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Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab coach Bernadette Harris, about how to protect your firm from fraud with proper procedures and safeguards, outsourcing accounting, and more. 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

An individual’s use of the justice system shouldn’t solely be based on a cost-benefit analysis, but for many, it is just that. With such a major hurdle in access to justice, a retooling of legal practice is needed to make justice affordable for all. Rocky Dhir talks with Joshua Weaver about the innovative ways the Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator helps lawyers offer high-quality services to low and modest income people. Joshua Weaver is director of the Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator (TOJI), a flagship program of the State Bar of Texas focused on supporting attorneys as they build sustainable solo practices serving low-income and modest-income communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a very special, and very personal, episode host Jill Francisco is joined by her good friend, NFL star and Super Bowl champion Vinny Curry of the New York Jets. The power of positive thinking. Paralegal work is stressful and at times emotional. There are deadlines, complicated problems, and even difficult people and situations. It’s OK to feel frustrated, sad, even angry. But as Curry explains, the key is to acknowledge those feelings and work through them with the help of the positive, supportive people you surround yourself with. Curry was a standout college player and enjoys a productive, rewarding career at the highest level of the most popular league in the country. But even a star goes through rough patches. Hear how Curry faced down a scary health issue that threatened his career by thinking positively. The paralegal profession takes a special kind of person. Take a moment to step back and recognize your contributions, abilities, and expertise. Feel good about yourself and your work. Take a breath, get some rest, and be thankful a 300-pound lineman isn’t going to try to knock you to the ground on your next trip to the copier. Be sure to visit Curry’s foundation,Rush2Victory, dedicated to helping economically challenged students through motivation, mentorship, and empowerment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Um... 28 U.S.C. Section... Why Not? The Donald Trump warrant fight provides a scattershot of weird challenges to unravel for the non-lawyers in our lives. We've got collateral attacks and special masters and still no clear sense of how there's any jurisdiction for any of it. But he's found a judge seemingly willing to play along. As a reminder, the job of finding judges like these belongs to Leonard Leo, the guru behind the Federalist Society who now has a billion in shadowy money to play with. Speaking of right-wing law students, Yale Law grad J.D. Vance really understands the opioid crisis in Ohio... because his charity appears to have contributed to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Anthony Natale, III, shareholder and co-chair of the Medicare Set-Aside Practice Group and supervisor of the Workers’ Compensation Department in the Philadelphia office of Marshall Dennehey discusses the types of injures and claims that lead to workers’ compensation fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You did your homework and discovered the opposing counsel’s expert contradicted himself in previous depositions. Once you get your excitement in check, you need to make a strategic decision; Do you drop the bombshell in the depo, or wait for a mic drop in court? Today’s discussion examines the pros and cons of both decisions and offers a gentle reminder to remember to do the same research on your own experts, because having the mic dropped on you ain’t nearly as much fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You did your homework and discovered the opposing counsel’s expert contradicted himself in previous depositions. Once you get your excitement in check, you need to make a strategic decision; Do you drop the bombshell in the depo, or wait for a mic drop in court? Today’s discussion examines the pros and cons of both decisions and offers a gentle reminder to remember to do the same research on your own experts, because having the mic dropped on you ain’t nearly as much fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When new work comes into your law firm, whose desk should it land on? Oftentimes, the workload falls too heavily on a few, rather than being balanced amongst firm members. Jared brings on Dov Slansky to talk us through operational structure and how adaptable technology can help workloads in your law firm get pushed through to the right people. Also–calling out the movie industry here–you’ve been failing Jared with a serious lack of R-rated comedies in the past decade or so. Can you guys do something about that? Finally, our Rump Roast topic centers around “The Jeffrey Toobin Experience.” Jared proclaims Dov a video-conference etiquette expert, so the guys examine a variety of real-life workplace Zoom blunders to get Dov’s take on how to avoid tanking your career. Dov Slansky is an accomplished attorney and Vice President at Litify. ----- In honor of the legendary Ricky Bobby, let's listen to some songs about racing. Start your engines! ----- 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 Finessed by JessGuy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Zack interviews Luis Bedoya, the COO of Berkshire Receptionists, a nationwide provider of 24/7 live virtual receptionists. They discuss how outsourcing aspects of your firm can help you navigate the current business climate, and even help you build trust with your clients. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do most law firms go wrong with SEO? One of the hottest topics and biggest marketing trends is leveraging SEO for business growth. In this episode, Eli Schwartz joins me to talk about SEO from a different angle than we typically speak about. He shares why most firms shouldn’t in fact be prioritizing SEO. Eli is an SEO expert and consultant with more than a decade of experience working for leading B2B and B2C companies. His ability to demystify and navigate the SEO process has generated billions of dollars in revenue for some of the internet's top websites, including such clients as Shutterstock, WordPress, Blue Nile, Quora, and Zendesk. As head of SurveyMonkey's SEO team, Schwartz oversaw the company's global operations, helped launch the first Asia-Pacific office, and grew the company's organic search from just 1 percent of revenue to a key driver of global revenue. His work has been featured by TechCrunch, Entrepreneur.com, and Y Combinator, and he has given talks at business schools and keynote conferences around the world. His new book is 'Product-Led SEO: The Why Behind Building Your Organic Growth Strategy'. Eli gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:50] What most firms are doing wrong with their SEO [3:50] Why certain firms shouldn’t be doing SEO [6:45] Why SEO isn’t the right kind of approach to managing your marketing [8:30] Which metrics you should be paying attention to [12:35] Content creation tips as it relates to SEO [18:40] Which firms should be doing SEO [21:45] Where firms go wrong with ‘links’ [27:50] Eli’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Million Dollar Consulting by Alan Weiss Product-Led SEO: The Why Behind Building Your Organic Growth Strategy Connect with Eli here: Twitter LinkedIn www.productledseo.com www.elischwartz.co 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

Intellectual property law touches so many corners of law in general, and those interested in pursuing it may take any number of paths in legal practice. To explore the vast world of IP law, Meg Steenburgh welcomes Howard Leib to learn from his exciting career in IP and entertainment law. They dig into the nuances of trademarks, discuss a variety of newsworthy IP matters, and Howard shares insights on how to work toward your own IP law goals. Howard Leib is an entertainment and IP attorney, a law professor, a political and community activist, and hosts a comedy radio show on WRFI-FM in Ithaca, NY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellen Freeman immigrated from Odesa, Ukraine, to Pittsburgh almost 30 years ago. And although her family always planned to leave—she grew up learning various languages so that she could communicate wherever they settled—moving to the United States as a young single mother was one of the most difficult things that she has ever done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s here! The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition just dropped, so your favorite authors/podcast co-hosts are giving listeners the inside scoop on how this new edition helps lawyers make smarter choices for home-based legal practice. Later on, Dennis and Tom bring back their Hot or Not? segment to analyze whether foldable devices are cool or just plain silly. 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: What’s the Latest in Collaboration Tools & Technologies The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/424883450/ B Segment: Hot or Not - Foldable Devices? Galaxy Z Fold 4 - https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold4/ Galaxy Z Flip 4 - https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip4/ Parting Shots: Deepl https://www.deepl.com/translator What to do when a friend’s Facebook account is hacked or duped - https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/what-to-do-when-a-friends-facebook-account-is-hacked-or-duped/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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