Lawyerist Podcast

Thought leader & author Amy Gallo talks to us about dealing with conflict in the workplace and how we can effectively communicate with those who have different perspectives from us. 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! If you’d like to learn more about managing a team and tips on communication, check out ou...

For our 300th episode, we are joined by Lawyerist founder, Sam Glover. He shares his thoughts on the current state of the legal world, as well as debuting the project he’s been working on since leaving Lawyerist. 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! If you’d like to learn more about building a law firm stra...

Self-actualization engineer and avid speaker Dr. Orin Davis discusses how to attract and hire with diversity in mind.  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! If you’d like to learn more about an inclusive based approach to hiring, check out our resource page on diversity and inclusion. Thanks to Quickbooks On...

Former Navy captain & author Michael Abrashoff shares his best practices on how to take an underperforming team to high achievers. 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! If you’d like to learn more about empowering a team of high achievers, check out our resource page on managing people. Thanks to Knackly.io,...

Distinguished fellow at Harvard Law & author Dr. Heidi K. Gardner explains what smart collaboration is for small law firms.  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! If you’d like to learn more about working with the right team, check out our resource page on law firm hiring and staffing.  Thanks to Smith.ai, B...

Operational culture expert Melissa Daimler discusses how to make your organization a great place to work.  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! If you’d like to learn more about team culture, please read our resource page on law firm culture.  Thanks to Postali, TextExpander, LawPay, and Back Office Betties...

Author and thought leader Jeff Wald discusses why so much about what you’ve heard about the future of work is wrong and what the data really tells us.  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! If you’d like to learn more about hiring contractors to grow your law firm, check out our resource page on virtual lega...

Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett and Marketing Director Laura Briggs discuss how to hire and onboard new associates in your small law firm effectively.  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! If you’d like to learn more about hiring and onboard new associates, check out our resource page on law firm hiri...

Futuristic & author Tom Cheesewright discusses changes in technology that will impact all businesses and what that might look like for legal.  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! If you’d like to learn more about adaptable client service and experience strategies, check out our resource page on law firm cl...

Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett guides Lab members through strategic discussions around some of their most pressing concerns facing small firms today.  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! If you’d like to take your law firm to the next level, check out our resource page on law firm coaching.  Thanks...

Author, speaker, and Ph. D Emily Nagoski discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life.  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! If you’d like to learn more about how to address and reduce stress, check out our resource page on lawyer mental health.  Thanks t...

ABA President Patricia Refo discusses some of the most pressing questions and issues for the legal industry in 2020 and beyond.  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! If you’d like to learn more about how to align your law firm with current challenges, check out our resource page on law firm strategy.  Thank...

Business author and consultant Pat Lencioni discusses what it really means to be a leader. 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! If you’d like to learn more about how to show up consistently and effectively as the leader of your team, check out our resource page on law firm culture & core values.  Thanks to...

Lawyerist Lab member Iffy Ibekwe discusses how she prepared for and managed life with her team, law firm, and new baby during maternity leave.  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! If you’d like to learn more about making room for family and business, check out our resource page on law firm work-life balanc...

Author and peak performance expert Brad Stulberg talks through why you might have been thinking about passion all wrong and what to do instead.  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! If you’d like to learn more about defining your personal career goals, check out our resource page on lawyer personal and care...

Lawyerist Legal Tech Advisor Zack Glaser discusses how to determine the right tech for your small law firm, trends in legal technology, and common mistakes you can avoid when outfitting your firm.  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! If you’d like to learn more buying the right legal tech, check out our re...

Author Jenny Blake explains how to know it’s time to make a change in your professional life and how to start pivoting towards your next chapter.  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! If you’d like to learn more about connecting your goals and culture at your law firm, check out our resource page on law fir...

Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett discusses how to start your own law firm when you’re transitioning from law school or another firm. If you’re looking for more information about how to begin a solo or small law firm, check out our resource page on starting a law firm.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for fr...

Author Erica Keswin discusses what it really means to bring your human side to work and the action steps you can use to infuse that throughout your firm on a regular basis.  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, Back Office Betties, TextExpander, and Casetext for sponsoring this episode!

Basecamp founder & CEO Jason Fried discusses how the pandemic has shifted the perspective on remote work, what companies need to do to thrive with newly-remote teams, and how to handle the influx of communication that could overwhelm team members.  If you want more insight on how to succeed with a remote law firm, check out our resource page on virtual law firms.  If today’s podcast resonates with...

SVP of Methods and Intelligence at Cisco Ashley Goodall discusses leading and managing at work the right way and some of the biggest lies we believe about work.  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! If you’d like to learn more about how to manage successfully in your firm for the long term, check out our re...

Consultant, author, and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown discusses how to build a law firm with a hiring process and culture that meets the needs of diverse audiences.  If you’d like to learn more about inclusion and equity, please visit our resource page on diversity and inclusion.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right n...

Lawyerist Lab leader Stephanie Everett and Marketing Director Laura Briggs discuss the three steps you need to take before building and implementing a strategic marketing plan for your law firm.  If you’d like to learn more about marketing for your small firm, check out our resource page on legal marketing.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get...

Lawyerist Lab member Ryan McKeen discusses how to strategize and make action plans for moving forward even with an uncertain future on the horizon.  If you’d like to learn more about deciding on your goals and next steps right now, check out our resource page on personal and career goals.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter...

Family lawyer Emily Cooper discusses how to set your law firm team up to succeed when you’re not in the office or need to adjust to outside circumstances.  If you’d like to learn more about planning for incapacity or your departure from your firm, check out our resource page on succession planning.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the firs...