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Recently retired Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and journalist and television personality, Gretchen Carlson, join our hosts Jonathan Amarilio and Maggie Mendenhall Casey for discussion about the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act and the Speak Out Act which were both signed into law in late 2022 by President Joe Biden. As a result of these legal reforms, individuals can no longer be forced to arbitrate claims of sexual assault or harassment and can no longer be prevented from bringing sexual assault or harassment claims due to nondisclosure agreements. Our guests explain what these new laws mean for American workers and how they protect individuals who experience sexual assault and harassment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The demanding hours and stressful work environments of the legal industry can often have detrimental effects on lawyers and legal professionals. Mental health issues among lawyers are notoriously prevalent, as are suicide, substance abuse and addiction. So, what exactly attributes to the severe stress, high burnout rates and mental health concerns among lawyers? And, why does mental health matter for the legal profession? To talk about all of this , attorney and mental health expert, Joe Ankus joins the show to discuss the importance of addressing mental health concerns in the legal industry; as well as share some constructive tips on how to improve lawyer well-being to become a better (more happy) practitioner. Joe Ankus is the President of Attorney Mental Health Education, Inc. and President of Ankus Consulting, Inc. - one of South Florida’s longest established and respected legal recruiting firms.By Joe AnkusHow to Talk about Mental Health with Your EmployerAdditional Resources How Sleep Affects Your Health How Lawyers Can Manage Stress and Cortisol Levels ABA Young Lawyers Division ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s only the beginning.While Goodwin Procter announced a major round of attorney layoffs, Holland & Knight announced a blockbuster expansion by adding Waller Lansden. Two different paths both driven by industry uncertainty: should firms cut or grow their way out of declining demand? Also, Ginni Thomas kept doing Ginni Thomas things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re not talking about eating more veggies or actually using that old gym membership. Our thoughts about New Year’s resolutions for 2023 involve personal challenges to build and defend our boundaries, be brave and try something new. Take a moment for some sincere introspection and join us in our renewed resolve to give ourselves permission to get what we want this year and to support others who are pushing their comfort zones for positive change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attorney Amy Gunn of the Simon Law Firm hosts two legal podcasts and recently had the opportunity to interview Cris Arguedas, one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the country. Find out why Cris is known as “the lawyer other lawyers would hire if they got arrested” and hear how she successfully represented clients from Hell’s Angels to Barry Bonds and Fed Ex. We think her tips for cross-examination will be helpful for attorneys on both sides of the aisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New Year! A look back, a look ahead. Plus, resolutions you can start today that can make you even more prosperous in 2023.-----It’s that time of year again; Conrad and Gyi put away the snow-globes and bring back the crystal ball—what can we say, orbs really tie the room together—and make their predictions for 2023. But, what good are prognostications without accountability? First, the gents look back at what they got right, and what they got wrong in 2022. And with a success rate about as good as Nostradamus, without all the weird murkiness, they give it another go, gazing deep into the future to tell you what you can expect for 2023.And then, let’s talk about the one thing everyone loves committing to: New Year’s Resolutions. The guys share their personal resolutions for 2023, and then, out of the kindness of their hearts, tell you yours too. Be inspired and equipped to make your practice thrive in 2023.The News: Layoffs in legal tech and digital marketing. CallRail’s new2023 outlook for legal marketing is available now. And Gyi’s new article, “My First ABA Techshow,” is online. Mentioned in This Episode:“Top 4 legal technology news stories of 2022,” Nicole Black, ABA Journal“2023 Marketing Outlook for Law Firms,” CallRail“My First ABA Techshow,” by Gyi Tsakalakis“Bankruptcy Statistics,” American Bankruptcy InstituteJennifer Gore-Cuthbert ABA TechshowABA Techshow Startup AlleyRegister for TechshowClio Legal Trends ReportLunch Hour Legal Marketing now on YouTubeLunch Hour Legal Marketing on TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of the forensic sciences featured in shows like the ‘Forensic Files’ have been debunked and are now considered to be ‘Junk Science’... but that doesn’t mean that the people convicted under them are suddenly free. The Innocence Project’s Chris Fabricant is a nationally acclaimed author and expert on the use of forensic science. He and our executive producer Laurence Colletti sit down to discuss “Junk Science” and how it sent many innocent people to prison for crimes they didn’t commit. Chris Fabricant is the author of ‘Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How to focus your practice. If you’re not known for something, you aren’t known for anything. The one thing all clients in every business want: A better life. How do your services make my life better? The steps you must take after firing an employee. It’s not just about the employee, it’s also about the clients. Mentioned in This Episode:Advertising on NextdoorMeetUpTrustAndWill.comHelloprenup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pursuing wellbeing through mindfulness helps legal professionals thrive in practice, and part of that focus should be kindness, not just to others, but to ourselves. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Katie Stanley about how caring for ourselves improves our emotional intelligence—a proven marker of greater success in legal practice. Katie shares tips and opens up on her own life experiences to show how mindfulness can help us better engage in the world around us and promote positive social change.Katie Stanley is a public service attorney and community engagement manager at Legal Services of Eastern Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the midst of a nightmarish judicial clerkship, Aliza Shatzman found that there was almost no protection for her, a lowly clerk, suffering harassment at the hands of a seemingly all-powerful judge. This experience and its aftermath spurred Aliza on to create The Legal Accountability Project. Host DeMario Thornton talks with Aliza about how the Project’s research and partnerships are bringing much-needed transparency to the judicial clerkship experience to create more resources and ensure better outcomes for future clerks.Aliza Shatzman is the president and co-founder of the Legal Accountability Project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices