Beste Legal Topics Podcasts (2025)

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Birthright Citizenship, Trump’s Executive Order, & a SCOTUS Showdown 42:48

2d ago42:48

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On January 20th, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14160, limiting birthright citizenship. This was met with backlash, as the constitutionality of the order was questioned. On May 15, 2025 SCOTUS heard oral arguments regarding a challenge to the order and a decision is expected to be released by late June or early July 2025. The cou…

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Unique Perspectives in Structured Settlements 23:27

6d ago23:27

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This episode is a light-hearted look at 3 Ringler Settlement Consultants -- Erin Eddy, Bob Caples, and Chris Chan -- and how they approach their practice, their cases, and their careers.Von Ringler Associates

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#563: Beyond the Traditional: Creating Future-Proof Legal Offerings, with Rachel Allums and Allison Harrison 32:41

3d ago32:41

32:41

Step inside a real-world example of legal innovation as two Lawyerist Lab members, Rachel Allums and Allison Harrison, reveal how they partnered to create Safe Sendoff, a new company addressing common legal needs for young adults. Rachel and Allison identified a need for legal documents like powers of attorney and HIPAA releases when young people t…

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Inside the State Bar: A Presidential Perspective 44:29

3d ago44:29

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What exactly does your state bar president do, anyway? A very presidential trio joins Rocky Dhir for today’s conversation examining this leadership role and its many responsibilities. Rocky welcomes Past-President Cindy Tisdale, current President Steve Benesh, and President-Elect Santos Vargas to learn more about their efforts for fellow lawyers an…

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How a Florida murder and an unlikely justice created a ‘criminal procedure revolution’ 43:54

4d ago43:54

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In Chambers v. Florida and the Criminal Justice Revolution, historian and former ABA Journal reporter Richard Brust lifts the veil on a case that laid the groundwork for some much more famous civil rights victories. On May 13, 1933, shopkeeper Robert Darsey was robbed and murdered in Pompano, Florida. Four Black migrant farm workers—Izell Chambers,…

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EP 910- Ask The Mediator with Jill Bollwerk 40:24

4d ago40:24

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Plaintiff attorney and mediator Jill Bollwerk offers practical tips and insights that can help you be more successful in your next mediation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Legal Talk Network

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Sex Asteroids, Sleazebags, And Meme Police 37:16

4d ago37:16

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Quite the combination of words. ----- Lawsuit against former Texas SG alleges bizarre cosmic sex fetish. The administration made two significant changes to the judicial nomination process, firing the ABA from its neutral evaluator role and kicking the Federalist Society to the curb. The latter move came with an epic rant declaring Leonard Leo a sle…

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Making It Easy to Give Back with Anna Chu 32:09

5d ago32:09

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We The Action has a simple premise – lawyers have the power to do good. The organization started in 2017 to help connect lawyer with pro bono causes, from immigration and domestic violence representation to non-profit governance and tax issues, from voting rights to copyright. Anna Chu, the Executive Director, describes how nimble organization star…

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EP02: Defending a Defensive Client 19:59

5d ago19:59

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The Case Doctors explain how they’ve managed clients who are passionate about their cases after a viewer asks them how to handle a client has a short temper and gets defensive when asked tough questions. The hot topic in this episode is about how a high-profile e-cigarette case involving allegations of exploding batteries got removed to federal cou…

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Exclusive Remedy: The “Great Bargain” (and the Exceptions) 36:00

6d ago36:00

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Let’s talk about the “exclusive remedy,” what it means, why Workers’ Comp matters, and the exceptions. The concept of exclusive remedy is based on the principle that in exchange for care and benefits, a worker injured on the job may surrender some options for additional remedies. If you’re covered by Workers’ Comp, the ability to challenge the empl…

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Back to Basics: Understanding AI Tools from the Ground Up 49:19

9d ago49:19

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Much of our AI exposure comes from the media headlines highlighting its best and worst-case scenarios, but does that give attorneys an accurate view of AI’s uses and capabilities? Dennis and Tom talk with Uwais Iqbal about his work in the legal AI space and his focus on helping attorneys understand and implement AI in legal practice. Uwais emphasiz…

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Case Management and Accounting Tech: Implementation, Migration, and Integration 56:34

10d ago56:34

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Take a deep dive into today’s case management and accounting tech with one of the leading voices in legal technology, Allan Mackenzie, the founding partner of the firm Efficient Legal. Moving from older systems and into the cloud can open lots of doors, affordably. Even small firms can dig into today’s modern technology to help manage documents, ac…

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#562: Beyond ChatGPT: The AI Revolution Happening Inside Your Firm, with Charreau Bell 46:48

10d ago46:48

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AI is here to revolutionize your law firm, moving beyond simple prompts to actively handling your tasks. This Lawyerist Podcast episode is your essential guide. Zack Glaser sits down with Dr. Charreau Bell, a senior data scientist and assistant professor at Vanderbilt University, who's helping law students and faculty use AI in truly meaningful way…

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Supreme Court Just Making It Up As It Goes Along 40:14

11d ago40:14

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From the administrative state to voting rights, they're just sort of winging it trying to reverse engineer results. ----- As Supreme Court season hits fever pitch, we're joined by Professor Leah Litman, author of Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes, to discuss the nightmare we're facing. Ele…

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EP 611- Fighting for Constitutional Rights Part One 41:56

11d ago41:56

41:56

David Roland founded the Freedom Center of Missouri to pursue legal protection of our constitutional rights to economic liberty and free speech. Our three-part series is a vital refresher on landmark cases and our ongoing responsibility to litigate for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Civil Legal Aid’s Strong Return on Investment 24:23

12d ago24:23

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In April, LSC published a research brief, “The Economic Case for Civil Legal Aid,” which shows the results of a systematic review of 56 economic impact studies conducted between 2003 and 2023. The independent evaluations examined 39 different states. Every study found a positive return on investment (ROI) for civil legal aid spending, with an avera…

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Be That Lawyer, Insider Tips to Building Your Firm, Becoming a Rainmaker 41:33

12d ago41:33

41:33

In this hands-on, in-the-trenches episode about real business development, learn the secrets to acquiring and signing new clients from law firm advisor Steve Fretzin, author of the new book “Be That Lawyer: The 101 Top Rainmaker Secrets to Growing a Successful Law Practice.” Fretzin, an accomplished author, business strategist, and podcaster, works…

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The Fight Against Threats to Judicial Independence 38:38

16d ago38:38

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Chief Justice John Roberts recently called out the Trump administration for their threats to impeach judges who have ruled against them. In response to these threats to the judiciary, the Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, composed of over twenty former federal district and circuit judges appointed by Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Cl…

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Crash & Con: Navigating Staged Accident Fraud 13:47

17d ago13:47

13:47

Attorneys Jeffrey Rapattoni and Adam Calvert from the law firm Marshall Dennehey discuss common staging tactics impacting commercial auto and trucking transportation litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Legal Talk Network

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Rock the Courthouse, Rock the Courthouse: Music and Copyright Law 33:51

17d ago33:51

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Get down with lawyers who rock, and some rock that led to lawsuits. Litigators Andrés Correa and Chris Patton of the Dallas firm Lynn Pinker Hurst & Schwegmann LLP are both rock and rollers and accomplished litigators. Hear how they make time for their passion for music, but also how the outlet releases stress and opens paths to creative thinking a…

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#561: The Law Firm of the Future is Being Built in Law Schools Today, Get a Glimpse with Tracy Norton, Dennis Kennedy, and Nicole Morris 58:36

17d ago58:36

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Ready for a serious look at the future of your law firm? In this Lawyerist Podcast episode, Zack Glaser sits down with a panel of law school professors for a wake-up call about something that will fundamentally reshape your practice: the tech-savvy generation of law students entering the field. This isn't a distant trend; it's happening now, and it…

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What today’s rainmakers do differently 51:14

18d ago51:14

51:14

Matthew Dixon, co-founder of DCM Insights, is a researcher who’s spent much of his career studying the shared characteristics and behaviors of successful B2B salespeople. In 2011, he released a study called “The Challenger Sale.” While giving a keynote on his findings at an annual partner retreat, an audience member stood up and challenged him. “He…

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Are Those Seashells In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Threatening An Assassination? 41:58

18d ago41:58

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Seashellgate meets Surrendergate. ----- Since we're cursed to act as keepers of the flame to remind the legal community that several large law firms really did willingly sell out to the Trump administration, this week we discuss our columnist Vivia Chen's exploration of the unique impact of these moves on young lawyers learning early that Biglaw is…

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EP 909- Is That A Dumb Question 36:24

18d ago36:24

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Today we’re talking about the difference between a simple question that elicits a powerful answer and the kind of questions that show you haven’t done your homework. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Legal Talk Network

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Protecting and Providing Due Process with Erica Pinheiro 33:21

19d ago33:21

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Erica Pinheiro serves as the Executive Director of Al Otro Lado providing holistic legal and humanitarian support to refugees, deportees, and other migrants in the US and Tijuana through a multidisciplinary, client-centered, harm reduction-based practice. The organization provides direct, free, legal services on both sides of the US-Mexico border a…

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Fresh Voices on Legal Tech with Nikki Shaver 46:13

23d ago46:13

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Determining which legal technology is best for your law firm can seem like a daunting task, so Legaltech Hub does the hard work for you! In another edition of Fresh Voices, Dennis and Tom talk with Nikki Shaver, CEO at Legaltech Hub, about her in-depth knowledge of technology and AI trends. Nikki shares what effective tech strategies should look li…

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Revisiting Texas' Mental Health Court Programs 34:41

24d ago34:41

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're revisiting this powerful conversation about how Texas courts are addressing mental health challenges through reform and rehabilitation. Should our criminal courts exist to punish or reform those who have broken the law? Rocky Dhir talks with Judge Brent Carr about his years of service in the Tarrant …

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#560: Stop Doing Everything Yourself! Unlock Your Law Firm's True Potential with Leticia DeSuze 36:56

24d ago36:56

36:56

Feeling like you're the only one holding everything together in your law firm? You're not alone. This episode dives into a crucial aspect of firm growth that often gets overlooked: leadership. Zack kicks things off with an inspiring reminder about the power of stepping outside your comfort zone – something just as vital for you as a legal professio…

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Bold Strategy Biglaw, Let's See If It Pays Off 35:44

25d ago35:44

35:44

What if we just act like nothing happened? ----- Biglaw firms who gave in to Trump suffered a scathing 60 Minutes piece and key talent defections, so they've decided upon a new tactic: pretending they never made a deal at all! It does not appear to be working. Meanwhile, Justice David Souter died reminding everyone of an era when the federal judici…

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EP 610- Baby Formula Victory with Jake Plattenberger 34:02

25d ago34:02

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This groundbreaking litigation about defective baby formula causing catastrophic necrotizing enterocolitis in premature newborns pits marketing against medicine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Legal Talk Network

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To buy or not to buy? For Cleary Gottlieb, acquiring an AI company was a no-brainer 39:27

25d ago39:27

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Law firms acquire or merge with one another all the time. But when it comes to technology companies, firms usually keep it in-house or enter into a partnership with an outside vendor. They rarely go ahead and just buy a tech company. So when Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton announced in March that it had acquired artificial intelligence products de…

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#559: The Imitation Trap: Lessons from 15 Years of Top Law Firm Websites , with Conroy Creative Counsel (Sponsored) 18:29

26d ago18:29

18:29

In this conversation, Karin Conroy, a legal marketing strategist, discusses the evolution of law firm websites and the importance of unique branding in legal marketing. She emphasizes the pitfalls of copying competitors and the need for firms to develop their own unique selling propositions. The discussion also touches on the significance of being …

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When Private Businesses Partner for Pro Bono Good: Koch and Kansas 26:22

26d ago26:22

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Guests from a Kansas pro bono partnership discuss how private businesses and in-house attorneys can support legal aid initiatives in their communities on Talk Justice. In 2017, Koch was interested in making pro bono work an official part of the company, but learned that Kansas rules did not allow in-house attorneys who are licensed by outside state…

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Community Table: The Five Commandments of Law Firm Marketing 31:57

26d ago31:57

31:57

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Grappling with a marketing refresh? Start with understanding you are an experiment of one. Asking someone else what’s working for them is a doorway to blind alleys. There is nobody just like you, so explore all options, ask yourself what you want to get out of it. You can’t copy what someone…

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A New Study on Lawyer Mental Health and Wellbeing 30:55

27d ago30:55

30:55

After the ABA’s 2016 study of mental health and substance use disorders among lawyers, it became well known that lawyers face particular challenges concerning addiction and wellbeing and that there were often barriers to recovery. Now, nearly 10 years later, where do we stand? Molly Ranns welcomes Patrick Krill, a lawyer, counselor, and researcher,…

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Rethinking Legal Fees for a Modern, Value-Based Practice 35:26

30d ago35:26

35:26

Modern law practice needs a modern billing approach. Learn tactics for the successful transition from hourly billing to flat and alternative fees with Scott Leigh of AltFee, the 2024 ABA Techshow Startup Alley winner. Mathew Kerbis talked with Scott at Techshow 2025 about the evolution of fee structures alongside technology advances and what lawyer…

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SCOTUS & the Separation of Church and State 43:35

30d ago43:35

43:35

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution reads ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. In 1802, founding father Thomas Jefferson, wrote a letter to the Danbury, Connecticut Baptist Convention insisting that their legislature "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise there…

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How This New Lawyer Branded Her Firm With Aloha and Built a Happy Practice | First Flight #4 44:24

1M ago44:24

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Can your law firm be both professional and personal? In this episode, host Adriana Linares revisits her conversation with Cassandra Koeing, a solo family lawyer who launched Aloha Divorce straight out of school and found success by leaning into her personality and values. From creating a business plan with heart to growing a referral network throug…

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#558: The Wealthy Lawyer: Practical Financial Strategies for Legal Professionals with Darren Wurz 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Unlock valuable insights for your legal practice and personal finances in this engaging episode. First, Zack explores the cutting edge of AI with Tanguy Chau from Paxton.ai, revealing how their innovative AI assistant is specifically built to streamline the often-daunting task of drafting legal documents. Discover the power of their multi-step modu…

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From Classroom to Social Media to Cruise Ship? New Ways to Learn. 49:34

1M ago49:34

49:34

Guest Linda McGrath-Cruz worked as a paralegal professional in private practice and in-house (including Royal Caribbean) for 28 years, and she’s a leader for the Paralegal Navigating Perilous Waters cruise, a CLE paralegal conference that takes place on a cruise ship (how cool is that?). She is currently the program coordinator and a full-time facu…

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Biglaw Firms Fighting Trump Keep Winning, Capitulators Keep Losing 33:10

1M ago33:10

33:10

It was a bad week to compromise your values. ----- Perkins Coie secured a permanent injunction against the Trump administration's retaliatory executive order. Meanwhile, firms that balked at putting up a fight against the illegal attacks have seen the White House drag them into police brutality cases and law schools start openly talking about stude…

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Perplexed about AI? Richard Susskind wants to help 49:44

1M ago49:44

49:44

For nearly 30 years, Richard Susskind has written books asking lawyers to envision the future of the law and the legal profession in ways that stretch the imagination. Susskind has been one of the foremost proponents of the transformative potential of technology in legal services. Now, he's asking us to imagine larger transformation still: a world …

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EP908- Inspiration from SLU Law School Dean Twinette Johnson 39:02

1M ago39:02

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St. Louis University School of Law Dean Twinette Johnson’s wide-ranging career is based on her simple truth: know yourself. Her vision to support the next generation of justice-minded advocates may help you find your own balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon Legal Talk Network

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Reclaiming Civility with Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath 32:47

1M ago32:47

32:47

Thirty years ago, Cassandra Dahnke and Tomas Spath founded the Institute for Civility with the goal to promote civility—in government, workplaces, schools—and to catalyze change. They describe their journey, how they define civility, what they have learned about reducing polarization, and why they have hope for the future. https://www.instituteforc…

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The Importance of Building Relationships 17:11

1M ago17:11

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Relationships are the corner stone of any good business and structured settlement consultants are no different. In this episode, we chat with Ringler Settlement Consultant, Mark Vogel, who has built his career in making great relationships and converting clients into trusted friends.

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EP01: How To Overcome Delay In Client’s Treatment 17:19

1M ago17:19

17:19

In this inaugural episode, The Case Doctors share their diagnosis on cases involving a client who waited before seeking treatment for their injuries and offer a strategy on a case involving a client who died by suicide after seeking treatment for mental illness. They also delve into hot topics in civil litigation including how AI is getting some at…

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The Case Doctors Trailer 1:00

1M ago1:00

1:00

Veteran trial attorneys John G. Simon and Alvin Wolff answer questions from other attorneys about various case scenarios, offering insight into how they would handle litigation situations. In The Case Doctors, attorneys can ask these seasoned litigators how they would handle hurdles in their cases. Have a case you’d like The Case Doctors to take a …

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What’s Happening in LegalTech Other than AI? 42:02

1M ago42:02

42:02

Of course AI will continue to make waves, but what other important legal technologies do you need to be aware of in 2025? Dennis and Tom give an overview of legal tech tools—both new and old—you should be using for successful, modernized legal workflows in your practice. They recommend solutions for task management, collaboration, calendars, projec…

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#557: KPIs for Lawyers: Measuring Your Law Firm's Financial Health with Bernadette Harris 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Unlock a clearer view of your law firm's financial health in the latest Lawyerist Podcast. Join host Stephanie Everett as she dives into the essential key performance indicators (KPIs) that can transform how you understand your practice, guided by the expert insights of Bernadette Harris, Lawyerist Lab's finance coach. You'll gain practical knowled…

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Even Judges Aren't Safe In Trump's America 29:03

1M ago29:03

29:03

The arrest of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is straight outta dystopian fiction. But at least retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer still has faith in the system, which makes one of us. Speaking of the High Court, Justice Sam Alito's dissent would be laughable if he weren't so powerful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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