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The Innovation for Justice lab launched at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law in 2018 with the goal of designing, building and testing new solutions to addressing the justice gap impacting millions of Americans. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t wait for the request for appeal to hit your desk to start thinking about appealable issues. Many top firms pay close attention to appeal potential every minute of litigation. Appellate law experts Joan Lockwood and Rich Finneran discuss appellate brief basics, which issues have a greater chance of reversal, and how to prioritize key points. Tune in for tried-and-true tips which could improve your chances of winning your next appeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opposing counsel is hammering your client with irrelevant questions, an intimidating tone, and maybe even false evidence. Under this intense pressure, your client may take the bait and respond in a manner that could derail your case. What can you do? Today’s empowering discussion focuses on ways to protect your client and your case from rude and harassing intimidation tactics during deposition and defuse overly-aggressive interrogation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inefficient and don’t know why? Jared will sort you out. Listen in for tips on creating and delegating workflows to make your firm’s processes efficient from start to finish. Next up, a brand new feature! In this, the inaugural edition of “Live From the Playroom,” Jared welcomes Nashville singer-songwriter Erinn Peet Lukes as the show’s first-ever musical guest. Check out Erinn’s music at erinnpeetlukes.com, and look for her upcoming solo album “EPL” on March 4th, available via your favorite streaming service. ------- We loved having Erinn on so much, and wanted to share more of her scene, so we asked and she delivered. Check out this playlist Erinn put together for us featuring some of her Nashvegas friends. ------- 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 Country Music Breaks My Heart by Erinn Peet Lukes. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the difference between benchmarks and baselines when it comes to measuring your firm’s KPIs? Often, we set revenue and project-based goals to achieve on a quarterly or annual basis, without having a clear understanding of our KPIs, how to measure them, or how to shift them if they’re no longer aligned. We dive into all things KPIs with Jeff Smith in this episode. Jeff is affectionately known as “The KPI Guy” as he’s written 7 international #1 best-selling books on KPI and Business Management. He is on record as the most successful author in history on the subject. Throughout his career, he’s worked with, and is trusted by Royal families, Governments of different countries and Senior Executives in the largest companies in the world. Jeff gives listeners actionable tips on: What KPIs are and why we use them How to decide which KPIs you should focus on in your firm The difference between a baseline and a benchmark and how to measure it within your firm His recommendations on which KPIs lawyers should be using to measure Trust as a key component of achieving KPIs Resources mentioned in this episode: Paradigms by Joel Arthur Baker Connect with Jeff here: LinkedIn www.jeff-smith.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

Legal professionals tend to focus on rules, policies, oaths, etc., but this isn’t enough when it comes to ethical decision-making. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome Victoria Vuletich to explain the components of ethical wellness and a variety of dynamics that influence problem solving. Victoria offers insights on how ethical wellness and moral resilience affect the outcomes of ethical dilemmas often faced by legal professionals. Victoria Vuletich is the CEO and founder of Ethics Squared LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the complete Microsoft 365 experience worth your while? A lot of lawyers really aren’t aware of all of its capabilities, and the 365 universe just keeps expanding. Dennis and Tom help listeners gain a broader understanding of the possibilities available through this software and its particularly useful applications in legal practice. Later, the “Hot or Not?” segment is back as the guys take the temp of Windows 11 and whether you should jump on the upgrade train. 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. Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary J. Allen isn't sorry if you find her new book scary. In fact, she's hoping that Driverless Finance: Fintech's Impact on Financial Stability can spook enough people to create momentum for change. Allen was involved in the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission that was formed by Congress to study the causes behind the 2008 financial crisis. Now she sees the possibility of financial collapse on an even greater scale with AI technology being used in the financial industry; "smart contracts" that could bring down banks before human intervention is possible; cryptocurrency and non-fungible token sales being made for the purpose of speculation; and tech giants like Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google contemplating offering financial services. In the future, she warns, banks might not be the only entities that become "too big to fail." While the public is concerned about the safety of driverless cars, there's much less awareness about driverless finance, and the dangers it could pose to the global financial system are real, says Allen. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Allen speaks with the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles about the promise and downsides of some "cutting-edge" financial products, and why innovation is not inherently good. She suggests some avenues for regulation and oversight, urges that regulators be given the technology and access to expertise they need to keep up with new financial products and markets, and explains what an NFT is–and what it isn't. Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does it feel when you open your email and it’s addressed to “Gentlemen?” Have you been asked on the phone if you are an assistant just because you have a feminine voice? And why are women fifty percent of law school grads but still only 15% of the partners? Female attorneys have been practicing for over 100 years, but we are still grappling with issues of attire, attitude, and acceptance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the progress we’ve made and take on one of our suggestions about what you can do to advance the cause of women in the courtroom. Because Ladies, we still have work to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to settle through mediation? Learn what works and what doesn’t from Hon. Glenn Norton, a former judge on the Missouri Court of Appeals who is now one of the most sought-after mediators in the Midwest. This encore conversation about the legal and psychological nuances of negotiation could make your next mediation more successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking its lead from Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court shenanigans, a Fifth Circuit panel told attorneys to go maskless. In Louisiana. The state that just edged past New York in COVID deaths per million. Though at least some of its judges care enough about freedom to respect the judgment of counsel. Joe Rogan is still, unfortunately, in the news and he's basically the poster child for how little people seem to understand about free speech. Meanwhile, the Milbank raises still have a lot of notable holdouts. When is the market going to catch up? Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re spending money to attract potential clients, now take the next step to ensure every moment of that client experience is amazing from intake to follow-up. In a special LHLM 101 episode, Conrad and Gyi go deep into the mysterious world (well, not that mysterious) of Customer Relationship Management platforms, known as CRMs. Provide a better experience for your clients; analyze marketing data to know what’s working and what isn’t; and do it all while saving you both time and money. It’s hard work, but CRMs make it easier. The days of tracking open cases on yellow legal pads is over. If you don’t know where to start, the LHLM dynamic duo run through the big-name platforms, the tricks and traps, and share their number one tactical tip to successfully implementing a CRM platform. Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, Posh, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts look at soon-to-be launched Justice Technology Association and its plan to build community around efforts to provide innovative and accessible solutions to common legal issues. The association will support initiatives that seek to shape the consumer legal experience for the greater good, drive social impact, increase access to justice and grow the newly minted justice tech market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you double your website revenue? There are so many different strategies, and this week, we’re talking about a new concept called The Rule of 26. Joining me for this conversation is Michael Buzinski, President & CMO of Buzzworthy Website Marketing. Michael is a lifelong entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader, and best-selling author. Dubbed a “visionary marketer” by the American Marketing Association, Michael’s sole mission is to help entrepreneurs avoid the time drain and frustration of managing profitable digital marketing campaigns. Buzz, as most call him, has simplified digital marketing success with The Rule of 26 and is on a mission to double the website revenue of service-centric businesses across America. Buzz gives listeners actionable tips on: What’s the rule of 26? How to increase your conversion rate Three ways to increase the value of a client Tips to run a profitable firm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On average, everything you are buying today costs 7% more than it did a year ago. In this show of the Young Lawyer Rising Podcast, financial speaker-writer-consultant Eric Rosenberg joins host Mathew Kerbis to discuss the effects of rising inflation and how best to beat these effects through good investment decisions and mitigated risk. Learn how to fine tune your portfolio to offset inflation and weather whatever the markets throw at you! Special thanks to our sponsor, The Velvet Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of a new feature on Lawyer 2 Lawyer, we are releasing something a little different. While we will be maintaining our regular practice of providing you high-quality commentary on the biggest subjects in the law today, every other episode for the next few months, we’ll be running a series we call “The Life of a Lawyer, Start to Finish”. This series will explore the experience of becoming and being an attorney, from applying to law schools through retirement and everything in between. We’re excited to use this series to offer some great advice for lawyers at all stages of their careers. In our first episode, we will start, logically enough, with “How to Get into Law School.” Host Craig Williams is joined by Miriam Ingber, Associate Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at Yale Law School, and Kristi Jobson, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Chief Admissions Officer at Harvard Law School, to cover their popular podcast for future law students, Navigating Law School Admissions, the admissions process, standing out in the crowd, and preparing for your first year. Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic made many employers realize that they actually can do business with a remote staff, but there are still many issues to untangle as remote and/or hybrid work continues. To help attorneys understand the nuances of employment law for these new work situations, Rocky Dhir welcomes business and employment trial lawyer Trang Tran. They discuss how today’s common work situations interact with current laws and offer advice for protecting both employers and employees. Trang Tran is a trial lawyer who has been serving individuals and businesses for over 20 years. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio and LawPay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Breyer plans to step down at the end of the Term. But we didn't get much time to celebrate his legacy before the national conversation shifted to denigrating his hypothetical replacement. Georgetown Law found itself thrust into the center of the story when its newest hire branded Breyer's not-yet-chosen successor as a "lesser Black [woman]." Speaking of law schools dealing with racism, Penn Law professor Amy Wax says she's not retiring amid a disciplinary inquiry into what the dean describes as her increasing "promotion of white supremacy." Meanwhile, Goodwin instituted a new vacation policy that should help associates actually unplug for a little bit. Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even if you and your firm are completely above reproach, you could be sued. Your conduct may be scrutinized and every document you ever sent in a case may be discoverable. Are you prepared for that? This episode offers key insight into basic legal malpractice issues from being sued to handling a malpractice case for your firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you stuck in a cross-examination rut? In part two of our encore presentation with attorney and author Patrick Malone, you’ll hear thought-provoking techniques to discredit dishonest witnesses, counter common issues and reduce tensions in the courtroom. Attack your next cross-examination with sharper skills and a new attitude based on this lively discussion about Patrick’s new book, The Fearless Cross-Examiner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave sits down with Anne Geraghty Helms and Julie Gryce of DLA Piper as well as Ira Lustbader from Children’s Rights to talk about the incredible need for pro bono legal work and how lawyers and their firms can get involved. Stay Tuned for Latosha Ellis’ tip for Federal Diversity of Jurisdiction over Limited Liability Corporations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A perfect album—one with no fillers, no bad songs, all greatness—can be pretty hard to come by. But, after decades of meticulous searching, Jared has found those happy few. This time, he features the alternative country group, Uncle Tupelo, and their perfect album “Anodyne.” Next up, Jared welcomes the esteemed Joe Patrice to discuss legal journalism, law firm horror stories, politics, and whether objective reporting still exists. And, this time on the Rump Roast, Joe quizzes and Jared takes the hot seat for a round of obscure Simpsons trivia. Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law. -------- Since we talked about alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo, here's a playlist featuring the best from the Uncle Tupeloverse. -------- 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 Front Porch Etude #2 by Heartland Nights. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For so many law firms, SEO can feel like the golden ticket or all-encompassing answer to their marketing questions and strategy. But great marketing and online presence goes beyond keyword searches, and in this episode we’re answering why focusing on keywords is the wrong approach to SEO. Joining me for this conversation is Lorraine Ball, who after spending too many years in Corporate America, said goodbye to the bureaucracy, glass ceilings and bad coffee to follow her passion helping small business owners succeed. Today, Lorraine is a successful entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and host of the marketing podcast, More than a Few Words, brings creative ideas, practical tips, and decades of real-world experience to every conversation. As the founder of the Digital Toolbox Club, she helps business owners use internet marketing to grow. Lorraine gives listeners actionable tips on: How to create content for great SEO, without relying on keywords Creating content that answers questions How to provide value on your website and keep your visitors engaged Tips to re-optimize a blog post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New year, new trends. Our field never slows down. Keep up or risk being passed by. Host Carl Morrison looks at a dozen developing trends for the coming year and beyond. Everything from the evolution of the Limited Licensed Practitioner field (looking at you Arizona and Utah) to the breakneck acceleration in legal tech, artificial intelligence, workflow automation, and process improvements. The post-pandemic “Great Resignation” is creating more opportunities than ever for paralegal professionals. Make 2022 the year you truly understand your value, embrace change, advance your skills, and take charge of your career. Special thanks to our sponsors NALA, ServeNow, and InfoTrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Business hasn’t slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic, which tore many couples apart, according to family law attorneys Stacy D. Phillips, who practices in Los Angeles, and Bonnie E. Rabin, who practices in New York. However, the COVID-19 crisis has made it easier to work together. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From access to justice to efficiency in practice, tech holds endless possibilities for helping legal matters run more smoothly. With so much potential to be tapped, law schools are developing programs aimed at exploring creative ways to bring tech and law together. Dennis and Tom discuss the varying approaches seen throughout the legal education sphere and their potential impacts on the future of the profession. Next, the guys remember Wendy Werner, admiring her conservative, but purposeful approach to technology and her ability to use it wisely. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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 answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybersecurity keeps changing at an ever-quickening pace, and, really, it’s probably going to stay that way. Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome friend and cybersecurity expert David G. Ries to discuss some of the major happenings of the past year and what we should expect for 2022. David gives an overview of current cyber-threats and notable data breaches, discusses government efforts to fight cybercrime, and lays out the latest best practices to help you protect your business. David G. Ries practices in the areas of environmental, technology, and data protection law and litigation Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet and PInow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Al Goldberger discusses how Covid-19 has affected youth sports liability. Special thanks to our sponsor, AM Best Company, Best’s Insurance Professional Resources, including Qualified Member attorneys, adjusters and expert service providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought law firm salaries had settled into a nice equilibrium, Milbank announced another round of base salary hikes and the whole cycle began again. But with some notable hold-outs, the industry is left wondering if this is the last word on the matter or if another raise is on the horizon. We also talk about Elon Musk's effort to get a law firm to fire an attorney for being mean to him when he was back pushing the envelope of SEC regulations, and a state judge who refused to get vaccinated and an unvaccinated former VP candidate who sunk her high profile trial by catching COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1972 issuance of the Report of the National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws is one of the watershed moments in modern workers' compensation. As this year marks the 50th anniversary of the report, we felt it was worth revisiting our conversation with John F. Burton, Jr., who served as chairman on that commission. In this episode, originally released in December of 2018, host Alan Pierce talks to John F. Burton, Jr. about his career as a workers’ compensation expert. They discuss the history of workers’ compensation, outlining its legal evolution through different political and economic eras in the United States. Special thanks to our sponsors, PInow and MerusCase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's plenty of conventional wisdom about what makes a good legal brief or court opinion. Judge Robert E. Bacharach of the Denver-based 10th Circuit Court of Appeals says that when judges socialize, their conversations often devolve into discussions about language and pieces of writing they enjoy or revile. But Bacharach decided he wanted to dive deeper, to see what the science of psycholinguistics could teach lawyers and judges about how written words persuade an audience. The result was his new book, Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word, published by the ABA. Legal Writing is a slim volume, but it's packed with tips. It considers details as microscopic as a serif on a letter and as macroscopic as how to create an outline for an argument. In this episode of the Modern Law Library podcast, Bacharach chats about his own writing process; shares his top takeaways from the psycholinguists he consulted; and offers his advice for young litigators looking to hone their skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sloppy jury instructions can lead to appeal due to instructional error or confusion in deliberations, and nobody wants that. In this episode, you’ll learn about verdict directors, clean and dirty instructions, roving commissions, potential pitfalls, and resources to help you draft more concise instructions that help the jury come to a decision in your favor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to take your cross-examination skills to the next level. In this encore episode, renowned attorney and author Patrick Malone challenges tired cross-examination practices and offers fresh insights on how, when, and where to research witnesses, outlines traps to catch the cherry-pickers and details his “no hands” approach. Join John and Erich in a spirited discussion about Patrick’s new book, The Fearless Cross-Examiner, and walk away with at least one tip that will improve your next cross-examination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online Legal Directories can be useful tools for firms seeking to build visibility, increase traffic and attract clients. They may still provide value, but there are tricks and traps to avoid. Take a deep dive and hear how to ensure your marketing budget is well spent. And news: The University of Michigan reached a $490 million settlement over sexual abuse by the school’s former director of Health Services; more on the significant updates to Google’s vicinity algorithm; ABA Tech Show; and non-lawyer ownership of law firms. The Clio Legal Trends Report finds nearly half of law firms reporting growth employ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions to help them remain responsive and streamline onboarding. Plus, ever hear of the Barbara Streisand effect? It’s real and it can negatively affect your business. Learn how you can avoid making potentially embarrassing mistakes. Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss legal tech topics like data security, user-centered design, and the digital divide, which were at the forefront of this year’s LSC Innovations in Technology Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss legal tech topics like data security, user-centered design, and the digital divide, which were at the forefront of this year’s LSC Innovations in Technology Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2022 is kind of about everything. It’s about trends, helping law firms leverage tech, outsource routine tasks, and grow their business. Guest Chad Burton is a highly-regarded legal practice futurist. Through his work with Modern Law Practice and CuroLegal, he works one-on-one with practitioners to help them understand what they need and how to engage existing solutions to move them forward. Understanding the capabilities of today’s tech isn’t intuitive. It takes work. Burton shares insights into emerging trends in 2022. Hear what he thinks will happen with non-lawyer owned law firms and the introduction of non-lawyer licensed legal practitioners in specific legal sectors. Other trends include alternative business structures (ABS) such as LegalZoom, Elevate Services, and fee-splitting providing legal services to a vast pool of underserved Americans. He also offers thoughts on outsourcing routine work through emerging enterprises such as Lawclerk, UpWork, and GetStaffedUp, not only outsourcing tasks but offshoring them. Special thanks to our sponsors LawClerk, Alert Communications, LawYaw, and Scorpion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of a buyer persona? If you’ve done any kind of rebranding for your law firm or practice, you will likely have gone through a buyer persona exercise. I know it may be cumbersome to sit down and figure out who your buyer personas are, but I promise that it’s worth it, and this week’s episode will explain why. I’m joined by Stormie Andrews, creator of The World’s Best Buyer Persona® System and the co-founder of Yokel Local, an award-winning digital marketing agency located in Las Vegas, Nevada. His company is also the first Hubspot Platinum Agency Partner in the state. Stormie gives listeners actionable tips on: How to identify your buyer persona How to define desirability and the ways in which it translates to your buyer persona Why your buyer persona is a critical part of your marketing strategy The 8 parts of the Element of Success Wheel and how they correlate with your buyer persona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recent bar exam criticisms have left many in the legal sphere questioning whether the test really does what it claims. Is it still an essential step in legal licensure, or is it just a tired tradition? To help law students understand the many facets of this issue, Meg Steenburgh welcomes Josh Block and Adam Allington to discuss arguments for and against the bar exam that were recently aired in a three-part series from the UnCommon Law podcast. Josh Block is the executive producer for video and audio at Bloomberg Industry Group. Adam Allington is a senior audio producer for podcasts at Bloomberg Industry Group and host of the UnCommon Law podcast. Thank you to our sponsor NBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no coincidence that this week, as we honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Democrats had hoped to make progress on passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. However, the Democrats’ efforts have been stymied by a Republican filibuster, resulting in a strategic shift from voting rights legislation to filibuster rule reform. Yet, with the rule change on the table, the Democrats failed to even secure sufficient party support, let alone the additional Republican support necessary to pass the change. So why is there so much controversy over the filibuster? How is it impacting legislation? And is reform the answer? On Lawyer 2 Lawyer, host Craig Williams is joined by professor Michael J. Gerhardt, from UNC School of Law, as we spotlight the past, present, and possible future of the filibuster, and its impact on voting rights legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The pandemic forced the use of virtual technology into the courts, but there is still plenty of room for growth. Though there has certainly been some struggle throughout the transition, the profession as a whole is already seeing many benefits from new remote-based procedures. Judge John Tran joins Jim and Sharon to talk about the advancement of courtroom tech and his top tips for lawyers involved in virtual proceedings. Judge John Tran is a circuit court judge in Fairfax County, Virginia. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications, Blackletter Podcast, Scorpion, and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared wrecked his computer, but is he freaking out? No. And that, friends, is why cloud-based everything is a must. Tune in for Jared’s insights on the cloud and data backups. Next, Molly Ranns and Jared chat about whether New Year’s resolutions are worth your while. Key takeaways: 1) Positivity and small steps are good! 2) Thinking you need to “fix” something about yourself is a nonstarter. And, last, Jared and Molly look at “Shit Yoopers Say” to learn the vernacular of upper peninsula Michiganders. Molly Ranns is program director for the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program at the State Bar of Michigan and host of the Bar’s On Balance Podcast. -------- Yea, you've probably already given up on your New Year's resolution, but it's not too late. Here are some some songs to help you begin again. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16kgBUVkI6vGRKJijgKICN?si=1c6dfaaf6b7a4c03 -------- 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 Inside Out by Adrian Walther. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elie Mystal rejoins the Thinking Like A Lawyer crew to reflect on how Neil Gorsuch chose stupid over wrong and the bizarre fixation his acolytes have on doubling down in his defense. Justice Gorsuch asked the government why COVID amounted to an emergency when the flu kills a comparable number of people. The thing is, it doesn't. But rather than be wrong, Gorsuch contends he said something else... that makes no sense and, if true, makes him look stupid. Quite the quandary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You make your case with your experts, but you win your case with theirs. This episode of The Jury Is Out focuses on how to undermine credibility and reveal bias, what to look for in the expert’s prior publications and depositions, how to use industry regulations, and much more. Tune in and take notes… you’ll hear over a dozen specific questions and tactics you can use to get powerful admissions and possibly turn the tables in your next expert deposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Directed verdicts are no longer just for the defense. Creative plaintiff attorneys are considering this approach in complex injury cases too. Tune in to hear about Megan’s recent case which resulted in two directed verdicts and learn how to use the record to reinforce your evidence and protect yourself from vulnerability on appeal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evisort co-founder Jake Sussman says when the company began developing its contract management and analysis platform, its goal was to use artificial intelligence as a last resort. But it soon became clear that AI was the only way to solve the contract challenges that Evisort wanted to help users tackle. Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications and Smokeball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the beginning of each year, it’s important to sit down and map out how you want your business to grow. We do this by planning marketing efforts in advance, and slotting them into each quarter based on the level of importance. I thought to myself “who better?” than to bring Michelle Hunter, my Strategic Partner, back onto the podcast to give you insight on how to plan your marketing efforts in advance. Michelle is a content strategist and copywriter who believes proper positioning is the key to converting prospects into clients. Michelle gives listeners actionable tips on: How to get clear on your marketing goals, even if you don’t enjoy marketing The triage approach to mapping out tactics Why copywriting isn’t the same as legal writing How to know if your website is converting and how it can impact your goals The benefits of outsourcing your marketing efforts Resources mentioned in this episode: Essentialism by Greg McKeown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year’s goals may or may not have been realized, but it’s time to look ahead to a bright, shiny new year! Dennis and Tom talk about what has drawn their attention for 2022 and what they hope to achieve through their tech-related resolutions. They also share podcast goals and hopes for making deeper connections with listeners. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation 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. Special thanks to our sponsors, Colonial Surety Company, ServeNow, and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an innovative and self-care focused episode, host Adriana Linares talks with author, professor, attorney and self-proclaimed “poster child of introversion and shyness” Heidi Brown. Hear how she learned to succeed in the high-pressure atmosphere of legal practice. Learn to untangle your communication traits and internal turmoil. Listen to your mind – and your body – and understand your strengths and abilities. If you struggle to speak up, to confidently share your ideas, or understand how you process information and energy, you are not alone. Brown, author of “The Introverted Lawyer: A Seven-Step Journey Toward Authentically Empowered Advocacy” and “Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy,” delves into the feelings of stress and anxiety that can hold us back. Plus, we have a special upcoming mailbag edition on Office 365 and all things Microsoft. Got a question? Contact us at [email protected]. Topics: – It’s OK to be introverted or shy as a lawyer. Acceptance can help you work through your unique challenges. – Understand feelings of stress and anxiety (and the difference between being shy and being an introvert). – Just like any professional athlete or performer, you can seek outside help, coaching, mentoring, and other services to help you be your best. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yale Law School's Jed Rubenfeld isn't letting his suspension following a sexual harassment investigation slow down his quest for the spotlight. And while media outlets don't need to invite the scrutiny by inviting a suspended professor to talk about run-of-the-mill legal takes, the Wall Street Journal is ready to roll out the red carpet for anyone willing to provide spicy "vaccines are socialism" takes! Pairing with an award-winning virologist also at the nadir of his professional standing, Rubenfeld explains how omicron means vaccine mandates are unconstitutional... or something. We also talk about the wrong way to handle a holiday party -- don't slap guests! -- and how the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict may fall apart over jury selection. Special thanks to our sponsors, Lexicon and Nota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices