responding to their client's pain points and focusing on their emotional needs and how do you do it? How Erin Levine has built Hello Divorce by identifying and meeting clients' emotional needs How to identify and handle clients who want that hand-holding versus those who do not Can you care too much? Secondary post-traumatic disorder for lawyers Guest Info: Guest Host Erin Gerstenzang – Website and Twitter Jennifer...
What Can I Do With a Law Degree? with Nicole Abboud [LGE 089]
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBNicole Abboud, known to audiences as the host of the Gen Y Lawyer Podcast, has launched a varied career since graduating from law school. Speaker, podcast host, video personality, blogger, media producer, motivational guru, there are many titles Megan would give her. At Clio Con 2019, Nicole sat down with Megan to talk about her own career and what lawyers who find themselves not loving the practice of law might do with their legal training. Guest Info: Abboud Media Website Nicole's ...
Catching up With Mark Britton at Clio Con 2019 [LGE 088]
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBMegan and Mark Britton sat down at Clio Cloud Conference 2019 to talk about the future of law, legal regulatory changes, what Mark has been up to since leaving Avvo, and what is next for Mark. Resources Mentioned: 2019 Clio Legal Trends Report Guest Info: Mark Britton on LinkedIn Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help me get the w...
Grateful for Lawyers: A Thanksgiving Episode [LGE 087]
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.3 MBThanksgiving is Megan's favorite holiday, and in this special episode she discusses gratitude for lawyers, happy lawyer stories, and why she is grateful for the lawyers in her life. Resources Mentioned: Lawyers Gone Ethical Episode 51 with Greg Siskind Robin Bull on Twitter Lawyerist Insider Facebook Group Maximum Lawyer Facebook Group Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tu...