Everything Except the Law - Presented by Answering Legal

Episode 54 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dorna Moini, the CEO/Founder at Gavel. In this episode, Dorna and host Nick Werker discuss the growing trend of legal productization, how law firms can better utilize their tech tools in 2024, automating your practice through Gavel and much more! About our guest: Dorna Moini is the CEO and founder of G...

Episode 53 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with ABA TECHSHOW 2024 presenters Mathew Kerbis and Gyi Tsakalakis. In this episode, Mathew, Gyi and host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers should know about attending the ABA TECHSHOW, how to make the most of your time in Chicago, what types of AI discussions will take place at the event this year and much...

In 2023, we released 16 episodes of the “Everything Except The Law” podcast, featuring in-depth interviews with top experts from across the legal industry. In this special best of episode, we highlight some of our favorite interview moments from the past year. Watch as host Nick Werker speaks with Ben Sachs, Laura Terrell, Paul Campson, Michelle Calcote King, Joe Patrice, Jim Hacking, Tyson Mutrux...

Episode 52 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dan Ambrose, the founder of Trial Lawyers University. In this episode, Dan and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the most damaging mistakes committed by trial lawyers, what the best trial lawyers tend to have in common., why Trial Lawyers University can help attorneys of all experience levels and much m...

Episode 51 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Jim Christy (President of Postali) and Jonathan Breeden (Owner of the Breeden Law Office). In this episode, Jim, Jonathan and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how attorneys should approach AI tools for marketing and management, the biggest reason law firms see their marketing efforts fail...

Episode 50 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Annette Choti, the Owner of Law Quill, and Steve Fretzin, the President of FRETZIN, Inc. This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience at Answering Legal's Law Firm Summer Reboot Camp. In this episode, Annette, Steve and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers te...

Episode 49 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Paul T. Llewellyn, author of "Unshackled: Reimagining the Practice of Law". In this episode, Paul and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why Paul feels the legal industry has lost its way, why the general public tends to carry a mistrust for lawyers, how law firms can provide bett...

Episode 48 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Roy Sexton, International President of the Legal Marketing Association. In this episode, Roy and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why law firms should be cautious about incorporating AI into their marketing, what being client-centric actually means, the biggest benefits lawyers will see f...

Episode 47 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Mathew Kerbis, The Subscription Attorney. In this episode, Mathew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss whether it still makes sense for attorneys to utilize hourly billing models, important lessons Mathew wishes he had learned during law school, why attorneys must be learning how to use A...

Episode 46 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Dena Lefkowitz, author of “Winning In Your Own Court: 10 Laws for a Successful Career without Burning Out or Selling Out”. In this episode, Dena and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the motivation behind Dena's new book, the workaholic nature of attorneys, the need for lawyers to take...

Episode 45 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Annette Choti (Founder of Law Quill), Doug Brown (CLO at Summit Success) & Jared Correia (CEO at Red Cave Law Firm Consulting). In this episode, our expert panel and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the potential of AI and how it can be used by law firms, why lawyers need to be open t...

Episode 44 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Stephanie Everett, the CEO of Lawyerist and co-author of "The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited: A Guide to the Healthy Law Firm of Your Future". In this episode, Stephanie and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the biggest issues with how small law firms have been traditionally run, w...

Episode 43 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Chris Dreyer, CEO of Rankings.io and author of "Niching Up: The Narrower the Market, the Bigger the Prize". In this episode, Chris and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the pros and cons of concentrating your practice on one area, how specializing your firm can increase the value...

Episode 42 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux, the co-founders of Maximum Lawyer. In this episode, Jim, Tyson and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how Maximum Lawyer began and its growth in popularity, the biggest financial mistakes new lawyers can make, how attorneys should react to the recent accelerati...

Episode 41 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Joe Patrice, Senior Editor at Above The Law. In this episode, Joe and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how recent developments in AI will impact the legal world, potential improvements to the law school experience, the wildest stories Above The Law has covered over the years and much more...

Episode 40 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we welcome back Michelle Calcote King, the Principal & President of Reputation Ink.  In this episode, Michelle and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the biggest benefits law firms will see from engaging in PR activities, dos and don'ts for pitching story ideas to the media, whether most law firms are prepared to h...

Episode 39 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Paul Campson, Managing Partner at the firm Campson & Campson. In this episode, Paul and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what Paul’s firm does to keep up in a highly competitive market, whether or not law firms can rely on remote workers, why reaching out for phone answering help is the right choic...

Episode 38 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Laura Terrell, an executive coach for legal professionals.  In this episode, Laura and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how lawyers can overcome imposter syndrome, steps attorneys can take to recover from a professional setback, tips for achieving a better work-life balance and much more!  Ab...

Episode 37 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Benjamin Sachs, author of the book "All Rise: Practical Tools for Building High-Performance Legal Teams".  In this episode, Benjamin and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how psychological safety can translate to increased productivity, strategies for managing conflict between team members, whether...

Episode 36 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Nancy O'Hare-Zika, owner of Gavel Marketing.  In this episode, Nancy and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why attorneys need to be intentional about increasing awareness of their firm, how to get started with building your practice’s brand, the value of storytelling for law firms and much more!&nb...

Episode 35 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Melody Eagan, managing partner at the firm Lightfoot, Franklin & White.  In this episode, Melody and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the role law firm leaders play in creating their practice's culture, how building a positive culture can give firms a competitive edge, the importance of having...

Episode 34 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Laura Cowan, a New York City estate planning attorney and creator of 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer.  In this episode, Laura and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how estate planning attorneys can get down to working just a few hours a day, finding the right clients for your firm, the power of live events...

Episode 33 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Matt Spiegel, Founder & CEO at Lawmatics. In this episode, Matt and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what lawyers need from their software, how Lawmatics can save law firms 15 to 20 hours per week, the importance of metrics and much more! About our guest: Matt Spiegel is a lawyer and serial entrepr...

Episode 32 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Robin Wolpert, an attorney for the Sapientia Law Group and Treasurer of the Institute for Well-Being In Law. In this episode, Robin and podcast host Nick Werker discuss what recent data tells us about the state of lawyer wellness, what makes attorneys likely to struggle with wellness-related issues, ho...

Episode 31 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Carolyn Elefant, a long-time attorney and founder of the blog MyShingle.com. In this episode, Carolyn and podcast host Nick Werker discuss characteristics shared by today's most successful solo and small law firm attorneys, whether lawyers are better off taking their firm virtual, future challenges law...