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Martha Minow joins LSC President Ron Flagg to discuss access to justice, law schools and her new role as the McArthur Foundation’s board chair on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast.Martha Minow, 300 th Anniversary Professor, Harvard Law School; Co-chair of the Access-to-Justice Board at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; Former Harvard Law School Dean; Former LSC Board Member. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could a project management tool be the missing key in your law firm’s arsenal?In this episode, Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, a North Carolina attorney with over a decade of experience in the legal tech industry. She and Zack dive into the benefits of project management for law firms, how workflows and automations (even imperfect ones) can eliminate common woes, and how Rocket Matter legal practice management software can help. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!About Rocket MatterRocket Matter is legal practice management software that makes the lives of lawyers a whole lot easier Schedule a Personal Demo Webinar: How to Get Paid Faster Top of Funnel: Guide for those looking to become more efficient as a practicing attorney Mid Funnel: eBook that is for those looking to buy practice management software. A must-read before buying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What measures of success matter most when it comes to marketing efforts and lead conversion? How do lawyers know which metrics they should be paying attention to, and which ones simply aren’t worth worrying about?Joining me for this conversation is Mark Graban.Mark is an author, speaker, consultant, and podcaster. His podcasts include “Lean Blog Interviews,” “Habitual Excellence,” and “My Favorite Mistake.” He’s also affiliated with the technology company KaiNexus and the healthcare advisory firm Value Capture. His books include his most recent, titled “Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More.” He has a BS in industrial engineering from Northwestern University and an MS and an MBA from MIT. Mark gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] The traditional definition of performance metrics and the clean operational experience [5:15] The Japanese Kaizen Model [10:40] What we should be measuring and why it matters [14:55] Using intake forms to measure success rates [24:35] The statistics you don’t need to pay attention to [37:45] Mark’s book review Resources mentioned in this episode: Understanding Variation by Donald Wheeler Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port Connect with Mark here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook http://markgraban.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

Returning guest Omarosa Newman joins Demario Thornton to go into deeper detail about her educational journey through multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities and why she chose to attend Southern University–also an HBCU–for law school. Since their inception, HBCUs have focused on educating brilliant young minds. Tune in to learn more about the unique experience students find at these institutions.Check out Omarosa’s book, Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the Trump White House.Omarosa Newman is a reality tv star, a communications professional, and a 1L at Southern University Law Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Addressing fear and anxiety with societal mantras like “fake it ‘til you make it” or “face your fears” isn’t all that helpful, and might even be harmful to many of us. Tune in as Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Heidi K. Brown about her book, “Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy.” Rather than stigmatizing fear, Heidi discusses ways to equip attorneys with the skills to work through fear responses and then physically and mentally recalibrate to meet the challenges of legal practice. Episode Links: Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy, by Heidi K. Brown https://www.viacharacter.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis and Tom’s new book, “The Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition,” is available now! Debbie Foster hosts this episode to chat with Dennis and Tom about their writing process for this new edition and specific tools lawyers need to make the most of modern legal practice. 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 #323A Segment: Debbie Foster Interviews Dennis and TomThe Lawyer’s Guide to Collaboration Tools & Technologies: Work From Home Edition https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/424883450/ B Segment: Interview, Part II Parting Shots: Calendly - https://calendly.com/  Law Department Innovation Library - https://www.ldilibrary.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter if you’re new to the profession or a seasoned vet, paralegal professionals can never know too much.Guest Cathy L. Davis is an assistant professor and department chair of the criminal justice and legal studies programs at Alabama’s Faulkner University. She’s a champion of continuing education and the lifelong pursuit of new skills.Make your job your passion, and make learning your passion. Lexus, Clio, Mycase, Microsoft Office, local paralegal associations, and others all offer opportunities to learn and demonstrate competencies. Get every certification you can.For those new to the business, start with: Professionalism: Be organized, manage time, and listen.  Writing matters: Hone your skills. Really work on your writing. Research skills: Go beyond traditional sources, even social media counts. Preserve and protect data: Evidence and research are crucial. Offer to attend hearings or assist at the courthouse, even if some tasks are outside your scope. Consider volunteering at a legal aid office, neighborhood associations, and community causes. Ever thought about teaching or speaking at a local college? Never stand still. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A surprising shift has swept through Texas courts since COVID-19, likely traceable to the public’s collective new awareness of suffering due to pandemic-era hardships. In recent months, there has seemed to be a marked change in jurors’ thoughts on awarding non-economic damages, resulting in larger damages verdicts in many courts. To discuss this phenomenon, Rocky Dhir talks with Randy Sorrels about his article, Fully Acknowledging Human Damages, which appeared in the October issue of the Texas Bar Journal.Randy Sorrels is a partner at Sorrels Law in Houston, Texas, and holds board certifications from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and the National Board of Trial Advocacy, including: Personal Injury Trial Law, Civil Trial Law, and Civil Trial Advocacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People don’t connect with brands, they connect with people. Could a publicist help you tell your story in a way that truly resonates with potential clients?In this episode, Stephanie talks with Pam Perry, communications and PR professional, about the importance of being authentically “you” in your branding. They delve into how to tell your story to build connections and the role PR (or a publicist) can play to help you meet your ideal client.Listen now!If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!Thanks to Berkshire Receptionists, Lawyerist Lab, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But it might make you a sociopath.Ginni Thomas testified to the January 6 committee that she still believes the election was stolen from Donald Trump. They wouldn't call it the "big" lie if it went down easy! But she also testified that she and Clarence don't talk about work, which might be even less believable than her stolen election claim. Also, an attorney billed 277 hours to review 20 documents... that seems like something the firm should've stopped earlier. And Judge James Ho is trying to help conservative Yale students by announcing he'll never hire them. And you thought Ginni wasn't making sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices