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Have you ever avoided talking to a co-worker who is not performing up to expectations, or put off telling a client you can’t take their case just because you don’t want to have that uncomfortable conversation? How you set expectations can make difficult discussions more productive and less personal. Amy, Liz, Erica, and Elizabeth share their experiences with difficult discussions and offer constructive tips that may help make putting on your big girl pants a little easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The opinions of financial experts are critical to many litigation cases. Financial experts can help suggest financial damages, provide testimony on causation, help a jury better understand complex financial matters and much more. The deposition of a financial expert is one of those things that can make or break a case. That’s why it is important to understand how to effectively depose a financial expert, and the best strategies for these depositions. In this week’s episode, we welcome special guests Jim Abrams and David Benkert to discuss the goals, importance and strategies of effective expert witness depositions. Jim Abrams is an experienced litigator and Business Litigation Partner at Taft Law. Jim represents clients in all aspects of civil litigation with a concentration in commercial matters. David Benkert is a premiere financial expert and Senior Managing Director at Ankura. For over two decades he has been providing clients solutions to their financial accounting and compliance oversight issues. David led forensic investigations, provided litigation support, expert witness testimony, and post investigation remediation guidance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you need to read more? This is what we’re exploring in today’s conversation with Dr. Danny Brassell. There are so many benefits to reading that span wider than we can imagine. Dr. Danny shares that insight with us here. For nearly three decades, Dr. Danny Brassell has served as an educational advisor to students ranging from preschoolers to rocket scientists. While he has held a variety of titles and worked with leaders from a variety of fields and disciplines, Danny has always considered himself first and foremost a teacher. A recognized authority on leadership development, motivation and communication skills, Danny has been honored consistently for his strategic intellect and practical solutions. Audiences rave about Danny’s ability to deliver meaningful and memorable messages that are applicable for individuals within all levels of organizations. A gregarious, sought-after author, speaker and business consultant, Danny is characterized by friends, colleagues and clients as one of the most insightful, powerful and compassionate individuals in business today. Dr. Danny gives listeners actionable tips on: [6:40] Danny’s process when it comes to reading [11:30] The benefits of reading fiction [21:25] Easy ways to develop a reading habit again [26:30] How to read when you don’t have time [37:10] Biggest takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode: A Time to Kill by John Grisham Free gift: Read, Lead and Succeed Connect with Dr. Danny here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook YouTube https://dannybrassell.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

Billions of devices are now internet-connected and collecting data at a prodigious rate, and there seems to be no end to the development of smart things we didn’t know we needed. With data being collected by everything from your refrigerator to your toothbrush… is your privacy at risk? Dennis and Tom discuss how internet of things devices track information about us, how to live life with that in mind, and what new and existing privacy laws do to give us an understanding of the extent of data-gathering going on around us. Later, it’s been quite a few years now, but how much do you really know about what Dennis and Tom do in the real world? They guys each give an update on their professional lives and current projects. 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: The Internet of Things is Watching You B Segment: What’s Up with Dennis and Tom? Parting Shots: Bionic Reading Legal Innovation as a Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even though much has been said about the prematurely leaked draft decision of Dobbs, there’s a great deal to unpack now that the final opinion has been issued. Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh welcomes back Syracuse University College of Law Vice Dean Keith Bybee to explore the reasoning of the opinion as well as the newly released concurring and dissenting opinions. Get a handle on this landmark decision that has raised many questions for law students and professors alike. In the wake of the Supreme Court draft leak, many are questioning what ramifications its language could have on a number of past court decisions, as well as Americans’ rights in a variety of other areas. Law Student Podcast host Meg Steenburgh gets perspective on these issues from Vice Dean Keith Bybee. They examine the interplay of courts, politics, and the media, and discuss our nation’s legal processes throughout history. Professor Keith Bybee is Vice Dean and Paul E. and Hon. Joanne F. Alper ’72 Judiciary Studies Professor at Syracuse University College of Law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara talks with Victoria Winterberg, an immigration attorney in El Paso about how things changed when she got intentional about the clients she works with. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing legal education was slowly moving online even before COVID-19 hit, but nowadays, online, in-person, and hybrid CLE programs are all just part of the norm. Jared chats with Bruce Richard about what the post-pandemic CLE experience is like for attendees and the benefits of becoming a CLE speaker. Later, they guys play Jared’s latest game – “Course Correction!” Jared gives both real and fake online course descriptions, and Bruce must decide which oddball classes are really out there for your consumption. And, love him or hate him, Conan O’Brien has been a mainstay of comedy and late-night TV for decades. Listen in for Jared’s thoughts on why Conan is the best late-night talk show host ever. Bruce Richard is program attorney for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE│New England). ------ Just because we've finished our conversation about continuing education doesn't mean you're done studying. Check out this episode's playlist all about learnin' and schoolin'. ------ 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 At Sea by In This World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Constitutional law is more of a vibe now. Well there's not much to talk about in the legal world besides the Supreme Court so... let's do that. The Court ruled that state legislatures are both free to craft the laws that suit their state and that state legislatures are dangerously lawless entities that must be crushed by judicial fiat... WITHIN A DAY! The half century of Roe isn't a historical tradition, but a 111 year old gun permit statute is not as historically rooted as a 14 year old Supreme Court opinion. It's a wild time to try to untangle the rule of law. Also, Biglaw firms are scrambling to react to the Dobbs opinion, and former Solicitor General Paul Clement throws a pity party in the papers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was previously recorded in 2019 before the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade, but the conversation is just as relevant today. In this edition, co-hosts Jon Amarilio and Chastidy Burns are joined by Katie Watson, a lawyer, professor, bioethicist, and the author of “Scarlet A: The Ethics, Law and Politics of Ordinary Abortion.” Katie makes the argument that we need to start having real conversations about ordinary abortion because it impacts millions of Americans, and can help us unpack many other social issues, including civil rights, religion, socioeconomic stratification and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Settlement negotiations are not always successful. But a disappointing negotiation can yield important information about your case, and your opponent, that you can use at trial. What to share during settlement, and what to withhold, are important considerations that can impact the final outcome. Tune in to learn some effective settlement negotiation strategies in Part Two of our series on settlements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even during times less tumultuous than the one we are in now, lawyers as a profession report high levels of stress. Finding the way to keep motivated and healthy on an individual level while fighting systemic problems is no easy task. It was this challenge that lawyers Nora Bergman and Chelsy Castro set out to address in their new book, 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Bergman and Castro share experiences from their respective backgrounds in coaching and psychotherapy, and some of their work creating wellness programming tailored for the legal profession. They intend their book to be a jumping off point for attorneys looking to increase resilience and happiness in their personal and professional lives. Rather than ticking off 50 boxes, the authors encourage readers to look at 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers to find the lessons that speak to them. (For host Lee Rawles, one of those was the suggestion to make a "to don't" list to remove unnecessary tasks from her plate.) Tune in to hear Bergman and Castro discuss the research that went into 50 Lessons for Happy Lawyers, the other books in the 50 Lessons for Lawyers series, and their advice for lawyers who are finding it difficult to cope with the stress of their professional and personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opposing counsel is being difficult, or the client is confused. You’re trying to be nice, but the message isn’t getting through. Before you throw up your hands and shout “What do you want?!”….try our 7 tips for more effective communication. They will help you build trust with your clients, receive better work products, and be more productive in any conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newly appointed National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) President and CEO April Frazier Camara shares her goals for the NLADA and the personal history that led her to advocate for access to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s a key lesson in this episode, it’s “Don’t try to do it all.” Guest Mike Morse founded the largest personal injury law firm in Michigan. But it wasn’t always that way. He started out trying to do everything himself, from trials to correspondence to hiring assistants to finding office space. Nobody in law school teaches you how to run a law firm – law school doesn’t even admit a law firm is a business. You need to learn how to run your firm like a business. Morse did just that. Learn to delegate. Be a visionary. Be an entrepreneur. Build a brand, scale up, and succeed. If you’re already leading a firm, take the next step. Offload tasks to others who share your values and hold them accountable. Build your business by doing what you’re best at and assigning others to do the things you don’t love. For anyone running their own firm and wants to grow, this episode may be one of the most important podcasts of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Czuba of Best’s Insurance Professional Resources interviews Jim Barbieri from Claims Advantage, Inc. on the purpose and preparation of the interview process when handling insurance claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do the mentally strong manage their money? In a world where it seems like there’s a disconnect between those who have money and those who don’t, are there things we can do on a daily basis to transform our mindset around money? Joining me for this conversation is Winnie Sun. Winnie is one of the most trusted financial voices on social media today. With 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry, Winnie serves as Managing Director of Sun Group Wealth Partners, CNBC Financial Advisor Council, Forbes contributor, regular Good Day Los Angeles, host of the Yes Factor podcast, and is also tv host of LevelUp With Winnie Sun on NASDAQ, Amazon Fire, Roku. Her trending business tweetchat averages over 150MM impressions per week. Winnie gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:45] Where to start with managing your money [5:50] How to shift your mindset around talking about finances and money [8:30] Tips to manage and keep track of your money [15:00] How to invest smartly [20:00] Why should we start building credit as soon as possible [24:30] Winnie’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: The Trillion Dollar Coach by Bill Campbell Connect with Winnie here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://sungroupwp.com/ Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com https://www.instagram.com/winniesundotcom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are studying for the July bar exam, you’re not going to memorize every flashcard for the Multistate Bar Examination, and that’s OK. You can still pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The January 6th hearings, a series of five scheduled hearings investigating the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, by the United States House Select Committee, is currently underway. So, what will these hearings uncover? Host Craig Williams is joined by William C. Banks, law professor and an expert in constitutional law, national security law, and counterterrorism law, to discuss the January 6th hearings. Craig and Bill take a look at the purpose, goals of the January 6th Select Committee, potential criminal referrals to the DOJ by the committee, and whether there could be possible criminal prosecution due to the information revealed in these hearings. Mentioned in this Episode: National Security Law Today Podcast January 6th Hearings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clio, the legal tech services giant, provides options that can help firms comply with federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. As many lawyers know – or come to learn – healthcare information can be a third rail. HIPAA regulations create unique knots to untangle when you get anywhere near sensitive healthcare information. What’s a HIPAA “covered entity,” and how does it affect responsibilities for health records, data protection, and sharing? What level of security and encryption are required? And how do new HITECH act vendor data handling regulations affect you? If you’re representing doctors buying or selling a practice, or representing a nursing home or health provider, it can get messy in a minute. Attorneys can struggle to comply with all the regulations. But incorporating a comprehensive, firm-wide compliance tech solution can help. (Plus, learn how to stop misspelling HIPAA, because we’ve all done it). Got questions or ideas? Don’t forget to hit us up at [email protected] Topics: Guest Joshua Lenon, lawyer and data protection officer at Clio, explains how tech solutions can help lawyers meet HIPAA healthcare data requirements. HIPAA regs can sneak into all sorts of legal work, including the buying and selling of medical practices or a medical malpractice case. …and HIPAA regs are constantly evolving. Are you keeping up? Additional Resources: HIPAA HITECH Act What is PHI Clio Clio and HIPAA Clio HIPAA add-on cost Standard Fusion Clio Cloud Conference Clio Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie talks with the author Healing Career Wounds, Rick Girard, about how to hire and attract the right talent for your company. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unfortunately, data breaches are becoming a ‘when’, not ‘if’, scenario, but a proactive data protection strategy will definitely help! Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Peter Baumann about what businesses should do to get ahead of threat actors and develop effective responses to breaches. They discuss the risk distinctions between structured and unstructured data, talk about lawyer-specific data considerations, and explain how to assess your security needs and get the right tools for the job. Peter Baumann is CEO and founder of ActiveNav, a leading data privacy and governance software provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting to notice a pattern? The January 6 Committee is very interested in speaking with Ginni Thomas following revelations that she had a correspondence with John Eastman about election shenanigans. But more interesting is the revelation that Eastman was telling his buddies that he had inside information about closed door Supreme Court meetings casting an even brighter spotlight on Thomas. It's still anyone's guess who leaked the Dobbs opinion, but it's worth noting that Occam's Razor is undefeated. We also discuss the latest religious schools opinion from the Supreme Court and UCLA's Absent-Minded... or just plain absent... professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re out of the office, but the clients and the cases never stop. Do you send an email at the Washington Monument, or wait until you get home? What will happen if you don’t respond immediately? And is the anxiety of being “disconnected” when you turn off your email really giving you a break at all? Tune in for research and real-life suggestions that can help you balance your work with your well-deserved vacation time. And if you think you don’t deserve it or can’t find the time for a vacation…..you definitely need to listen to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you settling your good cases and trying your bad ones? Is sending a demand letter early in the case effective? And should you work up a case differently if you plan to settle instead of going to trial? In Part One of our two-part series on settlements, John and Erich discuss when to start settlement talks, how to negotiate from a position of strength, and when to walk away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s no way around it, prospective clients want to talk to a lawyer, so get into your intake! Then the guys go LARPing—a little role play to quickly up your SEO game. Also, the return or Dear State Bar Regulator. As a lawyer, how involved should you be in the intake process? You’ve got people to handle that, right? After all, you’ve got better things to do. Gyi and Conrad discuss intake best practices and what really turns phone calls to clients. In the return of a fan favorite segment, Dear State Bar Regulator, Gyi pens a letter to those weirdly nitpicky South Carolina regulators. Let’s be honest, how much can a potential client really infer from a 3rd-party’s URL? And then, it’s time for some legal marketing LARPing! No, the guys aren’t donning wizard gowns and medieval attire; rather, they take on their respective roles as lawyer and marketer and dive deeper into the realm of SEO expectations. With a few quick tweaks, you can unlock the quick wins that will level up your magical powers, or at least your internet footprint. The News: LawPay acquires MyCase: Case management meets payment services. Good for the consumer? We’ll find out. Mentioned in this Episode: Lunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTube Joe Patrice, “MyCase Acquired by LawPay Parent,” LawNext: Conversation with LawPay and MyCase Law Firm Intake Fundamentals, Facebook Group (Private) South Carolina State Bar Regulators 22-02 MyCase LawPay Clio Legal Trends 2021 Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can lawyers be healthier? It’s no secret that the legal industry has a high threshold for burnout. So, is there anything we can do about it? My guest this week, Julian Hayes II says yes. Julian is an author, an executive health consultant, and the founder of The Art of Fitness & Life. His mission is to help entrepreneurs, executives, and high performers elevate their status and upgrade their energy and entire human system so they can run around with their great-great-grandchildren—not just see them. This mission is accomplished through leveraging their unique D.N.A., data-driven health metrics, N of 1 personalized programming, high-tech toys, and a performance team. He's also the host of Optimal Health for Busy Entrepreneurs and has written extensively at many of the world's largest publications such as Inc, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS & many more. Julian gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] The current status of mental health [6:20] The science behind burnout [18:50] Data-driven health metrics [19:40] Biological vs. chronological age [26:25] How to adjust your results through nutrition [34:10] Julian’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: Levels of Energy by Frederick Dodson Connect with Julian here: Twitter LinkedIn https://theartoffitnessandlife.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

Post-Covid, the work-from-home lifestyle has become a lot more permanent than many of us thought it would. With this shift, many are realizing their home office setup might need some tweaks to become an effective workspace. So, where to begin? Dennis and Tom talk about their own experiences, lay out ideas for approaching your upgrades, and recommend products for lighting, desks, chairs, monitors, sound equipment, and more. Later, the rollout for Windows 11 sort of came along at a snail's pace. Why? Dennis and Tom introduce a new segment – “Bug or Feature?” – to discuss whether Microsoft’s slower software release schedule is a good or bad thing for its users. 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: Upgrading Your Home Office B Segment: Slow Rollout of Windows 11: Bug or Feature? Parting Shots: Music/Voice Separation 10 Online Tools and Apps to Improve Memory for Seniors How to Make a Venn Diagram in PowerPoint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest Debbie L. Overstreet, the incoming NALA president, gives an overview of the upcoming NALA conference – a return to the in-person gathering after two years of virtual, but with a remote option as well. Plus, the state of the job market for paralegal professionals and the role of the paralegal in government organizations. Now is a great time to be in the paralegal field. Jobs abound, and the field is transforming with new options for flexibility, including working from home. But every new step requires a willingness to embrace change. The field is never going back. What’s new for NALA? Overstreet vows to continue national outreach to affiliates, working with colleges to supporting students, and looks for NALA to reach out to government-affiliated paralegal professionals who need national support in a niche that can get lost. Don’t miss the upcoming conference, chances to network, meet vendors, and earn continuing education credits. Hot topics include the legal side of social media, modern policing, climate change, ethics, and motions in limine. Mentioned on this Episode: NALA 2022 NALA Conference & Expo NALA Keynote Speaker Melissa Zabor Q&A With NALA Board, 2022, Including Debbie Overstreet USAjobs.gov U.S. Department of Justice careers CIA careers DEA careers FBI Jobs IRS Jobs BIA Jobs Judiciary Jobs Oklahoma Northern District Bankruptcy Court (each District has own website) Army Civilian Service Defender Services Office Training Division Federal Government Jobs Government Jobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with his father, attorney Steve Glaser, about succession planning and the need to start before you ever think you should. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s law students grew up side by side with technology and typically view it as an integral part of their lives and futures as lawyers. As such, today’s law schools are working to support students through more robust legal technology training and development. Digital Edge hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway talk with Kenton Brice about his involvement with the Digital Initiative at the University of Oklahoma College of Law to get a sense of how technology is being leveraged in a tech-forward school. They also discuss how the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) and legal ops are using technology to increase access to justice, and Kenton shares his thoughts on what tech trends point to new possibilities for the future of law. Kenton Brice is the director of technology innovation at the University of Oklahoma College of Law and directs the OU Law Center for Technology & Innovation in Practice and the College’s Digital Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also, people don't want to go back to the office. At all. The latest edition of the ATL Top 50 Law Schools ranking is out and provides some interesting insights into legal education. As the ATL system privileges "outputs" by focusing on job placement and costs rather than incoming student GPAs and LSAT scores, the ranking gives prospective students a look at the best bang for their tuition buck and gives law schools a great way to game the system: be cheaper and get your grads jobs that will let them pay off debt. We talk about the rankings and some curious schools dropping down the list. We also discuss associate resistance to the "3-day in-person work week" model. It seems as though lawyers don't want to return to the office at all and that might not be in their best interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wish you had a way to predict how the jury will respond to your argument? Consider conducting a focus group. Tim Cronin discusses the benefits and limitations of online and in-person focus groups, how to prepare your narrative, ways to test various strategy scenarios, and personal courtroom success stories where focus group results changed the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you successfully advocate for your client if you haven’t walked a mile in their shoes? Going beyond a five-minute intake phone call will help you better understand your client’s needs, fears, and goals, open new avenues in your arguments and build trust that pays off throughout the entire litigation process. Learn how and when to reach out, specific questions to ask to jumpstart deeper conversations, and how to set boundaries in today’s podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you struggling with debt? Do you have collectors breathing down your neck, threatening to repossess your property and filing lawsuits against you in court? For many Americans facing this dilemma, their options are fairly limited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The way we see it, you’re either ghosting your clients on purpose (for shame!), or you’re just super busy like every lawyer, ever, and don’t know how to keep everybody in the loop (okay, we get that). So, Jared Correia and Matt McClellan talk tips for boosting your communications and helping your clients get the love, appreciation, and case updates they deserve. Then – yay! – more Florida Man shenanigans, this time with a summer twist. See if Matt’s up to the challenge of identifying which odd life choices can be attributed to true Floridian fellas. And, Jared’s got thoughts on LawPay’s MyCase acquisition. You better hear ‘em. Matthew McClellan is co-founder of Hona, an application that auto-updates clients on the status of their case. ----- Since Florida Man's clearly getting into the swing of summer, you should too. Let's break out the Summer Jamz! ----- 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 Impact by Tiger Gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there a conservative case for supporting civil legal aid? Prominent conservative and libertarian thought leaders share their perspectives on access-to-justice issues and recent regulatory changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack talks with LawPods founder and Chief Strategist, Robert Ingalls, about how your firm can leverage a legal podcast to complement and enhance your existing content marketing strategy. Learn how to get quality sound, determine your cadence, and decide what content you want to focus on. 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

This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How do I decide which candidate to hire for the office manager position? How do I attract quality candidates to my small firm when we’re competing against larger law firms? How do I hold people accountable in a way that doesn’t create a lot of extra work for me? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you build a dream marketing team? There are two components to having a successful marketing team: a Rainmaker and a Visionary. Joining me for this conversation is Veronica Romney. Veronica is a Dream Team Architect helping online entrepreneurs dial in their human resources, develop phenomenal company cultures, and profitable bottom lines. She’s a former Speaker and Trainer for Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi and the former Chief of Staff of mega-brand BossBabe. She’s no stranger to the stage and has been in the online marketing world for over 13 years, having been featured in places like Forbes, Inc, Huffpost, and more. When she’s not helping her visionary clients scale to 8-figures plus, you can find her wrangling her two man cubs in the beautiful oak trees of North Carolina. Veronica gives listeners actionable tips on: [3:00] The first hire you should make when it comes to marketing [11:05] How to navigate micromanagement [14:00] How to know if you have a good Rainmaker [16:15] What makes a great marketing team [28:40] Veronica’s book recommendation Resources mentioned in this episode: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Get FREE access to Veronica’s Executive Dream Team Guide HERE. Discover the 5 types of hires you need to correctly scale so you can ditch the 7-figure burnout that no one is talking about! Connect with Veronica here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://veronicaromney.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

Should We Be Able to Reclaim a Racist Slur – as a Registered Trademark? In this special State Bar of Texas podcast, host Rocky Dihr welcomes Simon Tam, a musician, author, activist, and entrepreneur, whose efforts to trademark his band name “The Slants” prompted a nearly 10-year long legal battle that eventually wound up in the U.S. Supreme Court. Rocky and Simon discuss: The Power of Reclaiming Culturally Controversial and Derogatory Terms What it’s like to bring a Lawsuit Before the U.S. Supreme Court The State of Free Speech The Landmark Supreme Court Ruling in Tam’s Favor The Relationship between Arts and Activism, and How to Create Positive Change with Lasting Impacts Simon Tam is the the founder and bassist of “The Slants”, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. Simon is also an author, activist, TEDx speaker and podcaster, who is passionate about changing the world with relentless optimism and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Are the Legal Implications of the Astroworld Aftermath? In November 2021, a fatal crowd crush occurred during the first night of the 2021 Astroworld Festival that resulted in the deaths of ten people, plus hundreds of serious injuries. Could this Catastrophe have been Prevented? Litigation attorneys, Saba Syed, Brent Turman and Barrett Robin join host, Laurence Colletti in this special episode to discuss: Both the Plaintiffs’ and Defendants’ sides of the argument Who Can Be Held Legally Responsible for Damages Suffered? Will There Be Criminal Charges Filed? And What Could the Event's Settlement Entail? Session Topic: Astroworld Aftermath: Litigation and Its Impact on the Live Events Industry Saba Syed is a Partner and Litigation Attorney at Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP. Brent Turman is also a Partner and Litigation Attorney at Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP. Barrett Robin Trial Attorney at Hamilton Wingo, LLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Successful lawyers are successful storytellers. Special guest Corban Addision joins the podcast to discuss his most recent legal thriller “Wastelands”; and how lawyers can leverage the power of storytelling in their legal writing and client advocacy initiatives. The book “Wastelands” tells the extraordinary, true story of how a rural, North Carolina community stood up against one of the world’s most powerful meatpacking companies polluting their communities – and won. Corban Addison is an attorney, activist, bestselling author, speaker and world traveler. He brings attention to human rights crises around the world through his thought-provoking books and legal publishings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) quickly approaches the final weeks of the term, it has yet to cast its opinion on a handful of crucial issues that linger on the minds of many Americans. Abortion, gun rights, immigration and the environment are just a few of the key issues in play. Trial Associate Susanna Rychlak Allen gives us an update on what we can expect from SCOTUS in its last leg of a highly controversial term and how things might look going forward. Susanna Rychlak Allen is a trial associate with Yetter Coleman, LLP. Susanna’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and includes experience representing clients in a variety of sectors, including technology, energy, and transportation, among others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the COVID-19 pandemic surged in early 2020, it forced courthouses across the country to close their doors. For the nation’s legal system, that meant reimagining how to administer justice. It pushed technology to the forefront, and forced courts and lawyers to break with tradition and innovate in new ways. These new courtroom innovations may forever change the litigation landscape and practice of law going forward. Host Rocky Dihr, sits down with Chief Justice Tracy Christopher, Judge Emily Miskel, and Tom Leatherbury to discuss how the pandemic brought some welcome innovations to the justice process, but also several new challenges. Hon. Tracy Christopher was elected Chief Justice of the 14th Court of Appeals in November 2020. She first joined the Court when she was appointed as a Justice in December 2009. Judge Emily Miskel has served as judge of the 470th district court of Collin County, Texas, since the court was created in 2015. Tom Leatherbury is an appellate lawyer with Vinson & Elkins, LLP. Mr. Leatherbury boasts forty years of experience in state and federal appeals and trials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking of entering family law? In this panel focused on helping young lawyers understand the nuances of practicing in this area of the law, listeners get varied perspectives from both judges and attorneys. Rocky Dhir chats with Judge Janice Berg, Judge Gloria López, and attorneys Jacob Cohen and Alicia Palmer about their experiences in family law practice and their favorite tidbits of wisdom from their panel – including their takes on: Trusting that your legal education really has prepared you for what you’re doing (Really!) Tactfully disagreeing with a judge Setting appropriate client boundaries And much more The Honorable Janice Berg is a judge in the 247th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. The Honorable Gloria E. López is a judge in the 308th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Jacob Cohen is an associate attorney at The Rainwater Firm in Houston, Texas. Alicia Palmer is an associate attorney at Kelly L. Fritsch, PC, in Houston, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unique stressors that frequently accompany the life of a legal professional can still be major triggers for depression and other mental health issues. What work still needs to be done to address legal industry health and wellness? On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome Daniel Lukasik to discuss the current landscape of well-being in the profession and his insights on how to reduce stigma and support the health and wellness of legal colleagues. Daniel Lukasik is the Judicial Wellness Coordinator for the New York State Office of Court Administration and the founder of lawyerswithdepression.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent amendments to Texas labor codes are making it far easier for workers to pursue a sexual harassment claim. Annual Meeting presenters Lea Ream and Karen Fitzgerald join podcast host Rocky Dhir to discuss the implications of these changes for Texas employers and what best practices should be followed to properly respond to and investigate harassment claims. Additionally, they elaborate on increased provisions for employees and offer insights on how victims of sexual harassment in the workplace should go about filing a claim. Lea A. Ream is a shareholder at Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza PC and maintains a civil litigation practice centered on commercial and employment matters. Karen Fitzgerald is the owner at Fitzgerald Law, PLLC, and is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last two years have brought a variety of game-changers to employment law, in large part due to pandemic-era effects on employee/employer relationships. Host Rocky Dhir talks with Tony Campiti and Lawrence Morales about their Annual Meeting presentation on the latest trends and changes in employment law and what Texas lawyers, employers, and employees need to know. Tony Campiti is a partner and labor and employment attorney in the litigation section at the Holland & Knight, LLP, Dallas office, representing management exclusively in client counseling and litigation. Lawrence Morales is a partner at The Morales Law Firm, PC, and a certified specialist in Labor and Employment law by the State Bar of Texas, Board of Legal Specialization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fair Pay to Play Act has brought forth a whole slew of changes, questions, and (if we’re honest) confusion to the world of college sports. Laurence Coletti chats with Jeremy Evans about the details of the Act, which now allows college athletes to secure endorsements and sponsorships without losing scholarship eligibility. Jeremy talks about the pros and cons of athletes' new control over marketing their names, images, and likenesses and discusses some of the legal and ethical issues that have arisen since the Fair Pay to Play Act became effective in 2021. Jeremy M. Evans is the chief entrepreneur officer (CEO), founder & managing attorney at California Sports Lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This year’s keynote speaker offers a whole new perspective on work, life, mental health, and cross-industry cooperation. Restaurateur Chris Shepherd chats with Rocky Dhir about the challenges of the hospitality industry and how the Southern Smoke Foundation works to provide support for those in crisis. Chris Shepherd is founding director and honorary chairman of Southern Smoke Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices