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Have you considered a podcast for your firm? What are the pros, cons, benefits, and challenges?While podcasting may be a lot of work, it can bring tremendous benefits and rewards to your positioning within your industry, as well as showcase you as the go-to lawyer in your niche.Joining me for this conversation is Robert Ingalls, a recovering attorney, speaker, and the founder of LawPods, one of the first podcast production and marketing agencies for law firms. At LawPods, Robert and his team help some of the premier law firms in the world launch and grow branded podcasts that build relationships and drive revenue. Robert speaks frequently on Podcast Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Prioritizing Mental Health, and Law Office Technology. He's also a Girl Dad, mentor, traveler, and longboard skateboarder.Robert gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:20] How Robert landed up in podcasting vs. in a courtroom [7:45] Where to start if you're considering a podcast for your firm [8:50] Is podcasting truly a lot of work? [12:45] Figuring out who your audience is  [16:00] How to show up with a better podcast angle [18:05] Who a podcast may not be a good fit for [28:00] Time vs. Cost when it comes to podcasting [30:40] Setting up a podcast correctly [35:40] Why tech truly matters  [38:10] Robert's book review [44:10] One big takeaway from this episode Resources mentioned in this episode:They Ask, You Answer by Marcus SheridanConnect with Daniel here: www.instagram.com/lawpods  www.twitter.com/lawpods   https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertingalls/  www.facebook.com/lawpods  https://lawpods.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

On April 6th, 2023, ProPublica released a report titled, Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire, detailing Justice Clarence Thomas’ failure to report years of lavish trips paid for by Republican billionaire Harlan Crow. Justice Thomas’ actions led U.S. Senate Majority Whip and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dick Durbin and other Senate Judiciary Committee Democratic members to send a letter to Chief Justice Roberts inviting him to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify at a public hearing regarding Supreme Court ethics reform. Chief Justice Roberts declined the invitation to appear.  So are we looking at major judicial ethics violations here at the hands of a Supreme Court Justice? Or was Justice Thomas simply complying with established norms?In this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest Dean James J. Alfini, professor of law from South Texas College of Law Houston, to spotlight Justice Clarence Thomas, his recent ethics scandal, judicial ethics, the potential investigation into his actions, and calls for new ethics rules for SCOTUS.Mentioned in this episode:Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire by ProPublicaJudicial Ethics, Misconduct, and Reform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quite a few bar associations have practice management advisors (or perhaps someone in a similar role), but a whole lot of lawyers aren’t aware of how this free member service could help them change their practice for the better. Adriana Linares chats with fellow practice management professional Catherine Sanders Reach about the services they provide to attorneys — from consulting on technology and ethics to starting a new business and so much more.Later, the term “legal operations” might seem like it only applies to the “Big Law” end of the spectrum, but a solo or small firm should be just as keen on having well-planned operating procedures for their business from the get-go. Adriana and Catherine talk through easy-to-use tools that help law firms big and small operate with efficiency.And, last, Microsoft 365 is rolling out Copilot, and Adriana and Catherine are watching its progress with great anticipation. Tune in for their thoughts on how this and similar tech could impact your legal practice.Catherine Sanders Reach is director at the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association.Topics: Tapping into the knowledge your bar association’s practice management advisor has to offer. Legal operations for solo and small law firms. Microsoft 365 Copilot’s potential for lawyers. Mentioned in this episode:Catherine’s From the Center BlogNCBA Center for Practice Management ABA Legal Technology Resource Center  Lisa Crosbie - YouTube Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal technologies wait for no one, including you. Guest Joy Murao is the Founder and CEO at Practice Aligned Resources, a legal tech support firm that offers a blend of services including e-discovery consulting and advisory, case planning and implementation, vendor and software selection guidance, and trial and war room setup and management.Murao turned her background as a paralegal professional into helping legal teams incorporate technology and available resources to streamline casework, manage projects, incorporate e-discovery techniques, and maximize efficiencies and outcomes.In this podcast: High tech tools aren’t just for big trials anymore. Learn to incorporate the latest tech for depositions and even smaller hearings and trials. Keep track of every detail and hold every bit of data at your fingertips. The COVID-19 pandemic opened doors and highlighted technologies that support paralegals and legal teams in the courtroom and online. Don’t get passed by. Take action today to become comfortable – even expert – with the latest technology. Sounds intimidating? It doesn’t have to be. Murao offers simple steps to set achievable goals and get started today.Mentioned in this episode:NALA conferenceNALAInfoTrack Legal Up RegistrationWomen in eDiscoveryCalifornia Lawyers Association Law Practice Management and TechnologyLACourtConnectZoom Cat Lawyer“Newsom's Proposed Courts Budget Includes Millions for New Judges, Courthouses,” Law.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pain points in your legal practice might just be easily solved with a little automation. Jim Calloway and Sharon Nelson chat with Greg Siskind about his firm’s leading-edge relationship with AI and automation technologies. Greg’s simple, straightforward insights help listeners understand the ethics of AI use in law and how to leverage it to improve your firm’s workflows and client experiences.Greg Siskind is a founder of Siskind Susser, a national immigration firm based in Memphis, Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you or your team lifelong learners? Maybe the thought of training exhausts you? In this episode, Zack talks to senior consultant and Lab coach Danielle DavisRoe about training at your firm and why it’s important to make this part of your culture.They discuss how to improve your firm’s process with technology, how to know when it’s time to train, and much more.New Hire AssessmentIf 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, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you know exactly how all your clients found you, then you know exactly how to market your firm to keep driving more growth. But, a whole lot of firms aren’t tracking the process from need to lead to paying client. Jared chats with Patrick Carver about how collecting the right data on leads eventually converts into more clients and bigger profits.Later, Patrick sticks around for the Rump Roast and a new take on the much-loved antics of the Florida Man—but this time, just a bit north! Jared’s latest quiz asks the question,“What Would Georgia Man Do?”And, The perfect intake form isn’t as elusive as you might think. Jared’s got tips for hitting the Goldilocks zone with each and every potential client to make sure you’re not wasting your time or theirs.Patrick Carver is CEO and owner of Constellation Marketing.-----We talked with Patrick Carver about, among other things, the great state of Georgia. So, here are some of our favorite Georgia songs!-----Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.Our closing track is Night Whispers by Dr. Delight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LHLM - ✭✭✭✭✭ - The best podcast ever made! (At least within the practice, ethics, and law of fake Google reviews). Plus, how you reviewing other local businesses is good Business Karma for you.-----The guys bring on local search guru Joy Hawkins from Sterling Sky to share her hot take on the scourge of fake reviews on Google Business Profiles. Fakes aren’t hard to spot, but what can you do when a competitor buys fake reviews? Both Google and most state bars have rules banning their purchase. But with less-than-ethical practices still widely tolerated and arguably even incentivized (at least for now), learn how you can remain ethical AND compete. Listen to the whole discussion hereWhile the world of fake Google reviews is challenging, you can (and should), as a business, spread the love and build community. Call it business karma. Following the lead of Ryan McKeen, the guys challenge you and your team to accept the 100 Local Business Review Challenge yourself, to leave real, heartfelt reviews for the local businesses you love and become a source of positivity. Stand out by standing up for local businesses.The News: Clio has released its Solo and Small Firms Legal Trends report. Operating system mover and shaker Litera has acquired Salesforce-based CRM firm Upper Sigma. Two known marketing providers have jumped into the solo and small firm marketing arena. One is Martindale-Avvo with new services for small firms. The other is friend-of-the-show Carolyn Elefant with a new focus on A.I.’s impact on small and solo firms. Read about it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, there's still more to say about Clarence Thomas.On this week's episode of Thinking Like A Lawyer Kathryn and Chris go back to the Clarence Thomas ethics well as Ted Cruz decides to weigh in. The New York Bar Exam was kind of a debacle, or at least the process of revealing the results was a debacle. And the Supreme Court gave reproductive freedom advocates a small victory last week, which prompted Justice Samuel Alito to tear down his female colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of our discussion with Tom Stewart focuses on avoiding common pitfalls in opening statements, how to direct on direct examination, and what it means to the jury when you start cold and bold. Want to get Tom’s four trial guides for yourself or for others in your practice? Email Tom at Thomas.Stewart@slu.edu and refresh yourself and your team on the basics of powerful persuasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices