On the Road with Legal Talk Network

Host Laurence Colletti talks to Linda Klein, Michelle Suskauer, Nan DeRenzi, Karen Scanlan, and Katherine Lee Goyette about the jurisdiction issues faced by lawyer military spouses and the work that’s being done in both Florida and Georgia to provide temporary law licenses. They also discuss the Veterans Legal Service Initiative and the law service clinics that are partnering legal help along with...

As of this ABA Annual Meeting, Bob Carlson became president of the ABA. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to new ABA President Bob Carlson about the projects he will be working on during his presidency. He plans to make a toolkit for firms and bar organizations that combats lawyer depression, addiction, and suicide. As president, he will also be working on content for so...

Host Laurence Colletti talks to Elisa Massimino about international human rights and how these rights have fared under the Trump Administration. They discuss how this administration differs from other administrations in regards to refugees and the treatment of immigrants and what it could potentially do differently to encourage better international relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Host Rocky Dhir talks to Latanishia Watters, Sarah Rogers, and Judge Terry Ruckriegle about the importance of properly preparing for a trial. They discuss the best tactics for litigators like maintaining a solid relationship with the opposing counsel, building credibility with both judge and jury, and setting realistic expectations for your client. They also share the best and worst things they’ve...

Miranda Rights are a vital part of our criminal justice system but not everyone facing arrest fully understands what these rights entail due to language barriers. Host Lee Rawles talks to Melba Pearson, Richard Pena, Moire Corcoran, Matt Redle, and Jeremy Alexis about the Miranda Rights Warnings Project, a project that seeks to use technology to translate Miranda Warnings for people who don't spea...

Hilarie Bass's time as ABA president may be coming to an end, but her work to improve the legal profession will continue through her initiatives. Host Laurence Colletti talks to Hilarie Bass about some of the initiatives that defined her presidency. Her biggest focus was on increasing the number of women lawyers who pursue long-term careers in the law. She also dedicated her time as president to L...

The National Conference of Bar Presidents (NCBP)provides information and training to state and local bar association leaders. Host Patrick Palace talks to Jennifer Parent about the NCBP and their focus on leadership, innovation, and collaboration. They discuss the diverse perspectives of the conference’s attendees, how NABE prepares leaders for trends and changes, and what they are doing to help w...

With a membership of 47,000 litigators, associates, and law students, the ABA Section of Litigation has a diverse range of opportunities for its members. Host Laurence Colletti talks to Koji Fukumura and Barb Dawson about the ABA Section of Litigation and the benefits it provides to its members. They discuss the value of their content, from their publications to their podcast, and current and futu...

In an effort to bring more awareness to funding legal services for the underrepresented, Legal Services Corporation hosted their second annual concert. Host Laurence Colletti talks to Marty Balogh, John G. Levi, E. Faye Butler, Zachary Stevenson, and Judge Lora J. Livingston about the importance of properly funding legal services. They discuss the kinds of issues the Legal Services Corporation add...

At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Victor Li talks to Dan Rodriguez, Ellen Rosenblum, William Hurd, and Misha Tseytlin about the actions and prerogatives of the state attorneys general in the current political climate. They discuss some of the lawsuits brought against the current administration, how they compare to lawsuits in the past, and whether judges with different political affiliations wi...

If you want to know more about the opioid crisis, who better to ask then those who prescribe the drugs in the first place. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Liane Jackson talks to Dave Preble, a dentist who seeks to improve the way medical professionals handle the prescription of opioids for pain. He discusses how to identify drug-seeking behavior, methods of solving the issue that aren’t incar...

A solid education is a vital part of being a lawyer, but student loan debt can leave young lawyers crippled long after their education ends and their career begins. Host Jason Tashea talks to Bruce Brotine, Lyssa Thaden, and Zach Weber about how young lawyers can manage student loan debt during and after law school. They also discuss why students should look at refinancing as an option, the respon...

In Epic Systems v. Lewis, the Supreme Court ruled that employment contracts can legally bar employees from collective arbitration. Host Laurence Colletti talks to Adam Fuller, Heidi Roll, Maya Ewing, and Daniel Hemel about how the Epic Systems v. Lewis case has changed the use of arbitration clauses in employment agreements. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this decision and how em...

What is the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) and why should bar leaders be interested in joining? At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to Karen Hutchins and Julie Armstrong about the NABE and the resources they provide for bar executives, like networking and collaboration. They also discuss the NABE’s focus on change and innovation and the programs they offer t...

At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti along with guests Kevin Davis and Dean Erwin Chemerinsky take a look at the state of the Supreme Court during this time of intense polarization. To cover such a complex topic they discuss the long term effects of this session’s blockbuster cases, the cases they anticipate will carry importance during the next term, and the role a justice’s ide...

Changes in the environment also herald changes in the laws that protect the environment. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to Tina Campbell Hebert, Brian Daly, David Silverman, Hari Osofsky, and Dan Rees about climate change and the law. They discuss how courts are playing an important role in framing adaptation and mitigation policy, how communities are adapting to chan...

As technology is quickly advancing, laws are needed to address problems created by new tech. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Jason Tashea talks to Andrew Grosso, Judge Bernice Donald, Alan Butler, and Lorraine Kisselburgh about how technology is gradually changing aspects of the law. They discuss how the Fourth Amendment applies to new technologies, the Carpenter case, and the use of algorith...

Thanks to the #MeToo Movement, sexual harassment in the legal sphere is being addressed more openly. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Stephanie Francis Ward talks to Nicole VanderDoes about the #MeToo movement and workplace sexual harassment in the legal industry. She shares advice for attorneys whose superiors make them feel uncomfortable and how men of integrity shouldn’t fear hiring or bein...

Pleadings can often be overlooked but are an essential part of the trial process. At the ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Rocky Dhir talks to Michael Panter, Matthew Moeller, David Pardue, and Michael Weber about the purpose of pleadings and how to craft them successfully. They discuss how pleadings reflects a lawyer’s competency and professionality and why attorneys should aim for clean-cut pleading...

Did you know that the Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division of the ABA (GPSolo) includes military and government lawyers, and offers portals, platforms, programs, and collaborations that support the personal and professional lives of all their lawyers? Host Laurence Colletti talks to Melanie Bragg about the assistance programs and upcoming events in GPSolo and why lawyers should be inter...

What’s up with the young lawyers of the American Bar Association? At ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to Young Lawyers Division (YLD) outgoing Chair Dana Hrelic about membership opportunities and the advantages of joining the YLD. She also shares about both current and future programs that address issues from disaster relief to lawyer wellness. Learn more about your ad choices...

On any given night, 600,000 Americans are sleeping on the streets and struggling under the weight of extreme poverty. Kimberly Sanchez talks to Samantha Howell and Tristia Bauman about the criminalization of those struggling with poverty. They discuss what lawyers can do to help, from recognizing and respecting homeless people they see to providing pro bono services. They also address some of the...

As Steve Scudder, Will Hornsby, Beverly Groudine, and Terry Brooks retire from the ABA, they reflect on their careers and the difference they’ve made within access to justice. Kimberly Sanchez talks to these ABA legends about their time at the ABA including their successes and the impact they’ve seen the ABA have on the expansion of legal services for all. They also discuss how they’ve seen the co...

For the impoverished in need of legal services, their stories are often full of heartache. Lawyers can provide hope and guidance but they often don’t know how they can help. Kimberly Sanchez talks to Eve Stotland, Angela Vigil, and Jeremy Addis-Mills about how to leverage digital media as a tool to guide conversation towards legal services for low income clients. They discuss what it looks like be...

There is no legal right to access counsel in most types of civil cases. But with changes initiated by the Trump Administration, the need for civil rights to counsel are essential in protecting vulnerable people, especially in immigration and housing cases. Kimberly Sanchez talks to John Pollock and Andrew Sherer about when the right to counsel is granted, how the Trump administration’s attitude to...