Podcasts about legal services

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Makhosazana Mabaso, Partner for Executive Reward, Tax and Legal Services at PwC South AfricaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our speaker is Polk Wagner, who's the deputy dean of Penn Law School, who has been charged with figuring out how to adapt the law school curriculum to the AI revolution. I want to hear from Polk about how law schools will adapt as their graduate's jobs will no longer focus on document creation, but instead more complex legal analysis.This podcast was taped at a conference that I hosted so many of the questions will be asked by my friends. And in the audience was David Stellings, who's the managing partner of law firm Leif Cabreze. I want to learn from David about how AI would change the structure of law firms as the work process will need to change and I want to find out if the by the hour billing practice will end and what will replace it.I also want to hear from my friends who use legal services about how they plan to use AI to negotiate contracts, to understand complex legal agreements, and to draft documents that previously would have been delegated to their attorneys. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Learn how to turn complex legal services into clear, compelling marketing that actually converts. In this episode, you'll hear practical strategies for repurposing content, strengthening your online presence, and building referral relationships that consistently feed your law practice.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Sylvia Garibaldi discuss: Niche marketing for divorce and legal professionals Positioning, messaging, and understanding your ideal client Repurposing podcasts, webinars, and video for multi-channel marketing Why referrals aren't converting like they used to Building referral partnerships through webinars and LinkedIn   Key Takeaways: Growth comes from consistent, repeated action paired with learning and improvement, not just doing more of the same. Clear positioning and messaging are critical so referral partners and prospects instantly understand who you serve, what you do, and the results you deliver. Repurposing a single piece of content like a webinar or podcast into social posts, articles, and lead magnets is “marketing 101” and dramatically reduces the content burden. Referral conversion now depends heavily on your curated online presence, including your website, social media, podcast appearances, and especially a strong LinkedIn profile with social proof. Effective referral relationships require intention, follow-up, and the right partners; they're built over time through trust, value, and consistent communication, not one-off meetings.   "In business and life, we tend to want to have the outcome first, but in reality, it does take time, it takes doing those reps and consistency, and so for me, doing that repeatedly has helped me build that habit." —  Sylvia Garibaldi   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Sylvia Garibaldi: Sylvia Garibaldi, CEO and Founder of SG and Associates, is a business strategist and speaker who helps service-based entrepreneurs around the world to grow their business to 6 figures and beyond, in a way that is aligned and authentic to them. She is the creator of the Serve First, Sell-to-Many Program that has helped many of her clients achieve outstanding results. Over the course of 14 years, Sylvia has helped hundreds of financial, legal, mediation, and divorce professionals to grow their business and become leading experts in their field through results-driven marketing. Sylvia is a featured expert and speaker in leading publications and professional associations across the globe.   Connect with Sylvia Garibaldi:   Website: https://im-campus.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviagaribaldi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylvia.sgandassociates/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Ken Landau talks with Amy Lehman Esq, the Director of Legal Services for "Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts", who describes the work of her organization, and the free legal services available to all types of artists, and the resources available on their website.

May 28, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith sits down with Estate Planning Legal Services Managing Partner, Jeff Sharp, to discuss the overall importance of estate planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Flat-Fee Legal Services & the Rise of Fractional General Counsel w/ Ryan Hurley of Litix Legal - AZ TRT S07 EP08 (290) 5-28-2026       Things We Learned This Week Small businesses still need sophisticated legal strategy Even companies with only 5–10 employees need governance, operating agreements, cap tables, and employment structures built correctly from day one. The traditional legal billing model is under pressure Hourly billing and massive retainers are frustrating both client & attorneys. Flat-fee legal services are emerging as a more predictable alternative. Arizona is becoming a legal innovation hub Arizona's ABS laws now allow non-attorney ownership & outside investment. This could fundamentally reshape how legal services operate. AI will likely compress legal fees across the industry AI is helping firms automate admin, documents and research. That efficiency may lower costs for clients and increase competitive pressure on traditional firms. AI legal tools still need human oversight Platforms like Legalzoom can help with basic setup work, but founders still need experienced legal counsel for fundraising, equity structure, governance, and long-term growth decisions.   Guest: Ryan Hurley, CEO - Principal Attorney & Co-Founder, Litix Legal Website: https://www.litixlegal.com/ Certified Attorney | Strategic Business Guidance | Startup Representation | Compliance & Risk Mitigation | HR Oversight | Contract Negotiation | Equity & Debt Raises | Joint Ventures | Mergers & Acquisitions | Board Governance | Investor Relations | Government & Media relations   An experienced attorney with 20 years, Ryan Hurley is CEO and co-founder of Litix Legal, a new kind of law firm on a mission to make clients love their lawyers and lawyers love their law firm by replacing the outdated hourly billing model with flat fees whenever possible. Hurley previously served as general counsel for Copperstate Farms, a vertically integrated cannabis company with 9 dispensaries under the Sol Flower brand name and one of the largest greenhouse cannabis production facilities in North America. Hurley was an instrumental player in Copperstate Farms' birth, growth, and development, positioning the company as a market leader through his strategic business advice, careful compliance and risk mitigation. Referred to as Arizona's "Father of Cannabis Law," Hurley has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona and as one of the 20 Names to Know by Phoenix Business Journal. He has been a part of the Arizona cannabis industry from its inception and played a pivotal role in the initiatives to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis in Arizona. A founding member and former board member of the National Cannabis Industry Association, Hurley is deeply entrenched in all aspects of the cannabis industry and a sought-after expert on cannabis policy. Ryan Hurley was also a founding member of the Arizona Dispensaries Association and the organization's former vice president. Hurley was also a pioneer in the AZ solar energy and cryptocurrency/blockchain industries. A dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable attorney, innovator, and entrepreneur, Hurley has presented at several conferences and seminars throughout the country and has been featured in many interviews in television, print, and radio. His expansive background in policy has cemented his reputation as a reliable thought leader. Hurley holds a B.S. in environmental science from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law. Before emerging as a leader in the cannabis industry and co-founding Litix, Hurley was an associate attorney at Lewis and Roca LLP focusing on land use, zoning, water, and environmental issues and a named partner at Rose Law Group.   Podcast Notes Guest: Ryan Hurley Company: Litix Legal Episode Theme: How Arizona's new legal business model, flat-fee legal services, and AI are reshaping legal support for startups and small businesses.     Episode Notes Episode Overview Litix Legal was formed in 2025 using Arizona's new "alternative business structure" (ABS) law, which allows non-attorneys to own equity in law firms. The firm is focused on: Startups Small businesses Growth-stage companies Fractional / outsourced general counsel services Their mission is to modernize legal services through: Flat-fee pricing Technology and AI workflows More accessible legal support Strategic partnership models for founders The firm does not handle: Litigation Criminal law Segment 1 — The Legal Gap for Small Businesses Key Discussion Points Small businesses still need real legal infrastructure Many startups and smaller businesses are: Too small for a full-time in-house attorney Too large or complex for DIY legal templates Most companies still need: Corporate structure setup Governance Employment agreements Operating agreements Cap table strategy Investor preparation Equity and profit-sharing guidance Startups need strategic legal guidance early Ryan discussed how founders preparing for: fundraising, seed rounds, or Series A growth need legal partners who understand: ownership structure, equity distribution, governance, and investor expectations. Important startup legal topics include: Number of company units/shares Ownership percentages Cap table organization Equity incentives Employment contracts A poorly structured company early on can create major issues later. "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of pain later." Traditional legal billing frustrates startups Traditional law firms often: Charge large retainers ($10,000+) Bill hourly ($650/hour+) Create unpredictable costs Litix Legal is attempting to solve this with: predictable flat-fee pricing, monthly packages, and faster attorney access. Example package: Around $2,000/month Includes meetings, calls, emails, and ongoing support The model functions similarly to: outsourced general counsel, or a fractional legal department. Segment 2 — Reinventing the Law Firm Business Model Ryan Hurley's Background Ryan has: practiced law for 20 years, worked at large corporate firms, worked in zoning and politics, advised cannabis and solar companies, and served as in-house counsel for a fast-growing cannabis company. That cannabis company reportedly grew to: 650 employees $100M in revenue Problems with the traditional legal industry Ryan explained how many attorneys dislike the traditional billable-hour system. Large firms often require: 2,000+ billable hours annually intense time tracking constant pressure to maximize billing According to Ryan: clients dislike the unpredictability, attorneys dislike the structure, and the industry has resisted modernization for decades. Arizona's Alternative Business Structure (ABS) Arizona changed legal industry rules through ABS reform. Historically: Only attorneys could own law firms Non-lawyers could not receive equity or profit-sharing The new Arizona model allows: non-attorney ownership, outside investment, operational partners, and more scalable business structures. Example: Ryan's COO/cofounder has a technology background and is not an attorney. Other regions experimenting with similar models: Utah Washington DC Internationally: UK and Australia already use versions of this structure Industry resistance Ryan noted that some traditional firms oppose these changes because: legal firms have operated similarly for 100+ years, entrenched firms fear competition, and fee compression threatens legacy models. States like: California Illinois have reportedly pushed back on similar reforms. Segment 3 — AI and the Future of Legal Services AI is changing law firm economics AI and automation tools are helping firms: reduce administrative work, improve workflow efficiency, lower operating costs, and potentially reduce client fees. Ryan believes AI will contribute to: industry-wide fee compression, more efficient legal delivery, and increased competition. LegalZoom and AI still have limits Ryan noted that: DIY legal platforms, template systems, and AI tools like Claude can help with: boilerplate documents, simple entity setup, and basic workflows. However: businesses should still seek professional legal review, especially for growth-stage decisions or investor preparation. The concern is: founders may over-rely on generic AI outputs without understanding legal risks. Fractional legal services are growing Litix Legal positions itself as: an outsourced general counsel solution, or a fractional legal department. 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May 19, 2026 ~ Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is the newest partner of Focus with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் பெண்களுக்காகப் பாதுகாப்பான, ரகசியமான மற்றும் கலாச்சார ரீதியாகப் பொருத்தமான வழிகளில் உதவுவதற்கு இலவச சட்ட சேவைகள் உள்ளன. இதுதொடர்பில் Melissa Compagnoni ஆங்கிலத்தில் தயாரித்த விவரணத்தை தமிழில் தருகிறார் றேனுகா துரைசிங்கம்.

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Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - ការរើសអើងនៅកន្លែងធ្វើការ អំពើហិង្សាផ្អែកលើយេនឌ័រ និងវិសមភាពហិរញ្ញវត្ថុ — ទាំងនេះគ្រាន់តែជាហេតុផលមួយចំនួនដែលស្ត្រីត្រូវការសេវាកម្មផ្នែកច្បាប់ដែលផ្តល់ជូនជាពិសេស។ អ្នកមិនចាំបាច់រុករកប្រព័ន្ធច្បាប់តែម្នាក់ឯងនោះទេ។ នៅប្រទេសអូស្ត្រាលី មានសេវាកម្មផ្នែកច្បាប់ឥតគិតថ្លៃ ដើម្បីតស៊ូមតិសម្រាប់ស្ត្រីងាយរងគ្រោះ តាមរបៀបដែលមានសុវត្ថិភាព សម្ងាត់ និងសមស្របទៅនឹងវប្បធម៌។

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Дискриминация на рабочем месте, гендерное насилие и финансовое неравенство — это лишь некоторые из причин, по которым женщинам необходимы специализированные юридические услуги. Вам не нужно разбираться в правовой системе в одиночку. В Австралии существуют бесплатные юридические службы, которые защищают интересы уязвимых женщин, обеспечивая безопасную, конфиденциальную и учитывающую культурные особенности поддержку.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Takoorka goobaha shaqada, tacaddiyada ka dhanka ah haweenka, iyo sinnaan-la'aanta dhaqaale, waa qaar ka mid ah sababaha ay haweenku ugu baahan yihiin adeegyo sharci oo iyaga u gaar ah. Australia dhexdeeda, waxaa ka jira adeegyo sharci oo bilaash ah oo u taagan u doodista haweenka nugul, iyadoo la raacayo hab ammaan ah, qarsoodi ah, isla markaana tixgelinaya hiddaha iyo dhaqanka

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Ажлын байран дахь ялгаварлан гадуурхалт, жендерт суурилсан хүчирхийлэл, санхүүгийн тэгш бус байдал... Ийм үед эмэгтэйчүүдэд зориулсан тусгай эрх зүйн үйлчилгээ шаардлагатай болдог. Гэхдээ энэ бол ердөө цөөн хэдхэн жишээ юм. Австралийн хуулийн системийг ойлгож, ашиглахад хэцүү байвал танд туслах аюулгүй, нууцлалтай, соёлд нийцсэн байдлаар хамгаалан ажилладаг үнэ төлбөргүй эрх зүйн үйлчилгээнүүд байдаг.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Աշխատավայրի մէջ խտրականութիւնը, սեռի վրայ հիմնուած բռնութիւնը եւ տնտեսական անհաւասարութիւնը, ընդամենը մի քանի հատն են այն պատճառներէն թէ ինչո՛ւ կանայք կարիք ունին մասնագիտացուած օրինական ծառայութիւններու: Պարտադիր չէ որ միայնակ կողմնորոշուիք օրինական համակարգին մէջ։ Աւստրալիոյ մէջ, կան անվճար իրաւաբանական ծառայութիւններ խոցելի կիներուն պաշտպան կանգնելու համար, անվտանգ, գաղտնի, եւ մշակութային առումով պատշաճ ձեւերով։

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - په کارځای کې تبعیض، د جنسیت پر بنسټ تاوتریخوالی او مالي نابرابري، دا یوازې یو شمېر لاملونه دي چې له امله یې ښځې ځانګړو حقوقي خدماتو ته اړتیا لري. په دې رپوټ کې مو په استرالیا کې د ښځو لپاره د شته حقوقي خدمتونو په اړه معلومات راټول کړي دي.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Diskriminacija na radnom mjestu, rodno uvjetovano nasilje i financijska nejednakost – to su samo neki od razloga zbog kojih žene trebaju specijalizirane pravne usluge. Ne morate se same snalaziti u pravnom sustavu. U Australiji postoje besplatne pravne usluge koje zastupaju ranjive žene na siguran, povjerljiv i kulturno primjeren način.

This week on The Geek in Review, we talk with Greg Mazares Sr., CEO of Purpose Legal, about what it takes to lead through one of the most important transition periods in legal services. Drawing on decades of experience across business, litigation support, and e-discovery, Mazares brings a steady, practical view to a market flooded with AI claims and rapid change. His message is clear from the start. The legal industry has faced major shifts before, from paper banker boxes to digital workflows, and this moment is another chapter in that longer story. Rather than treating AI as a threat, he sees it as a tool for adaptation, growth, and smarter client service.A central theme in the conversation is Mazares' belief that AI works best when paired with people and disciplined process. He argues that the future does not belong to technology alone, but to organizations that know how to combine tools, talent, and operational rigor. That philosophy sits behind Purpose Legal's acquisition of Hire Counsel and its broader push to reunite technology and staffing under one roof. In Mazares' view, clients do not simply want software. They want experienced professionals who know how to apply AI in defensible, repeatable ways that improve outcomes without sacrificing judgment.The discussion also highlights Purpose Legal's new offerings, including Purpose Xi and Case Optics, which aim to deliver early case insights in days rather than weeks. What makes Mazares' framing stand out is his insistence that speed alone is not the point. Faster results matter only when paired with expert validation, tested workflows, and credible guardrails. He describes a legal market where clients once assumed AI would let them bring everything in-house, but now increasingly value outside experts who bring both technological fluency and hard-earned experience. That shift, he suggests, is raising the level of service providers from operational support teams to strategic partners embedded more deeply in legal work.Greg and Marlene also press Mazares on data security, client trust, and the cultural pressures that come with rapid growth. Here again, his answers return to discipline and execution. He points to major investments in cloud security, around-the-clock protection teams, and tighter controls over on-site review environments. He also argues that many of the greatest risks still come from human behavior, which makes vetting, supervision, and protocol design as important as any technical control. On culture, Mazares emphasizes recognition, communication, and adaptability as the backbone of a company that wants to grow without losing its identity. For him, scaling a business is not only about revenue. It is about building a place where people feel seen, trusted, and prepared for change.The episode closes on a thoughtful look at the next few years for litigation, junior associates, and the billable hour. Mazares predicts that junior lawyers will not disappear, but their role will shift toward becoming guides in the use of AI, both inside firms and in conversations with clients. As routine work becomes more compressed, he expects associates to provide higher-value service in fewer hours, with stronger technical fluency and a more consultative posture. It is a fitting end to an episode grounded in realism rather than hype. Mazares does not present AI as magic, and he does not dismiss its significance either. Instead, he offers a view of the future shaped by adaptability, experience, and the belief that in legal services, the winning formula still comes down to people, process, and sound judgment.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:

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - 직장 내 차별, 성폭력, 그리고 경제적 불평등은 여성이 전문적인 법률 지원을 필요로 하는 주요 이유 중 일부에 불과합니다. 법적 절차를 혼자 감당할 필요는 없습니다. 호주에서는 취약한 상황에 놓인 여성들을 위해 안전하고 비밀이 보장되며, 문화적 배경을 고려한 무료 법률 서비스가 제공되고 있습니다.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - কর্মক্ষেত্রে বৈষম্য, লিঙ্গভিত্তিক সহিংসতা এবং আর্থিক অসমতা, এসব বিশেষ কিছু কারনে নারীদের জন্য বিশেষায়িত আইনি সেবার প্রয়োজন হয়। অনেক ক্ষেত্রে আপনাকে একা আইনি প্রক্রিয়া মোকাবিলা করতে হবে না। অস্ট্রেলিয়ায় এমন বিনামূল্যের কিছু আইনি সেবা রয়েছে, যা ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ অবস্থায় থাকা নারীদের জন্য নিরাপদ, গোপনীয়তা রক্ষা করে এবং সাংস্কৃতিকভাবে উপযোগী সহায়তা দিয়ে থাকে।

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - 職場での差別や、性別に基づく暴力、そして経済的な不平等——こうした問題があるからこそ、女性に特化した法律支援が必要とされています。法律の手続きに、ひとりで向き合う必要はありません。オーストラリアでは、困難な状況にある女性を支えるために、無料で利用できる法律サービスが提供されています。これらのサービスは、安全性やプライバシーに配慮し、それぞれの文化的背景にも配慮した形で支援を行っています。

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Cov kev raug faib cai ntawm tej chaw ua hauj lwm, tej xwm txheej rau tsim teeb meem kub ntxhov rau, thiab cov kev tsis tau txais vaj huam sib luag rau cov kev khwv nyiaj yog qee yam ntawm ntau yam laj thawj vim li cas tej poj niam thiaj xav tau ib co kev pab cuam cai lij choj tsi ntsees pab. Txawm li cas los yus tsis tas yuav mus txheeb Australia tej legal system no kheej xwb. Ntawm Australia yeej muaj ib co kev pab cuam cai lij choj pab rau tej poj niam uas tsis muaj peev xwm pab lawv tus kheej raws li ntau txoj xub ke uas pab kom lawv tau txais kev nyab xeeb, tsis coj lawv tej teeb meem mus qhia rau lwm tus paub thiab yog ib co kev pab siv haum raws li lawv tej kab lis kev cai.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - कार्यस्थलमा हुने भेदभाव, लैङ्गिक आधारमा हुने हिंसा र आर्थिक असमानताका कारण महिलाहरूलाई विशेष कानुनी सेवाहरू आवश्यक पर्ने हुन सक्छ। अस्ट्रेलियामा जोखिममा रहेका महिलाहरूका लागि सुरक्षित, गोप्य र सांस्कृतिक रूपमा उपयुक्त तरिकाले सहयोग र वकालत गर्ने निःशुल्क कानुनी सेवाहरू उपलब्ध छन्। अस्ट्रेलिया बुझ्नुहोस् को यस भागमा हामी महिलाहरूका लागि उपलब्ध त्यस्ता कानूनी सेवाहरू बारे बुझ्नेछौँ।

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - การเลือกปฏิบัติในที่ทำงาน ความรุนแรงทางเพศ และความเหลื่อมล้ำทางการเงิน สิ่งเหล่านี้เป็นหนึ่งในเหตุผลที่ผู้หญิงควรได้รับบริการด้านกฎหมายเฉพาะทาง และออสเตรเลียมีบริการกฎหมายฟรีที่พร้อมช่วยเหลือผู้หญิงกลุ่มเปราะบาง ในรูปแบบที่ปลอดภัย เป็นความลับ และเหมาะสมทางวัฒนธรรม

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - 职场歧视、性别暴力和经济不平等，这些只是女性需要专门法律服务的部分原因。 您不必独自面对复杂的法律体系。 在澳大利亚，有免费的法律服务机构，以安全、保密且符合文化的方式为弱势女性提供支持。 点击音频收听详细内容

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - تبعیض در محیط کاری، خشونت بر اساس جنسیت و نابرابری مالی؛ این‌ها تنها برخی از دلایلی هستند که زنان به خدمات حقوقی اختصاصی نیاز دارند. شما مجبور نیستید به‌ تنهایی مسایل قانونی را بدانید. در آسترالیا، خدمات حقوقی رایگان وجود دارد که برای حمایت از زنان آسیب‌پذیر به شیوه‌ای محفوظ‌تر و مناسب با فرهنگ آنان فعالیت می‌کند. در این بخش از "روزنه‌ای به آسترالیا" در مورد خدمات حقوقی برای زنان آسیب‌پذیر معلومات ارائه می‌کنیم.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - تبعیض در محل کار، خشونت جنسیتی و نابرابری مالی؛ اینها تنها برخی از دلایلی هستند که زنان به خدمات حقوقی اختصاصی نیاز دارند. برای این کار مجبور نیستید به تنهایی با نظام حقوقی روبر شوید. در استرالیا، خدمات حقوقی رایگان برای حمایت از زنان آسیب‌پذیر به شیوه‌هایی ایمن، محرمانه و متناسب با فرهنگ وجود دارد.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - ሴቶች የተለየ የህግ ባለሙያዎች እንዲያስፈልጋቸው ከሚያደርጉት ምክንያቶች መካከል ፤ በስራ ቦታ የሚፈጸም መድልዎ ፤ ጾታን መሰረት ያደረገ ጥቃት ፤ በገቢ ላይ የሚደረግ ማበላለጥ የሚሉት ጥቂቶቹ ናቸው ፡፡ በአውስትራሊያ የህግ ተቋማትን ብቻዎትን ማፈላልገ አይጠበቅብዎትም ፡፡ በችግር ላይ ያሉ ሴቶች ደህንነታቸ በተጠበቀ ሁኔታ ፤ ምስጢራቸው እና ባህላቸውን ባገናዘበ መልኩ ነጻ የህግ አገልግሎት አለ፡፡

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Phân biệt đối xử tại nơi làm việc, bạo lực trên cơ sở giới và bất bình đẳng tài chính chỉ là một số trong nhiều lý do khiến phụ nữ cần đến các dịch vụ pháp lý chuyên biệt dành riêng cho họ. Bạn không cần phải tự mình đối mặt với hệ thống pháp luật. Tại Úc, có các dịch vụ pháp lý miễn phí được thiết lập để hỗ trợ và bảo vệ phụ nữ trong những tình huống dễ bị tổn thương, theo cách an toàn, bảo mật và phù hợp về văn hoá.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - التمييز في مكان العمل، والعنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي، وعدم المساواة المالي. ليست سوى بعض الأسباب التي تجعل النساء بحاجة إلى خدمات قانونية متخصصة. فالمرأة ليست مضطرة لخوض غمار الدخول في مجاهل النظام القانوني وحدها؛ إذ توفر أستراليا، لها خدمات قانونية مجانية تُعنى بالدفاع عن النساء الأكثر عرضة للأذى و يشعرن بالضعف إزاء حصولهن على حقوقهن، بطريقة آمنة وسرية وتراعي الخصوصية الثقافية.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Diskriminasi di tempat kerja, kekerasan berbasis gender, dan ketidaksetaraan finansial — ini hanyalah beberapa alasan mengapa perempuan membutuhkan layanan hukum khusus. Anda tidak harus menavigasi sistem hukum sendirian. Di Australia, ada layanan hukum gratis untuk mengadvokasi wanita rentan dengan cara yang aman, rahasia, dan sesuai budaya.

As Oklahoma communities gear up for a busy season of festivals, parades, and local gatherings, understanding special event coverage is more important than ever.In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Chris Webb, Director of Underwriting, is joined by Jeff Bryant, Associate General Counsel and Director of Legal Services, to unpack the complexities of event-related liability. Together, they explore the differences between city-sponsored events and third-party events held on municipal property, outline insurance requirements, and share practical steps to reduce risk.From vendor considerations to coverage timelines, this conversation offers clear, actionable guidance designed to help municipalities protect their people, property, and public trust.As a member-owned organization dedicated to protecting public interest, OMAG is here to help you navigate these decisions with confidence—because when one community is prepared, we all benefit.Learn more by visiting www.omag.org

This week, your hosts Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey interview Randall Sorrels and Alexandra Farias-Sorrels of Sorrels Law (https://sorrelllawfirm.com/)   Remember to rate and review GTP on iTunes: Click Here To Rate and Review   Case Details: Husband-and-wife trial team Randall Sorrels and Alexandra Farias-Sorrels of Sorrels Law share how they secured justice for an airline wing walker who was struck by a fueling truck and catastrophically injured. On September 7, 2019, Ulysses Cruz donned his yellow vest and held bright orange wands to guide a United Airlines plane when Allied Aviation Fueling Company truck driver Reginald Willis struck Ulysses with the vehicle. Ulysses was paralyzed on impact, underwent spine stabilization surgery and suffered an accident-related stroke that affected the right side of his body and the left side of his brain. In the courtroom, award-winning trial lawyers Randall and Alexandra Sorrels sparred against the defense attorney, who attempted to place blame on United Airlines and to label Ulysses as a wing walker with a lack of "situational awareness." The Sorrels Law duo countered with proof that Reginald Willis violated Allied Aviation Fueling Company's policies by continuing to drive while blinded by the sun. On October 25, 2021, a Harris County, Texas jury found Allied Aviation Fueling Company 70% responsible and driver Reginald Willis 30% responsible for the accident and awarded Ulysses Cruz and his family a $352.77 million verdict, which is believed to be the largest actual damages verdict in U.S. history for an injured worker.    Click Here to Read/Download the Complete Trial Documents Guest Bios: Randy Sorrel Randy Sorrels holds the unique distinction of being the only Texas board-certified plaintiffs' lawyer ever to have been elected to serve as President of the State Bar of Texas and selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state by Texas Super Lawyers magazine. His passionate representation of clients and lawyers has garnered statewide recognition and numerous prestigious awards. Randy and his partner/wife obtained what is believed to be the largest actual damages verdict in United States' history for an injured worker — $352.7 million – in a fully contested jury trial. In short, whether it is in the courtroom or in the boardroom, Randy has an unparalleled track record of success for his clients and the organizations he leads. As a leader, Randy was voted by Texas lawyers to become the 2019-2020 State Bar President by the widest margin of victory in State Bar history. During his presidential service, he traveled Texas solidifying his reputation for helping not only those who hire him, but also helping fellow lawyers. His network of friends and relationships throughout the state is vast, and he is often hired by lawyers who are in need of representation. As a zealot advocate for his clients, Randy holds four board certifications including in Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. And in a peer selection process, for the last 14 years he has been named one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state. He is sought after by the nationwide and local media for legal analysis, commentary and perspective. Randy's success in the courtroom is also well-known throughout Texas and the nation. He has taken dozens of cases to trial, securing multi-million-dollar verdicts in personal injury cases, medical malpractice cases, plant explosion cases and business lawsuits. During the time of Covid, Randy and the Sorrels Law team secured two of the largest personal injury jury verdicts in the country in high-profile cases that received media attention worldwide. In one of the cases, the jury returned an actual damages verdict of $352.7 million for an injured worker who suffered catastrophic injuries, while in the other the jury awarded two minor league baseball players $3.24 million. For 2022, Randy has been named the Best Lawyers® Personal Injury – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston, and has been named the Best Lawyers' Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” in Houston on three separate occasions. He has received some of the highest legal honors in the state, including being awarded the State Bar of Texas President's Award (recognizing the one Texas Lawyer who provided the most outstanding contributions through distinguished service to the lawyers of Texas), the Judge Sam Williams Award (recognizing the Texas lawyer who provides the greatest contribution to both local bars and the State Bar of Texas), and the Houston Bar Association President's Award (recognizing significant contributions to an HBA program). Early in his career, Randy was honored with the Woodrow B. Seals Outstanding Young Lawyer of Houston Award (recognizing the one young Houston lawyer who exemplified significant professional traits both inside and outside the practice of law). He started his career as a lawyer at the internationally acclaimed Fulbright & Jaworski (now Norton Rose Fulbright). Read Full Bio   Alex Farias-Sorrels Alex Farias-Sorrels is a passionate litigator, who left “Big-Law” to pursue her desire to help people who have been wrongly injured. She treats her clients like family and handles every aspect of her cases as if she were handling them for her own mother, father, sister, or brother. A Latina, native Houstonian, and bilingual lawyer, Alex is proud to bring a woman's touch to personal injury law. Alex attended both undergrad (2007) and law school (2010) at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, graduating with honors.  While graduating in the top 10% of her law school class, Alex also interned for the appellate division of the U.S. Attorney's office in Houston and for Legal Services of Greater Miami. After law school, as part of a fellowship program, Alex served as a full-time law clerk for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeff Bohm for a year.  At the same time, and on a part-time basis, she received her first exposure to plaintiffs' work at a respected personal injury law firm in Houston where she handled personal injury cases and business disputes.  In her second year of practice, she worked as a briefing attorney for the Supreme Court of Texas, clerking for Justice David Medina. There, she assisted the Court in assessing complex state law issues and also helped draft the Court's opinions. After her term at the Court, Alex joined the international law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, a Philadelphia-based firm with over 2,200 lawyers worldwide.  Alex practiced in the firm's Houston litigation section and focused mostly on complex commercial cases and insurance recovery cases.  She also handled products liability and personal injury cases, including aircraft crashes.  She served as first-chair counsel in more than ten trials, and was often called on to assist on thorny appellate issues.  Alex's largest victory came in an arbitration award, as she was instrumental in securing an almost $300 million arbitration award on behalf of a major Fortune 500 company on a fraudulent transfer claim.   Alex and her husband Randy Sorrels have a young son, Houston Alexander, who is bilingual, and keeps them busy when they are not working.  They also have two rescue dogs – Gio and Luna.  Alex is active in the bar, currently serving as a board member on both the Texas Bar Foundation and the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation. 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Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - Διακρίσεις στον χώρο εργασίας, έμφυλη βία και οικονομική ανισότητα: αυτοί είναι μόνο μερικοί από τους λόγους για τους οποίους οι γυναίκες χρειάζονται εξειδικευμένες νομικές υπηρεσίες. Δεν χρειάζεται να αντιμετωπίσετε το νομικό σύστημα μόνες σας. Στην Αυστραλία, υπάρχουν δωρεάν νομικές υπηρεσίες που υποστηρίζουν τις ευάλωτες γυναίκες με τρόπους που είναι ασφαλείς, εμπιστευτικοί και πολιτισμικά κατάλληλοι.

Workplace discrimination, gender-based violence and financial inequality—these are just some of the reasons why women need dedicated legal services. You don't have to navigate the legal system alone. In Australia, free legal services exist to advocate for vulnerable women in ways that are safe, confidential and culturally appropriate. - ኣብ ስራሕ ቦታ ኣድልዎ ፣ ኣብ ጾታ ዝተመርኰሰ ዓመጽን ገንዘባዊ ዘይማዕርነትን ፣ ገለ ካብቲ ደቂ-ኣንስትዮ ርእሱ ዝኸኣለ ሕጋዊ ኣገልግሎት ዝደልያሉ ምኽንያታት እዩ ። ነቲ ሕጋዊ ኣገባብ በይንኻ ክትምርምሮ ኣየድልን እዩ ። ኣብ ኣውስትራሊያ ንመጥቃዕቲ ዝወርደን ደቂ ኣንስትዮ ድሕንነት ብሕልዉ ፣ ምስጢራውን ባህላውን መንገዲ ዝድገፍን ናይ ናጻ ሕጊ ኣገልግሎታት ኣሎ ።

In this Legally Speaking Podcast episode, Joshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence from Clio discusses the current state and future of AI in the legal profession, emphasising workflow integration, transparency, and the transformative potential of agentic AI for law firms.KeywordsAI in legal, legal technology, Clio, legal AI, workflow automation, agentic AI, legal innovation, legal practice management, legal insights, legal industry futureKey TopicsAI adoption in law firmsWorkflow integration and redesignAgentic AI and autonomous legal tasksTransparency and data security in legal AIFuture trends in legal technologyChapters00:00Introduction to AI in Legal Practice02:58The Gap in AI Adoption Among Law Firms06:04Rethinking Technology Integration in Law09:11The Importance of Context in Legal AI12:10Clio Work: Enhancing Legal Context and Efficiency14:57Agentic AI: Transforming Legal Tasks17:46Transparency and Data Security in AI20:56The Future of Legal Services with AI23:58AI's Role in Increasing Demand for Legal ServicesResources

What if the biggest barrier to justice in America is the legal profession itself and the solution begins by rethinking who is allowed to help people solve their legal problems? Chris Batz and Howard Rosenberg sit down with Natalie Knowlton of Stanford Law School's Deborah L. Rhode Center about the widening gap between the legal system and the people it is meant to serve. Millions of Americans cannot access legal help, including many in the middle class. Natalie argues the problem goes beyond funding. The structure of the profession itself limits who can deliver legal services and how people receive help. This conversation sits at the intersection of Legal Tech, Access to Justice, policy, and innovation. A central question drives the discussion. Should lawyers be the only people allowed to provide legal assistance? Natalie challenges that long-standing assumption. Many everyday legal needs involve simple processes such as filling out forms or navigating court procedures. Could trained non-lawyers and technology expand access where lawyers are scarce or unaffordable? The conversation explores how emerging Legal Tech tools and direct-to-consumer platforms may help people understand legal problems and identify practical next steps. The episode also looks at how legal education, regulation, and global experimentation shape the future of the profession. Natalie points to reforms in places like the United Kingdom and Canada that test new service models through regulatory sandboxes. Could similar experimentation help the United States close the justice gap? The discussion leaves listeners with a larger question about the future of law. What would the legal system look like if it were designed around real human needs and genuine Access to Justice?   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Access to Justice and the Future of Legal Services 01:11 Natalie Knowlton's Journey Into Legal Innovation 06:28 Why Most Americans Cannot Afford Legal Help 10:34 Non-Lawyer Legal Services and UPL Reform 12:13 Legal Tech and Direct-to-Consumer Justice Tools 18:42 Legal Innovation Lessons From the UK and Canada 20:35 The Future of Law and Access to Justice Connect with Natalie Knowlton: Natalie's Company Web Bio  Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn    Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn  Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  MergerWatch Website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

In this episode of the cityCURRENT Show, Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, to explore what it takes to scale a business in today's fast-changing, AI-driven world. Colleen is a dynamic business leader known for blending creativity, strategy, and innovation — from bold marketing moves like celebrity partnerships to implementing AI tools that help businesses grow smarter and faster. In this conversation, Colleen shares: • How to scale a business without burnout using “The Fun Formula” • Why creative marketing is essential for standing out in competitive industries • How AI is transforming business operations and content creation • Common mistakes leaders make when adopting AI • What it takes to build a brand that connects in a digital-first world Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or business owner, this episode offers practical insights on leadership, growth, and staying ahead in an evolving marketplace.

Most law firms are designed for lawyers, not clients. And clients feel it. In episode 609 of the Lawyerist Podcast, Stephanie Everett sits down with Laura Hartnett to explore how design thinking can transform the way legal services are delivered.  Laura breaks down why clients often feel confused, anxious, or left in the dark, even when lawyers are doing excellent work. She shares how small changes, like rethinking communication, mapping the client journey, and understanding what happens after you deliver advice, can dramatically improve both client satisfaction and firm efficiency.  Together, they share practical ways to rethink your processes, clarify your communication, and deliver work clients can actually understand and use. If you want to build a law firm that feels clearer, more human, and easier to work with, this episode offers a smarter approach to designing your practice.  Listen to our previous episodes on Client Experience & Designing Better Legal Services.  #606: Breaking the Copycat Cycle: Building a Law Firm with Personality, with Patrick Patino Apple | Spotify | LTN  #600: Designing a Law Firm You Actually Want to Run, with Stephanie Everett Apple | Spotify | LTN  #597: What Lawyers Get Wrong About Teaching Clients and Teams, with Danielle Hall Apple | Spotify | LTN  #462: Designing an Empathetic Client Experience, with Kirk Simoneau Apple | Spotify | LTN    Links from the episode:  https://laurahartnett.com/  https://lawyerist.com/turn-ai-into-your-small-firms-advantage/    Have thoughts about today's episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X!  If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.   Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.    Chapters / Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  04:20 – Meet Laura Hartnett  05:00 – What “Design Thinking” Actually Means  06:05 – Why Client Experience Starts with Emotion  07:45 – Stop Inheriting Your Law Firm  08:40 – Where to Start: Understanding Your Client  10:20 – Mapping the Client Journey  12:15 – The Hidden Friction in Law Firm Processes  14:30 – Why Clients Don't Understand Your Work  16:25 – Designing Deliverables Clients Can Use  18:20 – Lessons from Other Industries  19:05 – AI, Client Expectations & New Behaviors  21:40 – Teaching Clients When to Call You  23:00 – Redesigning Legal Services for the Future  25:00 – Staying Curious About AI & Change  27:00 – Closing Thoughts 

A top AmLaw chair makes the case that the future of Big Law belongs to firms bold enough to put business leaders in charge, rethink the billable hour, and prove that remote attorneys can outperform the office. Joe Glynias, Chair of Husch Blackwell, joins Chris and Howard for a candid look at how a national firm grows without losing its footing. At the center is a deliberate structural choice: a non-lawyer chief executive runs the business so lawyers can focus on practicing law. That separation has brought operational discipline, sharper cost control, and growth that has continued well beyond the firm's last major merger. The strategy is simple in theory and demanding in practice: expand where clients need depth and bring in people who fit the culture. What if growth were driven less by geography and more by alignment? The conversation turns to the pressures facing every firm. AI, rising rates, talent mobility, and private equity are all reshaping expectations. Joe sees AI as a tool that strips out low-value work and elevates judgment. He expects clients to push harder on efficiency and pricing. He remains curious about outside capital as a way to fund innovation, though cautious about what partners would trade away. The throughline is discipline. Protect the culture. Invest with purpose. Stay clear about what makes the firm distinct. One of the most compelling examples is The Link, Husch Blackwell's remote office model. With hundreds of professionals working outside traditional offices, engagement scores in that group surpass those of in-office teams. Culture and development do not happen by proximity alone. They require intention. Joe closes with a reminder that law at its best is problem solving in service of others. In uncertain times, that calling feels more relevant than ever.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Future of Big Law and Modern Law Firm Leadership 08:46 Strategic Growth Through Law Firm Mergers and Client Alignment 15:03 AI in Legal Services and the Shift in Law Firm Economics 25:21 Private Equity, Enterprise Value, and the Law Firm Model 38:44 Remote Work in Big Law and The Link Engagement Model 42:57 Why the Future of Law Is Bright   Connect with Joe Glynias: Connect with Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Company Web Profile   Connect with Howard Rosenberg: Connect with Howard on LinkedIn Howard's Company Web Profile   Connect with Chris Batz: Connect with Chris on LinkedIn  Follow Columbus Street on LinkedIn Columbus Street Website  MergerWatch Website Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm  

March 10, 2026- A board controlling funds for civil legal services is being undermined by Gov. Kathy Hochul. We discuss the holdup and what it could mean for low-income families with Kristin Brown, president and CEO of the Empire Justice Center.

On Tuesday 10 March, MPs will debate the Courts and Tribunals Bill, in what could be the biggest shakeup of the justice system since the 1970s.To tackle the Crown Court backlog of over 80,000 cases, the government has put forward proposals to radically reform which cases are heard where, including restricting the right to a trial by jury in all but the most serious cases.Sarah Sackman, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services, speaks to Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the legislation and its potential impact on British justice.LISTEN AD-FREE:

Lawrence Blackmon is a trial attorney, Mississippi House Representative, and the CEO of Legal Ease, a consumer facing legal tech company using artificial intelligence to help people handle certain non complex legal matters without hiring an attorney. In this episode, Lawrence shares how mock trial shaped his confidence, how he stepped into public service, and why he believes lawyers can use their training far beyond traditional practice.Lawyer Side HustlesLawrence co-founded Legal Ease in 2023 with the goal of making legal easier and more accessible for consumers. Legal Ease is built to help people handle what he calls non complex legal matters without going through the full traditional attorney process, especially when the work is largely checklist driven and expensive simply because it requires a lawyer's time to ask questions and process information.“I like getting up every day and working towards building something,” Lawrence Blackmon expresses in Episode 234 of You Are a Lawyer.He describes Legal Ease as consumer facing legal technology powered by artificial intelligence, designed for matters like expungements, no fault divorce, and certain personal injury situations. The platform is meant to guide users through the same questions a lawyer would ask and help them move through the process without paying what he calls exorbitant fees. He even names the AI component of the platform.This episode is produced by Skip the Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.

This week, we revisit our wonderful conversation with Ali Besiroglu. At the time we spoke, Ali was principal lawyer at Robinson Gill and head of their Crime and Advocacy department. Over the course of his career, Ali has been involved in some incredibly significant and high-profile cases, not least of which is the coronial inquest into the death in custody of Veronica Nelson. Please note, since our conversation, Ali has been appointed as the Director of Legal Services at the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service.www.greenslist.com.au/podcastwww.themelbournemap.com.au

This episode is recorded live, and is best enjoyed on YouTube. Watch the episode here.   While Bob is visiting San Francisco for two weeks, he is sitting down for conversations with legal tech innovators and entrepreneurs "in their natural habitats" – places in the Bay Area they consider special. Today, in the first in this series, Bob sits down for lunch with Alex Su, chief revenue officer at Latitude Legal, over Thai iced tea and tofu dishes at Phnom Penh House, a Cambodian restaurant in Alameda that Alex considers something of a personal institution, frequenting it for both family meals and business meetings.   Alex's career path is anything but linear. He started as an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York, clerked for a federal judge in Chicago, then drifted through a plaintiff's firm, a brief solo practice, and ultimately a leap of faith into legal tech sales – joining e-discovery company Logikcull in 2016. From there, he moved to Everlaw, then to Ironclad, where he served as head of community development, building a reputation that spread well beyond any job title.   That reputation was shaped in large part by TikTok, where Alex's comedic, self-effacing videos skewering law firm culture – partners, associates, privilege logs and the absurdities of BigLaw – earned him more than 100,000 followers, got shared inside Ironclad's internal Slack, and ultimately helped land him his next job. It's a story of accidental virality and deliberate reinvention that mirrors the broader shifts he sees in the legal profession.   Now at Latitude Legal, an ALSP providing on-demand legal talent to law firms and corporate legal departments, Alex represents a kind of poetic symmetry: a lawyer known for championing "alternative careers" working at an "alternative legal services provider" — a label he thinks has outlived its usefulness, given how mainstream flexible legal talent has become.   Bob and Alex also dig into the current state of legal AI – what's overhyped, what's underhyped, and why the pandemic was arguably a bigger inflection point for legal tech adoption than generative AI. Plus, Alex and Bob reflect on Bob's three decades of covering legal innovation, the stubborn persistence of the billable hour, and why the justice gap remains stubbornly wide despite all the talk of disruption.   It is a wide-ranging and candid conversation – one you may want to watch on video instead of just listening to the audio.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks. Briefpoint, eliminating routine discovery response and request drafting tasks so you can focus on drafting what matters (or just make it home for dinner). Legalweek, March 9-12, North Javits Center, New York City.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.   Chapters 00:00 Intro to Today's Lunch: A Special In-Person Series 04:45 Career Transitions: From Law to Legal Tech 23:27 Going Viral: The TikTok Journey 25:10 Balancing Humor and Professional Identity 26:54 Redefining Career Paths for Lawyers 28:39 The Evolution of Legal Careers 30:35 Innovation in Legal Practice 34:07 The Impact of the Pandemic on Legal Technology 34:28 The Future of Legal Technology and AI 38:10 Navigating Uncertainty in Legal Services 40:18 The Ongoing Relevance of Traditional Legal Models 42:11 Personal Reflections and Future Outlook  

Today we're joined by Sateesh Nori. Sateesh is the chief legal futurist at LawDroid and a senior research fellow at NYU School of Law. His work sits at the crossroads of justice, technology, and public service. Before moving into legal innovation, he spent years serving New Yorkers as a housing rights attorney and later as a managing attorney at both The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services of New York City. Now, at LawDroid, Sateesh is focused on making sure legal technology isn't just cutting edge, but also credible, ethical, and grounded in real-world needs, especially the urgent need to expand access to justice. Last year, he partnered with Housing Court Answers and the legal tech company Josef to launch Roxanne the Repair Bot, an AI-powered assistant designed to help New York tenants understand and assert their rights when dealing with unsafe or substandard housing conditions. He is also the author of Sheltered: Twenty Years in Housing Court, which is a powerful look at the systemic challenges facing tenants, as well as the lawyers who work to serve them. In this episode, Sateesh shares how LawDroid's tools are helping tenants navigate complex legal processes, why trust is so essential in the future of AI and law, how law schools can better prepare lawyers for a tech-enabled profession, and what he is exploring through his research fellowship at NYU. Read the full transcript of today's episode here: https://www.seyfarth.com/dir_docs/podcast_transcripts/Pioneers_Sateesh-Nori.pdf

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Weston Dombroski. He's the Director of Legal Services at Lawyers for the Creative Arts in Chicago, where he works directly with artists and creative organizations navigating contracts, intellectual property, and organizational structure. Before that, he developed programs at lawyers-for-the-arts nonprofits, worked on legal teams at platforms such as Patreon and Discord, and helped found artist-run music co-ops. Weston has helped artists operate as sole proprietors, LLCs, nonprofits, cooperatives, and platform-based businesses--and he's seen how those choices play out over time. You won't want to miss his thoughts on how artists should approach business! https://law-arts.org/staff

Millions of Americans will get a bigger tax refunds this year thanks to an array of new tax breaks, including a larger standard deduction and a child tax credit for those eligible. There is also the elimination for taxes on tips and a larger deduction for elders. But there are some things to look out for, including the move away from paper checks, which will require some additional work for those without traditional bank accounts, and a sizable reduction in the IRS staff, which could make for a more difficult time getting answers if you need help. GUESTS Chelsi Tsosie (Diné), Chistine A. Brunswick Public Service fellow with the DNA-People's Legal Services low-income tax payer clinic Leslie McLean, low-income tax payer clinic director for DNA People's Legal Services Break 1 Music: Coffee (song) James Bilagody (artist) Near Midnight (album) Break 2 Music: Taste Of Red Bull [Crow Hop] (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Horse Dance – Mistamim Simoowin (album)

In this episode, Mark R. Williams, Chief Executive Officer at Magna Legal Services, shares his journey from global law firm leadership to running a private equity backed legal services platform. He discusses technology and AI adoption, disciplined growth through M&A, working with financial sponsors, and the leadership principles that drive client value and culture at […]

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with Weston Dombroski. He's the Director of Legal Services at Lawyers for the Creative Arts in Chicago, where he works directly with artists and creative organizations navigating contracts, intellectual property, and organizational structure. Before that, he developed programs at lawyers-for-the-arts nonprofits, worked on legal teams at platforms such as Patreon and Discord, and helped found artist-run music co-ops. Weston has helped artists operate as sole proprietors, LLCs, nonprofits, cooperatives, and platform-based businesses--and he's seen how those choices play out over time. You won't want to miss his thoughts on how artists should approach business! https://law-arts.org/staff

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” we focus on immigration from a policy perspective. First, we speak to U.S. Corporate Immigration Attorney Giselle Carson. She discusses President Trump’s sudden immigration ban on 75 countries, consisting of applicants from Latin America and the Caribbean, the Balkans, and several countries in South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Attorney Carson also provides her perspective on a recently filed lawsuit against the immigration ban. The conversation continues with Adriana Heffley, the Director of Legal Services for the Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network. Heffley highlights how some of the asylum seekers she works with have been detained by Immigration agents. She also mentions how actions by ICE have scared some immigrants into hiding and not seeking help for issues such as domestic violence. We learn what GAIN is attempting to do to protect immigrants and those seeking asylum in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.