Podcasts about bestlegalpractice

Author and brand expert, Martin Lindstrom, shares his best tips for helping leaders build a team where common sense is the rule rather than the exception. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for more tips on successfully managing your team? Learn more here. Thanks to Lawmatics, CosmoLex, TextExpander, ESQ.Marketing, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

Author and brand expert, Martin Lindstrom, shares his best tips for helping leaders build a team where common sense is the rule rather than the exception. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for more tips on successfully managing your team? Learn more here. Thanks to Lawmatics, CosmoLex, TextExpander, ESQ.Marketing, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.

With the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to Michael Ellenhorn, the founder and CEO of Decipher. But Ellenhorn, whose company helps legal industry clients evaluate potential hires, says law firms would be wise not to quicken the hiring process too much. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications.

With the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to Michael Ellenhorn, the founder and CEO of Decipher. But Ellenhorn, whose company helps legal industry clients evaluate potential hires, says law firms would be wise not to quicken the hiring process too much. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications.

With the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to Michael Ellenhorn, the founder and CEO of Decipher. But Ellenhorn, whose company helps legal industry clients evaluate potential hires, says law firms would be wise not to quicken the hiring process too much. Special thanks to our sponsor Alert Communications.

Former Navy captain & author Michael Abrashoff shares his best practices on how to take an underperforming team to high achievers. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about empowering a team of high achievers, check out our resource page on managing people. Thanks to Knackly.io, LawPay, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Former Navy captain & author Michael Abrashoff shares his best practices on how to take an underperforming team to high achievers. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about empowering a team of high achievers, check out our resource page on managing people. Thanks to Knackly.io, LawPay, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.

Author, speaker, and Ph.D Emily Nagoski discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about how to address and reduce stress, check out our resource page on lawyer mental health. Thanks to Knackly.io, Casetext, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!

Author, speaker, and Ph.D Emily Nagoski discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! If you’d like to learn more about how to address and reduce stress, check out our resource page on lawyer mental health.  Thanks to Knackly.io, Casetext, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!

Attorneys have to be thorough in their preparations for court, but in David Notowitz's experience, audio and video evidence is often inadequately presented. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with David about common mistakes lawyers make and his recommendations for effective, polished audio/visual presentations. David Notowitz is the founder and lead forensic expert at the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

Attorneys have to be thorough in their preparations for court, but in David Notowitz’s experience, audio and video evidence is often inadequately presented. Digital Edge hosts Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson talk with David about common mistakes lawyers make and his recommendations for effective, polished audio/visual presentations. David Notowitz is the founder and lead forensic expert at the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Scorpion, Blackletter Podcast, Alert Communications.

In this bonus edition of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing recorded at the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW, Gyi Tsakalakis talks with Rich Marvel about using metrics to make better business decisions for your law firm. Rich’s experiences as a law firm owner led him to develop firmTRAK, which helps lawyers make sense of their data, make smarter choices, and enjoy greater success. Rich Marvel is the founder of firmTRAK and Marvel Law P.C. Special thanks to our sponsor Nexa.

In this bonus edition of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing recorded at the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW, Gyi Tsakalakis talks with Rich Marvel about using metrics to make better business decisions for your law firm. Rich’s experiences as a law firm owner led him to develop firmTRAK, which helps lawyers make sense of their data, make smarter choices, and enjoy greater success. Rich Marvel is the founder of firmTRAK and Marvel Law P.C. Special thanks to our sponsor Nexa.

Lawyers often lack HR skills as employers, but learning to develop values-based hiring processes can help them attract the right talent for their firm. Host Greg Garman talks with Darlene Tonelli and Stephanie Everett about highlights from their TECHSHOW 2020 presentation on best practices for hiring and firing. Darlene Tonelli is the founder of Inter Alia Law in Toronto, Canada. Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist leads the community team that teaches lawyers how to run better businesses.

Lawyers often lack HR skills as employers, but learning to develop values-based hiring processes can help them attract the right talent for their firm. Host Greg Garman talks with Darlene Tonelli and Stephanie Everett about highlights from their TECHSHOW 2020 presentation on best practices for hiring and firing. Darlene Tonelli is the founder of Inter Alia Law in Toronto, Canada. Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist leads the community team that teaches lawyers how to run better businesses.

Author and speaker Adam Markel talks about pivoting your life and career and what it means to be a resilient leader of your firm. For more information about leadership, read our resource page on managing people in your firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rankings.io, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!

Author and speaker Adam Markel talks about pivoting your life and career and what it means to be a resilient leader of your firm.  For more information about leadership, read our resource page on managing people in your firm.  If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rankings.io, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!

Is your practice in need of a firm administrator? You may be reticent to pass the baton, but it could help your firm become significantly more efficient and profitable. Florida Bar podcast hosts Christine Bilbrey and Karla Eckardt sit down with Debra Elsbury, president-elect of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA), to discuss what lawyers need to know about the successful management of their law firms. They talk about how legal administrators save attorneys time and money and describe what the relationship between an administrator and managing partner should look like. Debra shares many of her personal experiences and offers insight into how administrative roles may differ from firm to firm.Debra Elsbury is the firm administrator for Threlkeld Stevenson in Indianapolis, Indiana.This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE Credit. Course # 3672.

Your team has the ability to multiply your effectiveness and make your firm great. But, if improperly managed, your team could also be the thing that undermines you. Host Christopher Anderson hears strategies from Helen Bukulmez for aligning the goals of your firm with those of your team. Together, they dig into ways you can improve firm culture with impactful training and support for employees—converting your team into ambassadors for your business. Helen Bukulmez is the founder and CEO of ECEROI.com, a global consulting company that helps lawyers and law firms find the best ROI in their law practice while building strong, motivated, effective teams. Special thanks to our sponsors, Nexa, Solo Practice University, Scorpion, and Lawclerk.

How can firms create a culture that prioritizes health and well-being? In this On Balance Podcast, Tish Vincent and Rob Mathis talk to Anne Brafford about positive strategies for supporting well-being in the workplace. They focus on concrete ways firms can address problems and emphasize the positive effects that result from investing in a healthier work environment, including better productivity, increased client satisfaction, and greater profitability. Anne Brafford (JD, MAPP, PhD in progress) is a former equity partner at Morgan, Lewis, & Bockius LLP and the founder of Aspire, an educational and consultancy firm for the legal profession.

Many lawyers may feel wary or bewildered about how to develop trusted partnerships with legal tech vendors. In this episode of Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks to Robert Brink of Boston's Social Law Library and Fred Cohen of Zola Suite about how legal organizations and legal tech vendors can work together more effectively. Robert and Fred discuss their working relationship and offer insight into the importance of continued tech adoption and innovation in legal organizations. Attorney Robert Brink is the executive director of Boston's Social Law Library. Fred Cohen is the founder and CEO of Zola Suite, a legal marketing and technology company that specializes in high-impact attorney websites and marketing services. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, Answer1, Thomson Reuters Firm Central and TimeSolv.

In regards to the future of law practice, the role of malpractice carriers is a unique one. On this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway join Chris Newbold, the executive vice president of ALPS Malpractice Insurance, to discuss the role of malpractice carriers and how the risk assessment process can be an interesting way to look at the changes in law practice and the future of the profession. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow, Scorpion, Answer1, and Clio.

Joe attended this year's Clio Cloud Conference and sat down with Sarah Schaff of Headnote to discuss her legal career and how she's shifted to become an entrepreneur with a product that helps attorneys collect on their bills within hours instead of months.

For most people networking feels like a chore, but strong connections can impact every facet of your life, especially your business. In this episode of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, hosts Gyi Tsakalakis and Kelly Street talk to Jayson Gaignard about how he builds himself up by building up his connections. He shares networking tips that can apply to the most introverts as well as advice on how to build successful relationships with mentors and peers. Jayson Gaignard is a Canadian entrepreneur, networking specialist, and author who founded MastermindTalks, an invitation-only conference for entrepreneurs, in 2013.

In this episode with powerlifting badass Shannon Montgomery, we talk about the differences between building a business around a brand versus building a brand around your business. We also talk about social media influencing and how to create a niche doing something you love.

In this episode with powerlifting badass Shannon Montgomery, we talk about the differences between building a business around a brand versus building a brand around your business. We also talk about social media influencing and how to create a niche doing something you love.

It’s not the most glamourous topic, but your office space is important for running your practice efficiently. In this episode of The Un-Billable Hour, host Christopher Anderson talks to Andrew Lechter about how lawyers can be wise about leasing their work space. From maintaining a healthy relationship with your landlord to trends in the real estate market, there’s a lot that goes into leasing your own office space. Andrew shares tips about what lawyers should look for in a law firm lease, how to maximize the space you have, and what to do with office space that isn’t working for your business. As vice chairman in the Savills Studley Atlanta office, Andrew Lechter brings more than 30 years of experience dedicated exclusively to representing tenants. Special thanks to our sponsors, Answer1, Solo Practice University, Scorpion, and Lawclerk.

There’s a lot more to running a lean law firm than just cutting costs. In this episode of On Balance, hosts JoAnn Hathaway and Tish Vincent talk to Larry Port about what it means to be a lean law firm, addressing common misconceptions and the core ideas that make the system successful. These include constantly striving for perfection, measuring success, and removing bottlenecks, to name a few. Larry Port, CEO of Rocket Matter, is also a speaker and award winning writer at the crossroads of the legal profession and cutting edge technology.

Just because you get Office 365 installed and working properly doesn’t mean that it’s automatically secure. In this episode of Digital Detectives, hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk to Brandon Koeller about the Office 365 Secure Score and other best practices to keep you secure in the cloud. While the Secure Score can help, they also discuss where the score falls short and how lawyers can tend to high level risks in order to address key threats within the cloud. As a principal program manager lead for customer-facing security, Brandon Koeller is responsible for delivering a core set of security capabilities to every Office 365 customer. Special thanks to our sponsors, PInow and SiteLock.

Lawyers, especially those newer to the industry, can often suffer from “imposter syndrome” or feeling like their experience doesn't qualify them to serve their clients. In this Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks to Jeremy W. Richter about how lawyers can build confidence both in their practice and business skills. Jeremy, author of Building a Better Law Practice, shares his best tips for staying organized with personalized systems and maintaining consistent communication with clients. Jeremy Richter is an associate with Webster Henry in Birmingham, Alabama. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, Answer1, and Thomson Reuters Firm Central.

Hiring the right employee involves a lot more than looking at a resume. In this episode of The Un-Billable Hour, host Christopher Anderson talks to Molly Hall about the best ways to find and hire quality employees. She shares tips on how to conduct interviews, weed out ill-fitting candidates, and compete with larger firms for talent. She also discusses best practices when letting go of employees that don’t fit. Molly Hall has coached, consulted, and directed presidents and founders of national organizations and over 400 law firms. Special thanks to our sponsors, Answer1, Solo Practice University, Scorpion, and Lawclerk.

Marketing can be intimidating for lawyers, but companies exist that can help practices manage their communications department. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Christy Burke about what drove her to start her own legal technology marketing company. She discusses her involvement with the Legal Technology Media Group, her experience running a company as a mother, and her advice for other legal tech companies like hers. Christy Burke founded Burke & Company LLC in 2004, deciding to focus the firm specifically on legal technology communications. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

A chatbot is a form of artificial intelligence software that can participate in conversation and websites use them to engage with site viewers. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to Tom Martin about how small firm lawyers can implement chatbots on their own websites. They discuss how the technology works and address some of the common hesitations lawyers have when considering the use of a chatbot. Tom Martin created LawDroid, a chatbot that drafts and files California incorporations over Facebook Messenger. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Answer1, Lawclerk, and Unbundled Attorney.

What is the National Association of Bar Executives (NABE) and why should bar leaders be interested in joining? In this report from On The Road at 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 to help with regular shifts in leadership. Karen Hutchins currently serves as the executive director of the Arkansas Bar Association and the immediate past president of the National Association of Bar Executives. Julie Armstrong is the executive director at the Indianapolis Bar Association & Foundation and the current president of the National Association of Bar Executives.

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? In this report from On The Road at ABA Annual Meeting 2018, host Laurence Colletti talks to Melanie Bragg about the assistance programs and upcoming events in GPSolo and why lawyers should be interested. Throughout their discussion, they dive regularly into the theme of where tradition meets innovation. Melanie Bragg practices mediation, arbitration, probate, guardianships, small business work including business entity formation, real estate, employment law, and securities arbitration at Bragg Law.

If you’ve ever wondered about using freelance lawyers and the process involved, this may be the episode for you. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to Greg Garman about New Solo’s new sponsor Lawclerk and what it offers to solo and small firm lawyers. They discuss how posting and responding to projects works within Lawclerk and address common ethical and practical questions lawyers have about using the site. Greg Garman is the CEO of Law Clerk and a partner at Garman Turner Gordon. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Answer1, Lawclerk, and Unbundled Attorney.

Working at a law firm doesn’t have to be all-consuming; technology can help you balance all your tasks. In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Jeffrey Brandt about how he manages to write a daily newsletter while working full-time with a firm and the automation that allows him to practice law efficiently. They also discuss the Association of Legal Technologists (ALT) conference, the types of content the conference covers, and what differentiates it from ILTA conference. Jeffrey Brandt is the chief information officer at Jackson Kelly PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law The Journal earned its circulation of approximately 95,000 by providing valuable insight on the latest legal trends and law practice management to firms of all sizes. In this episode of Thomson Reuters: Down the Hall with Practical Law, host Haile Arrindell talks to Meagan Crowley Hsu about what readers can expect to see in the current issue of Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law, The Journal: Litigation. They discuss the featured articles about trademark litigation and data security and delve into their favorite recurring sections that cover topics like ediscovery. Meagan Crowley-Hsu is the deputy editor of Thomson Reuters’ Practical Law The Journal: Litigation.

What drives someone to leave a job they love in order to start their own company? In this episode of Law Technology Now, host Monica Bay talks to Lucy Endel Bassli about the impact she wants to have on the legal industry and how she’s using her company, InnoLegal Services, to accomplish this. She shares her belief that lawyers should be using technology to delight clients and develop their own innovative practices and how she wants to set an example for others. Lucy Endel Bassli is the founder of InnoLegal Services PLLC, a modern solution provider that offers legal advice and consults on operationalizing the practice of law. Special thanks to our sponsor, Thomson Reuters.

Just like there are right ways to save data, there's also right ways to delete data and they might be more complicated than you think. In this episode of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell discuss best practices in deleting and destroying data. Whether maintaining an organized filing system or using software deletion tools, Tom and Dennis review what it looks like to effectively get rid of information you no longer want or need. They also share what stood out to them in Mary Meeker's 2018 Internet Trends Report. As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends. Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and TextExpander.

Maybe you’ve built the perfect practice, but you still never know when a natural disaster could tear it all down. Many lawyers have struggled to recover from disastrous hurricanes and fires, often not knowing how to put the pieces of their business back together. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares and co-host Jack Newton talk to Renee Thompson and Zack Zuroweste about how law firms can prepare for and recover from natural disasters. They discuss switching to the cloud in order to eliminate the loss of physical files, ensuring your backups are actually saving everything you need, and the ability to be mobile and take your office with you in a pinch. Zack Zuroweste is a trial lawyer and shareholder at PersanteZuroweste, and has served eight years on the Florida Bar's Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors. Renee Thompson is a mediator at Upchurch Watson White & Max and serves as The Florida Bar Board of Governors Fifth Circuit Representative. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Answer1, Lawclerk, and Unbundled Attorney.