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Reisman Award winner Andrew Rudder talks with host Patrick Palace about his path to becoming a lawyer, including some of the unique experiences and challenges he has faced as a black attorney. Andrew shares his passion for social justice and his hope to provide greater access to justice for people of color. Andrew Rudder is founder of Rudder Law, a Canadian firm focused on Catastrophic Impairment...

Bad decision making is a very human problem, but that doesn’t mean we can't override our natural tendencies and make successful choices. Host Stephanie Everett taps into Nika Kabiri’s insights on science-based decision strategies. They discuss Nika’s work at Clio and run through helpful decision making tactics for both your personal and professional life.  Stephanie Everett leads the Lawyerist com...

If you’re working way more hours than you want to, it’s time to hire someone new! Hiring another lawyer for your firm lightens your load, lessens the likelihood of burnout, and makes you more money. Sounds like a win all around. Kristin Tyler shares insights on current hiring trends and outlines how to connect with the right talent for your team.  Kristin Tyler is co-founder and chief brand office...

The pandemic was a driver for change in justice systems around the globe, but one court’s innovative and inexpensive approach is worth a closer look. Judge Scott Schlegel manages what may be one of the most advanced courts in the United States for delivering justice online. Tune in for his tips on how any jurisdiction in the country can modernize its justice system for under a thousand dollars. Go...

Strategic messaging helps your community understand why they want you to be their lawyer. Tune in to Laurence Colletti’s conversation with Camille Moore and Phillip Millar to learn how to take the plunge into online content creation and grow your brand. They discuss the pitfalls of unapproachable marketing and share tactics for sharing your authentic self through social media, video, podcasts, and...

Your expert’s role is to teach the facts and science of your case to the jury. To be their most effective, you need to help them help you. Today’s discussion covers whether or not to share your outline, how to use demonstratives effectively, tips for in-person prep, and how to fire up your expert. Because if you want to win, your expert needs to be as passionate about your case as you are. Learn m...

George Fitzsimmons has tried more than 250 jury cases on both sides and handled more than 500 mediations. His experience spans decades and his wisdom has schooled dozens of prominent attorneys, including John Simon. Tune in for classic courtroom stories, tips on why you should consider taking bad cases, and what remains the same in the courtroom from one of the Midwest’s most respected attorneys....

Author and lawyer Scott Turow’s latest legal thriller Suspect reintroduces readers to Clarice “Pinky” Granum, the granddaughter of attorney Sandy Stern—a character from the author's novels The Last Trial and his blockbuster debut Presumed Innocent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First things first: it’s about time you got your annual plan together for next year. Then, Gyi and Conrad help you build your metrics dashboard into a pro-level thing of beauty. And, book review—what you need to add to your Business Bookshelf. ----- It’s that time of year again, time to grab your pumpkin spice lattes and start your firm’s marketing planning for the upcoming year. You do have a pla...

Creating a happy path from intake to invoice makes firm processes easy and efficient, but how do you get there? Hosts Laurence Colletti and Stephanie Everett talk with Adrian Francis and Raquel Trinidad about getting paid without the hassle. They outline the importance of meeting clients where they’re at, embracing flexible billing strategies, and using online billing for quick and easy payments....

Avoiding busywork should be at the top of your to-do list, and automation is the best solution. Foojan Shabrang and Scott Hamilton offer tips for getting started with Zapier to smooth out your workflows. Foojan Shabrang is a Junior IT Specialist at Clio.  Scott Hamilton is a Data Migration Specialist at Clio.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How can a law firm effectively use the non-attorney salesperson in a way that meets client expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tips abound for both seasoned and beginner legal bloggers! Tune in for Teresa Matich, Iffy Ibekwe, and Kevin O’Keefe’s discussion on how blogging can help attorneys broaden their reach and promote firm growth. They share advice for understanding your audience, dispel common myths about writing, and give practical tips on crafting engaging, useful blog posts for readers.  Teresa Matich is senior co...

Data contributed by tens of thousands of legal professionals has given us new insights into the workings of today’s law firms. Laurence Colletti talks with Joshua Lenon and Rio Peterson of Clio to learn more about the findings of the 2022 Legal Trends Report. They discuss how trends have changed between their pre- and post- pandemic data and examine how current events (i.e. a potential recession,...

Why start your own law firm? –Freedom, a creative business model, providing a unique client experience… and the list goes on! Sharing highlights from their panel discussion, Austin Pantaleo, Lindsey Egan, and Joe Gibson talk through vital lessons learned while starting up their law firms and give their top strategies for success as a solo attorney. Austin Pantaleo is manager of Demand Generation a...

Martha Minow joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss access to justice, law schools and her new role as the McArthur Foundation’s board chair on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast. Martha Minow, 300 th Anniversary Professor, Harvard Law School; Co-chair of the Access-to-Justice Board at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Former Harvard Law School Dean; Former LSC Board Mem...

Could a project management tool be the missing key in your law firm’s arsenal? In this episode, Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, a North Carolina attorney with over a decade of experience in the legal tech industry. She and Zack dive into the benefits of project management for law firms, how workflows and automations (even imperfect ones) can eliminate common woes, and how Rocket Matter legal pract...

What measures of success matter most when it comes to marketing efforts and lead conversion?  How do lawyers know which metrics they should be paying attention to, and which ones simply aren’t worth worrying about? Joining me for this conversation is Mark Graban. Mark is an author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster. His podcasts include “Lean Blog Interviews,” “Habitual Excellence,” and “My Favor...

Returning guest Omarosa Newman joins Demario Thornton to go into deeper detail about her educational journey through multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why she chose to attend Southern University–also an HBCU–for law school. Since their inception, HBCUs have focused on educating brilliant young minds. Tune in to learn more about the unique experience students find at these i...

Addressing fear and anxiety with societal mantras like “fake it ‘til you make it” or “face your fears” isn’t all that helpful, and might even be harmful to many of us. Tune in as Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Heidi K. Brown about her book, “Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy.” Rather than stigmatizing fear, Heidi discusses ways to equip attorneys...

Dennis and Tom’s new book, “The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition,” is available now! Debbie Foster hosts this episode to chat with Dennis and Tom about their writing process for this new edition and specific tools lawyers need to make the most of modern legal practice.  As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation th...

No matter if you’re new to the profession or a seasoned vet, paralegal professionals can never know too much. Guest Cathy L. Davis is an assistant professor and department chair of the criminal justice and legal studies programs at Alabama’s Faulkner University. She’s a champion of continuing education and the lifelong pursuit of new skills. Make your job your passion, and make learning your passi...

A surprising shift has swept through Texas courts since COVID-19, likely traceable to the public’s collective new awareness of suffering due to pandemic-era hardships. In recent months, there has seemed to be a marked change in jurors’ thoughts on awarding non-economic damages, resulting in larger damages verdicts in many courts. To discuss this phenomenon, Rocky Dhir talks with Randy Sorrels abou...

People don’t connect with brands, they connect with people. Could a publicist help you tell your story in a way that truly resonates with potential clients? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Pam Perry, communications and PR professional, about the importance of being authentically “you” in your branding. They delve into how to tell your story to build connections and the role PR (or a publicis...

But it might make you a sociopath. Ginni Thomas testified to the January 6 committee that she still believes the election was stolen from Donald Trump. They wouldn't call it the "big" lie if it went down easy! But she also testified that she and Clarence don't talk about work, which might be even less believable than her stolen election claim. Also, an attorney billed 277 hours to review 20 docume...