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In the criminal justice world, pig butchering refers to bacon—but not literally. Instead, it’s a term used to describe scamming someone online out of all their money through promises of romance and cryptocurrency windfalls, says Erin West, a prosecutor in the Santa Clara County, California, district attorney’s office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology has become the main driver for increasing access to justice, and there are huge opportunities for legal service providers to leverage both existing and emerging tech to reach new clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Natalie Knowlton to discuss the current state of legal services, the justice gap, and ways technology is helping attorneys provide better and more affordable services to consumers. 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. Natalie Anne Knowlton is the Founder of Access to Justice Ventures, which empowers entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions for legal consumers. Resources from This Episode: A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Natalie Ann Knowlton Access to Justice Ventures B Segment: More with Natalie Knowlton Parting Shots: Microsoft Bookings Dennis Kennedy on Pioneers and Pathfinders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As legal professionals, many lawyers make a good income but struggle to build wealth or achieve financial stability. In this episode, we are joined by Rho Thomas, a lawyer turned financial coach and host of the Wealthyesque podcast. Rho shares her expertise and strategies for how lawyers can master their money to achieve financial independence and freedom in their lives. Learn common mistakes that lawyers make when it comes to managing their finances, as well as actionable tips and resources to help you build a solid financial plan that aligns with your goals and values. Whether you’re a young lawyer just starting out or an experienced attorney looking to improve your financial situation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice to help you achieve financial freedom and create the life you want. By Rho Thomas Wealthyesque: Money Talk for Lawyers Podcast How to Shift Your View of Your Student Loan Debt and Learn How to Manage It Additional Resources How to Prepare for the End of the Student Loan Payment Pause 15 Considerations for When You're Planning Your Student Loan Repayment What Is the Difference Between Student Loan Forbearance and Deferment? 3 Student Loan Mistakes New Lawyers Should Avoid 10 Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans and Save for Retirement How You Can Build Financial Security While Paying Off Your Student Loans ABA Young Lawyers Division Student Loans and Finances Advocacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, we’ve featured Labsters from our community who made the switch to subscription models. Today, Stephanie interviews Ron Baker, returning guest and author of “Time's Up! The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms”. They dive into all the benefits of a subscription model for your firm and why you should consider it. Ron is launching a Time's Up! Club in April! Links from the episode: 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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world’s ever-growing tsunami of digital data creates a huge need for technology capable of filtering it for modern e-discovery processes. So, what’s the best tool for the job? Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Andy Wilson about why AI is perfectly equipped to deal with massive data sets, saving people the time (and tedium) historically associated with discovery. Andy discusses current uses of AI in e-discovery and goes on to explain its applications in redactions, legal holds, audio review, transcriptions, and much more. Andy Wilson is co-founder and CEO of Logikcull. Mentioned in this episode: Culling Reloaded: 10 New Ways to Be in Control of Your eDiscovery Reality Is It Worth the Time? - xkcd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who reads all of the statute anyway? The ethical hits just keep coming for Clarence Thomas as a second story about the gifts he collected from Harlan Crow expanded to include buying and maintaining a house for Thomas's mom. Rent free of course. Thomas doesn't have a particularly good excuse for not disclosing this since the text of the disclosure requirements are pretty clear. I guess holding people to the text of the laws they break only matters for poor people facing life in prison whose lawyers sleep through trial. We also discuss a new spate of layoffs and why we still feel cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year and the decision by U.S. News to delay its law school rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Posting pics from your latest concert or footage of that crazy car crash you were in for all your friends to see? Surprise…..your opposing counsel might see it too. Today we’re talking about the gold nuggets and dirt we have found on social media and how social media can build your case or compromise your client. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Terrell, who writes under the pen name Marie Benedict, has written about novelist Agatha Christie in The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, and in Lady Clementine, she looked back on the life of Winston Churchill’s wife, Clementine Churchill. Now, in her historical novel The Mitford Affair, she has turned her attention to three English sisters—Unity, Nancy and Diana Mitford—with the rise of Nazi Germany as a backdrop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney and St. Louis University Law Professor Tom Stewart recalls hearing judges say many attorneys have forgotten the basics of advocacy. So he developed one-page trial guides for the “apprentice lawyers” in his classes. These popular guides contain common sense tips on objections, effective cross, and direct and opening statements that will benefit even the most experienced attorney. Tune in for a quick refresher course on the foundations of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the latest findings of the 2023 Carlton Fields Class Action Survey, which focuses on best practices for reducing cost and managing risk in class action litigation. The survey is an annual publication that provides a comprehensive analysis of historical trends and emerging issues in class action litigation. With class action spending increasing for eight consecutive years, and expected to be one of the fastest-growing areas of legal spending in 2023, this survey provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing companies in this space. Join us as we welcome guest Jack Clabby, Shareholder at Carlton Fields, LLP, and unpack the strategies and tactics that companies are using to reduce costs and manage risk in class action litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judge Margaret McKeown discusses her new book Citizen Justice: The Environmental Legacy of William O. Douglas and her research on the Supreme Court Justice's controversial approach to advocacy both on and off the bench. During his 36 years on the bench, Justice Douglas was threatened with impeachment twice, including concerns about private payments received during his long tenure and for a perceived conflict of interest where he refused to recuse himself. Is history repeating itself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why cyberattacks are becoming more and more prevalent in today's digital age? In this episode with Tom Kirkham, we explore the importance of law firms paying attention to cyberattacks and defining what ransomware is. We'll dive into the consequences of becoming a victim of a ransomware attack and examine how networks are created on the dark web. Plus, we'll provide practical tips on how to protect yourself from ransomware and how to buy and install software to keep you safe online. We'll also discuss the significance of ongoing website maintenance and security updates and why they're essential in preventing cyberattacks from happening to you. Tom Kirkham, founder and CEO of IronTech Security provides cybersecurity defense systems and focuses on educating and encouraging organizations to establish a security-first environment with cybersecurity training programs for all workers to prevent successful attacks. Kirkham brings more than three decades of software design, network administration, computer security, and cybersecurity knowledge to organizations around the country. Tom is a 2x Amazon Best Seller, and his new book is titled: Hack the Rich - A Cybersecurity Parable. Tom gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Tom's ISIS Kill List [10:30] Why cyberattacks are important for law firms to pay attention to [12:00] What is ransomware [15:10] What happens when you become the victim of a ransomware attack [19:00] How networks are created on the dark web [21:40] How to protect yourself from ransomware [27:20] How to buy and install software to protect you online [32:40] Why ongoing website maintenance and security updates are important [41:40] How to prevent cyberattacks from happening to you [47:00] Tom's book review [57:35] ​​Breaches in security Resources mentioned in this episode: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tom-Kirkham/author/B0B6WP3XDQ?ref=aprdr&storeref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Connect with Tom here: https://twitter.com/tomkirkham https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkirkham/ https://www.facebook.com/irontechsec https://tomkirkham.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

Rapid new developments in AI and ChatGPT, especially, have given rise to many questions across the legal industry about how to use this technology both effectively and ethically. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway turn to Nicole Black for insights on the current landscape of AI and its uses in legal practice. Nicole addresses concerns about accuracy, bias, and confidentiality issues surrounding AI and ChatGPT and also shares how this technology could positively impact legal professionals as it continues to be developed and improved. Nicole Black is an attorney and leads SME and External Education at MyCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are falsely accused of crimes all the time. It’s bad enough when it happens by accident, but it’s even worse when the accuser has something to gain from it. Join us as we explore the role of jailhouse informants and confidential sources in implicating the wrongfully accused with Justin Brooks, Founder and Director of the California Innocence Project, Assistant Public Defender Scott Sanders, and former Investigator Detective Gregory McKnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the final episode of our three-part series on the remarkable story of Brian Banks, a former NFL football player who was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. In this episode, we will delve deeper into the challenges that Brian faced after his release from prison; including the numerous restrictions and legal obstacles that he had to navigate during his probation, the social stigma and fear that comes with living as a registered sex offender, and the struggle for him to rebuild his life. In addition, we will discuss a pivotal moment in Brian's journey when someone unexpected from his past reappears, offering him the chance he needs to clear his name, regain his freedom, and help pave his way to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we hear more of Brian’s story, a high school football who had his life turned upside down when he was wrongfully convicted of rape and sentenced to 5 years in prison. This episode delves deep into the traumatic experience of Brian's imprisonment, the injustices he faced in the criminal justice system, and the incredible resilience and strength it took for him to maintain hope and fight for his eventual freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2002, Brian Banks was a 17-year-old high school football star with a promising future ahead of him. He was getting the attention of Division 1 teams at major universities and was on the brink of making his dreams come true. Unfortunately, his life took a tragic turn when he was knowingly and falsely accused of kidnapping and rape of a female classmate. Despite maintaining his innocence, the combination of poor legal counsel, lack of investigative work, and a broken justice system resulted in Banks spending over five years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In this episode, Brian recounts the shocking experience of being falsely accused, losing his athletic prospects, and an ill-advised plea deal that hurt him way more than it helped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back on Oct. 21, 1976, President Gerald Ford signed the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) into law, highlighting that this law “provides sound state and local programs to deal with ever increasing amounts of municipal solid wastes generated in this country.” In this episode of our Environmental Law series, we spotlight the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act better known as RCRA. We discuss regulations, goals, importance, impact, and how far we have come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s new for NALA in 2023. Start by getting excited about the 2023 NALA conference with NALA’s chief executive officer, Vanessa Finley. This time in Boston in July. You don’t want to miss it. With 30 educational sessions, CLE credits are yours to earn with three ways to attend: the full, in person experience; a hybrid in-person/virtual package; and the single-day pass in person. Early bird specials available until May 12. NALA in 2023 is also providing the CP (Certified Paralegal) exam review track covering every section of the exam – including the writing section. (Psst, co-host Tony Sipp is taking the exam and will be participating!) And the new NALA Compensation Survey Report is out. These are good times for paralegal professionals, we are in demand. The profession is growing by about 12% and salaries are up. Log in to your NALA account and see if you’re getting paid what you’re worth after the COVID pandemic shook things up across the profession. Plus, the new NALA YouTube Channel. See what you’ve been missing and subscribe today for the latest videos. Advocacy, information, community. NALA works for paralegals. “Be in the now, be in the know, be NALA.” Resources from This Episode: NALA conference NALA NALA CP exam prep and educational materials NALA Compensation Survey 2022 NALA on YouTube Vanessa Finley, previous appearances on the Legal Talk Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as Zack and Professor Sandefur talk about what it takes to increase access to justice. They discuss what it really means, the unauthorized practice of law, and how we can find a path to meaningful regulations. 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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get your best clients to hire you? Jared welcomes Bruce La Fetra, a real, live client whisperer, to chat about how to flip your usual script and market to the clients you actually want. Later, the guys play “Technical ‘Knox’ Out,” a trivia round highlighting Knoxville, TN, facts—past and present. And, who knew? Apparently, Jared’s devotion to flip phones rivals that of the Laguna Beach teen scene in 2004. But, Jared’s relationship with his beloved, flippy phones has been riddled with angst as of late. Tune in for the drama. Bruce La Fetra is a consultant at Eastwood Strategy Advisors. ----- We talked about Knoxville - which is in Tennessee; so, here are some Nashville (also in Tennessee) artists! ----- Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing track is This is Love by Alsever Lake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clarence Thomas takes some me time. An ethical quagmire surrounds Clarence Thomas. No, not that one. Not that one either. This one is about the gifts he's taken over the years without disclosures. Donald Trump took all of a couple hours after his indictment to start riling up his mob against the judge and prosecutor. And a Paul Hastings associate issues some bad advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast was founded upon the idea that the best trial attorneys never stop learning. John Simon, Erich Veith, and St. Louis attorney Tom Stewart teach at St. Louis University School of Law not only to instill proper practices in law students but to keep their own skills sharp. Tune in to hear great stories from the classroom and the courtroom, and you too might be inspired to go back to class to share your experience with the next generation and make yourself a better lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawyers are taught plenty about the law but are expected to manage their legal teams with very little training. Today’s discussion on management style focuses on growth and fixed mindsets and how you, and your team, can learn to use failure and problem-solving as growth tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us still get a chill running down our spines when we hear about bank failures and bailouts. After all, it was less than 15 years ago when we went through one of the worst economic disasters in history, and institutions such as Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers Inc., American International Group Inc. and others became famous for the wrong reasons. The Great Recession took years to recover from, and some of its effects can still be felt to this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make your Google Profile do more, and a look at how a chatbot plug-in may be selling your potential clients to other firms. ----- Having a strong online presence is essential when marketing your practice, and your Google Business profile is a critical component in any good marketing strategy. But, even if you have a “totally awesome” profile, don’t you kind of wish yours was doing better? SAY NO MORE! Gyi and Conrad share their top 5 tips for how to really make yours stand out from the crowd. And then — you’ve heard it a million times: automation is here to make your practice easier and more efficient. And it absolutely can. But sometimes the devil is in the details (e.g. read the damn fine print, people). The guys explore a troubling story of Ngage, a chat vendor service that’s growing in popularity, but raises serious ethical concerns and frankly, may just piss off your clients. The News: A big merger in the legal world as Fastcase merges with vLex. Another sign of the artificial intelligence craze? Darren Shaw’s local search ranking results are out. Learn what you’re doing right, (and wrong). The newest Near Media study looks at the reality of “going viral” and rankings. Does “viral” really matter in the keyword universe? Mentioned in This Episode: Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar Fastcase merges with vLex, Reuters Fastcase vLex Bob Ambrogi Darren Shaw’s local search ranking results 2023 Michael Mogill Game Changing Attorney Podcast Near Media Joy Hawkins on Google reviews Google local services ads Conrad Saam’s take on chat leads and your provider Leadferno Ngage Live Chat LHLM on Apple podcasts, leave a review Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube Lunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss the user-experience of remote court proceedings and explore additional possibilities for technological innovation in the courts on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Molly McDonough is joined by guests Jennifer Leitch, executive director of the National Self-Represented Litigants Network in Canada, and Danielle Hirsch, court management consultant with the National Center for State Courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about marketing (because we know you love to, the numbers don’t lie). But let’s talk about how podcasting fits into your law firm’s marketing mix. Guest Robert Ingalls calls himself a “recovering attorney.” While he had a law degree and his own firm, Ingalls wasn’t happy and wanted to do something else. He landed on creating his own legal-oriented podcast … and something clicked. If he found value in creating a podcasts, so might other attorneys. His company, LawPods, podcasting for lawyers, was born. Ingalls knows you may be a great lawyer but don’t know anything about podcasting. With his experience, both in the field of law and in content production, he helps lawyers sound good, stay focused, and create a podcast people want to listen to again and again. Ingalls polishes and presents the best you. How do you start? Find out on this episode of the Un-Billable Hour. Resources from This Episode: Spotlight Branding Samsung Q2U mic Audio-Technica ATR2100 mic Garageband Audacity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we will be discussing website growth, marketing budgets, the power of hiring an expert in a specific niche market, measuring gaps in your website strategy, understanding your marketing goals, and the importance of organic SEO. First up, we will be breaking down website growth. It's important to have a clear understanding of what website growth means and how to measure it. We also talk about the expectations around what your marketing budget should be, the pitfalls of being a generalist, and how to measure gaps in your website strategy. Joining me for this conversation is Aaron Carpenter. Aaron is the founder of Legendary Lion Creative Agency and Mental Health Marketing. In 2011 Aaron founded Legendary Lion Creative Agency to help small businesses grow and succeed. Since then he has worked with hundreds of mental health clinicians and group practices worldwide to help them grow their practice with his trademarked “Private Practice Growth System”. In 2021, Aaron joined the awesome mentor team at UGURUS to provide support for growing agencies worldwide. Aaron gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:10] Breaking down website growth [3:45] Expectations around what your marketing budget should be [5:35] Pitfalls of being a generalist [10:50] The power of hiring an expert in a specific niche market [13:40] How to measure gaps in your website strategy [17:15] Understanding your marketing goals [19:05] What is organic SEO [20:15] How to rank on Google [25:35] Having a high domain authority [29:50] Aaron's book review [34:10] One big takeaway to implement from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Connect with Aaron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-carpenter-aa982735/ https://mentalhealthmarketing.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

A lot of us started law school thinking we knew exactly what we would do with a law degree. So what happens when a surprising, but very different opportunity comes along? Jerome Crawford didn’t set out to become a cannabis attorney, but he’s thankful for the goals and pursuits that made him into a good lawyer and led him to the career he enjoys today. DeMario Thornton talks with Jerome about both his law school and professional experiences and why law students should never feel guilty about pivoting to new and different opportunities in law. Jerome Crawford is Chief Legal Officer at Pleasantrees Cannabis Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing with their “Fresh Voices On Legal Tech” interview series, Dennis and Tom welcome Chase Hertel to hear his take on direction and trends in the legal tech space. Chase discusses his career path and offers tips for helping attorneys engage with technology to improve their practice. They dig into the potential uses and dangers of ChatGPT and other AI tech in the profession, discuss Chase’s work in immigration legal tech, and survey the outlook of legal tech’s future. 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. Chase Hertel is Director and Counsel at SimpleCitizen. Resources from this Episode: A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Chase Hertel LinkedIn: Chase Hertel SimpleCitizen B Segment: More with Chase Hertel Parting Shots: Unlocking Legal Regulation Knowledge Center ABA Legal Innovation Regulatory Survey Co-Pilot by Microsoft “Innovation Ideas: Quantity, Quality, and ChatGPT” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 10, Rocky Dhir welcomed president-elect candidates Jerry Alexander and Steve Benesh to give Texas attorneys the opportunity to learn about their campaigns and particular goals for the presidency. They discussed their career accomplishments and past service to the legal community, touched on the importance of maintaining the self-regulation of the State Bar, shared ideas for streamlining the attorney grievance process, and much more. Rocky also asked the candidates questions submitted both before and during the forum. Learn more about the candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled-down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for a podcast book tour, where we dive into each of the six areas of business integral to building client-centered, efficient, and profitable small law firm. Lawyerist Lab member, Brandon Harter, noticed that traditional methods of practicing law were not effective, so he decided to start from scratch. Learn how he developed a Healthy Strategy, adopting a flat fee and subscription model that eliminates tension with clients. Links from the episode: 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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Jackson grew up shuttling between Brooklyn and Manhattan public housing projects. His journey led him to Hofstra University, then Georgetown Law. He ditched a white-shoe firm job to launch a career in entertainment law, and represented some of the hottest hip-hop and rap artists in the 1990s. When Napster changed the music industry, Jackson left for Seattle and Microsoft, where he traded in his sharp suits for polos and khakis, and sick beats for mosh pits–briefly. As he tells the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles in this episode of the Modern Law Library, one exposure to a Seattle grunge concert had him packing his bags to return to New York City. But Jackson didn’t leave Microsoft—where he now serves as an associate general counsel—and a major focus of his career at the company has been to increase the tech giant’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In Never Far From Home: My Journey from Brooklyn to Hip Hop, Microsoft, and the Law, Jackson reflects on the people and programs that made his own career possible, and is unflinching about the dangers he faced, the racism he encountered, and the mistakes he made in his personal life as he pursued professional success. Jackson tells Rawles that before demanding others share their stories with us, it important to tell our truths as well. In this episode of the podcast, Jackson shares how his childhood love of musical theater dovetailed with his skill at accountancy and tax law while representing his clients in the hip-hop music scene. He discusses his top tips for improving the diversity pipeline within organizations, and reflects on finding commonality with people from entirely different backgrounds to his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also Morgan & Morgan has had it with insurance lobbyists and the legal profession is losing talent to OnlyFans. Ron DeSantis tried to punish Disney by dissolving the local government dominated by Disney flopped when the smart lawyers pointed out that it would put the state on the hook for a deluge of liability. His latest effort to then replace all the board members flopped because while he crowed about his legal maneuvering to cable news, Disney publicly noticed some land use meetings and entered deals that functionally transferred the board's power to the company through the life of the last surviving descendent of King Charles III, making Lilibet of Sussex, the youngest of the group, arguably Disney's most important princess. Meanwhile, Morgan & Morgan has informed staff that it's no longer granting additional curtesies beyond those legally required after the insurance lobby secured massive a giant tort reform package in Florida. And a judge and young lawyer have both left the legal industry for OnlyFans... in case any of you are looking to lateral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know your case so well you don’t need to write down your game plan? Think again. Part Two of our discussion on pretrial prep covers tips on preparing an order of proof, organizing evidence for each witness, thoughts on the most impactful way to order your presentations, when to send witness subpoenas, and ideas for preparing clients and experts for testimony. And if you are truly dedicated to total trial preparation, try John Simon’s method of creating an issues digest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have a question about your case, so you approach a colleague for advice. But the first thing out of their mouth is “How can you possibly not know that?” Ouch! How we deliver feedback can crush a co-worker or build camaraderie. This episode examines supportive ways to respond to inappropriate feedback and how to be sensitive when someone asks you for advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic underscored the need for solo practitioners and small law firms to plan for the retirement of influential leaders, business disruptions and unforeseen events. Firms without a succession plan run the risk of losing clients and revenue, if not more. As a law firm leader, what should you take into consideration when planning and timing your retirement? Discover essential elements of creating an exit strategy, including how to overcome potential obstacles, selling and valuing your legal practice and other factors to ensure a smooth transition and your firm’s future success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you're a young lawyer just starting out or a seasoned veteran looking to take your career to the next level, mentorship is crucial for lawyers at all stages of their careers; but finding and fostering a strong mentor relationship can be challenging. In this episode, we explore the importance of mentorship in the legal profession and discuss the obstacles that can make it difficult to establish and maintain these vital connections. We also discuss the benefits of mentoring for both personal and professional growth, as well as strategies for how to establish and maintain these relationships. For this engaging and informative discussion, we welcome the Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Financial, Lisa Wolmart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, a lawyer and practice management expert at ProfitSolv, about incorporating AI into your firm’s workflows and automations. See how you can use Chat GPT to do the heavy lifting for template creation, client emails, and even internal brand research. 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! About Rocket Matter Rocket Matter is legal practice management software that makes the lives of lawyers a whole lot easier Schedule a Personal Demo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Law Professor Nomi Stolzenberg discusses the US Supreme Court’s consideration of Conservative Christian ideology as a new protected class under the First Amendment. Seven of the nine members of the Supreme Court are Catholic or raised Catholic. How does this potentially affect the decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month marks 5 years CBA's @theBar bringing you interesting and unscripted conversations about legal news, events, topics, stories and whatever else strikes our fancy. Celebrate this milestone with us by delving back into our amazing catalogue of past episodes. We'll back with more great content next month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DNA testing is the most powerful tool for freeing the innocent. But without evidence to test, it’s useless... leaving many wrongfully convicted people without hope. That’s why it’s critical to preserve every piece of evidence in your case. In this episode we talk with Alissa Bjerkhoel about her work in Uriah Courtney’s exoneration and how his freedom hung on a single article of clothing left in a box almost 10 years earlier. Stay tuned to hear about secondary transfers and why your DNA can be on objects you never touched. The case of Lukis Anderson should terrify all of us. Alissa Leanne Bjerkhoel is the Litigation Coordinator at the California Innocence Project. - Podcast Supported by Clio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its origins, DNA evidence has both convicted the guilty and exonerated the innocent. Despite its amazing abilities, this forensic science has not always been a slam dunk. In addition to reliability issues, its misapplication has led to the wrongful prosecution of the innocent around the country. Host Michael Semanchik interviews world-renowned experts John M. Butler and Deanna Lankford about the history of DNA evidence and its use in the criminal justice system. Hear what investigators learned over the years to correctly identify profiles detected at crime scenes. The results might surprise or scare you. John M. Butler is the Special Assistant to the Director for Forensic Science at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Deanna Lankford is the Director of Forensic Casework at BODE Technology. - Podcast Supported by Clio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uriah Courtney was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life for kidnapping and rape. Despite having a solid alibi, a series of coincidences and past drug offenses convinced law enforcement that they had their man. Although his case looked hopeless, there was one person who knew Uriah was innocent and refused to give up on him. After serving 8 years in prison, he would finally win his freedom. Tune in to hear Uriah’s Story, a real-life account told by the man who lived it. - Podcast Supported by Clio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial Intelligence has become one of the most discussed topics of our day. With the introduction of sophisticated chatbots like OpenAIs ChatGPT 3.5 and ChatGPT 4, many have predicted that we're on the verge of a revolution in terms of how many industries operate, including the legal industry. So what do firms and attorneys need to do to stay ahead of the incoming AI wave? In this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest John Villasenor, professor of electrical engineering, law, public policy, and management at UCLA, to discuss AI and the law, the impact, and what the future holds for the profession under this new AI revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite best intentions, our criminal justice system is not perfect. Innocent people are frequently accused, convicted, and sent to prison for crimes they didn’t commit. On this show, we explore how this happens by talking with real-life exonerees, famous attorneys who fight for freedom, and world-renowned experts. You’ll recognize many of our guests from prominent productions like Making a Murderer, The Staircase, and the Survivors Guide to Prison. You’ll hear from well-known exonerees like Amanda Knox and Brian Banks. Hosted by Michael Semanchik. Produced and written by Laurence Colletti. Audio engineering by Adam Lockwood. Music contributions by real-life exoneree William Michael Dillon. - Podcast Supported by Clio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For solos sharing office space with other attorneys, there are advantages, but also potential headaches. How do you navigate this arrangement? Guest Jared Correia is a podcaster, lawyer, and full-time business management consultant, sort of the lawyer you know who knows how to run a business. For clients, he digs into law firm management from the very high-level strategy to the nuts and bolts of tech and daily operations. Shared offices create issues with malpractice insurance, shared practice management software, and clearly communicating your solo status while working in what to a client may appear to be a firm. Plus, the important distinctions between website chat capability, automated chatbots, and the emergence of true artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT. Learn where each product can fill gaps in your practice and turn leads into clients. Tech that may make your solo practice work like a larger firm. Got questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at [email protected] Topics: Practice management problems attorneys in a shared office space encounter. Incorporating online chat and chatbots on your website, capture more leads. And where does the latest – ChatGPT artificial intelligence – fit? Resources from This Episode: Nebraska Bar Florida Bar San Diego Bar Book, “The Of Counsel Agreement” by Harold Wren ABA, Of Counsel defined ABA Techshow ABA Legal Technology Resource Center Formilla Apex remote assistants Smith remote assistants Ruby Abby Connect Back Office Betties ChatGPT OpenAI Google A.I., “Bard” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about the art, and science, of billing. We’ll go ahead and say it, billing isn’t fun, but it’s crucial to the success of your law firm. And tracking many of those billable hours often falls on paralegal professionals. Getting work done is important, getting paid for that work is crucial. You aren’t alone. Everybody hates billing. Tracking your time and entering it into your system isn’t natural, and maybe it’s not even taught. But you can get better at this, make it part of your daily routine. Guest Karen Tuschak is an experienced consultant who runs her own firm, Spider Silk Solutions. She provides not only coaching and practice management development to law firms worldwide, but she also encourages firms to adopt the latest technologies. She dedicates much of her time helping paralegals understand billable hours and the importance of time capture. Tuschak says a lot of paralegals “self-monitor” their work, they shave time from a task if they feel it could’ve been done faster. Don’t double check yourself, simply mark down the actual time you spend on a task. If you don’t, not only does it take money from the firm, it makes it hard for managers to spot areas of inefficiency where better tech could help. This is a great reminder and could change the way you think about your job. Your “time capture” tells your story and demonstrates your value. Resources from This Episode: San Diego Paralegal Association International Practice Management Association NALA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where AI is becoming more and more prevalent, how do we protect the rights of the original, human ideas? Today, Zack talks with author, designer, programmer and lawyer Matthew Butterick about his work in copyright infringement and artificial intelligence. Links from the episode: Typogrophy for Lawyers Stable Diffusion Litigation GitHub Copilot Litigation 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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & Gavel for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices