R U @ Risk?

New lawyers do not need fear; they need a playbook. Avoiding malpractice panic is about building better habits, using reliable systems, and knowing when to say, “I don’t know, but I’ll get back to you.” Kiernan Waters, Todd Scott, and Joy Malbon-Griffin discuss the mistakes that can rattle attorneys in their first years of practice, from client communication and courtroom etiquette to documentation, preparation, and the pressure to sound certain before you’re ready.

AI tools can make legal work faster and more efficient, but what happens when they make something up? In this episode of R U @ Risk?, attorneys Todd Scott, Joyvan Malbon Griffin, and Kiernan Waters look at the growing number of lawyers facing sanctions after AI-generated errors found their way into court filings. AI may be here to stay, but so are a lawyer's duties of competence, candor, and supervision.

Some clients are difficult. Others are actively dangerous to your practice, your time, your wallet, and sometimes your safety. Todd Scott, Joy Malbon-Griffin, and Kiernan Waters break down the red flags lawyers miss until it is too late, and the systems that can stop a bad client from becoming a malpractice claim, a grievance, or worse.

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about legal malpractice.

In this episode, we explore judicial ethics, liability, and the evolving standards that judges face today. Our experts discuss real-world examples, disciplinary processes, and the importance of maintaining integrity in the judiciary.

This episode explores the complex issues surrounding immigration enforcement, legal challenges faced by attorneys, and the impact on communities and judicial processes in Minnesota and beyond. We share insights on recent developments, ethical dilemmas, and ways lawyers can support affected populations.

Sadly, fraud and theft by lawyers is real. The malpractice trio covers best practices for fraud detection in law firms.

The new data is here! The new data is here! Geek out with us on who is getting sued in the legal malpractice world.

Our malpractice trio discusses some of the craziest conflicts of interest they’ve seen, and how to avoid them.

Lawyers don’t live forever, so what’s your plan?