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The world is changing for students and free speech — how does the Tinker decision hold up? In this episode at the ABA Midyear Meeting, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek discuss the presentation titled “Tinker at 50: Student Rights at the Schoolhouse Gates and Beyond” with a group of panelists including Salvatore Russo, Alex Johnson, Steve Wermiel, and Jim Hanks. They talk about how Tinker has evo...

Host Kristoffer Butler talks to Hilarie Bass, Terry Harrell, and John Berry about their involvement in the ABA’s Working Group to Advance Wellbeing in the Legal Profession. They seek to enhance lawyers’ lives by increasing the focus on wellness in the legal industry. They encourage firms, lawyers, and law schools to take the wellness pledge to raise awareness and create a shift toward greater supp...

Many lawyers in small firms struggle with choosing products and services that will help them run a modern firm. In this report from the ABA Midyear Meeting, host Kimberly Sanchez talks to Chad Burton about ABA Blueprint — a tool created to help small firm attorneys modernize their law practice. Lawyers can utilize Blueprint to enter information about their firms and get valuable recommendations on...

Is it better to be rich and guilty or poor and innocent? In this episode, host Rocky Dhir talks to a group of panelists about socioeconomic bias in the justice system. They discuss how stereotypes often drive outcomes that are disproportionate in the courts. They seek to interrupt this bias by making people aware of its existence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, Kristoffer Butler hosts this report with a panel of guests discussing a sneak preview of the ABA report on reforming the U.S. Immigration Removal System. Karen Grisez, Larry Schneider, and Dora Schriro talk about the preparation of the report and how it has been updated since the last report which was published in 2010. They talk about the issues surrounding the...

Bar leaders, do you know what is available to you through the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE)? In this episode, host Laurence Colletti interviews Karen Hutchins about what NABE is currently working on. They discuss the ways NABE works to be the voice that protects and helps the legal profession. It helps bar associations show value by providing engaging programs and resources for law...

Many people have difficulty getting the legal help they need. Host Kristoffer Butler talks with a panel at the ABA Midyear Meeting about their varying involvement in public interest law and pro bono opportunities. They discuss the many different areas of the law that they represent and encourage young lawyers and law students to consider public interest law because of its impactful opportunities....

What goes on at the national conference of federal trial judges? In this report from the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, host Laurence Colletti talk to Judge Nannette Baker and Judge Tim Brooks about the national conference of federal trial judges, which judges attend, and what key issues they talk about during the meeting. Additionally, they discuss how this conference helps them learn about the differ...

The human trafficking industry continues to have a foothold in many areas. What is being done to help end this type of modern slavery? In this report, host Laurence Colletti talks to Dr. Davina Durgana and George Jenkot about human trafficking and its role in the casino industry. Data has given new scope to this issue, and they discuss how they use this new knowledge to help identify vulnerable co...

Ever wonder how to conduct legal research on a budget? In this report from the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, host Laurence Colletti talks to Barbara Bavis about where you can research legal topics for free. She gives suggestions where to research for different types of law (state, case, civil, criminal, and international), and talks about how law blogs can be a good resource to find legal issues that...

Did you know that visuals matter in any professional presentation? In this report from the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, host Laurence Colletti talks to Kerri Ruttenberg about how images impact people's presentations, why it’s so important to have them, and how to get your message out there through design. She also shares tips on how to be more aware and avoid misleading visuals. Learn more about your...

How do attorneys choose their jurors and what questions do they ask? In this report from the ABA Midyear Meeting 2019, host Laurence Colletti is joined by Jeffrey T. Frederick to talk about how to master voir dire and jury selection. They discuss the various elements of picking a jury, what is allowed in different jurisdictions, and how to get the jurors to open up. Learn more about your ad choice...

Live from the San Diego County Bar Association, tune in to hear the latest about what lawyers should know about legal technology today. Host Adriana Linares welcomes guest speaker, Dan Lear, to talk about five important trends that solo and small law firms should pay attention to in the legal technology world. He discusses how to spot or solve problems of irrelevance, using net promoter scores by...

Tune in for all things jury selection. From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, host Sara Rief talks to Jim Lambe and Janet Hong about what makes jury selection a crucial part of the trial process and how attorneys can efficiently handle the different aspects of jury voir dire. They discuss the tools they use, how to deal with the jury’s preconceptions, and helpful hints on re...

Get updated on what the CLA is doing to help protect the environment. From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, hosts Chip Wilkins and Eric Adair talk to Suma Peesapati, Jennifer Novak, and Jon Rohrer about the CLA’s Environmental Law Section and enforcement issues that non-environmental lawyers should pay attention to. They discuss how those unfamiliar with the laws and regula...

Host Jim Ham talks to Neil Wertlieb about imminent changes to the California Rules of Professional Conduct. They discuss the biggest changes to the rules, who will be affected the most, and the potential concerns that some already have. Some of the most notable changes include the barring of any sexual relationship between attorney and client, and requiring that advanced fee retainers must stay in...

From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, host Phil Horowitz talks to Shirin Forootan and Tamara Freeze who share the top things companies should do in order to avoid employment lawsuits. Their advice includes not taking away unemployment benefits, heavily documenting the behavior of problem employees, properly handling requests for accommodation, and more. Learn more about you...

Want to make a splash in the Twitter-sphere? From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, hosts Laurence Colletti and Jennifer Gerstenzang talk to Erin Gerstenzang and Megan Zavieh about how lawyers can use Twitter and other forms of social media the right way. Tune in for advice like be authentic, don’t brag, and, maybe above all, know the rules. Social media ethics for lawyers c...

From the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti is joined by Michael Iseri to talk about the change of cyber security, whether biometric passwords (i.e fingerprint scan and face id) are secure enough, and how law firms can be more safe with their data and client data. He also raises awareness about where your information is, how you’re presenting that information whe...

What are the tips and tricks trial lawyers use against their opponents? From the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Norman Rodich welcomes guests Larry Wayte and Juanita Brooks to talk about examining an expert at trial, how they approach it, and what questions or words to avoid. They also talk about their process when they’re in trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

From the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti talks to five executive committees of the Solo & Small Firms Section, Robert Klein, Sabrina Green, Steven Mayer, Philip Shapiro, and Sarah Redparth, about the recent separation of the State Bar of California and the Sections, the benefits of being a member of the Solo and Small Firm Section, and what to expect at the so...

Why should you hire an independent contractor to work for your company? From the California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti is joined with Cynthia Elkins to talk about the role of an independent contractor, classifying the difference between them and regular employees, and attributes of being an employee w2. They also mention the Dynamex Operations West v. Superior Court...

If you’re a budding lawyer in California and you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti talks to Lauren Powe about the California Young Lawyers Association (CYLA) and what they offer to attorneys in their first eight years of practice. From CLEs and leadership opportunities to webinars and e-news, hear how bein...

From the California Lawyers Association (CLA) Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti talks to Congressman Brian Baird about Americans' ability to distinguish facts from opinions and the effect this is having on our democracy. He discusses the Americans' ability to InfoWars and other mediums that feed paranoia, the buried but prevalent presence of authoritarian beliefs, and the attack that arbiters...

Meet the leaders of the newly formed CLA. From the CLA Annual Meeting, host Laurence Colletti talks to Heather Rosing, Pam Wilson, Jim Hill, Chip Wilkins, and Emilio Varanini about what the CLA leadership looks like after their split from the State Bar and the goals they have for the future of the association. They discuss the responsibilities they’re taking on in terms of furthering diversity and...