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Why does your law firm need documented standard operating procedures? Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway find out with guest Catherine Sanders Reach. Catherine outlines the common problems that arise when operating procedures are lacking and explains how to create a ‘law firm cookbook’—plus, which tools will help—to cultivate dynamic efficiency in your firm.Learn more from Catherine’s recommended articles:Your Firm Cookbook: Why and How - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org)Unseen Risks And The Great Reshuffling - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org)What You Need to Know About Project Management - North Carolina Bar Association (ncbar.org)Catherine Sanders Reach is director at the Center for Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, providing practice technology and management assistance to lawyers and legal professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We didn't plan to get this deep into the feels, but here we are.Kathryn and Joe sat down to talk about a couple human interest stories in law. Joe discusses the story of AXDRAFT, a Ukraine-based legal tech provider (part of the Onit family) and its struggles and triumphs in the face of an ongoing catastrophe while Kathryn talks about an Afghan judge who fled the country with her law degree sewn into her clothes. All this and a brief chat about ILTACON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a complex case involving a multi-tiered church entity and severe injuries to young children from a faith demonstration that went horribly wrong, The Simon Law Firm focused its case on the issue of agency. In Part One of this 3-part series, learn the background of the case and how John and Tim formulated their precedent-setting arguments. If you ever face an agency claim in your practice, tune in for this master class on courtroom strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congrats! The female trial attorneys at Heels in the Courtroom have recorded 100 episodes of wit and wisdom, and we hope you’ve learned something that helps you in your life and career. But what have we learned from baring our souls, investing in each other, and trying to create a supportive female-led community? Join our round-table introspection and accept our sincere thanks for being a loyal listener and a partner on our podcast journey. It’s kind of a love-fest, and you’re definitely invited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s no secret that lawyers are asked to attend or preside over many kinds and types of meetings. From attending a professional association’s annual meeting with hundreds of fellow attorneys (as the ABA just held in August) to being asked to chair a non-profit board or preside at an HOA meeting, lawyers are often looked to for guidance. But not everyone has formal training in running a meeting, and there are huge differences between a small firm’s partner meeting with six lawyers in a board room and a Zoom meeting with 3,000 attendees.The good news–according to author, attorney and parliamentarian Jim Slaughter–is that no matter the size or composition of a meeting, Robert’s Rules of Order has advice for that. But you find the 816-page Robert’s Rules of Order, 12th Editiondaunting, Slaughter has written Robert’s Rules of Order Fast Track to give people a slim and accessible guide, and will soon be releasing Notes and Comments on ‘Robert’s Rules,’ Fifth Edition.Rather than hindering or slowing down a meeting, Robert’s Rules of Order can provide a structure that heads off potential problems at the pass. In his fast track guide, Slaughter brings up common problem areas and how to deal with them. He and the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles discuss the viral videos of city council or school board meetings that have gone off the rails with attendees who are deliberately being disruptive. But Slaughter points out that sometimes a meeting participant derails a meeting by virtue of a talkative personality, and that, too, can be addressed by a chair who has a good command ofRobert’s Rules. Abiding by Robert’s Rules can also help groups avoid legal jeopardy.In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Slaughter and Rawles discuss why a book first written in the 19th century is useful today; best practices for running Zoom or hybrid meetings; the common mistakes Slaughter sees most often; and the misconceptions people have about meeting minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You need to be on LinkedIn. Yes, it can be kind of painful, but it’s still the de facto social media platform of the business world. So if you HAVE to be on it, don’t f#¢% it up. Tune is as the guys share the best ways to make LinkedIn work for you.-----Odds are, your LinkedIn profile is not working for you the way you’d like it to. Gyi and Conrad spell out the worst mistakes lawyers make on LinkedIn. They break down the common mistakes you should avoid; like ‘engagement pods,’ sabotaging your own SEO, and more. Learn the key things you CAN NOT DO if you want to avoid being just another junky LinkedIn profile.Next, learn how to best leverage LinkedIn to maximize its potential for your business. Just like every other social media platform, LinkedIn is an algorithm, so the guys teach you the tricks to maximize its effectiveness. Now, set up your profile the right way, and put yourself out there, your authentic self. Learn how to be truly “LinkedIn”, not left out.The News: Coming soon, “Lawyers By Amazon?” Why not? The American Bar Association takes a stand against new competition in the legal industry. And Lead Docket ventures deeper into automation. Examples of good LinkedIn profiles:  Ruky Tijani Ben Glass Joshua Baron Olga Mack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling overwhelmed, like you’ve lost control of your life and your practice, like your job runs you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone and there are ways to overcome anxiety, doubt, and feeling overwhelmed. You can put you back in charge of you.Guest Monica Levi is a lawyer and former corporate HR executive who channels what she learned into leadership coaching for attorneys. This episode of the Un-Billable Hour is about you. Learn to listen to yourself, understand your worth, and go after what you want in life, whether that’s managing your own law practice, working within a corporate setting, or doing something entirely different.Lawyers especially feel the pressures of time management, productivity, and reacting and responding to everyone else’s needs. No wonder so many attorneys are struggling to find satisfaction. It’s hard to set boundaries and gain control of your time and goals. But you can do it.  And if you’ve got questions and want to be part of the discussion, join us at The Community Table, a live round table Q&A with host Christopher Anderson and guests here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 12 years, The Legal Report from Robert Half is gaining a new host. In this episode, Charles Volkert transitions hosting duties to Jamy Sullivan, executive director of Robert Half’s legal talent solutions practice. They discuss the making of the podcast, notable episodes and memorable guests over the years, Chad’s new role, and predict future trends for the legal profession.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaders from Georgetown University’s Health Justice Alliance discuss how the medical-legal partnership (MLP) benefits both law and medical students on the latest episode of TalkJustice. Dr. Ana Caskin, deputy medical director of the Health Justice Alliance and director of the Anacostia and Roosevelt School based Health Centers Professor Vicki Girard, faculty director of the Georgetown Health Justice Alliance Dr. Eileen Moore, medical director of the Health Justice Alliance and associate dean of the Georgetown School of Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can lawyers get interviewed in the media? What are the secret tips to landing incredible media features, becoming a recurring guest expert, and becoming the go-to source in your area of law? Joining me for this conversation is Robyn Stevens, PR expert. After fifteen years working as a television reporter and meteorologist in Philadelphia, Robyn Stevens' experience in the media industry enables her to obtain major media placements for her clients. Robyn creates highly innovative media and marketing strategies that dramatically raise brand awareness and value. Robyn gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] How to start getting media features [4:30] Tips for aligning your message at the right time [6:00] TV vs. print media coverage [7:50] Pitching tips [11:10] How to start making media connections [14:30] Being a recurring guest expert or contributor vs. landing multiple features [16:30] Secret tips to get media appearances  [20:25] How to differentiate yourself from your competition  [23:00] Robyn’s book recommendation  Resources mentioned in this episode:Alice in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollConnect with Robyn here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.robynstevenspr.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