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On the show today, we address the elephant in the room and talk about the mental health crisis in law with an article from AboveTheLaw.com - we talk to Precedent Magazine editor Daniel Fish and discuss a recent expose on mental health and lawyers.  NEWS -  https://abovethelaw.com/2016/02/can-we-finally-talk-about-the-elephant-in-the-room-mental-health-of-lawyers/   GUEST -  http://lawandstyle.ca/l...

On the show today we talk about freelance lawyers, the gig economy, and find out why so many lawyers leave the profession from an article on The Balance.com - We also interview LawyerExchange.com founder and CEO Bob Meltzer about his legal work-sharing platform and how law firms can operate in the future. NEWS -  https://www.thebalance.com/why-do-so-many-lawyers-leave-the-profession-2164592 GUEST...

In this episode we talk about legal work and how law firms are defining their flows and getting the help they need. We also interview LegalTypist.com founder Andrea Cannavina and learn how her company helps lawyers and law firms outsource legal work. NEWS -  https://www.thebalance.com/outsourcing-legal-services-2151240   GUEST -  https://www.legaltypist.com/                http://andreacannavina.c...

Managing a law firm can be difficult, but with the right tools and infrastructure in place, lawyers can take back control. In this episode we talk about what it takes to manage a legal practice, and interview lawyer, Legal Tech Evangelist and author Nicole Black from MyCase.com. NEWS -  https://www.americanbar.org/publications/law_practice_magazine/2013/may-june/practice-management-advice.html   ...

We interview legal professor, lawyer, author, and legal tech scholar Gillian Hadfield about globalization, tech innovation, and what lawyers can learn from her new book, "Rules for a Flat World." NEWS -  http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2018/01/the-data-driven-lawyer/   GUEST -  https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Flat-World-Invented-Reinvent-ebook/dp/B01LYZXIVU   SUBSCRIBE -> https://apple.co/2jZtoa4  ...

In this episode we learn about personality theories and lawyers, find ways introverted lawyers can find success, and we speak with Brooklyn Law professor Heidi Brown about her new book, The Introverted Lawyer. NEWS -  http://www.womenonbusiness.com/5-secrets-to-find-success-as-an-introvert/   GUEST -  https://www.amazon.com/Introverted-Lawyer-Authentically-Empowered-Advocacy/dp/1634257723   SUBSCR...

In this episode we speak with Carly Steinbaum and learn about her job hunting app for lawyers, Denovo, and discuss the ways law grads and seasoned attorneys are looking for work in the age of Tinder. NEWS -  https://www.lawcrossing.com/article/900042490/Top-10-Ways-to-Get-Your-First-Job-After-Law-School/ GUEST -  https://www.denovoapp.com/   ©2018 Consultwebs www.thelawsomepodcast.com  

In this episode we speak with business leader, programmer and Consultwebs president Magnus Simonarson about how legal marketing has changed in the new millennium, what principles have remained the same and what has changed as well as what's breaking over the horizon in the future.  We also talk about how to think like a leader, promote growth in your employees and your company, and deliver the bes...

In this episode we talk about the latest legal tech innovations, interview in-house corporate lawyer, programmer and blogger Colin Levy, and unpack the multi-disciplinarian future of practicing law - what skills will you need to become indispensable in the law firm of tomorrow - how can you become "The Renaissance Lawyer?" NEWS -  http://www.lawtechnologytoday.org/2017/09/no-longer-avoid-tech-inno...

On the show today we hit the Hot Takes Buffet with an article from Clio.com on how lawyers establish their rates, and we interview the True Worth Expert, Vanessa Ugatti, and find out how lawyers can charge what they're really worth. NEWS -  https://www.clio.com/blog/how-much-should-lawyers-charge/    GUEST -  https://www.thetrueworthexpert.com/   SUBSCRIBE -> https://apple.co/2jZtoa4   TWITTER ->...

In this episode we dig deep into the steaming mountain of data surrounding legal tech, AI, and Big Data to learn how it will impact the future of practicing law, and how lawyers can use data to create better trial strategies, workplaces, and careers!   NEWS -  https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/sites/legaltechnews/2018/01/05/big-data-proving-a-big-challenge-for-legal-business-analytics/ GUEST -  ht...

In this episode we empathically unpack  an article from Law.com - 10 Predictions for Legal Tech in 2018 - we interview adjunct professor at Vanderbilt Law, Cat Moon, about human-centered design, and learn how lawyers and law firms can update their practice. NEWS -  https://www.law.com/legaltechnews/sites/legaltechnews/2017/12/22/10-predictions-for-what-2018-will-bring-for-legal-tech/ GUEST -  http...

In this episode we discuss the ways psychology and the practice of law overlap, and how lawyers are using psychodrama and storytelling to win trials and run better law firms. NEWS -  http://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/11/lawyers.aspx   GUEST -  http://www.druckerpsychology.com/   ©2018 Consultwebs www.thelawsomepodcast.com  

In this episode we speak with networking-guru Kelly Hoey, and learn about the ways lawyers can expand their influence, achieve their short and long term goals, and build their dream network.   We also take a look at an article from AboveTheLaw.com on ways lawyers can increase their networking skills.  NEWS -  https://abovethelaw.com/2017/09/7-networking-tips-that-will-reap-benefits-fast/   GUEST -...

In this episode we talk about the justice system itself - what's working, what's not, and what may need a reboot - We also interview tort law professor and author Ben Barton about his book Rebooting Justice, and learn ways lawyers can address inequality in their legal ecosystems. NEWS -  http://theconversation.com/every-year-millions-try-to-navigate-us-courts-without-a-lawyer-84159   GUEST -  http...

In this episode we learn how lawyers and law firms are using social media, specifically LinkedIn, to connect networks, find clients, and stay relevant. Our guest is LinkedIn legal marketer and consultant Rachel Tombs from Links2Leads NEWS LINK -  https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimmyrohampton/2017/03/09/beyond-linkedin-how-lawyers-are-using-social-media-for-business/#7b58b30d15f0 GUEST -  https://lin...

In this episode we talk about workloads, burnout, and discover a new way for lawyers to reclaim their time - hire a virtual assistant.  We cover an article from Balance.com on outsourcing legal work, and interview Dina Eisenberg from OutsourceEasier.com.  NEWS -  https://www.thebalance.com/outsourcing-legal-services-2151240   GUEST -  https://www.outsourceeasier.com/   ©2018 Consultwebs -  www.the...

In this episode, we dive into an article from Lexicata.com about synthesizing online and offline marketing for lawyers and law firms - we interview legal marketing expert, Nick Pavlidis, and uncover ways lawyers and law firms can bridge the digital and real world and get the most out of their marketing efforts.  NEWS -  https://blog.lexicata.com/why-marketing-law-firm-online-more-effective-offline...

In this episode, we're focusing on productivity in your law firm, the busy-ness of business, and how stopping something could be the start of something great! We discuss time management as we review an article from Forbes.com, and we get into productivity and how lawyers can start owning their time, with legal business coach Stephanie Wachman  NEWS -  https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshlinkner/2014/...

In this episode, we discuss "The 3 P's of Legal Branding" from AttorneyAtWork.com and continue our conversation with Chase College of Law Legal Marketing Adjunct Professor, Helen Bukulmez - How can lawyers embrace marketing, discover their brand, and be authentic on the web? Let's find out -  NEWS -  https://www.attorneyatwork.com/three-ps-of-lawyer-branding/   GUEST -  https://www.consultwebs.com...

In this episode, we discuss the differences between word-of-mouth referrals and digital marketing by reviewing an article from Forbes.com, and learn how marketing is being taught in law schools today in our interview with Helen Bukulmez, who teaches Marketing for Lawyers at Chase College of Law. NEWS - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/12/04/local-business-marketing-its-time-to...