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In the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a household name, slowly creeping into the corners of every technological device we've all grown to depend on. But what happens if the underlying training data and the people training the models perpetuate the common biases that we all from time to time commit against our neighbors—whether intentionally or not. That is the focus of our conversation today. Joining us is Sonia Gipson Rankin, whose 2024 paper, Mitigating Algorithmic Bias: Strategies for Addressing Discrimination in Data, serves as a jumping off point for this discussion. Sonia is a legal scholar and educator whose work combines her background in computer science with her passion for legal justice. She teaches in the fields of Torts, Family Law, Technology and the Law, and Introduction to Lawyering at the University of New Mexico School of Law. She is also Affiliated Faculty in the Department of Africana Studies. Full bio. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.
This week on Rising Up for Justice, Dr. Joshua Miller joins us. He is the Director of Congress Watch at Public Citizen.
After ten episodes on Agile lawyering tools and practices, it is worth stepping back to ask a bigger question. What does it really mean to be an Agile Attorney?In this episode, I bring the series together by revisiting those core patterns and the first principles behind Agile thinking. My goal is to leave you with a clearer sense of how these ideas can help you build a practice that is more resilient, more intentional, and better able to serve the people who rely on it.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/111Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
Legal work is complex and high-stakes, yet many law firms still rely on outdated project management approaches. In this episode, I introduce the concept of a matter strategy plan, a flexible, evolving document that keeps legal teams aligned and informed. I discuss how this Agile approach fosters collaboration, smarter decision-making, and helps legal teams stay adaptable, ultimately leading to better outcomes for both the team and the client. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/110 Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine Legal Follow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
For many firms, consistency is fragile. It lives in individual habits, personal preferences, and institutional knowledge that never quite makes it out of people's heads. In this episode, I explore what it really takes to focus on creating consistency inside a growing law practice without sacrificing professional autonomy. If you want your client journey to be more than an aspiration, creating consistency has to move beyond good intentions and into deliberate mechanisms that make quality and timing repeatable across people and over time.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/109Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
We talk with Michael Bradley who has taken on Murdoch as well as defending the rights of refugees about what it takes to be a lawyer and a change maker at the same time. He shares his 20 year journey from conventional law to a different kind of lawyering that he has now practiced for 17 years at Marque Lawyers – and how he now centres his legal practice around relationships.He also shares a few war stories of how he has used the law to fight for justice, including the battle against Lachlan Murdoch's attempt to sue Crickey for defamation.Whether you are a lawyer or you are a lawyer sceptic – there is something powerful in Michael's dissection of the legal profession and his identification of a different way to practice the law.This was first released in April 2025.Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)On Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Blue Sky Social - changemakerspod.bsky.aocial & amandatattersall.bsky.socialOn LinkedIn - Amanda.Tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most law firms improve internal workflows without ever defining the full client experience. That blind spot creates unnecessary friction for both clients and teams. In this episode, I explain why building a client journey map is a powerful strategic move for law firm owners who want stronger client engagement and more cohesive operations. When you can see the journey clearly, everything else starts to align. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/108Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
We talk with Michael Bradley who has taken on Murdoch as well as defending the rights of refugees about what it takes to be a lawyer and a change maker at the same time. He shares his 20 year journey from conventional law to a different kind of lawyering that he has now practiced for 17 years at Marque Lawyers – and how he now centres his legal practice around relationships.He also shares a few war stories of how he has used the law to fight for justice, including the battle against Lachlan Murdoch's attempt to sue Crickey for defamation.Whether you are a lawyer or you are a lawyer sceptic – there is something powerful in Michael's dissection of the legal profession and his identification of a different way to practice the law.This was first released in April 2025.Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)On Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Blue Sky Social - changemakerspod.bsky.aocial & amandatattersall.bsky.socialOn LinkedIn - Amanda.Tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sometimes I wonder if “wise livelihood” is possible in the law. Can we support ourselves and our organizations and not deal in intoxicants, poisons, weapons, or humans…given the many nuanced interpretations of those words? Including the ways we might, from some perspective we can't quite see, inadvertently be dealing in one of those ways? And can we ever completely do no harm, in our adversary system? In our divided country? Our impacted world? Maybe. And then I wonder, what if no one does that perfectly, but everyone stays committed? That alone feels like a huge deal. A win. One that could, maybe, turn the tide. And if it doesn't, then at least at the end we'll be able to say, “I pointed my work; pointed my heart and mind, towards wisdom.” Which is, by itself, a great thing. Happy Lunar New Year. Ramadan Mubarak. Have a reflective Lent. ♥️♥️
Imagine getting into your car and realizing the only gauge on the dashboard shows how hard the engine is working. No speedometer, no fuel gauge, just RPMs. That is how most law firms operate.In this episode, I introduce a better dashboard built around six practical law firm metrics that help you manage the work, not the worker. These metrics are not about squeezing more hours out of your team. They are about creating clarity, balance, and predictable delivery.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/107Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
Does your law firm feel like it's constantly reacting instead of progressing? In this episode, I break down how urgency becomes the default operating system in many practices and how to replace it with a calmer, more predictable way of working. You'll hear how capacity limits, first-in-first-out prioritization, and simple cadence meetings can shift your firm away from fire-fighting and toward consistent delivery, without relying on willpower or heroics. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/106Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
Recorded live at the NTL Summit, Chadrick Mance shares why authenticity—not imitation—is the real edge in trial law. From taking action before things feel perfect to embracing failure as part of growth, Chadrick breaks down what it means to be boldly authentic, raise your standards, and continuously evolve as a lawyer and leader in the courtroom and beyond.
Getting more work done often starts with doing less, even though that idea can feel uncomfortable for lawyers. When everything feels urgent, it's tempting to push harder, take on more, and hope it all evens out.In this episode, I explain why the most reliable way to increase throughput in a law practice isn't effort or efficiency, but smarter constraints. You'll hear how counterintuitive Agile principles help firms reduce overload, protect capacity, and deliver more consistently without burning out the people doing the work.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/105 Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
Ray Brescia joins The Geek in Review this week to unpack a role with peak academia vibes, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life at Albany Law School. Greg frames the title as “Chief Curator of Smart People Ideas,” and Ray embraces a “player-coach” approach, coaching faculty scholarship, unblocking stalled projects, and connecting peers across disciplines. The throughline is community, research momentum, and a practical view of how ideas move from draft to impact.The conversation then pivots to the core thesis of Ray's book, Lawyer 3.0. Ray maps the legal profession across three eras: Lawyer 1.0 as a low-barrier “amorphous bar,” Lawyer 2.0 as the institutional buildout of law schools, bar exams, ethics codes, and modern law firms, and Lawyer 3.0 as the next inflection point driven by technology. Ray ties prior shifts to urbanization, immigration, and industrial-scale commerce, then parallels those forces with today's generative AI and analytics reshaping research, drafting, discovery, and service delivery.Ray retells the famous milkshake study, then translates the idea into legal services: clients are not shopping for “a lawyer,” clients are shopping for problem resolution. This reframing pushes law firms to examine intake, scoping, and service design through the lens of client outcomes, business problems, and life problems, not internal practice labels. The milkshake becomes a metaphor for product-market fit in law, with fewer crumbs on the steering wheel.Ray contrasts “bespoke services” with productized pathways, including a Model T style offering that meets most client needs at lower cost, plus higher-cost custom work when risk or complexity demands. Ray highlights expert-system style workflows such as Citizenshipworks, describing a TurboTax-like experience for straightforward matters, with “red flags” triggering referral to a lawyer. The same logic extends to limited scope representation and “lawyer for the day” programs in high-volume courts, where informed consent, reasonable scope, and “first, do no harm” reduce the chance of clients feeling abandoned midstream.The final stretch tackles law firm AI adoption, hallucination risk, and professional responsibility. Ray stresses minimum competence: verify cases, verify quotations, verify sources, and treat generative outputs as drafts or starting points, not final work product. The panel discusses guardrails, education, and workflow design for large firms, plus the rising reality of clients arriving with AI-generated “research.” Ray's crystal ball points toward more commoditized legal services at scale, a latent market of underserved people, and stronger interdisciplinary collaboration between lawyers and technologists so legal education aligns with Lawyer 3.0 realities.Listen on mobile platforms: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Substack [Special Thanks to Legal Technology Hub for their sponsoring this episode.]Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: Jerry David DeCiccaTranscript
What does “cashless bail” really mean, and why is the federal government suddenly taking notice. From Rikers Island to reform efforts in New Jersey and New York, pretrial detention affects more lives than most people realize, often punishing individuals before trial. In this episode, Dr. Kellen Funk explains why bail is not just a legal technicality — it's a societal issue that shapes justice, equity, and everyday life.
For many legal professionals, one of the most persistent sources of stress isn't the complexity of the law itself but the uncertainty that permeates daily work. Not knowing who's doing what, when something is actually done, or whether it's been done correctly.In this episode, I'm tackling this uncertainty head-on by showing you how to create explicit quality standards that serve as a stabilizing force for your practice with simple, easy-to-implement tools. You'll learn how to create fit-for-purpose quality standards, why explicit policies reduce rework, and practical guidance on developing these standards in the context of your current work without trying to boil the ocean.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/104Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
In this episode of Let's Brief it, Dr. Megan Ma, the Executive Director of the Stanford Legal Innovation through Frontier Technology Lab (liftlab), sits down with GW Law student co-hosts, Sophia Wang and Jivan Ramesh, for a conversation on the future of legal education and practice in light of new technological developments. Dr. Ma discusses her lab's work on improving evaluation of legal AI, developing simulation training via AI, and augmenting legal services with creative application of AI. Dr. Ma also shares insights on how law students can use AI effectively to stay competitive in an evolving legal environment.Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.Want to get ahead of the pack? Joining the D.C. Bar Law Student Community (LSC) can get you there. Your LSC membership will provide resume and skills boosting opportunities and one-on-one access to local practicing attorneys. To learn more, click here.
In this week's Legal Speak episode, Texas personal injury attorney Richard 'Dicky' Grigg pulls back the curtain on the prevalence of substance abuse and mental health issues among attorneys Hosts: Cedra Mayfield & Patrick Smith Guest: Dicky Grigg Reporter: Laura Lorek Producer: Charles Garnar
We are delighted to welcome two brilliant lawyers, Marbré Stahly-Butts and Ameca Reali, to the Activist Lawyer podcast. Talking to our host Sarah Henry, the discussion centres on movement lawyering - what it is, what it takes, and how lawyers can be forces for liberation. Marbré and Ameca have recently launched an excellent new book, Lawyering for Liberation: A Toolbox for Movement Lawyers - an insightful, practical guide for lawyers and social justice workers who want to make real and meaningful change. Marbré Stahly-Butts Marbré Stahly-Butts is a distinguished lawyer, scholar, and leading voice in movement lawyering. She currently serves as an Associate Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, where her teaching and research focus on abolition, racial justice, and law as a tool for transformative social change. Prior to academia, Marbré co-founded and served as Executive Director of Law for Black Lives, a national network of lawyers, legal workers, and advocates committed to advancing Black liberation through collective legal strategies. Her leadership in this movement lawyering community helped shape frameworks that centre abolitionist politics, Black feminist thought, and anti-capitalist critique in legal practice. Marbré's professional journey includes work with grassroots organisations, policy development, and national campaigns to advance racial and economic justice, reflecting her commitment to building responsive legal infrastructure for social movements. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and has been a central figure in both scholarship and practice that bridges law, activism, and systemic change. Ameca Reali Ameca Reali is an accomplished civil rights attorney and nonprofit leader dedicated to housing justice, racial equity, and the empowerment of communities historically denied fair treatment under the law. She is the Executive Director of the Louisiana Fair Housing Action Centre, where she leads efforts to enforce fair housing laws and dismantle discrimination across the state of Louisiana. Before this role, Ameca was Membership Director at Law for Black Lives, where she built and strengthened a network of thousands of lawyers and legal workers committed to supporting Black liberation and movement lawyering. Her career spans over a decade of advocacy, including co-founding and directing community-based legal initiatives, and developing programs that address housing insecurity, economic justice, and systemic inequality. A graduate of Loyola University College of Law, Ameca brings both lived experience and deep professional expertise to her work advancing social justice and transformative legal practice. About Lawyering for Liberation Lawyering for Liberation: A Toolbox for Movement Lawyers is a timely and powerful manifesto offering concrete tools for legal professionals and activists engaged in struggle for justice. Edited by Marbré Stahly-Butts and Ameca Reali, the book draws on years of frontline movement work and collective insight from lawyers, organizers, and legal workers. Grounded in abolitionist politics, Black queer feminism, and anticapitalist analysis, this guide reframes lawyering not as an isolated profession but as a strategic part of broader social movements seeking liberation and systemic transformation. Topics include jail and bail support, protester defense, reparations, housing justice, and more — all oriented toward building long-term power and community-rooted change. For more on Marbré and Ameca's work check out: - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Lawyering-for-Liberation-by-Ameca-Reali-editor-Marbre-Stahly-Butts-editor/9780520392359?srsltid=AfmBOop_GVO9v4PiRYNvAVAuoExGdCdAtksZYBJYr1rn7j4_nEUTOfBq - https://www.instagram.com/amecareali?igsh=MThocHU1YWt3YWp4Ng== -https://www.instagram.com/marbrecaryn?igsh=MWo4YTFzcWg2Z2Zieg==
Send us a textWhat happens when an attorney puts humanity at the center of their practice? For Ryan Schwartz, it means creating a client experience built on trust, empathy, and hands-on interaction.In this episode, Ryan shares his philosophy of lawyering that goes beyond legal strategies and billable hours. We talk about:Why personal, consistent communication builds stronger client relationshipsThe importance of treating clients like real people, not case filesHow empathy can be a competitive edge in today's legal industryLessons every legal professional can apply to better serve their communitiesIf you've ever wished the legal field felt more human, Ryan's approach is a blueprint for practicing with both skill and compassion.Connect with Ryan: ryan@schwartztriallaw.com Welcome to Let's Talk Paralegal—where the legal industry gets real. I'm your host, Eda Rosa, legal consultant, speaker, and founder of the Eda Rosa LLC & the Limitless Paralegal Academy.This isn't your stuffy legal studies school lecture. We're talking mindset, money, modern workflows, and how to build a career—and a life—you don't need a vacation from.Let's cut the fluff, raise the bar, and change the game… one conversation at a time.If you like what you In the legal world, details win cases — and missing one can cost everything.That's why we're proud to be sponsored by Affirm Investigative Solutions. They partner with attorneys and legal teams to uncover the facts that matter most — from background investigations and witness locates to surveillance and asset searches.Affirm Investigative Solutions is discreet, thorough, and laser-focused on supporting strong case strategy, so you can focus on advocating for your clients.If Hey legal pros, are you ready to stop playing small?The Limitless Paralegal Academy is officially open—offering powerhouse courses, real-world tools, and expert-led training to help you build the career (and life) you actually want.And we're not stopping there...
Once you make your work visible, you can finally see how much of your work is just stuck. And while a common reaction is to think that you are the bottleneck, that thinking is actually preventing you from understanding something much more useful and ultimately less personal about bottlenecks in law firms and how work is actually flowing through your legal delivery systems. In this episode, I'm building on last week's discussion of making work visible. The focus now shifts from seeing where work is to getting work to flow. You'll learn how to find the most important place where work is getting stuck, the best way to improve flow, and why treating process improvement as a team sport and approaching it with curiosity rather than judgment will yield far better outcomes than trying to fix everything yourself. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/103 Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine Legal Follow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
Lawyering the News with KMJ Legal Analyst, Roger Bonakdar. As the world grapples with the highly unusual military seizure by the US of another world leader, the criminal case against Maduro will work through the justice system much like any other filed in New York, based upon the evidence and US law. Are ICE agents in fact immune? Can anyone hold them accountable? The federal government may have the officers’ backs, but state laws have jurisdiction too, and Minnesota is so far not acceding to the administration’s wishes. Famed defense attorney Alan Jackson is doubling down on his claim that Nick Reiner is "not guilty" under California law, despite his recent and abrupt withdrawal from the double-murder case. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawyering the News with KMJ Legal Analyst, Roger Bonakdar. The fires started almost a week ago in the Andean region of the Argentine province of Chubut and are putting a power plant and a school at risk as well as affecting rural properties. The lawsuit filed by community advocate groups argues new interchanges would increase truck traffic pollution in neighborhoods already overburdened by poor air quality along Highway 99. Actor Matthew McConaughey is making sure things are “all right, all right, all right” as he trademarks his signature catchphrase to combat artificial intelligence. According to the Fort Walton Beach Police Department, the DOH employee was conducting a routine inspection when Fang Wang, a massage parlor employee, became upset and started yelling at the inspector. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What happens when good intentions collide with finite capacity? In many law practices, it shows up as overload, missed deadlines, and promises that quietly slip through the cracks.In this episode, I'm introducing the idea of a promise-keeping machine and explaining why making work visible is the first and most important step toward building one. You'll learn how simple visual systems like Kanban help lawyers see their true commitments, protect capacity, and make more credible promises to clients, colleagues, and themselves.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/102Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
A new year and a new number on the podcast episodes feels like the perfect time to slow down for a moment and get back to some foundational questions. In this episode, I'm kicking off a reboot of The Agile Attorney Podcast with a return to first principles.You'll discover why so many legal professionals feel pressure to do more and more work, why that so often leads to overwhelm and burnout, and how you can start to prevent that overwhelm by focusing on what it really means to be agile in a world that keeps demanding more.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/101Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
AI-sanctions might get eyeballs, but the bigger sanctions are still for plain old bad lawyering. Jeff also raises this ethical and pragmatic question: who defends the lawyer when sanctions threaten the client? Should counsel facing an OSC retain separate counsel for the sanctions component to avoid divided attention and better protect client interests? What if the costs of independent counsel are likely to exceed the sanction?$25K for using Anti-SLAPP as a litigation weapon. A bare-bones anti-SLAPP was amplified by record emails suggesting the strategy was to inflict cost and pain rather than win on the merits.$13K for relitigating the merits through a fee appeal. The appeal purported to challenge fees, but largely recycled arguments already rejected in the prior appeal. The court finds the effort both objectively meritless and subjectively aimed at rehashing settled ground.
Pro bono lawyers are often called upon to calmly and competently help clients experiencing crises. But what if the crisis — a natural disaster, a pandemic, an unprecedented challenge at the polls — impacts the lawyer as well? In this episode, Alicia Aiken speaks with Ray Brescia, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life and Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law and Technology, Albany Law School, and David Turetsky, Professor of Practice Emeritus, University of Albany, about how lawyers can plan ahead to meet the moment for pro bono clients. Explore our Pro Bono programs and resources Learn about our Pro Bono Memberships and Scholarships for qualified organizations and individuals Please note: CLE is not offered for listening to this podcast, and the views and opinions expressed within represent those of the speakers and not necessarily those of PLI.
In this special episode, I explore the three drivers that have sustained this podcast: perspiration, inspiration, and determination. I share personal stories that shaped my mission and the lessons learned. After 100 episodes of sharing tactics and advice, this is my chance to pull back the curtain on the bigger picture of building practices that are profitable, sustainable, and scalable. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/100 Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine Legal Follow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Farid Yaghoubtil, founding partner of DTLA Law Group. Discover Farid's journey from fleeing Iran to empowering the underrepresented through law. His passion for justice, client-focused approach, and the challenges of balancing ideals with firm management make it a must-listen for aspiring lawyers and entrepreneurs. Tune in to catch Farid's inspiring stories and insightful advice on staying true to your mission. Episode Highlights Decision to pursue law due to childhood injustice. Balancing ideals and legal system realities. Motivation behind starting a law firm. Challenges of running a legal business. Importance of organization and hiring in business success. Leading with empathy in law practice. Avoiding burnout through gratitude and meaningful connections. Inspiring story: Helping a child in a lead exposure case. The value of listening to clients. A personal approach over transactional lawyering. Building client relationships for sustained growth. Episode Sponsored By https://www.lexisnexis.com/lexisplus Links and Resources https://downtownlalaw.com/attorney-profiles/farid-yaghoubtil/ Subscribe, Share and Review To get the next episode subscribe with your favorite podcast player. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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In Surrender by Bono, the iconic frontman of U2, shares a deeply personal memoir that explores his life's journey through music, activism, and spirituality. With candid reflections and heartfelt anecdotes, he invites readers into the experiences that shaped both his artistry and his commitment to making a difference in the world.Heidi K. Brown is a former lawyer, a law professor, a writer, a novice boxer, a passionate U2 fan, a proud introvert, and a feisty solo traveler. She is the author of three books about well-being and healthy performance for law students, lawyers, and other members of the legal profession: The Introverted Lawyer,Untangling Fear in Lawyering, and The Flourishing Lawyer. Heidi is an internationally recognized public speaker on topics of self-empowerment, authenticity, and self-discovery. Heidi launched her debut travel memoir, The Map I Draw: A Memoir of Travel as a Passport to Self, in June 2025. You can find more at https://heidikristinbrown.com and her substack Heidiography.Our drink this week is Irish Whiskey, specifically Writer's Tears if you can get it! If you are in the United States you can order it through Reserve Bar.In this Episodehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Joshua_TreeIs U2 the longest running band on the planet?Ali Hewson - Chernobyl InternationalThe Creative Act by Rick RubinThe Creative Habit by Twyla TharpSteven Pressfield BooksHeidi's Keynote at University of Richmond Law School GraduationJoshua Tree Bar Manhattan (sadly now closed!)
Send us a textTonight's guest is Adele Abrams! Adele was a DJ on WHFS from 1974-1988 and was part of the recent documentary "Feast Your Ears" which has won an Emmy and many other Film Festival awards. (Well worth seeing!!) (I gave it two thumbs up- and would give it more, but I ran out of thumbs) She is also an attorney who is in the Occupational Safety and Health field. I enjoyed hearing her stories about WHFS, the DC music scene, and more!! She has also been the "Washington Correspondent" for the Sexy Boomer Show- hosted by Phil Proctor and Ted Bonnitt. https://feastyourearsthefilm.com/ https://www.littler.com/people/adele-abramshttps://sexyboomershow.com/Fowl Players Radio can be found at www.fowlplayersradio.com and at www.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradio #adeleabrams #WHFS #WHFS102.3 #WHFSfeastyourears #whfs #whfsdocumentary #safetylawyer #michaelspedden #fowlplayersradio #fowlplayersofperryvillewww.fowlplayersradio.comwww.thefowlplayersofperryville.com#michaelspedden#fowlplayersradio#fowlplayersofperryville@fowl_radio@SpeddenMichaelwww.youtube.com/@fowlplayersradiowww.patreon.com/fowlplayersradiobuymeacoffee.com/fowlplayerw
Today, Hunter was joined by Dean Jenny Roberts of Hofstra Law School. On today's episode, Hunter and Dean Roberts discuss a law review article that Dean Roberts published last year about how public defenders can/should respond to the progressive prosecutors. Guest: Jenny Roberts, Dean, Hofstra Law Resources: Contact Dean Roberts Here https://law.hofstra.edu/jenny-roberts/ Read the Article Here https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4574381 Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com Subscribe to the Patreon www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home
During the times of American legalized slavery, the relationship between Black parents and their children was fraught with fear, and entirely controlled by the heavy hand of their owners. In her book Neglected Stories: The Constitution and Family Values, Prof. Peggy Cooper Davis draws the connection between this past reality, and the present reality of Black families finding themselves under the control of the child welfare state, subject to the whims of oft-biased court systems and social workers. Welcome back to the EPPiC Broadcast! Today, Prof. Peggy Cooper Davis, Esq., Professor of Lawyering and Ethics Emeritus at NYU, is here with us to discuss her book's analysis of the analogous relationship between the historical slavery system and the current child welfare system - and the horrible impact both have had on Black parents and children.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, president of the Parental Rights Foundation. You can sign up for email alerts to keep yourself informed on parental rights news at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/.Support the show
On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray's Insights Lab, and Richard Bistrong of Front-Line Anti-Bribery speak with Archana Kotecha, CEO of The Remedy Project, about her journey from corporate law to leading human rights initiatives across Asia. Archana shares practical insights on assessing workplace culture, supporting women and migrant workers, and building trust between businesses and NGOs. The conversation explores the challenges of conducting human rights impact assessments, the importance of direct worker engagement, and the role of pilots and feedback in compliance programs. Whether you are a compliance professional, legal advisor, or business leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on aligning purpose with practice, amplifying unheard voices, and finding common ground to create lasting impact. Tune in to explore how culture shapes compliance—and how new perspectives can help your organization to shape solutions to challenges.
When Jeff De Francisco noticed his less tech-savvy colleagues billing more hours for the same estate planning work, he uncovered an injustice that would reshape his entire practice. The disparity wasn't about knowledge or skill. It was about efficiency, and the billable hour was punishing him for being good at his job.In this episode, I sit down with Jeff, a long-time client and now business partner, to explore his decade-long journey with Agile practices. You'll also hear lessons from Jeff's journey that you can apply to your own law practice - and get a peek at how tools like Greenline Legal can support your systems along the way.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.agileattorney.com/86Mentioned in this episode:Greenline.legal is Officially in BetaTo set up a demo of this software with me, talk through the workflow challenges and opportunities you have in your practice, and see how Greenline could help, click here: https://the-agile-attorney.captivate.fm/greenlinelegalGreenlineLegal Demo
For many lawyers, being a practitioner can become the dominant part of one's identity. Here, Christina Yi reflects on how a girls' trip helped remind her to do the things that bring joy and fulfillment, so that one can ultimately better be of service to clients. In this episode of The Boutique Lawyer Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with Allegra Family Lawyers legal practitioner director Christina Yi about the “urgency” involved with family law and the flow-on impacts for lawyers in this space, how being a lawyer can shape how others perceive you, how lawyering can become part of your identity, and what this means for one, both personally and professionally. Yi also discusses a recent holiday she took to revitalise and relax, the positive impact the trip had on her, why she'll be making more time for future getaways, the warning signs lawyers should look out for when it comes to having lawyering become too big a part of one's identity, and what excites her about the new parameters she's set up for herself as a practitioner. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, X and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!
Summary Judgment: The ins, outs, and in-betweens of Personal Injury Law
In this episode, Josh and Aaron continue the conversation around how AI has impacted the legal field and discuss FVF's philosophy on how to incorporate it well. FVF Law is a well-credentialed, overwhelmingly 5-star reviewed personal injury law firm in Austin, TX. FVF strives to be the educational resource for the injured, available to guide those with questions about what comes next. It is FVF's mission to ensure clients are prioritized and informed throughout the injury claim process, and to secure the best possible outcome. Josh Fogelman and Aaron Von Flatern founded FVF Law to offer a different kind of injury law firm, and a dignified alternative in the marketplace. They hope to show injured Texans that consulting a lawyer after an injury is a natural, and responsible thing to do.
Don't leave your retirement to chance. Design It. Join us for six Fridays starting on October 3rd and get moving on your roadmap. Learn more here. __________________________ On this episode of The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, we're joined by Nathalie Martin, author of The Inspired Retirement, an excellent new book that will help you reframe what it means to retire well. In today's conversation, she challenges the assumptions many people bring to retirement—and shares how mindfulness, clarity, and intention can lead to a more inspired next chapter. What You'll Learn Why the ‘three plagues' of aging are avoidable How three non-financial pillars of retirement are gamechangers How mindfulness and movement can enhance your life Why one-size-fits-all approaches to purpose miss the mark—and what to do instead A practical exercise to prioritize what matters most in your life as you plan for retirement Nathalie Martin joins us from New Mexico. __________________________ Bio Nathalie Martin is a chaired professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she teaches mindfulness and law as well as elder law, commercial law, and consumer law. A longtime yoga and meditation teacher and practitioner, she also teaches contemplative practices in varied settings, from hospitals and senior centers to law school classrooms. Nathalie is the author of over forty articles and nine books, including Lawyering from the Inside Out and Yoga for Lawyers, and her legal scholarship has been cited by the US Supreme Court. With The Inspired Retirement, Nathalie brings her decades of experience and expertise to a general audience. __________________________ For More on Nathalie Martin The Inspired Retirement: Purpose and Passion in Your Next Adventure Website: nathaliemartinmindfulness.com ___________________________ Podcast Conversations You May Like Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile Happier Hour – Cassie Holmes, PhD Live Life in Crescendo – Cynthia Covey Haller ____________________________ Mentioned in This Podcast Conversation Being Mortal by Atul Gawande ____________________________ About The Retirement Wisdom Podcast There are many podcasts on retirement, often hosted by financial advisors with their own financial motives, that cover the money side of the street. This podcast is different. You'll get smarter about the investment decisions you'll make about the most important asset you'll have in retirement: your time. About Retirement Wisdom I help people who are retiring, but aren't quite done yet, discover what's next and build their custom version of their next life. A meaningful retirement doesn't just happen by accident. Schedule a call today to discuss how the Designing Your Life process created by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans can help you make your life in retirement a great one — on your own terms. About Your Podcast Host Joe Casey is an executive coach who helps people design their next life after their primary career and create their version of The Multipurpose Retirement.™ He created his own next chapter after a 26-year career at Merrill Lynch, where he was Senior Vice President and Head of HR for Global Markets & Investment Banking. Joe has earned Master's degrees from the University of Southern California in Gerontology (at age 60), the University of Pennsylvania, and Middlesex University (UK), a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his coaching certification from Columbia University. In addition to his work with clients, Joe hosts The Retirement Wisdom Podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally in popularity by Listen Notes, with over 1.6 million downloads. Business Insider recognized Joe as one of 23 innovative coaches who are making a difference. He's the author of Win the Retirement Game: How to Outsmart the 9 Forces Trying to Steal Your Joy.
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Today, we do a deep dive into the role and challenges of a transaction lawyer in the energy transition. And why lawyering in the energy transition is lawyering on hard mode? What are the sources of complexity? What are the pain points about getting a project developed? How has current policy volatility impacted the energy transition particularly in the US? And what might the future hold? Our guest is Daniel Anziska.Daniel is an infrastructure and regulatory lawyer and partner at Troutman Pepper Locke ,a leading US energy transition infrastructure law firm.
Do you love the law but find yourself questioning traditional practice models? Freelance lawyering offers a completely different path for lawyers who love the legal work but struggle with traditional practice models. For those who find themselves questioning whether the partnership track, billable hours, or client management aspects of law practice align with their values and lifestyle, there's another way to use your legal skills while maintaining control over your career. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Cowling, founder of Flex Legal and author of "The Modern Freelance Lawyer." Through our conversation, you'll gain insights into building a sustainable freelance practice, finding lawyer clients, and navigating the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur. Whether you're considering freelance lawyering yourself or looking to hire freelance support for your practice, this episode provides a comprehensive look at this growing alternative to traditional legal careers. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/217
Judy Weber is a serial entrepreneur and business expansion expert helping women grow confidence and incorporate proven business strategies for scale while building on a foundation of faith. A former trial lawyer who has built businesses across marketing, real estate and interior design, Judy teaches her clients to think and win like a courtroom dynamo, integrating her legal experience with her faith-fueled approach to entrepreneurship. Host of the long running, globally ranked Bold Business Bold Faith podcast, Judy's mission is to normalize miraculous results for Christian women in business, emphasizing that success is inevitable when one operates from a place of calm, confidence, and certainty. She serves service-based businesses with coaching and the “Miraculous Mastermind” to master scaling.
In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary converses with Lani Medina, a corporate and M&A attorney, Air Force veteran, and founder of Lani Law LLC. Lani shares her journey from a senior associate at a law firm to starting her own practice. She discusses the challenges of this transition, her philosophy of "feel good lawyering," and the importance of aligning one's practice with personal values. Lani also highlights her cultural background, military experience, and the role of technology in her practice. The episode emphasizes finding joy and fulfillment in the legal profession through compassion and integrity.Lani Medina is a corporate and M&A attorney, Air Force veteran, and founder of Lani Law PLLC—a boutique law firm that delivers high-level legal counsel with a human touch. A Bronx native and proud Puerto Rican, Lani helps entrepreneurs and mission-driven companies navigate complex deals with clarity, compassion, and confidence.She brings 15+ years of experience, including Big Law and in-house roles, and is building a network to support socially conscious startups through accessible, feel-good lawyering.Challenges at the Law Firm (00:01:55)Fear and Anxiety in Transition (00:03:10)Cultural Background's Influence (00:04:24)Lessons from Military Service (00:05:44)Seeking Coaching (00:06:38)Breakthrough Moments in Coaching (00:07:51)Business Planning Process (00:08:32)Overcoming Fear of Leaving (00:09:27)Feel Good Lawyering Philosophy (00:10:54)Human Side of M&A Transactions (00:11:50)Advice for Stuck Lawyers (00:12:44)Mindset Shift to Business Owner (00:14:15)Using AI in Legal Practice (00:14:57)Redefining Success (00:16:07)Promoting Feel Good Lawyering (00:17:41)Investing in Yourself (00:19:41)Mindset Over Environment (00:20:39)Surprises in Coaching Relationship (00:21:27)Impact of Lani Law on Personal Life (00:22:20)Future Aspirations for Lani Law (00:23:28)Would you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-free Would you like to schedule a complimentary discovery call? You can do so here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-call
As Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial progresses, reports indicate that several high-profile celebrities are seeking legal counsel to avoid potential subpoenas. TMZ founder Harvey Levin revealed to Fox News Digital that some celebrities are concerned about being called to testify and have "lawyered up" in an effort to prevent this. While specific names have not been disclosed, the trial has already seen testimonies from notable figures such as Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi. Additionally, other celebrities, including Michael B. Jordan, Usher, and Jennifer Lopez, have been mentioned during proceedings, though none have been accused of wrongdoing.The apprehension among celebrities stems from the prosecution's strategy of presenting a comprehensive narrative of Combs' alleged misconduct, which includes testimonies about his behavior in various social settings. Legal experts suggest that potential witnesses may invoke their Fifth Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination if called to the stand. The trial, which began on May 12, is expected to continue for several more weeks, with the prosecution aiming to establish a pattern of coercion and abuse. As the case unfolds, the involvement of additional celebrities, whether as witnesses or through mentions in testimonies, remains a possibility.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Celebrities reportedly fear testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs case | Fox News
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As Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial progresses, reports indicate that several high-profile celebrities are seeking legal counsel to avoid potential subpoenas. TMZ founder Harvey Levin revealed to Fox News Digital that some celebrities are concerned about being called to testify and have "lawyered up" in an effort to prevent this. While specific names have not been disclosed, the trial has already seen testimonies from notable figures such as Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi. Additionally, other celebrities, including Michael B. Jordan, Usher, and Jennifer Lopez, have been mentioned during proceedings, though none have been accused of wrongdoing.The apprehension among celebrities stems from the prosecution's strategy of presenting a comprehensive narrative of Combs' alleged misconduct, which includes testimonies about his behavior in various social settings. Legal experts suggest that potential witnesses may invoke their Fifth Amendment rights to avoid self-incrimination if called to the stand. The trial, which began on May 12, is expected to continue for several more weeks, with the prosecution aiming to establish a pattern of coercion and abuse. As the case unfolds, the involvement of additional celebrities, whether as witnesses or through mentions in testimonies, remains a possibility.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Celebrities reportedly fear testifying in Sean 'Diddy' Combs case | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.
Day 7 of the Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder trial was courtroom drama at its finest. The prosecution rested its case, and in a jaw-dropping move, Lori—representing herself—chose not to call a single witness. Instead, she delivered her own Rule 20 motion, arguing the state hadn't proven its case. Then came the real show: her cross-examination of Chandler Police Detective Nathan Duncan. With nearly 25 years on the job, Duncan was unshakable as he walked jurors through the digital, forensic, and psychological puzzle pieces surrounding the murder of Charles Vallow. But Lori tried to go toe-to-toe—questioning timelines, religious interpretations, and missed investigative steps. Did she land any punches? Maybe. But did she overplay her hand? Absolutely. #LoriVallow #ChadDaybell #LoriVallowDaybell #DaybellTrial #CharlesVallow #JusticeForCharles #TrueCrime #CultCrimes #DoomsdayCult #ZombieBeliefs #NephiText #LDSDoctrineMisuse #ReligiousDelusion #CourtroomDrama #ProfilingEvil #MikeKing #ForensicPsychology #DigitalEvidence #DetectiveNathanDuncan #MurderTrial #SelfRepresentationFail #Rule20 #DeathOfCharlesVallow #CultBehavior #LoriVallowTrial #JJVallow #TyleeRyan #TammyDaybell #DaybellMurders #LoriCrossExamines #CrimeAndCult #ArizonaMurderTrial #EastIdahoNews #CourtTV #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeAnalysis #DoomsdayProphecy #ChadAndLori #ZombiesAndMurder #DigitalForensics #iCloudEvidence #PsychologicalProfiling #FaithAndFraud #CriminalProfiling #CrimesOfBelief #ManipulationAndMurder #Victimology #LoriVallowDefense #LoriOnTrial #CharlesVallowMurder #JJAndTylee #TammyDaybellDeath #ZombieDoctrine #CultPsychology=======================================Order Deceived, An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult. (Signed and shipped FREE in USA) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DYVV8R6AQELKGOrder She Knew No Fear (Signed and Free USA Shipping) https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/9NKCKQ5EUHR6YDONATE to Profiling Evil: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T54JX76RZ455SSUPPORT our Podcasts: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1213394/support
Tim, Phil, & Raymond are joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss the DOJ & FBI lawyering up out of fear of prosecution from Matt Gaetz & Trump, The View furious over Morning Joe visiting Trump, CNN planning layoffs and telling employees to stop obsessing over Trump, and the arrival of the Twitch ad apocalypse. Andrew Wilson is a political commentator and host of The Crucible, a debate-focused platform known for discussing controversial and philosophical topics. Hosts: Tim @Timcast (everywhere) Phil @PhilThatRemains (X) Raymond @RaymondGStanley (X) Serge @SergeDotCom (everywhere) Guest: Andrew Wilson @The_Crucible (YouTube) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices