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The day has finally come: Conrad and Gyi are live from ABA Techshow! F.O.P’s Allison Johs and Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani share the importance of investing in marketing and authentic branding and purpose.(1:46) You may be surprised at how few small firms and solo practices have a true budget, never mind a specific marketing budget. So how do these firms know how much money they have and how to use resources effectively? In our first segment Allison Johs of Legal Ease Consulting gets right into the results from the latest ABA Tech survey with tips on how to deploy your resources to grow your business.(12:38) Being intentional and goal oriented starts with knowing yourself, your clients, and your goals. Consider Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani, a shining example of how lawyers can build their brand and create meaningful connections with real people. Hear how Tijani sets goals, creates routines, and thrives as her authentic self.Resources from This Episode:ABA TechshowCheck out Alison Joh’s book, “How to Do More in Less Time: The Complete Guide to Increasing Your Productivity and Improving Your Bottom Line, Second Edition”CanvaGroove appLunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTubeLunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Change is difficult, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t needed. So, what might we need to do to change the way we conceive of legal services? Lynda Shely, Darth Vaughn, Jayne Reardon, and Ed Walters share highlights from their keynote—a fictional public hearing—debating the idea of modifying attorney Rules of Professional Conduct to address challenges in access to justice and legal service delivery.Lynda Shely, of The Shely Firm, PC, Scottsdale, Arizona, provides ethics and risk management advice to lawyers and law firms.Darth Vaughn serves as Litigation Counsel and leads the Legal Innovation & Technology Operations team for Ford Motor Company’s Office of General Counsel.Jayne Reardon is the former executive director of the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.Ed Walters is the CEO and co-founder of Fastcase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT’s ability to work at the level of language is already catching the attention of litigators around the world. Pablo Arrenondo and Stephen Embry recap their talk at TECHSHOW on how ChatGPT and other AI can be used as tools to aid attorneys in legal practice. They discuss concerns with accuracy and bias and also explore the many positive opportunities presented by this burgeoning tech.Pablo Arredondo is co-founder and chief innovation officer at Casetext.Stephen Embry is a member of Frost Brown Todd LLC and part of the firm’s class action, privacy, and mass tort groups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Web3 and the metaverse continue to grow in their reach, more and more people are using cryptocurrency—even to pay their legal fees. What do lawyers need to know about these new forms of payment? Jessica Neer McDonald and Jamie Szal give an overview of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 payment sources and explain their legal and ethical implications for law firms.Jessica Neer McDonald is founder of intellectual property law firm Neer McD PLLC, based in Miami, Florida.Jamie Szal is a partner at Brann & Isaacson, where she focuses her practice on assisting businesses in all aspects of state and local tax controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newest market for legal professionals may not exist in the physical world, but legal matters in the metaverse are very real, opening up a host of opportunities for attorneys. Kristen Roberts, Diane Littlejohn, and Mathew Kerbis talk us through the basics of the metaverse and its expanding need for legal services.Kristen G. Roberts, Founder & Managing Attorney at Trestle Law, APC is a California-based intellectual property attorney who helps business owners build a bridge from their brands to their bank accounts.Diane Littlejohn is an attorney currently serving as the Executive Director of the Technology Law and Policy Center at North Carolina Central University School of Law.Mathew R. Kerbis is an associate attorney at Condon & Cook, LLC focusing his practice in civil litigation defense of first-party and third-party insurance and personal injury matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Joel Rogers describes the rise of American Legislative Council (ALEC), the organization responsible drafting model bills introduced across the country with devastating impacts upon public education, voting rights, and environmental protections, to name a few. He also outlines a strategy for reversing these efforts and provides a message of hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Joel Rogers describes the rise of American Legislative Council (ALEC), the organization responsible drafting model bills introduced across the country with devastating impacts upon public education, voting rights, and environmental protections, to name a few. He also outlines a strategy for reversing these efforts and provides a message of hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is one of the hottest topics in digital marketing and content creation at the moment – and deservedly so. There is so much power in the technology and what it’s capable of, and it can bring you a lot of ease to your firm.But will it replace traditional jobs? Is it still necessary to hire out certain roles?And how can you leverage this AI technology as part of your marketing strategy? How do you identify where in your content creation process makes the most sense to use AI?Joining me for this conversation is Simon Kingsnorth. Simon is a global marketing expert and best selling author. He is also a keynote speaker and CEO of SK, a global strategic marketing agency.If you’ve been wanting to test out AI and realize its power within your own practice, you will take away a ton of value from our conversation.Simon gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:10] Why everyone is talking about AI right now [2:50] Why is ChatGPT specifically getting so much attention [6:30] Will ChatGPT replace traditional jobs? [10:40] What happens when Google recognizes something was created by AI? [16:10] The most prominent AI tools to try  [25:00] The costs associated with AI technology  [28:30] How to integrate AI into your marketing strategy [34:15] Is there a risk of plagiarism? [35:55] Simon's book recommendation  [40:50] One aspect of business Simon knows always works  Resources mentioned in this episode:Sustainable Marketing by Michelle CarvilleConnect with Simon here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.simonkingsnorth.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

How do institutions of higher education handle allegations of student-on-student sexual misconduct? Sean Flammer joins Rocky Dhir to talk through this legal process as outlined in his article in the March edition of the Texas Bar Journal. Sean explains how new Title IX regulations beginning in August 2020 have affected cross-examination requirements in misconduct hearings and what concerns around due process that have arisen in the wake of these changes. Sean offers insights on how the current system works and whether it effectively balances the needs and rights of complainants and respondents.Sean Flammer specializes in Title IX, student affairs disputes, employment issues, constitutional litigation, and general litigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve run into a problem that you can’t seem to solve in-house, it might be time to seek out an integration partner. Tressa Schultze and Catherine Stock talk with Laurence Colletti about the benefits of these partnerships and how they help lawyers streamline processes and develop efficient, profitable legal practices.Tressa Schultze leads product and integration strategy at MyCase.Catherine Stock is partnerships manager at InfoTrack US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices