On the Road with Legal Talk Network

The cloud-based practice management software, Clio, was launched nine years ago. During the fifth annual Clio Cloud conference, Clio CEO Jack Newton introduced in his keynote speech new projects and a future philosophical roadmap for the software, the company, and the way lawyers practice law. In this report from On the Road, Bob Ambrogi interviews Jack about his keynote speech. They discuss bring...

At this point, it’s not a question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the legal profession, it’s a question of how. In this On The Road report from ILTACON 2017, host Andrew Arruda talks to Martin Tully and Sam Whitman about how AI will help lawyers sift through vast amounts of information more accurately and quickly. They also discuss how AI will continue to grow and mature in th...

It’s a culinary competition that has raged for millenia. Well, maybe not millenia, but at least since the invention of the pizza. And now, New York’s thin, crispy slices are challenging Chicago’s deep dish, sauce-smothered pies in a whole new way. In this report from On The Road, honorable host Laurence Colletti acts as supreme pizza judge while Deborah Enix Ross and Fred Dixon represent New York,...

Some people go to law school and find a passion for law. Others go to law school and find a passion for writing. In this On The Road report, host Laurence Colletti talks to Steph Cha, author of ‘Follow Her Home,’ about discovering her passion for writing in law school and how her brief legal experience shaped her talent. They also discuss what both the publishing and writing process look like and...

A lawyer’s career is filled with conflict which creates plenty of material for lawyers who are also writers. In this On The Road report, host Laurence Colletti talks to Evan Thomas, Jim Conroy, and Talmage Boston about what drives a lawyer to become a writer and the characteristics of the legal profession that make for good storytelling. They also discuss their own writing, including Jim’s book wh...

Another ABA Annual Meeting means another president stepping up to head projects and programs for the next year. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to new ABA President Hilarie Bass about handling criticism and the initiatives she’s taking on during her time as president. A couple of these initiatives include women in the legal profession, homeless youth, and Bar Exam pas...

Since its invention less than a year ago, the ABA Center for Innovation has not slowed down its mission to improve access to justice. In this report from On The Road, host Chad Burton talks to Andrew Perlman about the Center for Innovation’s events, initiatives, and programs including its fellows program. Andrew Perlman is the dean of Suffolk University Law School and was appointed by the presiden...

South Carolina has been the poster-child for criminal justice reform, successfully enacting evidence-based practices, cost-saving sentencing options, and improving public safety among other things. In this On The Road report, host Laurence Colletti talks to Senator Gerald Malloy and William Hubbard about what made South Carolina’s actions successful. Senator Gerald Malloy is a Democratic member of...

Since the Trump administration took office, immigration has been one of the most highly debated topics, but it’s often more complicated than people realize. In this report from On The Road, host Reid Trautz talks to Greg Siskind and Mary Meg McCarthy about the different aspects of immigration and what they mean for the US society and economy. They also discuss opportunities for lawyers who wish to...

The battle between President Trump and the media has raged since the very beginning of his administration. It’s not unique for the president to have a rough relationship with the media, but the energy Trump has dedicated to criticizing the media is more than any president before him. In this report from On The Road, host Lee Rawles talks to Floyd Abrams, Tom Clare, and George Freeman about the pot...

This is the first Legal Talk Network podcast featuring a guest who directly influenced the United States Constitution. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Matthew Diller, current dean of Fordham University School of Law, and John Feerick, past dean and recipient of the ABA Medal, about John’s influence in the creation of the 25th Amendment and his professional experien...

David Axelrod session may have been canceled but not to worry! We’ve got you covered. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to David Axelrod about managing student debt, mortgage payments, and other important financial responsibilities. Their discussion includes the importance of interacting with professionals early on and realizing that there are other options, including p...

You may have heard of the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) and seen their workshops at ABA Annual, but who are they and why should you consider becoming a member? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Elizabeth Derrico about who the NABE is and how they serve and provide support to their members. They also discuss the New York State Bar Association and its r...

As technology is becoming more and more ingrained in the legal practice, security has become more important and challenging. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Roy Zur about cybersecurity and cyber intelligence, including why cyber is relevant to attorneys and scams to look out for. They also discuss how cyber includes more than security; it can also be used to collec...

The ABA has consultative status as an observer at the United Nations (UN) and was actually active in the creation of the UN. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Mark Alcott about this relationship between the ABA and the UN. They also discuss the definition of the rule of law and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Mark Alcott has spent his professional career at P...

Adopted by world leaders in September 2015, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development address issues like extreme poverty, gender inequality, and climate change. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Elizabeth Andersen, Renee Dopplick, Lee DeHihns, and Richard Field about the details of these goals and how the UN is helpin...

In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Patrick Murck about the effects of blockchain and regulatory technology (RegTech) on the long standing framework for financial regulation. They also discuss the tension of regulation between industries and start-ups. They also talk about how the advancement of both blockchain and RegTech will affect the legal industry at large. Patri...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly growing in popularity both in and outside of the legal industry and this should excite you, not scare you. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to James Sherer, Shan Thever, Andrew Arruda, Kerri Bent, Emily Fedeles, Kyla Maloney, and Amie Taal about the different aspects of AI - like augmented learning - and how AI can help the legal...

Filing for divorce is hard enough as it is, but for some couples taxes can sneak up on them and make the experience worse. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Justin Miller about the taxes that trip up clients during the divorce process. Their discussion includes the typical traps that people fall into and a list of professionals to contact early on in the process. As...

The mission of the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) is to build up the confidence and careers of bar association professionals. In this report from On The Road, host Liz McCausland talks to Robert Craghead about the NABE, including transitions and challenges they are facing, as he enters into his presidency. They also discuss technology issues and how they are working to address them...

There’s no denying that the practice of law is changing, the question is why and how does this shift affect your practice specifically? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Sherry Cushman about the Cushman & Wakefield survey that looked at how the business, financial, and operational sides of law affect real estate decision making. They discuss topics such as the key in...

Financial technologies (FinTech) are gradually disrupting traditional financial services more and more, but what are they and why should you pay attention to them? In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to Kevin Petrasic about financial technology, including what it is and the challenges that FinTech firms face. They also discuss cryptocurrency and the role of FinTech in a r...

For trial lawyers, judges and experienced attorneys can offer significant advice, especially when interacting with juries. In this report from On The Road, host Laurence Colletti talks to panelists Brad Brian, Ted Wells, James Quinn, and Judge Barbara Lynn about their session on winning commercial litigation cases. Some of the topics they discuss are jury selection, opening statements, and other p...

Before she steps down as ABA President, Linda Klein talks to host Laurence Colletti about the things she has achieved in the past year in this On The Road report. Together, they discuss CLE in the City, increasing access to justice for veterans, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, just a few initiatives she addressed during her time as president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

It is no secret that historically there have been more men working in antitrust than women, but the proportions have shifted as more and more women are taking on leadership roles in antitrust. In this Special Report, host Jodie Williams discusses issues pertinent to women who practice antitrust law with Tiana Russell, Kristen Anderson, and Lisa Phelan. Together, they talk about how office diversit...