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There are three key concepts to keep in mind during oral arguments. Do you know what they are? Should you hope for a hot bench or a cold bench? And what do you say if the judge asks a question you can’t answer? Find answers to these questions and more in part two of our instructive discussion on appeals and be more confident in front of the bench, whether it’s hot or cold.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dark Social — it just sounds nefarious, right? But there’s no need to break out a Tor browser and dive into the depths of the dark web; this stuff is legit. And once you understand and leverage it, it can be the difference between your marketing just “working” and blowing up. Gyi and Conrad explain what Dark Social is, why it can be difficult—nay, impossible—to track through your traditional attribution channels, and why it is nonetheless one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal you may not have even known you had.Also, CallRail’s marketing outlook for law firms in 2022 is out. In the latest edition of By the Numbers, the guys dig into the findings and share not only the most important takeaways but also highlight what these findings mean for you and your practice.In the Clio Legal Trends Report, it turns out law firms with growing revenue are twice as likely to use financial reporting tools. Understanding your firm’s financial performance helps you boost revenue. More at the Clio Legal Trends Report.The News: Sterling Sky and “Review Spam” - Lawyers are among the top spammers of review spaces, and law firms could be liable for this kind of behavior Search Ads Soaring - Search ad revenue hits $78 billion. Inflation and how it impacts our industry - Are you pulling back on your ads? Should you? And what about adjusting pricing? Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, Posh Virtual Receptionists, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The presidents of the ABA and the Legal Services Corporation sit down on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast to discuss the historic partnership between their organizations and new efforts to bolster legal aid and pro bono. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you avoid social media overwhelm? How do you turn your social media audience into a real community? We’re discussing the power of social media for your firm in this episode.  Joining me is Andréa Jones, who has built an online business committed to empowering businesses to utilize the power of social media in a positive and impactful way, without being overwhelmed and drained by it.  With over 7 years experience in the game, Andréa hosts the acclaimed podcast, the Savvy Social Podcast, leads a team providing done-for-you service inside of her marketing agency that was named a Top Digital Marketing Agency in 2021, and serves over 200 students in her membership, the Savvy Social School.  Andrea gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:35] Where Andréa begins when clients come to her with overwhelm [4:15] Where to start with your social media ‘why’ [8:40] How much time to spend on creating content, checking in with your social media, and being active online [13:45] The benefits of outsourcing your social media content creation [16:40] The ROI when it comes to social media  [18:00] Andréa’s book recommendation  Resources mentioned in this episode:Dare to Lead by Brene BrownConnect with Andréa here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook https://onlinedrea.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

Major General John Altenburg was instrumental in transforming the practice of law in the military through his leadership and immersive approaches for military lawyer training. Meg Steenburgh talks with General Altenburg about the legal infrastructure of the United States Military, his thoughts on the law of war and its implications in the Ukraine conflict, and what advice he has to offer for today’s law students. Major General John D. Altenburg Jr. (USA, Retired) is Of Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, LLC, where he focuses his practice on corporate governance and sensitive, internal investigations in the defense, homeland security sector, and the multilateral development bank sector.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent order from Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directing the state to consider medical treatments for transgender youths as child abuse is hurtful to children and their families, as is a new Alabama law that makes providing gender-affirming care to a minor a felony, says lawyer Asaf Orr.Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With different priorities and approaches, Dennis and Tom have found that—just like real brains—their Second Brain projects are unique! Listen in for updates on the latest iterations of their diverging strategies and the tech tools bringing their Brains to life. And later, how big is too big? The fellas hash out whether some of today’s massive monitors are just too much. 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 answers to your most burning tech questions. Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, and Embroker. A Segment: An Update on our Second Brain Project Notion Second Brain Summit B Segment: Can a Monitor be Too Big?Dell 49” UltraSharp MonitorParting Shots: How to Turn Off AutoFit Why Global Supply Chains May Never Be the Same Arriving Today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The online space for Russia’s civil society has been slowly closing for nearly a decade, but after the invasion in Ukraine, governmental powers quickly seized control of internet freedoms—banning and blocking at will. What does this mean for the flow of information and the future of the internet both in Russia and internationally? Digital Detectives hosts Sharon Nelson and John Simek welcome Eva Galperin to discuss perspectives on the effects of censorship, Russia’s ways and means of accomplishing its internet restrictions, and how some Russians still find ways to access independent news. Eva Galperin is Electronic Frontier Foundation's director of cybersecurity. Special thanks to our sponsors CaseFleet, Clio, and PInow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zack Glaser talks with Justine Humenansky about the basics of Web3, DAOs, and how lawyers can participate in the communities surrounding them. Justine has a background in decentralized finance and is the CFO at Rabbithole.gg. Find her on twitter as Justinehy.eth, where she writes about DeFi and crypto.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 LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn Law's Amy Wax is back at it, appearing on Tucker Carlson to talk about the problem with Black people and Asians. We cover Wax's shenanigans and the impact they have on the law school's credibility a lot, but it does make us wonder where we draw the line between informing the public and just feeding a troll. We also talk about Kim Kardashian's ongoing quest to become a lawyer reaching a new high water mark and Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli losing his Biglaw attorneys.Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices