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Guest Ana "Ani" P. Rodriguez-Newbern is a “do-gooder,” a Florida lawyer dedicated to service both to the state of Florida and to the public good. She serves on multiple legal committees while her small family firm, Tangel-Rodriguez & Associates, represents the Florida Department of Revenue in child support matters. She shares how working with both her mother and brother blends every aspect of professional and family life. (Not to mention, her father is a retired judge). Rodriguez-Newbern’s firm has only one client, the State of Florida, through a contract for the past 30 years. The firm specializes in child support cases in Orange County, Florida, working for the state on behalf of residents receiving public assistance. The state contract makes up the firm’s entire book of business. Interested in a government contract? Both city and state websites are a good place to look, as well as networking to learn when contracts may be coming up. Got questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Hit us up at [email protected] Topics: Learn about how a small, family, firm has prospered for 30 years with just one client: the State of Florida. Working in a firm with family members can be a challenge, but it can be rewarding as well. Family and professional life blend into one. Small, niche firms can always find ways to integrate technology, even if that’s at a careful, slow pace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Zack talks to Sunny Eaton, director of the Conviction Review Unit in Nashville, TN. She goes into detail about what this unit does and why we should care about it. She helped put processes in place to make the whole unit more efficient and is working to overcome bias in reviewing convictions. Thanks to Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does your law firm need documented standard operating procedures? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway find out with guest Catherine Sanders Reach. Catherine outlines the common problems that arise when operating procedures are lacking and explains how to create a ‘law firm cookbook’—plus, which tools will help—to cultivate dynamic efficiency in your firm. Learn more from Catherine’s recommended articles: Your Firm Cookbook: Why and How - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org) Unseen Risks And The Great Reshuffling - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org) What You Need to Know About Project Management - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org) Catherine Sanders Reach is director at the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We didn't plan to get this deep into the feels, but here we are. Kathryn and Joe sat down to talk about a couple human interest stories in law. Joe discusses the story of AXDRAFT, a Ukraine-based legal tech provider (part of the Onit family) and its struggles and triumphs in the face of an ongoing catastrophe while Kathryn talks about an Afghan judge who fled the country with her law degree sewn into her clothes. All this and a brief chat about ILTACON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that lawyers are asked to attend or preside over many kinds and types of meetings. From attending a professional association’s annual meeting with hundreds of fellow attorneys (as the ABA just held in August) to being asked to chair a non-profit board or preside at an HOA meeting, lawyers are often looked to for guidance. But not everyone has formal training in running a meeting, and there are huge differences between a small firm’s partner meeting with six lawyers in a board room and a Zoom meeting with 3,000 attendees. The good news–according to author, attorney and parliamentarian Jim Slaughter–is that no matter the size or composition of a meeting, Robert’s Rules of Order has advice for that. But you find the 816-page Robert’s Rules of Order, 12th Editiondaunting, Slaughter has written Robert’s Rules of Order Fast Track to give people a slim and accessible guide, and will soon be releasing Notes and Comments on ‘Robert’s Rules,’ Fifth Edition. Rather than hindering or slowing down a meeting, Robert’s Rules of Order can provide a structure that heads off potential problems at the pass. In his fast track guide, Slaughter brings up common problem areas and how to deal with them. He and the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles discuss the viral videos of city council or school board meetings that have gone off the rails with attendees who are deliberately being disruptive. But Slaughter points out that sometimes a meeting participant derails a meeting by virtue of a talkative personality, and that, too, can be addressed by a chair who has a good command ofRobert’s Rules. Abiding by Robert’s Rules can also help groups avoid legal jeopardy. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Slaughter and Rawles discuss why a book first written in the 19th century is useful today; best practices for running Zoom or hybrid meetings; the common mistakes Slaughter sees most often; and the misconceptions people have about meeting minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a complex case involving a multi-tiered church entity and severe injuries to young children from a faith demonstration that went horribly wrong, The Simon Law Firm focused its case on the issue of agency. In Part One of this 3-part series, learn the background of the case and how John and Tim formulated their precedent-setting arguments. If you ever face an agency claim in your practice, tune in for this master class on courtroom strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congrats! The female trial attorneys at Heels in the Courtroom have recorded 100 episodes of wit and wisdom, and we hope you’ve learned something that helps you in your life and career. But what have we learned from baring our souls, investing in each other, and trying to create a supportive female-led community? Join our round-table introspection and accept our sincere thanks for being a loyal listener and a partner on our podcast journey. It’s kind of a love-fest, and you’re definitely invited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need to be on LinkedIn. Yes, it can be kind of painful, but it’s still the de facto social media platform of the business world. So if you HAVE to be on it, don’t f#¢% it up. Tune is as the guys share the best ways to make LinkedIn work for you. ----- Odds are, your LinkedIn profile is not working for you the way you’d like it to. Gyi and Conrad spell out the worst mistakes lawyers make on LinkedIn. They break down the common mistakes you should avoid; like ‘engagement pods,’ sabotaging your own SEO, and more. Learn the key things you CAN NOT DO if you want to avoid being just another junky LinkedIn profile. Next, learn how to best leverage LinkedIn to maximize its potential for your business. Just like every other social media platform, LinkedIn is an algorithm, so the guys teach you the tricks to maximize its effectiveness. Now, set up your profile the right way, and put yourself out there, your authentic self. Learn how to be truly “LinkedIn”, not left out. The News: Coming soon, “Lawyers By Amazon?” Why not? The American Bar Association takes a stand against new competition in the legal industry. And Lead Docket ventures deeper into automation. Examples of good LinkedIn profiles: Ruky Tijani Ben Glass Joshua Baron Olga Mack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed, like you’ve lost control of your life and your practice, like your job runs you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone and there are ways to overcome anxiety, doubt, and feeling overwhelmed. You can put you back in charge of you. Guest Monica Levi is a lawyer and former corporate HR executive who channels what she learned into leadership coaching for attorneys. This episode of the Un-Billable Hour is about you. Learn to listen to yourself, understand your worth, and go after what you want in life, whether that’s managing your own law practice, working within a corporate setting, or doing something entirely different. Lawyers especially feel the pressures of time management, productivity, and reacting and responding to everyone else’s needs. No wonder so many attorneys are struggling to find satisfaction. It’s hard to set boundaries and gain control of your time and goals. But you can do it. And if you’ve got questions and want to be part of the discussion, join us at The Community Table, a live round table Q&A with host Christopher Anderson and guests here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 12 years, The Legal Report from Robert Half is gaining a new host. In this episode, Charles Volkert transitions hosting duties to Jamy Sullivan, executive director of Robert Half’s legal talent solutions practice. They discuss the making of the podcast, notable episodes and memorable guests over the years, Chad’s new role, and predict future trends for the legal profession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaders from Georgetown University’s Health Justice Alliance discuss how the medical-legal partnership (MLP) benefits both law and medical students on the latest episode of Talk Justice. Dr. Ana Caskin, deputy medical director of the Health Justice Alliance and director of the Anacostia and Roosevelt School based Health Centers Professor Vicki Girard, faculty director of the Georgetown Health Justice Alliance Dr. Eileen Moore, medical director of the Health Justice Alliance and associate dean of the Georgetown School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can lawyers get interviewed in the media? What are the secret tips to landing incredible media features, becoming a recurring guest expert, and becoming the go-to source in your area of law? Joining me for this conversation is Robyn Stevens, PR expert. After fifteen years working as a television reporter and meteorologist in Philadelphia, Robyn Stevens' experience in the media industry enables her to obtain major media placements for her clients. Robyn creates highly innovative media and marketing strategies that dramatically raise brand awareness and value. Robyn gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] How to start getting media features [4:30] Tips for aligning your message at the right time [6:00] TV vs. print media coverage [7:50] Pitching tips [11:10] How to start making media connections [14:30] Being a recurring guest expert or contributor vs. landing multiple features [16:30] Secret tips to get media appearances [20:25] How to differentiate yourself from your competition [23:00] Robyn’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Connect with Robyn here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.robynstevenspr.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

On August 8th 2022, FBI agents entered the Mar-a-Lago residence of former President Trump in search of classified documents, allegedly taken from the White House. According to the search warrant, the FBI removed 11 sets of classified documents, including some documents that were marked as top secret and meant to be only available in special government facilities. So what does this mean for the former President? On this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest, Jason R. Baron, Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, to discuss the FBI’s recent search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Craig and Jason take a look at the Presidential Records Act, the role of the National Archives and Records Administration, and the penalty for the mishandling of these White House records. Mentioned in this episode: Search and Seizure Warrant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie talks with Tom Lenfestey about how firms should start thinking about their firm as a 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 Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of Alex Jones’ defamation trial, the whole world found out that an almost unthinkable blunder had been committed by his attorneys, resulting in an inadvertent waiver of privilege that majorly impacted his case. How did this happen? What do legal professionals need to learn from this high-profile gaffe? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Craig Ball to talk listeners through events in the Jones trial, the actions of the lawyers involved and Texas’ unique rule regarding inadvertent production, and the systems and tools all attorneys must employ to avoid such an egregious error in their own practice. Read Craig’s full blog post on the subject: Ripped From the Headlines: Alex Jones and Inadvertent Waiver. Craig Ball practices as a Special Master in electronic evidence and discovery, is a longtime adjunct professor at Texas School of Law and Tulane Law School, and writes and speaks around the world on e-discovery and computer forensics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI's search of Trump's residence has brought on a whole lot of caterwauling on cable news and social media from lawyers and law professors in Trump's orbit. Yet no one seems able (or willing) to accurately describe the whole warrant process. Meanwhile, a federal judge is pulling the rug out from his replacement -- who would diversify the bench -- for the stupidest reason. And a new report suggests that neural implants will replace the billable hour by forcing lawyers to bill by brain activity. That seems... unlikely, but this week was full of surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-back trials and trial prep take their toll on your time. How can you make room for the rest of your life? Take a moment to focus on knowing what you need to feel refreshed, schedule your rewards ahead of time, and don’t ever feel bad about doing it. Even if it’s just cleaning your apartment or making a turkey burger, make time to do you and reward yourself. Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of July 4, 2022, thousands of people were gathered to watch the annual Independence Day Parade in the suburban community of Highland Park, Illinois, when a gunman opened fire into the crowd, killing seven people and wounding dozens of others. Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering and the City's Corporation Counsel Steve Elrod join Jonathan Amarilio and Trisha Rich to discuss the events and aftermath of that horrific day as well as the legal measures they believe must be taken to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future. The episode also features commentary from several paradegoers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been forced to wear a tuxedo to court? Have a client kidnapped and tortured on a roof in China? Or watch your co-counsel perform life-saving treatment on a juror? Crazy things happen when you’ve been a plaintiff attorney for decades. Tune in for these true stories and more as John, Erich and Tim share some of their more memorable courtroom adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to nearly two-years of COVID-19-related shutdowns and sheltering-in-place orders, working from home has become the new normal. Face-to-face interactions have been replaced by meeting on real-time videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom, FaceTime or Microsoft Teams, while cloud-based collaborative programs have become absolutely vital if any work is to be done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A real shocker, we know, but many law firms are still struggling with efficiency. Surely you’re not among them… ahem… but, just in case, Jared welcomes Larry Port and Dave Maxfield, authors of The Lean Law Firm and its accompanying training course, to help lawyers understand how to streamline processes and increase profitability. And, the term ‘fee agreement’ really doesn’t cut it, so Jared’s here to clue you in on crafting an ‘engagement agreement’ with his top five tips. ----- On the Rump Roast, Jared, Larry, and Dave play “Disposable Income,” where they examine some of the crazy stuff rich people buy and whether they’d do the same if they had money to throw away. Larry Port, CEO of Rocket Matter, is also a speaker and award winning writer at the crossroads of the legal profession and cutting edge technology. ----- And in honor of all the stupid stuff people buy, here are some songs about straight, cash-money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the best marketing methods for introverted lawyers? There are many misconceptions introverts face, such as ‘they are no good at sales’ or ‘marketing is hard for them’. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Joining me for this episode is Tara Reid. Tara specializes in helping introverted entrepreneurs, and has been an online entrepreneur for 16 years. She is currently a business and marketing coach with 3 businesses and 8 different revenue streams. She loves helping other entrepreneurs find more authentic ways to market their businesses. Tara gives listeners actionable tips on: [3:00] The biggest misconceptions about introverts [4:50] The challenges in networking and business [6:00] Breaking down the stigma around being introverted [9:40] The most successful marketing campaigns for introverted entrepreneurs [14:40] Tips for introverted lawyers when it comes to relationship building and networking [16:55] How introverts gather their energy [24:45] Tara’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Quiet Voice Fearless Leader by Terrance Lee Connect with Tara here: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook https://thetarareid.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

Web 3 has been picking up steam in the past year, but there are still a whole lotta people who struggle to wrap their heads around how this internet concept will impact the web as we know it. Dennis and Tom talk through definitions, uses, problems, and new developments to help listeners gain a better understanding of Web 3’s growth and influence to date. In their second segment, the guys answer a listener question regarding whether Pinterest would be effective as a public-facing platform for a Second Brain. Do you have a question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning questions. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie talks with Ron Baker from VeraSage about killing the billable hour and switching to a client-centered pricing model. 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 Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Schifrin, president from independent adjusting firm Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey, Inc. in California discusses the latest developments with autonomous vehicles and their potential impact on claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Jones is not going to be paying anything near what the jury determined. While slapping Alex Jones with $45 million in punitive damages for defaming the families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims. But the state of Texas makes juries deliberate and then substitutes its own cap for their decision. Thanks for your jury service, but we've decided to go in a different direction! Now get out! We also talk about the tax controversy surrounding Ivana Trump's final resting place, the Supreme Court's legitimacy woes, and Brittney Griner's Russian sentence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s time for the Modern Law Library’s summer recommendations episode, where host Lee Rawles shares her pop culture picks with you, plus a re-airing of one of our older episodes that has become relevant again. In this case, it’s a 2018 conversation with Mary Ziegler about her book Beyond Abortion: Roe v. Wade and the Battle for Privacy. Ziegler shares information about other areas of the law in which Roe was used as precedent beyond reproductive rights. Tune in to hear about what Lee has been reading, watching and listening to this summer. Recommendations: BOOKS Medicus series by Ruth Downie Sparks & Bainbridge mysteries by Allison Montclair An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good and An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten Dial A for Aunties and Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking (memoir) and Please to the Table (cookbook) by Anya Von Bremzen How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis Denali’s Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America’s Wildest Peak by Andy Hall New Handbook for a Post-Roe America: The Complete Guide to Abortion Legality, Access, and Practical Support by Robin Marty MOVIES Everything Everywhere All At Once RRR PODCASTS Brown History Podcast Dish Get Out Alive The Icebox with Isaac K. Lee: The Book of Lasso Maintenance Phase TV SHOWS Only Murders in the Building, Hulu Rutherford Falls, Peacock Ms. Marvel, Disney+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder why the facts and conclusions of your case seem so obvious to you, but the jury rules the other way? Perhaps you made them think too hard. In today’s podcast, attorney and author John Blumberg shares constructive tips on how you can make your next case story more believable. Learn how we process and retrieve new information, the powerful difference between analogy and metaphor, how to reach conservatives and liberals, and more from John’s new book Persuasion Science for Trial Lawyers. He throws in a few Jedi Mind Tricks too…..impressive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an auto accident case in a small town where everybody knows everybody and the injured wife is suing another driver and her husband. How do you approach voir dire and take on two defendants? Today’s trial story offers interesting trial insights and a well-deserved win in a rural venue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weed, cookies, Google, TikTok; this episode has it all! Gyi and Conrad sort through the latest and greatest in the world of law firm marketing, and help you stay ahead of the curve. Hope you’re hungry. ----- The new Hubspot Marketing Trends Report, The State of Inbound Marketing Trends is out. And you know what? Short videos, TikTok, and “reels” are hot. Social Media might be the new king, but is it better than search engine Marketing? A look at what’s new in 2022. Hack your way through today’s digital jungle. Then the guys take a look at the Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines Update. What’s working in Google search results? And what are you wasting your time on? YMYL, E-A-T, and all the big changes. The things you need to know—and put to work—today. The News: Google slow rolls their rollback of third-party cookies. What’s a third-party cookie? Canna Law Blog cited by Congress References mentioned: Lunch Hour Legal Marketing is now on YouTube! Mockingbird.Marketing.com/benchmarks Google Ending Third-Party Cookies Canna Law Blog Cited by Congress China Law Blog New Hubspot Marketing Trends Report: Law By Mike Joshua D. Hodges, Esq Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines Update: What Has Changed 2022 Update for Google Quality Rater Guidelines – Big YMYL Updates Clio Cloud Conference Clio Legal Trends 2021 Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal experts discuss the access-to-justice implications of the increasing number of climate emergencies in the U.S. and the role attorneys play. Ariadna Godreau Aubert, founder and executive director of Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz, pro bono and strategic initiatives manager at Pro Bono Net Linda Anderson Stanley, senior manager for disaster resilience programming at Equal Justice Works Ariadna Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How can I minimize the damage of an upcoming employee resignation? How do I decide which size cases my firm should pursue? How do I handle two employees that need to be hired/transferred? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can women lawyers be financially empowered? Why is it important to feel heard, respected, and create boundaries in the workplace? Sibgongile Ngako joins me on the podcast this week to talk about financial independence and becoming financially empowered. Sibongile is a Harvard-educated corporate fintech and compliance executive leveraging her expertise and background to help empower women professionally, personally, and financially. Sibongile gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:00] Why financial empowerment is particularly important for women [2:20] How to take control of your finances [7:25] Tips to being heard and respected in the workplace [11:10] Knowing our limits and boundaries [16:20] How empowerment plays a big role in long-term aligning of your goals and success [20:10] Sibongile’s book recommendation [24:00] The biggest takeaway from this conversation Resources mentioned in this episode: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Connect with Sibongile here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn https://sibongilengako.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

To help attorneys understand the particulars on IOLTA accounts, Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Robinjit Eagleson to answer IOLTA inquiries commonly received by the State Bar of Michigan Ethics Helpline. Robinjit outlines the financial scenarios which require an IOLTA trust account and gives an overview of all the essential things attorneys need to know about proper handling and ethical requirements. The State Bar of Michigan Ethics Helpline can be reached at (877) 558-4760 or [email protected]. Find information on upcoming Trust Account Seminars at: https://www.michbar.org/trustaccounts Robinjit K. Eagleson is ethics counsel at the State Bar of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the last episode of our The Life of a Lawyer Start to Finish series, we discussed The Business of Law with Attorney Christopher T. Anderson. In this episode, we move on to the next rung of the ladder: Work-Life Balance. Host Craig Williams is joined by program director for the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program at the State Bar of Michigan, and co-host of the State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast, Molly Ranns. Craig and Molly discuss the well-being of an attorney, addressing a lawyer’s workload, the stress of the profession, and how a lawyer can balance their personal and professional life. Mentioned in this episode: The State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast Special thanks to our sponsors Embroker and Posh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab coach Ryan McKeen and his former firm partners Meghan Freed and Kristen Marcroft. They discuss their journey in starting a practice together, going their separate ways, and building successful separate practices. 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 Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a follow-up to her panel discussion at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting 2022, Keri Blakinger joins Rocky Dhir to share more of her personal story and her perspectives on prisons in the United States. She discusses her incarceration experience, her passion for public records, and her newly released memoir, “Corrections in Ink.” Keri Blakinger is a Texas-based journalist and the author of the “Corrections in Ink,” a memoir tracing her path from figure skating to heroin addiction to prison and, finally, to life as an investigative reporter covering mass incarceration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast must vest, if at all, within 21 years... The bar exam decided to ask a couple of rule against perpetuities questions, obliterating its last claim to legitimacy -- that it teaches real-life practical law. Another reminder that licensing is broken and we need to take bold steps to reform it. Clarence Thomas opted to give up his cushy seminar at George Washington Law and some people are whining about that. And Nicholas Sandmann's "epic" defamation lawsuit against the entire mainstream media ended with a thud... just like we said it would. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This hard-fought birth injury case didn’t turn out as we hoped, but we learned a few valuable lessons and you can too. Tune in to hear the trial story and how asking one specific question during deposition brought a whole new light to the case. We also share our secret “trial dares”….personal challenges to keep ourselves grounded during the intense pressure of trial. This particular trial dare involved a song from The Beatles…..download this episode to hear how it played out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Winters started writing down insights, tips, and life tricks when he was a young man and continued making “notes to self” for decades. Now, as a respected attorney and mediator with decades of experience, Brad’s 48 Secret Rules of Lawyering might show you a new way to work smarter, be nicer, and make fewer mistakes. Tune in and follow Brad’s Rule 47; “Learn. Learn. Learn.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employers have experienced massive shifts in hiring practices the past few pandemic-affected years, and those who leaned into hybrid/remote work scooped up quality talent left and right. But, nowadays, law firms are discovering that new talent is harder and harder to find. It seems that strategic planning and a flexible mindset are key in our current hiring market, so Jared brings on Anna Saunders to talk through what employers need to know about successful tactics for legal hiring. And, Jared offers his two cents on talent searches for your law firm, emphasizing how to use the connections and tools you already have to find new attorneys for your firm. Later on in the Rump Roast, Jared and Anna play “Workin’ It,” where Anna must guess the salaries of quirky jobs you quite possibly didn’t know existed. ----- If you haven't noticed, it's HOT. So here are some songs to cool you down. ----- Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander. Our closing track is Inlet by Sam Barsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike trials, appeals involve different strategies, procedures, and perspective. That’s why understanding how the appellate process works, and the strategies involved to improve your case on appeal is critical to the success of your case and your client. In this episode of Litigation Radio, host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes trial and appellate litigation expert Lawrence Rosenberg to discuss the ins-and-outs of Appellate Litigation. Don't miss this special episode as the two discuss: Tips to Getting Appellate Experience What It's Like to Argue a Case Before the United States Supreme Court How the Appellate Process Works Practical Strategies for Trial Lawyers and Litigators to Improve a Case on Appeal How to Have a Successful Oral Argument Lawrence Rosenberg is a Trial and Appellate Litigation Partner at Jones Day. For 25 years, Larry has tried cases and argued appeals throughout the country and has been lead counsel in numerous matters in the United States Supreme Court. He has considerable experience in regulatory, statutory and constitutional litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, international litigation, labor and employment, products liability, and securities litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike trials, appeals involve different strategies, procedures, and perspective. That’s why understanding how the appellate process works, and the strategies involved to improve your case on appeal is critical to the success of your case and your client. In this episode of Litigation Radio, host Dave Scriven-Young welcomes trial and appellate litigation expert Lawrence Rosenberg to discuss the ins-and-outs of Appellate Litigation. Don't miss this special episode as the two discuss: Tips to Getting Appellate Experience What It's Like to Argue a Case Before the United States Supreme Court How the Appellate Process Works Practical Strategies for Trial Lawyers and Litigators to Improve a Case on Appeal How to Have a Successful Oral Argument Lawrence Rosenberg is a Trial and Appellate Litigation Partner at Jones Day. For 25 years, Larry has tried cases and argued appeals throughout the country and has been lead counsel in numerous matters in the United States Supreme Court. He has considerable experience in regulatory, statutory and constitutional litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, international litigation, labor and employment, products liability, and securities litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can lawyers use the power of story to build better relationships and a more loyal client-base? There is a lot of power in owning your story, and knowing how to communicate it effectively without ego or being boastful. Joining me for this conversation is Bridget Cook-Burch. Her clients call her “The Book Whisperer”. She is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, mentor, trainer, mamma-bear humanitarian, and speaker known for riveting stories of transformation. Her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Dateline, CNN, GMA, The History Channel, NPR and in People among many others. She is the CEO and Founder of YourInspiredStory.com. Bridget is also a co-founder and former executive director of SHEROES United, a non-profit organization that helps women and girls rise from trauma. As a leader, storyteller, trainer and humanitarian, her greatest passion is helping others to discover the importance of their own story, and to become leaders in their own communities, and worldwide. Bridget’s many national bestsellers include The Witness Wore Red; Shattered Silence; Skinhead Confessions; Leading Women; and also Living Proof. Bridget invites you to believe in the power of your story to change the world. Bridget gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] How to figure out your story [6:10] The right approach to sharing your story and client success stories [10:40] 3 tips for better public speaking [15:45] How to use stories to get more clients [17:55] Mistakes to avoid when it comes to storytelling [21:00] Bridget’s book recommendation [25:15] The biggest takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode: Life Force by Tony Robbins Connect with Bridget here: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook www.yourinspiredstory.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

As we look back over its history, artificial intelligence has been lauded as the “next big thing” for decades. In some ways, it has developed by noticeable leaps and bounds, but in others, its slow, steady integration into our lives has gone largely unnoticed. Dennis and Tom take a look at its progress overall, its particular uses in the legal industry, and then share thoughts on where AI is headed in the 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. Mentioned in This Episode: A Segment: Checking the Pulse of Artificial Intelligence The Best Definitions of Artificial Intelligence You can Read Today DALL-E We asked GPT-3 to Write an Academic Paper about Itself B Segment: Checking the Pulse of Artificial Intelligence The Calendly-Twitter Debate Calendly Doodle FindTime Parting Shots: Schlage Encode Plus Work Clean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our discussion of the 50th anniversary of the National Commission on State Workmen’s Compensation (as it was called) report. We’ve come a long way, but … it’s complicated. Guest Abbie Hudgens, Administrator of the State of Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, shares her thoughts on how far we’ve come with the “great bargain” that balances workers’ rights and the need to file a lawsuit for any injury on the job. It’s a bit messy to this day. Fifty states, 50 systems. Are higher-paid workers being shortchanged? Should older, rural, or less educated workers receive more than others when they are injured and can’t work. And what’s the goal of a Workers’ Comp system, security for life, or helping workers get back on the job. There remain many questions about disability and impairment, and even partial disability. It’s a fragile balance. As we’ve said, it’s complicated. Mentioned in This Episode: “AMA Guides® to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment: an overview” Workcomp Central Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with Judge Scott Schlegel about how he layers technology on top of courtroom workflows. 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 Albatross Legal Workspaces, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Memme Onwudiwe was a speaker at July’s NALA 2022 Conference & Expo delivering a presentation titled “Corporate Paralegals in the Age of Contract AI.” It’s an exciting topic as the role of corporate paralegals shifts from generating contracts to overseeing, managing, and validating contract data. This doesn’t mean corporate paralegals will lose their jobs, instead Onwudiwe expects they’ll be more valuable than ever, applying their expertise more productively. Imagine, no more "fire drills” when someone needs a specific data point buried deep inside complex language. Automated content extraction is only one use. Consider automated reviews, language management, and datapoint classification, freeing paralegals to apply their expertise to the highest-level tasks. Imagine legal turning the corporate library of contracts and all that information into tools that help the bottom line, prioritizing customers during supply chain snarls or spotting opportunities to boost profit. With AI, legal turns from a cost center to a revenue center. Hear how to integrate AI into your workspace and how to avoid missteps. For corporate paralegal professionals, this changes everything. Mentioned in This Episode: 2022 NALA Conference & Expo Article, “Finding New Pathways in your Legal Operations Career” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mistakes were made. A lawyer tried to get away with a little misogynistic insulting in open court. It did not end well for him. Meanwhile, a Biglaw partner laments low hours and associates skipping out on the office. This should be a warning to associates as the economy cools because whether or not this is fair, this is the sort of thinking that guides layoff decisions. And the bar exam is here and so are all the indignities. Like asking applicants to spend over $100 on lunch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a ruling as momentous as we’ve seen in the recent Dobbs decision, one episode is just not enough to cover the extent of its significance. On our last episode with Cary Franklin, we discussed the ramifications of Dobbs in the context of abortion. On this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest, criminal defense attorney Jon May, to discuss his recent article, Justice Alito’s Opinion on Abortion: Not Just the End of Reproductive Rights, But the Downfall of Fundamental Civil Liberties Guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment to All Americans. Jon and Craig look beyond the matter of abortion, and explore the possible wider impacts of Dobbs, specifically as to the civil liberties guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment. Mentioned in This Episode: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health OrganizationRuling SCOTUS & the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Justice Alito’s Opinion on Abortion: Not Just the End of Reproductive Rights, But the Downfall of Fundamental Civil Liberties Guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment to All Americans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices