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Lawyerist Podcast : #371: Building and Using Computational Contracts, with Martin Clausen
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBZack talks with lawyer and tech expert, Martin Clausen, about managing the rights and obligations of agreements in real-time with computational contracts. They also touch on how bringing this technology to your clients could help set you apart from the rest of the pack. 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 LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #370: How to Use Personality Assessments with Your Team, with Ashley Steckler
February 24, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares her perspective on the personality test industry and how to navigate your results! 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 Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #369: Selling Your Practice, with Tom Lenfestey
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’re joined by business owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, where we talk through succession planning and what it looks like to sell your practice. 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 and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #368: Using Strategy Intensives for Your Firm’s Success, with Anne Romanello
February 10, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’re joined by Lawyerist Lab member, Anne Romanello, where we talk through the importance of strategy intensives and how they can help your 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 Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored)
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy. About Clio Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice M...
Lawyerist Podcast : #367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored)
February 08, 2022 12:00We're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy. About Clio Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice M...
Lawyerist Podcast : #366: Grow as a Leader With These Daily Experiments, with Susan Ashford
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWe’re joined by author and professor, Susan Ashford, where we talk about how you can use small, daily experiments to grow as a leader. 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 and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #365: Why Reviews Are Essential for Your Business, with Ryan McKeen
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe’re joined by Lawyerist Lab Coach, Ryan McKeen, where we talk why reviews are so important for the growth and success of your business. 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 and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #364: A New Way to Look at Feedback, with David Bradford
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe’re joined by author and interpersonal dynamics expert, David Bradford, today where we talk about a new way to approach feedback. 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 Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #363: What Is the Future of Legal Tech?, with Zack Glaser
January 13, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe’re talking with our Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, today about the future of legal tech in 2022 and beyond. 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 and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #362: The Great Re-Onboarding of 2022, with Maryellen Stockton
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re talking with Lab coach, Maryellen Stockton, today about what re-onboarding looks like in 2022 with going back to the office 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 Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #361: Rethinking Your Exit Strategy, with Sam Glover & Aaron Street
December 30, 2021 15:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe’re talking with co-founders of Lawyerist, Sam Glover & Aaron Street, about a new way to think through your exit strategy. 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, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #360: Leading Your Team with Empathy, with Sherry Deutschmann
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re talking with author and entrepreneur, Sherry Deutschmann, about how important it is to have empathy in your leadership with your business. 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 Litera for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #359: Why You Need a Business Coach, with Sara Muender
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe’re talking our newest Lawyerist team member and Lab coach, Sara Muender this week all about what it means to be a business coach and have a coach as well. We talk about her background and what she is excited to bring to the Lawyerist team. 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 Litera, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #358: What It Means to Be a Holistic Lawyer, with Cat Moon
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe’re talking to Cat Moon this week about innovation & design in the legal field and how COVID has helped shape new trends/issues since rearing its head over the past 18+ months. 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, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #357: The Experience Maker, with Dan Gingiss
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe’re talking to Dan Gingiss this week about why experiences matter to your clients and easy ways to wow them! 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 Litera for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #356: Controlling Alcohol (Replay), with Annie Grace
November 25, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe’re airing an older show from 2020 that we believe is just as relevant now as it was then. We’re joined by Annie Grace, who has helped over a hundred thousand people answer a simple question: “Would my life be better if I were drinking less?” (If you’re asking yourself that question, it probably would be.) She explains how to think about your relationship with alcohol and why moderation is harder than just drinking or not drinking. Plus, good manners for drinkers in the company of non-drin...
Lawyerist Podcast : #355: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, Pt.2, with Allen Rodriguez
November 18, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe’re talking with Allen Rodriguez today about his new Alternative Business Structure in AZ, Singular Law. He and his partner are some of the first to get licensed under the new rules. 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.
Lawyerist Podcast : #354: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, with Lori Gonzalez
November 11, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MBLaw firm and business expert, Lori Gonzalez, joins us today to discuss the recent regulatory reform regarding nonlawyer ownership. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #353: Managing Projects Without a Project Manager, with Ashley Steckler
November 04, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBLawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares how to better scope and manage projects for your business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
Lawyerist Podcast : #352: A Lawyer’s Success on Tiktok: How They Did It & What They Learned, with Julio Oyhanarte
October 27, 2021 22:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBLawyerist Lab member, Julio Oyhanarte shares about how his popularity on TikTok helped grow his business. 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 Conroy Creative Counsel, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
October 26, 2021 17:53 - 18 minutesDave Scriven-Young talks with Beth Kaufman of Schoeman Updike Kaufman & Gerber LLP and Professor Lara White from Tulane University Freeman School of Business about the 2021 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference as well as the work they are doing to get more women into lead trial roles.
New Data on Civil Legal Needs
October 26, 2021 16:18 - 33 minutesLegal experts discuss the role of data in understanding and implementing civil legal aid. Guests James Sandman, president emeritus of the Legal Services Corporation; David Udell, executive director of the National Center for Access to Justice (NCAJ); and Logan Cornett, director of research at the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS), join LSC Emerging Leaders Council member Jason Tashea to offer their perspectives on the importance of data collection for increasi...
It’s Only Fun Until Someone Gets Hurt: Emerging Risks in Amusements, Sports and Entertainment
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutesAttorneys Lary Zucker and Sara Mazzolla from the law firm Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin discuss risk management guidelines and accident prevention in the amusement, sports and entertainment industries. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers.
How To Be Bigger Than Your Britches
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutesWith today’s tight, post-pandemic labor pool, trained, quality legal intake professionals are scarce. Law firms are increasingly turning to outsourced intake, receptionist, and onboarding services. Jeff Mosler, CEO of Nexa Receptionist Holdings LLC (you probably already know their Alert Communications brand) explains how law firms leveraging the flexibility of a turnkey, pretrained outsourcing platform can maximize marketing investments, answer calls in just three rings, and carry potential ...
When most of law school faculty were straight white men, how did those who were not bring change?
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutesIn the late 1980s, law school groups for gay and lesbian students met off campus in case members didn’t want the school community to know their sexual orientation. And there were so few female faculty at law schools, if two or more were seen together talking, male faculty would ask what they were up to. So if they were actually up to something, such as persuading their dean to adopt a faculty parental leave policy that was longer than a few weeks, they would meet off campus, too. Special than...
Intellectual Property and Changing Social Justice Needs
October 25, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutesIntellectual property is most often understood in terms of its economic value, but how do our current laws affect everyday creators and innovators? Meg Steenburgh welcomes Professor Jessica Silbey to discuss current issues in IP law and how the mindsets and expectations of younger generations seem to be at odds with the broad scope of many of these laws. They also discuss Professor Silbey’s expertise in film and its evolving uses as a legal tool. Professor Jessica Silbey is a Professor of Law...
Why You Need a To-Do List App
October 22, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutesAccording to Tom, to-do list apps are actually the most important productivity tools out there. Essentially everything we do relies on a to-do list, even if we’re not particularly organized about it. So, Dennis and Tom talk about how to-do/task-management apps can help us do work better and share some of the most popular offerings amongst these types of tools. During “Hot or Not?”, the guys discuss the recent update of Word for Mac incorporating Microsoft Editor, and whether unexpected update...
The 'Dr. Death' Edition: A Conversation with Dallas D.A. Michelle Shughart about the crimes and prosecution of Christopher Duntsch
October 21, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutesIn this edition, Dallas County District Attorney Michelle Shughart provides a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal prosecution of former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, whose sinister story is depicted in popular true-crime series 'Dr. Death.' Over the course of his short career, Duntsch maimed over 30 patients, with two more dying during and shortly after undergoing surgery with him. Host Jonathan Amarilio and co-host Trisha Rich talk with Shughart about how the unprecedented case landed...
The SANS Institute and Cybersecurity Careers
October 21, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutesMore than half a million jobs in cybersecurity go unfilled each year, showing a major need for more individuals to enter this ever-growing field. Think you might be up to the challenge? John and Sharon talk with Rob Lee about training available through the SANS Institute and the current hottest areas in the profession. Rob also offers recommendations, both for young people hoping to orient their college education toward cybersecurity and professionals looking to make a career shift into the f...
Lawyerist Podcast : #351: Designing Your Life, with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
October 21, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBBill Burnett & Dave Evans talk about their book, Designing Your Life, and share with us tips on taking charge and designing the life you want to live 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.
Want to change a veteran's life through pro bono? There's a manual for that
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutesSince World War II, more than two million service members have been discharged from U.S. military service with a status other than "honorable discharge." Having a discharge that falls below a certain level can impact a veteran's access to pensions, GI Bill education benefits, health care, insurance or home loans, as well as carrying a stigma. But when a veteran's circumstances are given another look, there may have been mitigating factors that weren't considered at the time of their discharge...
This Is Not A First Amendment Thing, Man
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutesA lot of folks would plead the First Amendment last week, and it was all nonsense. Yale Law School's Federalist Society advertised an event by throwing a whole mess of racist stereotyping at the wall just to see what would stick and when other students asked how this fit within the private school's standards for student organizations... First Amendment! Conspiracy theorists are convinced that Merrick Garland is using the Justice Department to enrich himself by silencing parents just because t...
EP403 - Where is this Journey Taking Me? A Conversation with Shamon Moss
October 20, 2021 10:55 - 29 minutesYoung lawyers often stress about where to take their careers. But St. Louis attorney Shamon Moss is shining a light on a new path…letting the journey take you. Shamon shares her philosophy on self-motivation and giving back, and describes how she turned an empty space without a stick of furniture into a thriving satellite office for a major national firm. No matter what is in her future, Shamon Moss shows what a winning attitude can do when you let the journey lead.
EP232 - Marketing Without Going Out of Your Way
October 20, 2021 10:55 - 38 minutesMarketing isn’t just billboards and blogs. Your most effective marketing tool is your own genuine interest in the people you interact with every day. John and Erich discuss simple ways to turn clients, contacts, and opposing counsel into marketing ambassadors for you and your firm. So, take a few minutes to re-think your preconceptions about how expensive and time-consuming marketing might be. These no-cost, no-brainer ideas can bring cases to your firm and enrich your life in the process.
Time Sucks; The Prosecutors Podcast; and “Direct Examination”
October 19, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutesAh, time management. Jared muses over whether time is the enemy or simply something we all should bend mercilessly to our respective wills. Then, Jared is joined by Alice and Brett, co-hosts of The Prosecutors Podcast, to talk about how they manage their time as prosecutors and podcasters and their thoughts on what gave rise to the true crime boom. Today’s Rump Roast features “Direct Examination,” where Jared digs in deeper to get to know Alice and Brett. -------- In honor of alternate unive...
Non-Disclosure Agreements: Litigation, Constitutionality & the Future of NDAs
October 15, 2021 15:40 - 30 minutesA New York arbitrator recently ruled against former President Trump and his campaign in favor of former White House adviser Omarosa Manigault Newman in a matter regarding the enforceability of an NDA and Omarosa’s tell-all book, Unhinged. According to an article in the Daily Beast, the arbitrator found that the NDA went too far when Omarosa was forced “to never say anything remotely critical of Mr. Trump, his family or his or his family members’ businesses for the rest of her life.” On Lawyer...
Lawyerist Podcast : #350: Ethics in Your Business: It's More than Regulations, with Susan Liautaud
October 14, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBEthics expert Susan Liautaud joins us today to talk about ethics in our world today and how we can use ethics to make better decisions. 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, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
Judges Gone Wild
October 13, 2021 14:45 - 28 minutesThis week's top stories were all about the judges. Should judges be held to a higher standard when it comes to vaccines? Should they at least endeavor to hire clerks that don't have resumes drenched in red flags? How much should clerkships matter anyway? And we got judges making some tough talking threats. All that and a couple of sound effects -- what more could you ask for? Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota.
How SCOTUS enabled police abuses of civil rights–and what we can do about it
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutesMuch has been said about police officers and departments who violate civil rights or enforce the law in discriminatory ways. But not as much attention has been paid to the ways in which the U.S. Supreme Court has enabled police excesses and insulated police from civil or criminal responsibility, says Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the University of California at Berkeley School of Law and author of the new book Presumed Guilty: How the Supreme Court Empowered the Police and Subverted Civil Rights...
Why this BigLaw firm is embracing an ‘augmented automation solution’ for clients
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutesWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati announced last month that it had teamed up with Workiva Inc. to create an application that automates the S-1 form that companies must file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when going public. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball.
EP402 - Trials During Covid
October 13, 2021 10:55 - 31 minutesCourt is back in session with a variety of COVID protocols in place, and that brings additional stress to your trial prep. Get an update on our first face-to-face trial in a while and hear the challenges of reading masked jurors, working out of town, and trying to stay focused with more distractions than ever. Tune in and dial down your pre-trial stress….we survived, and you will too.
EP231 - Decision Science with Mark Mandell
October 13, 2021 10:55 - 40 minutesIdentifying the “I can’t get over it” issues in your case is the first step to successful case framing. But making your frame clear to the jury is key. When do you introduce your case frame? How often do you repeat it? And what is the defense going to do about it? In this second episode on case framing, legendary trial lawyer Mark Mandell drills down on how to select your most important issues, anticipate the attack and apply decision science in your courtroom strategy. The techniques you’ll ...
“Fascinating Stuff, This Pricing” (Can We Talk About It?)
October 13, 2021 06:01 - 31 minutesConrad and Gyi take on the elephant in the courtroom. Clio’s Legal Trend Report shows us potential clients are interested in both pricing and payment plans, but as lawyers, we’re reluctant to go there. Why? Explore options on how you can better position yourself. Are you less expensive than the competition? More efficient? A better value? Dig into the marketing opportunities that make you special based, in part, on your pricing model. Hey, the other guy is doing it. If it’s something you’ve ...
Shifting the Narrative on Access to Justice Advocacy
October 12, 2021 15:55 - 28 minutesFormer Massachusetts Representative Joe Kennedy III and Rohan Pavuluri, CEO and co-founder of the bankruptcy nonprofit Upsolve, join LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss shifting the narrative on access-to-justice advocacy. {produced by the Legal Services Corporation}
What I Wish I’d Known
October 11, 2021 17:15 - 43 minutesMost lawyers remember what their first two years of practicing law were like. There’s a lot to learn and sometimes not much guidance. What do you know now that you wish you knew then? Sonia Russo sits down with a panel of young lawyers who have been practicing for several years. They share wisdom on topics like setting boundaries at work and recovering from mistakes. Whether you’re in your first two years of practice or beyond, the advice from our guests Danielle Borel, Silvia Mansoor, and Je...
Coping With Stress in the Legal Profession
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutesAdapting and growing through stressful circumstances creates more resilient lawyers. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway get some positive tips from Anne Chambers about how lawyers can not only cope, but learn to thrive in the face of stress. Anne focuses on gratefulness, mindfulness, and self care, and encourages lawyers to alter their perspective on stressors common to the profession and see them as opportunities for growth. Anne Chambers is a licensed clinical social worker and director of the...
Dennis and Tom’s Second Brain Update
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutesIt’s been awhile, but the guys have been hard at work on their Second Brain projects! They each share the progress they’ve made and hash out their diverging opinions on the ultimate goals of their respective projects. Next, Microsoft recently announced their newest Surface. Is this new tech hot, or not? As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? With their 300t...
What Automated Certificates of Service Mean for Texas Lawyers
October 07, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutesE-filing systems are quicker and more efficient, but there is certainly still room for human error, as was seen in a recent case heard by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans— a lawyer who had agreed to use e-filing later missed a motion for summary judgment that landed in his spam folder, leading to his failure to respond to the motion in time and, ultimately, to the court tossing the lawsuit. What does all this have to do with Texas lawyers? Rocky Dhir welcomes D. Todd Smith...
Lawyerist Podcast : #349: Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Your Business, with Sandra Sucher
October 07, 2021 10:30 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBSandra Sucher shares about the importance of building trust to grow and sustain your business. 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 LEXReception, Rankings.io , TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.