Legal Talk Network

Sidley is offering associates firm branded AirPods and jackets as a token of appreciation after bringing lawyers back to the office. Putting aside whether or not that's a fair deal for associates, what exactly makes for a good branded gift? Not all swag is created equal. We also chat about a town in California that has declared itself an independent Constitutional Republic (that's not a thing), the moral authority of Big Bird, and Lin Wood's emails.

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Law firm and business expert, Lori Gonzalez, joins us today to discuss the recent regulatory reform regarding nonlawyer ownership. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, ! Thanks to Clio, , , and for sponsoring this episode.

Law firm and business expert, Lori Gonzalez, joins us today to discuss the recent regulatory reform regarding nonlawyer ownership.

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Veterans advocates discussed how unfavorable discharges, known as “bad paper,” prevent veterans from accessing the basic benefits and services they need on the latest episode of “Talk Justice,” the Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) podcast.

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Most med mal cases aren’t decided for the plaintiff, so when a verdict of this magnitude is ruled in your client’s favor, it’s something to celebrate and learn from. In this episode of Heels in the Courtroom, Amy Gunn and Liz Lenivy share their pre-trial and courtroom strategies and discuss the concepts of agency, bifurcation, and some little-known facts about medical records. It’s a great story filled with drama, deceit, and darn good discovery skills that helped our client get the compensation he deserved.

In an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes (EP109), John Simon presents twelve specific tips for creating a highly persuasive opening statement. Take a listen and learn what all the other attorneys who downloaded this podcast already know about making their case stronger from the start. You’ll be glad you did when you step in front of your next jury.

How does someone know if they have an alcohol problem? In the legal profession, alcohol consumption has long been the norm, but, for some, healthy limits become blurred and unhealthy patterns emerge. On Balance hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Wendy McCallum about her personal experiences with alcohol and legal career burnout. Wendy talks about the importance of tuning in to your own concerns, avoiding shame-and-blame cycles, and treating yourself with self-compassion as you make changes.

Wendy McCallum is a professional burnout and alcohol coach and wellness expert.

Client portals have been around for quite some time now, and they have absolutely thrived since the onset of the pandemic. But, of course, there are still those in legal practice that have yet to make use of this increasingly essential service in their law firms. Dennis and Tom chat about what portals can do for your legal business and offer tips on how to best implement them for your clients.

On Hot or Not?, Dennis and Tom offer their opinions on Google’s latest tech—the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro—and scrutinize whether these new offerings are worth your interest.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

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Did opposing counsel push you around in your last depo? Are you at the office until midnight 4 nights a week? Have you joined 17 organizations with the hopes of expanding your network but it’s stressing you out instead? In part two of our discussion, you’ll learn how to avoid these common young-attorney pitfalls with real-life advice from John Simon and three of the newest attorneys at the firm. Tune in and discover successful strategies that can help any attorney become a better lawyer and a happier human.