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AJ Shankar, the founder and CEO of e-discovery platform Everlaw, likes to say his company’s technology is designed to help clients find needles in a haystack. But he notes that the haystacks that law firms and corporate in-house teams have to confront have grown in size and complexity in recent years. This has prompted cloud-based Everlaw to enhance and broaden its e-discovery offerings. Special t...

Experts discuss how the pandemic and natural disasters affect domestic violence survivors on the latest episode of Talk Justice. Their conversation highlights how the legal system is responding to the increased threat. Host: LSC President Ronald S. Flagg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Beatles, beloved by the world and quite possibly the greatest band of all time, had a break-up that left fans reeling for years. So, what went wrong? Jared analyzes the “Get Back” sessions, glories in the creativity and genius therein, and shares his take on who was really responsible for the band’s demise. Next up, Jared brings on Jason Chan to chat about the shift to online networking brough...

Why do we as women shy away from creating social media content? Perhaps our perfectionism creeps in, our fears and doubts about being seen in a big way show up, or worse, making a mistake and worrying about how we will recover. These are all things we talk about in today’s episode, and I wanted to bring on Davina Frederick as she has real-life examples of how she has navigated through some of thes...

Collaboration tools, technologies that people use in order to work with each other, are useful for law firms of all sizes, and they don’t need to break the bank! Helping attorneys to communicate, meet, create and work on documents, share files, and other activities, these tools help lawyers collaborate with all the people they work with – co-workers, clients, opposing counsel, the courts – anyone...

In many recent high profile cases, the courtroom conduct of judges has been in the spotlight. In 2020, Reuters journalists Michael Berens and John Shiffman did an investigative series on judicial misconduct titled The Teflon Robe. In this series, Berens and Shiffman reviewed 1,509 cases from 2008 through 2019 in which judges resigned, retired or were publicly disciplined following accusations of m...

We’re talking to Cat Moon this week about innovation & design in the legal field and how COVID has helped shape new trends/issues since rearing its head over the past 18+ months. 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 TextExpander, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode. Learn more abou...

After more than a week of wondering when firms would start playing follow the leader with Biglaw bonuses, Davis Polk finally set a standard that the rest of the industry felt comfortable following. In unrelated large firm news, Cravath announces a change to its partnership model... could this be the final nail in the lockstep compensation coffin? Joe, Kathryn, Chris also talk about a salty exchang...

In our annual year-in-review episode, Lee Rawles speaks to her ABA Journal colleagues Blair Chavis, Matt Reynolds and Amanda Robert to find out how they spent their free time in 2021. Like many people, we've found it more difficult during the pandemic to read for pleasure, so this year we're also sharing what TV shows, movies and podcasts we would recommend, in addition to our favorite books and a...

A deposition is not a casual conversation. It’s a well-planned, goal-oriented investigation to uncover facts and opinions that will help you establish key points in your case. Do you know what you need from this deponent? Should you stick to a prepared list of questions or go with the flow? And how can you get clues to the opposing side’s strategy and reinforce the strength of your position during...

It’s a complicated trucking case involving the tragic death of a child. In the face of intimidation tactics and late nights at trial, you must set those issues aside and get it done for your client. Plaintiff attorney Erica Slater managed the complex dynamics of a spouse suing a spouse, last-minute revelations in discovery, and phantom vehicles, and received a significant verdict for her client to...

Listen for a preview of what's in store for CBAs @theBar in the coming months and to learn how you can submit your ideas for upcoming mailbag episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He manages legal operations for one of the most dynamic companies in the world but where did Tony West learn leadership and the skills needed to become Uber’s Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary? In this episode of Litigation Radio, Tony West sits down with host Dave Scriven-Young to impart wisdom earned during his career and the people (e.g. Janet Reno) he learned...

You were meant to take up space. Especially in the legal industry, which is typically male dominated, it’s more important now than ever before to stand up for yourself, your beliefs, and let your true self shine -- whether that’s with clients, in the courtroom, or at home. My guest this week is Nequosha Anderson, who is a business and intellectual property attorney. For the last eight years, she h...

The year is rapidly drawing to a close, and some of us might just be feeling the crunch of too much to do in too little time. Never fear! Dennis and Tom are here with their favorite personal productivity tips to help you plow through that to-do list. They share simple strategies you can put to work both professionally and personally. Next, the guys respond to a listener’s podcasting question! They...

Every lawyer hopes to present themselves as poised and intelligent, but some struggle to put their best foot forward when engaging clients or fellow professionals online, especially in video communications. Elisabeth Steele is here to help! Host Rocky Dhir welcomes Elisabeth to walk lawyers through the elements of effective virtual presence and communication. She shares tips on: cultivating connec...

We thought we entered Biglaw bonus season last week, but after Cravath rolled out a higher bonus schedule, the majority of firms responded with silence. What's going on, and is someone finally going to break that logjam? We also talk about the verdict in the Arbery murder and continue last week's discussion about the troubling balancing act when it comes to prosecutorial discretion. And an Ivy Lea...

Do you do a statutory interpretation of board game rules at every family gathering? Does a trip to the grocery store involve observations about slip and fall potential? And how many liability lawsuits would you have filed over the Jurassic Park debacle? Laugh along with this spirited discussion about trying to turn off your lawyer brain…..and get solid advice on what to do if you can’t. Learn more...

The purpose of every deposition should be to advance your case. How do you decide which depos are crucial to your case, and which ones you can or should avoid? In the first of several episodes on deposition strategy, Plaintiff attorney Tim Cronin joins John and Erich discuss key considerations regarding the first decision you make when planning your deposition strategy…will this depo hurt me or he...

Struggling with efficiency in your law practice? Well, go watch “The Founder” starring Michael Keaton, meditate on its entrepreneurial lessons, and you should be good to go. Jared thinks so, anyway. Next, Jared welcomes Mark C. Palmer of the Illinois Supreme Court’s 2Civility Program to discuss a variety of the ways legal ethics have evolved alongside the new developments in technology and communi...

What comes to mind when you think about ‘design thinking process’? If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, it’s about prioritizing empathy so that your client can have an excellent experience with you. How does this impact your bottom line? Because you’ll have happy clients who remember you in times of crisis, but who will also refer you to their loved ones. One of the biggest pieces to any lucrati...

The heavy, hardback editions of Martindale-Hubbell law directories, which were published annually and had different volumes for each jurisdiction, represented an important tool for executive search consultants back in the 1980s, before internet access was common, and lawyers’ backgrounds could only be found through paper or word of mouth. Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay. Learn more about you...

Carl is joined by Ki Hwang and Bob Roberts of Bright Line Counsel, an Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP). Learn how the field is not only streamlining legal ops and more efficiently serving clients, but also creating exciting opportunities for paralegal professionals.  Hear how today’s paralegals can leverage their project management and technology skills to advance their careers and focus...

Tech Toys are back! Jim and Sharon ring in the holidays with an abundance of gift recommendations for the tech-lovers in your life. Tune in for their curated list of practical and not-so-practical wishlist picks. Happy Holidays!   Special thanks to our sponsors, Alert Communications, Blackletter Podcast, Scorpion, and Smokeball.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe and Chris discuss the Rittenhouse verdict and the limits of self-defense standards. Specifically, at what point can stripping a case of all its context rob it of value. Meanwhile, Sheriffs are refusing to enforce laws -- usually vaccine and mask requirements. What are the limits of prosecutorial discretion and, how in the world is it okay for an activist group to offer scholarships to law enfo...