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Alexander LaRiviere from expert service provider Bicycle Accident Investigations addresses typical bicycle mechanical failures and the impact on trials and cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also, Tiffany may be number 1 in his heart (she's not), but she's also not number 1 in her class. ----- Of all the iconic lines from Dr. Strangelove, maybe the best is "You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!" Recently, Harvard began punishing students (and faculty) for silent library protests while studying almost as though maintaining a "non-disruptive atmosphere" isn't the school's real concern. Donald Trump brags about Tiffany Trump's class ranking... even though her law school doesn't rank students. And states are preparing for the Supreme Court to launch a large-scale rollback on rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Peggy Gruenke is an expert in the accounting management tools tailored to small law firms. Gruenke is the founder and co-owner of CPN Legal, helping small and solo firm lawyers manage and grow their business through legal software solutions and outsourced financial management and bookkeeping services. Let’s talk about your firm’s finances and profitability: how are you keeping track of your business? Hear what’s new in automated accounting packages – but don’t give up on Quickbooks, and don’t cut ties with your bookkeeper. Online accounting services are great. But they are not meant to replace a professional, especially as your firm grows. You’re not a bookkeeper, you’re a lawyer. But these tools do help with the basics of money management. The challenge is mixing and matching. Operational efficiencies and financial planning are part of running a successful firm. Don’t shortchange the importance of bookkeeping and managing your income, marketing ROI, expenses, and taxes. It’s vital you keep your finger on the pulse of your business, and there are tools and people who can help you. As Gruenke says, “Treat your business with respect.” Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at [email protected] Topics: If you’re a small or solo firm, you’re a business. Every business must track their finances, their expenses, and their taxes. Hear about the latest tools that help you track every part of your firm’s financial life. Repeat after us: Lawyers are not bookkeepers. This is why you need not only software but someone who tracks your business performance, watches your bottom line, and keeps you ready for tax time. Security, checks and balances, and financial snapshots are all vital. It’s a lot to keep up with, but investing the time and money to assemble the tools you need will help you grow (and profit). Mentioned in This Episode: Clio Cloud Conference 2025 Mycase Clio Accounting Clio Draft Lawcus Quickbooks Previously on New Solo, “New From Clio: Legal Practice Management Including Legal Accounting” Previously on New Solo, “Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals” Previously on New Solo, “Oh, The Messes We See” Clio Legal Trends Report Chase Business credit cards Capital One Business credit cards ABA Techshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Software and AI have become a significant part of today’s patent litigation landscape. Our round table of expert patent attorneys explains the ongoing impact of the 2014 Alice decision and examines the fuzzy lines of “significant advances” and “inventive concept” in current patent law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI replacing lawyers… undercapitalized marketing budgets… unanswered calls… the horror! Clio’s 2024 Legal Trends Report is a scary-good resource for attorneys, and the insights from its massive data set are super helpful from oh-so many angles. The guys unwrap their top fun-size tidbits for discussion and offer tips for applying them in your law firm. They discuss the AI revolution, stats on law firm communications, tactics for higher conversion rates, and more. Read the full report! It’s here, and it’s free: Clio’s 2024 Legal Trends Report Mentioned in this Episode: BEDLAM - Mockingbird Client Conference Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about technology and how it fits into your practice. Fact is, the old yellow pad and document boxes are no longer your friends. Your clients expect you to use technology to be more efficient and effective. Guest Richard “Rich” Dukes Jr. has gone paperless. So has his entire South Carolina law firm. Today’s tech drives efficiency whether that’s in document review, witness preparation, or even courtroom presentation. Hear how Dukes evaluates each evolution of tech tools, how he decides if they will truly elevate his productivity, and how easy they will be to introduce to his colleagues and incorporate them into his practice. Time is an attorney’s most valuable commodity. Technology can give you more time. Coming next, AI. Dukes has some ideas of where artificial intelligence may upend the next generation of legal tech tools. Put down the pen and pad and start working smarter today. Mentioned in This Episode: Notability TrialPad OpenAI Perplexity AI Join the next Community Table live. What’s on your mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Bogdan Savych, a senior policy analyst at the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), discusses his new paper, written with David Neumark, entitled “Impact of Attorney Representation on Workers’ Compensation Payments.” WCRI studied the impact of attorney representation when it comes to indemnity payments (income replacement benefits) for injured workers in what, on its face, is supposed to be a straightforward Workers’ Compensation system. What impact, statistically, does having an attorney represent an injured worker have on payments? Not surprisingly, Savych’s research found that for workers, having an attorney represent them in their claims can result in higher payments, but there is still work to be done. And, as host Alan S. Pierce notes, it’s even possible involving an attorney can save the Workers’ Comp insurance company money by identifying other parties who are liable for the injury through negligence. But then, what about attorney fees? There are myriad factors to consider, and, as we know, every state is different. If you’re an attorney who represents injured workers in Workers’ Compensation claims, or you’re otherwise connected to the world of Workers’ Comp, consider joining WCRI as a member. If you have thoughts on Workers’ Comp law or an idea for a topic or guest you’d like to hear, contact us at [email protected]. Mentioned in This Episode: “Impact of Attorney Representation on Workers’ Compensation Payments,” by Bogdan Savych and David Neumark Free Report: “WCRI Medical Price Index for Workers’ Compensation, 16th Edition (MPI-WC)” by Workers’ Compensation Research Institute Previously on Workers Comp Matters, “The Attorney’s Role in Workers Compensation” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to your law firm’s finances, you need to ensure that your practices are efficient, confidential, and compliant. Karolina Sikorska and Lydia Malone welcome Peggy Gruenke of CPN Legal to talk through the benefits of expert accounting and bookkeeping for law firms. Peggy shares her passion for helping attorneys build better businesses and how CPN leverages Clio’s systems to create a seamless experience for law firms. Peggy Gruenke is co-founder of Cincinnati-based CPN Legal, which provides accounting and bookkeeping services to law firms, including Clio Grow and Manage setup and workflow design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naturally, it is essential for a legal tech business like Clio to be in compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the attorneys they serve. So, how do they ensure that their platform can do what it needs to do for their clients? Laurence Colletti sits down with Niamh Pollak to learn how Clio navigates compliance across a huge number of geographic areas and unique practice area needs. They discuss Clio’s efforts to help lawyers transform and grow their practices with tools that meet the changing needs of modern law firms. Niamh Pollak is Vice President of Legal at Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For almost fifty years, coal dominated the Navajo economy. In April of 2017, the Public Service Company of New Mexico announced they planned to close the San Juan Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant in New Mexico, and replace it with other energy sources, including wind and solar. In 2022, the San Juan Generating Station in New Mexico closed, and on August 24, 2024, the station was demolished with a cleanup expected in 2025. The demolition of the station received mixed reviews from the Navajo Nation. While some supported the demolition, others were tied to the history of the industry and how it provided for their families. In this episode, Craig is joined by Dr. Andrew Curley, Assistant Professor at the School of Geography, Development & Environment at the University of Arizona. Craig and Andrew discuss coal, its history and use, the impact it has had on the Navajo Nation, the labor force, and the environment, and what the future holds. Mentioned in This Episode: Carbon Sovereignty: Coal, Development, and Energy Transition in the Navajo Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first image conjured in your mind by the word “sheriff” might be the protagonist of a Wild West movie or Robin Hood’s foe, the Sheriff of Nottingham. But unless you’re a resident of Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii and Rhode Island, there’s likely an elected law-enforcement official in your area who holds that title. In The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy, lawyer and journalist Jessica Pishko takes a deep dive into the history of this position in American life, and at a far-right movement hoping to co-opt the role of sheriff to advance extreme conservative policies. There are some 3,000 sheriffs in the United States, one per county (or county equivalent). In this episode of The Modern Law Library, Pishko and the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles discuss how the rural/urban divide impacts the demographics of sheriffs. Ninety-seven percent of the land area in the United States is considered rural, but only 20% of the people live in those rural areas. In the 2020 census, Greene County, Alabama, had 7,730 residents and one sheriff. Cook County, Illinois, which contains the city of Chicago, had 5,275,541 residents and one sheriff. This leads to a larger proportion of sheriffs representing a rural and more conservative demographic, Pishko says. Pishko explains the “constitutional sheriff” movement, including its similarities to other fringe movements like the sovereign citizens. Adherents claim that sheriffs alone have the power to interpret how the Constitution and the first 10 Amendments should be enforced in their counties. They claim that state governments, the federal government, the president and the U.S. Supreme Court have no power over sheriffs, and that as elected officials, sheriffs are answerable only to their constituents. In this episode, Pishko also describes the large role sheriffs have in incarcerations, how their enforcement powers differ or overlap with police, and what disciplinary or oversight measures are available when a sheriff abuses their office. Pishko and Rawles also discuss the roles sheriffs might have in local elections, and whether they might have an impact on the 2024 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie sits down with Lawyerist Labster and law firm owner Allyson Kitchel as she shares the challenges and triumphs of establishing her practice in a competitive market. Discover how Allyson found her niche in personal injury law by focusing on cyclists, a unique approach that set her apart and helped grow her client base and hear about her remarkable victory in a landmark wrongful death case. You’ll also get practical insights on leveraging digital platforms and remote work to enhance your firm's marketing strategy, even on a shoestring budget. Links from the episode: Collbox: Lawyerist's go-to Solution for Getting Law Firms Paid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August, the city of Chicago welcomed the 2024 Democratic National Convention, and delegates formally selected Kamala Harris as the nominee for President following President Biden’s departure from the race. But, let’s back up a second. Where exactly did those nominating delegates come from? Chicago attorney Aurora Austriaco joins Maggie Mendenhall Casey and Tracy Brammeier to discuss her experience serving as an elected delegate at the 2024 DNC. Aurora outlines the process and responsibilities involved in becoming a delegate and shares highlights and impactful moments from the convention. Aurora Austriaco is a Shareholder with Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel P.C., an all women owned law firm concentrating in the areas of commercial litigation, business litigation and real estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how to exceed expectations and thrive as a new lawyer from a panel of seasoned attorneys who are open and honest about what it takes to make partner, navigate your career, and excel in the legal field. Special thanks to our friends over at Litigation Radio, ABA's Section of Litigation and Podcast Host Dave Scriven-Young for sharing this special episode with us. For more conversations with top litigators, judges, and experts, subscribe to Litigation Radio on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ----- Newly admitted lawyers can feel overwhelmed and intimidated. Law schools can’t teach everything, and there’s a lot of on-the-job learning. Some of the work is difficult and complicated. Some of what’s required is as simple as showing up on time and doing work that looks perfect and is free of typos (yes, that matters, even for internal communications). With each task, the best new lawyers progress from competence to excellence. Start with the goal of being a “superstar associate” by being the best lawyer you can be. When new lawyers take on tasks and do good work, others will notice and will mentor you. What any new lawyer makes of their earliest experience in any firm will drive them to the next level, no matter their career path. This episode shares tips for standing out and learning how to be a lawyer from two attorneys who have excelled in their careers and have made partner at their respective firms. Resources: What New Lawyers Must Know on Their First Day on the Job Early Career Success for Attorneys Can Come from Developing Your "Ownership Mindset" Great Lawyers Don't Only Point Out Problems—They Offer Solutions Success in the Legal Profession Is Not Achieved Through Participation Trophies Building a Career you Love as a Young Lawyer Some Advice to the New or Soon-to-be Lawyer Top Tips for Young Lawyers: How to Survive and Thrive in Your Legal Career American Bar Association American Bar Association Litigation Section American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The republican party of the 1990s must be turning over in its grave because the modern GOP is arguing teen pregnancy is a good thing. Equity partnership in Biglaw is a financial windfall, unless you're in the 10-30% of partners getting a compensation cut. And do you like messy, I mean MESSY, legal drama? The latest from the Texas bankruptcy court romantic scandal is eye popping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Setting a clear vision for your law firm can be challenging for many attorneys. Lawyers are highly educated and intelligent professionals, but they may not have the business knowledge to maximize their success. Dan Lear welcomes Mark Britton and Alex Shipillo to hear about their session on practical business strategies for modern, competitive law firms. They talk about developing fundamental values, identifying key performance indicators, effective collaboration, and other operational principles for transforming your legal practice. Mark Britton is the founder of the legal marketplace, Avvo.com. Alex Shipillo is the Vice President of Growth Marketing at Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disbursing settlements can be challenging. Today’s discussion covers claims on the settlement, special needs trusts and structured settlement annuities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your underutilized, underappreciated marketing directors are writing quite the sob stories in their journals every night. Is your law firm worthy of their complaints? ----- Today, we’re picking the heart-shaped lock of every law firm marketing director’s innermost desires and disappointments. Gyi and Conrad unpack the age-old issues between marketers and those they serve to (hopefully) broaden understanding for both sides. They outline some of the common mistakes made by each party—lawyers v. marketers—and give tactical advice for collaboration that encourages the bloom of efficiency and profitability. They pick apart the faulty ideology around referrals, search, and marketing budgets that could be stunting your firm’s growth and your marketer’s potential. Later, which should you pick—Ahrefs or Semrush? The guys answer a listener question on which, if either, of these tools is best, but not without a few caveats. The News: Search Engine Land Acquired by Semrush – Eh, this probably isn’t great for Search Engine Land’s readers. There’s got to be some sort of stupid Type-A ego B.S. going on with this whole situation: WP Engine asks court to stop Matt Mullenweg from blocking access to WordPress resources - The Verge. Allison McKeen, Ryan McKeen, and Brittany Green launched a great new book (and may, or may not, be Mando fans)! – The Way: A Simple Roadmap for Leading a Healthy Law Firm Suggested Episodes: Dear State Bar Regulator - South Carolina Edition Connect: The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss the professionalization of pro bono legal services on Talk Justice. Pro bono work is often thought of as a side project that lawyers perform, but legal aid organizations that can rely on full-time staff have increased opportunities to expand services and provide more intensive client service through pro bono. A growing number of people and firms are making pro bono their full-time occupations and bringing professionalism to this area of legal practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jonathan Steele, a Chicago-based divorce attorney and partner at Behrman LLP, shares crucial insights on cybersecurity tailored for law firms. The discussion covers prevalent digital threats like phishing attacks, business email compromises, and domain security issues. Jonathan stresses the importance of identifying suspicious emails, employing preventive measures such as DMARC, DKIM, and SPF records, and the vital role of modern techniques like pen testing. The conversation highlights the generational challenges in adopting security practices such as zero trust and multi-factor authentication, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance, updated security systems, and proper training. Practical advice on protecting sensitive client data and personal information from identity theft and data brokers is offered, alongside a recommendation for Michael Basil's 'Extreme Privacy' book. This episode provides a well-rounded approach to maintaining robust cybersecurity in the evolving digital landscape. Jonathan gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Common Cyber Threats to Law Firms 02:59 Recognizing and Handling Phishing Attempts 08:18 Email Security and Domain Protection 12:47 Updating IT Practices for Modern Security 14:07 Challenges with Legacy IT Systems 17:34 Legal Implications of Cybersecurity 18:15 Personal vs. Business Cybersecurity 19:04 Reputation and Legal Risks 21:25 Evolving Threat Landscape 23:34 Book Recommendation 29:58 Ongoing Cybersecurity Practices 31:17 Final Takeaways and Conclusion Resources mentioned in this episode: Extreme Privacy by Michael Bazzell Connect with Jonathan here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://steelefamlaw.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are current tech regulations adequately keeping pace with rapid changes in the area of technology? Working together, what can lawyers and regulators do to move forward ethically—always with access to justice in mind? Speakers Jayne Reardon, Chris Bentley, and Phil Brown share highlights from their discussion on the current landscape of this area, with a particular focus on the justice gap. They share their ideology on improving legal service delivery with technology and encourage fellow legal professionals to be innovators and advocates for leveraging technology in the fight for greater access to justice. Jayne R. Reardon is a Partner and Deputy General Counsel at FisherBroyles LLP, a distributed global law firm. Chris Bentley is the Managing Director of the Legal Innovation Zone and the Law Practice Program, both housed at Toronto Metropolitan University. Phil Brown is the Acting Director of Practice Supports and Resources at the Law Society of Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Differentiating your law firm in a competitive market is essential for success. Dan Lear talks with session speakers Bob Simon, Rob Dickson, and Jenny Dingus about highlights from their panel geared toward midsize and large law firms. In the new age of AI, they discuss the latest implementations for legal software (including Clio Grow), genAI tools, automation, marketing, and more, helping firms understand how to adapt to changing trends. Robert Simon is a trial lawyer and founder of the Justice Team and Justice HQ. Robert Dickson serves as the Managing Partner of Dickson Frohlich Phillips Burgess, PLLC, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the Pacific Northwest. Jenny Dingus is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As genAI continues to edge into all facets of our lives, Dr. Megan Ma has been exploring integrations for this technology in legal, but, more importantly, how it can help lawyers and law students hone their legal skills. Dennis and Tom talk with Dr. Ma about her work and career path and many of the latest developments in legal tech. They take a deep dive into a variety of burgeoning AI tools and trends, and Dr. Ma discusses how her interdisciplinary mindset has helped her develop a unique perspective on the possibilities for AI in the legal profession and beyond. 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? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions. Dr. Megan Ma is a Research Fellow and the Associate Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology and the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics (CodeX). Show Notes KMR Episode 376: The Language of the Law, by David Mellinkoff Stelo - Glucose Biosensor Thinking about AI in a new way… Logical fallacies: Seven ways to spot a bad argument Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with executive coach, Kevin Deshazo, about leadership on a team, in your firm, and in your life. They discuss the power of morning routines, personal statements, and how our views of who we are can affect our performance. They also dive into firm leadership and how casting a vision for your team can be scary but is necessary to get everyone rowing in the same direction. Zack also talks with Sam Youngblood of Omnizant Marketing about how lawyers should approach content writing on their website and in social media. Links from the episode: www.omnizant.com www.deshazo.me ABA Task Force for Democracy ABA Task Force for Democracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From young attorneys to the Chief Justice, a lot of lawyers are dropping the ball. ----- We've got some young lawyers out there who don't understand the basics of professionalism and it runs a lot deeper than just lacking experience. That said, there are some experienced attorneys falling down on fulfilling a different set of professional obligations. Meanwhile, Chief Justice Roberts is apparently very, very sad that the public didn't appreciate his latest Constitutional rewrite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate and reward folks who are utilizing Clio to the maximum degree, the Reisman Awards honor those who stand out with excellence in their legal practice. Laurence Colletti talks with Taylor Lecky and Nick Anderson about the selection process, and they also highlight some of this year’s winners. Taylor Lecky is Customer Marketing Manager at Clio. Nick Anderson is Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Herman discusses the power of brand affection in marketing. The firm’s Emmy Award winning corporate videos, “Three Layers Eating Sandwiches” “Ed Versus” “Terry’s Safety Squad” and others have been watched for over 1.8 million hours. That’s a lot of name recognition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The generative artificial intelligence tool is not just designed to transcribe depositions. It looks for inconsistencies. It suggests questions to ask. It analyzes the transcript in real time to see whether there are issues that have to be cleared up or areas of weakness to address. In other words, it's like having another attorney in the room—only one who's capable of digesting large amounts of data and analyzing it quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: The ROI of hiring. It’s important. You may think hiring someone, say a paralegal, will cost you money. Successful firms won’t consider hiring someone if they don’t already know they’re going to make money. Firms use benchmarks to weigh the cost of a new hire against anticipated additional revenue. This is math, not “gut feeling,” and you can do it! Listen to find out how. Dive into the results of a legal industry “secret shopper” study by Clio. The scientific data shows law firms stink at answering calls, responding to emails, and even monitoring chatbots. The first rule of success? When a potential client knocks, open the door. Can AI help? How do you incentivize a high performing team? What kind of rewards are appropriate? And if your team is already firing on all cylinders, what else can you incentivize? Hear how you can help high performers earn more and grow by finding new tasks where they can take over and excel. Mentioned in This Episode: Moneyball, what your firm can learn about ROI from a movie about baseball Google local search ads, be better Tips for better Google reviews Listen to the On The Road episode featuring Joshua Lenon Clio Legal Trends Report Clio For Clients app Cliocon 2024 Join the next Community Table live. What’s on your mind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The infamous cheating scandal from the 1919 World Series, between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, broke America’s belief in the purity and innocence of baseball. As the story slowly unfolded, it became filled with all the colorful characters you’d expect from 1920s America: baseball players with catchy nicknames, short-tempered gangsters/gamblers immaculately dressed in business pinstripe suits, newspaper reporters and radio broadcasters with flowery descriptions of the trial as if itself was a baseball game, and even New York mob boss Arnold Rothstein, who was alleged (but never proven …) to be the impetus of the scandal. Unfortunately, the Black Sox trial transcripts were lost long ago, requiring modern-day historians to rely on newspaper reports of trial testimony, which sometimes were sensationalized for their readers and at other times were directly contrary to one another. From this reality, admittedly many of the facts about the scandal we examine in this episode are (true to this show’s title) In Dispute. LINKS: Sign up for our newsletter so that you’re the first to know when new episodes drop! Listen to J. Craig Williams’ other podcast, Lawyer 2 Lawyer. Tell us what you’re looking forward to the most for this show on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram! Purchase the e-book. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR VOICE ACTORS: Todd Berger as Eddie Cicotte Brandon Harpold as Shoeless Joe Jackson Adam Lockwood as Carl Victor Little Alan Chudnow as “Sleepy Bill” Burns Chad Trudeau as James “Ropes” O’Brien Dennis Kennedy as David Zelzer Tom Mighell as Al Spink Jim Brady as Commissioner Landis Lily Spader as Newspaper Journalist #1 Nathan Todhunter as Newspaper Journalist #2 Thomas Wolfe as Radio Broadcaster #1 Cari Lockwood as Radio Broadcaster #2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bright made it his life's work to unleash social change by representing unpopular clients--namely those on death row. Remarkably, he succeeded, winning all four cases he argued before the Supreme Court. Robert Tsai chronicles Stephen Bright's decades long fight to ensure equality under the law that is still being challenged at the Supreme Court today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unsurprisingly, this year’s Legal Trends Report significantly showcased AI's ever-developing impacts in the legal world. To examine this and other major findings of the report, Christopher Anderson and Laurence Colletti welcome Clio’s Joshua Lenon to unpack and explain new trends. They discuss AI’s many uses and current acceptance amongst lawyers and clients, outline new billing trends, and more. Joshua Lenon is an attorney and serves as lawyer-in-residence for Clio, providing legal scholarship and research skills to the cloud-based practice management platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s next for Rule 21? After a year of progress, JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome April Alleman back to the podcast to learn about the updates for important elements of Michigan’s succession planning requirements. Planning for the future of your legal practice is essential for all attorneys. April gives an overview of the processes pertaining to Rule 21 and the Interim Administrator Program and what attorneys should do to ensure compliance. For more detailed information on Rule 21, listen to previous SBM podcast episode: Rule 21: Law Practice Succession Planning on Legal Talk Network. April Alleman is Succession Planning Program Counsel at the State Bar of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The role of the Vice President of the United States is an important one, but what actual power does it hold? Recently, vice president candidate JD Vance spoke publicly about the power of the vice presidency, the role of presiding over the electoral count as President of the Senate, and what he would have done if he was in former Vice President Mike Pence’s shoes on January 6th 2021. In this episode, Craig is joined by Matthew Seligman, a fellow at the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, as they discuss the power of the vice presidency, the presiding role over the electoral count, and clarify the role of the vice presidency. Mentioned in This Episode: How to Steal a Presidential Election (co-authored with Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig), Yale University Press (2024) "How JD Vance Disqualified Himself” by Matthew Seligman (The New York Times) The Ramifications of NSA Monitoring on Attorney-Client Privilege and the Bill of Rights featuring John Eastman & Erwin Chemerinsky (2014) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune into this episode of Lawyerist Podcast, dive into LinkedIn Mastery: Grow Your Law Firm NOW! Joining Stephanie is Matthew Hunt. Matthew shares insights on creating high-impact snackable content for LinkedIn, emphasizing its role in business growth, lead generation, and fostering connections within your community. Learn how to use LinkedIn to increase your visibility, attract referrals, and grow your firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the biggest splashes at this year’s ClioCon was the launch of Clio Duo, an AI-powered assistant to enhance your practice management software. Christopher Anderson sat down with Jonathan Watson to learn the ins and outs of this new tool and practical use-case scenarios for attorneys and law firm staff. They discuss a day in the life of Clio Duo and highlight some of its powerful features that increase productivity and efficiency in your legal practice. Jonathan Watson is the Chief Technology Officer at Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most—though not all—of the 13 short stories in Company deal with members of the Collins family. Three generations of narrators bear witness to the changing fortunes of the family, and as with any witness statement, everyone has a different perspective on what actually happened. Also, there are ghosts—and at least one witch. The matriarch and patriarch of the Collins family ran a jazz club in Atlantic City. Their four daughters and eight grandchildren face issues of race and class, fecundity and infertility, marriage and divorce. In this episode of The Modern Law Library, the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles speaks with author Shannon Sanders about the similarity between crafting a perfect brief and a short story, and its differences from novel writing. They discuss the ways families are built, through biology, shared experiences and legal paperwork. Sanders shares how she balances her full-time legal work, her family life and her work as a writer. She also offers tips for people looking to publish their short stories in magazines and literary journals. The hardback version of Company is available now, and the paperback will be released on Nov. 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of yet another legal tech acquisition, the guys offer up tactical insights on legal directories. These paid listings for attorneys have been around for ages, but are they actually bringing customers to your law firm? ----- Steeper and steeper prices for online legal directories are making many lawyers really question whether the juice is worth the squeeze. So, is it? As the old attorney saying goes—it depends. Gyi and Conrad outline the potential value and downsides of directories and how to vet these services to ensure your investment is worthwhile. The News: Instability, uncertainty… not a good look. What’s going on, Wordpress? – WP Engine vs. WP Google AI Overview ads launch on mobile in U.S. – Because, you know, they’ve got to keep up in the AI arms race. Apparently, Conrad has powers of divination! – Internet Brands buys Findlaw Conrad wrote a great article on brand costs in PPC for SearchEngineLand – Branded keywords: How Google Ads drives up CPCs Suggested Episodes: Online Legal Directories, Worth Your Time (And Dough)? 5 Ways To Make Your Google Profile Pop || Is Your Chat Service Selling Your Leads? Mentioned in this Episode: Guide to Escaping FindLaw - FindLaw Jailbreak Guide | Mockingbird The Bite - Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Newsletter! Leave Us an Apple Review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why not? ----- Kathryn Mizelle was rated unqualified by the ABA and it shows. The Trump appointee just took it upon herself to rewrite the law despite acknowledging that higher courts have explicitly declined to do so. But she's a very special snowflake apparently. Law school rankings are primed for a major shuffle if we're to believe the available data. And... why do we need a new Matlock? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may feel awkward or uncomfortable to ask for help. But if you try our tips, you may be surprised by how pleased people are to be asked to help you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal aid directors from Minnesota and Arkansas discuss their multi-faceted efforts to attract and retain high-quality attorneys and other staff on Talk Justice. It’s no secret that legal aid does not lead to the highest potential salaries in the profession. While legal aid has much to offer in terms of opportunities for high-impact, rewarding work, program directors must be creative to attract and retain staff with their limited resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next few years promise to be hugely transformative for the legal industry, and attorneys who maintain a focus on their firm’s momentum are bound to have greater success. Jack Newton discusses technology trends and tactics that will help lawyers stay ahead of the game. He talks through AI’s impacts in the legal profession, Clio’s latest product updates and investments, and more. Jack Newton is the CEO and co-founder of Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, John P. David, president of the David PR Group, discusses how law firms can prepare for and manage public relations crises. He outlines the importance of having a media policy, preparing for predictable and unexpected crises, and ensuring a single, clear point of communication during such events. John also emphasizes the role of PR professionals in handling crises effectively, by understanding media dynamics and delivering consistent messaging. The conversation provides vital insights into crisis management planning for law firms, including addressing regulatory challenges and the significance of updating privacy policies. Finally, the discussion touches on the importance of hiring experts for crisis situations and includes a book recommendation for personal reading enjoyment. John gives listeners actionable tips on: 00:00 Intro 00:39 The Importance of PR for Law Firms 01:14 Handling a PR Crisis: Initial Steps 03:20 Predictable vs. Unpredictable Crises 04:03 Creating a Media Policy 12:26 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations for Law Firms 13:24 Unexpected Crises and Communication Strategies 21:32 The Role of a PR Expert in Crisis Management 26:41 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts Resources mentioned in this episode: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Connect with John here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook http://www.davidpr.com Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers have long been hesitant to adopt technology, but the rapid advancements in generative AI have sparked a new curiosity in many attorneys. Are we heading toward a mindset shift in the profession and a swift increase in tech use? Dennis and Tom welcome Cat Moon to the podcast to get her take on the current state of AI and other technologies in the legal world. Drawing from her expertise in working with both practicing attorneys and law students, Cat shares insights on experimentation in her AI-focused lab work, collaboration strategies, tech education, and the vital importance of humble curiosity. 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? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions. Caitlin “Cat” Moon is the Director of Innovation Design for the Program in Law and Innovation at Vanderbilt Law School. Show Notes KMR Episode 375: Do something new with genAI every day—read something, do something, try something. NotebookLM now lets you listen to a conversation about your sources Personal Quarterly Offsites and your personal AI agenda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do if the marketing agency you are engaged with gets acquired? Legal marketing experts Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam break down the news of Scorpion’s acquisition of Get Noticed Get Found and get into the potential pitfalls of YOUR marketing agency getting bought out. Learn the crucial things to watch for, like loss of data control, hidden fees, and potential conflicts of interest. Don't get caught off guard—stay informed and protect your firm's interests! Conrad’s Blog Post Press Release: Scorpion Acquires GNGF 📺: Watch on Youtube 0:15 Get Noticed Get Found Acquired by Scorpion 3:15 Does my agency have a conflict of interest? 6:28 Can I choose where my ads run? 8:45 Are you renting your own website? 14:22 What are the legal ramifications? 16:10 Transparency, Data, Ownership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncover the shocking truth about judicial clerkships in this eye-opening episode of the Lawyerist Podcast. Today, Stephanie sits down with Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, to discuss the crucial need for transparency and accountability within the judiciary. Aliza shares her personal journey through a challenging clerkship experience, highlighting the lack of Title VII protections for law clerks and the systemic issues plaguing judicial clerkships. Discover how the Legal Accountability Project's centralized clerkship database empowers clerks and enhances judicial transparency. Links from the episode: Visit LAP's Centralized Clerkships Database to submit a post-clerkship survey or register for Database access. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal burnout. It’s a real thing. Let’s talk about it. On the podcast “The Legal Burnouts,” guests Kate Bridal and Josey Hoff have opened up about burnout. Both worked in law, Bridal as an attorney and Hoff as a paralegal. One day they realized they’d had enough. They were burned out. They know what they’re talking about, and they know what many in the legal profession are going through. Burnout is real. It’s an emotionally grinding field with physically grueling time demands. If you’re feeling the stress, understand what your body is telling you. Understand that you are not alone and know that it’s OK to talk about it. Bridal and Hoff explain how to recognize burnout and how to put a name on what you feel. Of course, there are times when you’ll work hard, there are periods of stress in any job. But when you find that you can’t turn it off, that every stressful day leads to another stressful day, when you can’t let yourself take a break, it may be time to examine what’s going on in your life. Legal professionals are by nature competitive, driven people. It can be hard to turn that off or accept that you’ve simply reached your limit and don’t have another gear. But there is more to life, take care of yourself. If you have insights you’d like to share or a topic you’d like us to take on, please send us a note at [email protected] and [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the 2024 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Scott C. Skelton’s session on the ethical handling of mistakes in legal practice was immensely helpful to attendees. Rocky Dhir welcomes Scott to the podcast to discuss his session and get more details on this important topic. If you think you’ve committed malpractice, what should you do? Scott shares experiences from his own career and explains how honesty, transparency, and graciousness in legal practice can help attorneys move forward from mistakes with integrity. Scott C. Skelton is a founding member of Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The majority of the Supreme Court keeps diluting bribery laws and Eric Adams had best hope they aren't done yet. ----- Eric Adams got indicted last week and quickly pulled out the big litigation guns to explain that the Supreme Court already said bribery was cool. Meanwhile, Jonathan Turley rushed to the embattled mayor's defense to explain why ACTUALLY it was way worse that AOC once wore a borrowed dress to a party. Judge Pauline Newman's fight to end the pocket impeachment her colleagues on the Federal Circuit imposed upon her has added even more objective medical evidence that the other judges will continue to pretend they can't understand. And Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball reminds everyone that free stuff still has taxable value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should business decisions in your firm be driven by data or experience or both? Ed Herman explains the nuts and bolts of growing a firm and the importance of intake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices