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Whether you’re setting up a new law firm or trying to get your current firm up to modern standards, technology absolutely must be a foundational element. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Adriana Linares about what software and tools attorneys need to manage a firm effectively. Adriana draws from her many years of experience as a law practice consultant to offer the best solutions for case management software, document management systems, accounting, collaboration, security, and so much more.Check out some of Adriana’s recommendations:Microsoft 365QuickBooksNetDocumentsClioRocket MatterTextExpanderMyCase And, for Michigan attorneys, learn more about:State Bar of Michigan Member Technology Discounts Adriana Linares is a law practice consultant and legal technology coach and founder of LawTech Partners. She has years of experience working with law firms, legal departments, legal aid groups and even legal technology startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis and Tom’s second brains are still evolving, and the guys have updates to share on both their current progress and future goals. Listen in for their latest thoughts on tools for this project and new uses for AI. Later on, listen in for a round of “Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down,” focused on whether the world needs an AI version of Dennis. Thoughts? As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #349A Segment: An Update on our Second Brain Project Marie Poulin - https://mariepoulin.com/  Mem - https://get.mem.ai/ B Segment: Thumbs Up or Down: an AI Dennis?Parting Shots:Secure Our World https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Stephanie talks with Brian Cuban, author of The Addicted Lawyer. Hear Brian’s story of how he battled addiction to alcohol and cocaine starting in college, then law school, and finally as a practicing attorney.  Brian and Stephanie also explore why a compassionate community is a must for everyone in the profession and three easy questions we can ask each other when we see worrisome signs.  Links from the episode:  Lawyers Depression Project  The Addicted Lawyer  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! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, NetDocuments & LawPay. for sponsoring this episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also Donald Trump's lawyers continue making mistakes.-----Donald Trump's attorneys don't have a leg to standing on. Get it? They keep making bad standing arguments and the judge has now threatened sanctions. A former prosecutor arrested in road rage incident because... Florida man. Meanwhile, a judge has stopped hearing cases after he started "spraying bullets" in road rage. Though he says he really doesn't remember it -- you know, how gunfights just slip your mind. And we welcome the return of the time-honored but always stupid debate over the value of cold calling in law school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As trial approaches, most clients are scared and vulnerable. How can you help? You might have to take off your attorney armor and be vulnerable too. This emotional episode offers ideas on how to help your clients center their thoughts and ways you can strategize your case to let their most authentic story shine through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 72 hours, most people remember about 10% of the information they hear, but 20% of what they see. And when we hear and see the same information, we retain 65%. John and Tim discuss the importance of using visuals in court with Simon Law Firm attorney Erica Slater and share some of the powerful demonstratives they have used to help win cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nationally recognized immigration law expert, Professor Cesar García Hernández of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law talks about the intersection of criminal and immigration law, including the rights of migrants in the criminal justice system, immigration imprisonment, and race-based immigration policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The locations of airports, polluting factories and incinerators, and other environmental hazards in disadvantaged or predominantly minority communities isn’t an accident, and it’s not fair. In a changing world and climate, ensuring transparency, fairness, clean water and air, and a safe environment for all is more important than ever. In this episode, guest Abre’ Conner, Director of the NAACP’s Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, discusses the fight for fairness and the right for all to live in a safe and clean environment. No matter where you are on your career path, learn how you can get involved in the emerging field of environmental justice, which ranges from constitutional and civil rights to voting laws, transparent governance, and environmental regulation and protections. The sector is so broad that there is no one “right path,” only the will to do good and protect the planet and the people who live on it.Mentioned in this Episode:United Church of Christ (UCC), “Toxic Waste and Race at Twenty”U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water ActNAACP report, “Jackson Water Crisis”Sackett v. EPA, Supreme Court of the United StatesU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Title VI of the Civil Rights Act”Abre’ Conner testimony before the Congressional Committee on Homeland Security, Sept. 21, 2022, transcriptThe White House, Council on Environmental Quality American Bar Association Environmental, Social Justice, and Sustainability CommitteeAmerican Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Litigation Section Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Jon Weberg joins me to talk about website performance and how to optimize yours for massive growth, speed and profitability.He shares the key areas to focus on, such as forms and website copy, and how to ensure you’re spending your time in your revenue generating activities, to ultimately produce more leads through your landing pages, and ultimately convert your visitors into paying clients.Jon is an American entrepreneur, top 1% growth consultant, & business master. After becoming a 2X self-published author, running 3 separate businesses, and speaking in front of global audiences - his wealth of actionable knowledge is impacting the masses.Jon gives listeners actionable tips on: [0:00] Intro [2:10] Why does website speed matter? [6:30] ​​What should law firms be paying attention to if they're worried about speed? [7:30] Servers we recommend not to use [10:05] How to make the client's journey through a website faster, ultimately helping them convert [12:45] How to pick pain/pleasure points for website copy [14:25] The ways in which our technology consumption impacts the customer journey [16:05] The purpose of a secondary call to action (CTA) [17:55] How website speed makes you more profitable [20:20] Getting clear on the messaging you’re putting out [23:55] Jon’s book review [28:20] One big takeaway from today’s episode Resources mentioned in this episode:Unlimited Power by Tony RobbinsConnect with Jon here: https://www.facebook.com/JonnyWebes/ https://www.instagram.com/jonnywebes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonweberg/ https://twitter.com/jonweberg https://profitalize.com   Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because there are so many solo/small firm attorneys in California, if you are a member of CLA, you are also probably a member of the Solo and Small Firm Section! Outgoing Chair Robby Klein and incoming Chair Josh Bonnici talk through the networking and programs offered by the section and their goals to help members grow as attorneys and as business owners. Learn more at: Solo and Small Firms - California Lawyers Association  And check out their publications: The Practitioner and The Solo Advisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices