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The justice gap is real. Thousands of Americans face legal situations such as wrongful eviction, denied access to health and other public benefits, or domestic violence with no money for legal representation. Legal Services organizations are the poverty law experts…providing free legal aid and education to our most vulnerable citizens. Dan Glazier and Karren Warren of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri share their organization’s focus and goals. No matter what your legal area of expertise, consider stepping up to help someone in need by volunteering at a Legal Services agency near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know the average person makes over 35,000 conscious decisions every day? Decision fatigue is real but there are ways to cope. Today’s discussion examines asking for and evaluating advice, setting decision-making boundaries, and recognizing that every decision is really just a choice. Make the decision to check out this podcast, and you’ve got only 34,999 more decisions to go….. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the NCBP Virtual Midyear Meeting, Carl Smallwood hosts Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack and attorney Stephen Younger in a conversation highlighting their individual views on the justice gap, current regulatory innovations, and whether recent changes preserve the core values of the legal profession.Carl Smallwood is NCBP Past President and Executive Council member, and director of the Divided Community Project at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack joined the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2013, and became Chief Justice in January 2019.Stephen Younger is a partner at Foley Hoag LLP in New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good decisions help lead us where we want to go, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to make the best determination when faced with a choice. Patrick Palace talks to Nika Kabiri at the NCBP Virtual Midyear Meeting about the scientific research behind decision-making processes and how bar leaders can implement this multi-disciplinary knowledge to optimize choices and experience successful leadership. Patrick Palace is NCBP Program Committee member and past Executive Council member, and managing owner at Palace Law.Nika Kabiri is founder and owner at Kabiri Consulting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Storytelling is a powerful tool for building influence and trust. Joe Sullivan talks with Ann Marie Houghtailing and Laura Fink about their talk at the NCBP Virtual Midyear Meeting and its takeaways for bar leaders on leveraging personal stories to forge authentic connections with others. Joe Sullivan is NCBP President-Elect and Executive Council Member, and a partner at Davis, Hatley, Haffeman, & Tighe, P.C. Ann marie Houghtailing is co-founder and CEO at Story Imprinting. Laura Fink is founder and CEO at Rebelle Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Promoting lawyer wellness is critical to the future of the profession, and bar associations are uniquely positioned to affect culture change within their communities. From the NCBP Virtual Midyear Meeting, Robin Wolpert hosts Bree Buchanan and Chris Newbold to discuss what bar leaders can do to support wellness efforts and help legal professionals prioritize both physical and mental health. As Board members for the Institute for Well-Being in the Law (IWIL), they also offer that IWIL can assist bar organizations -- free of charge -- to set up their wellness programs.Robin Wolpert, JD, PhD is NCBP Treasurer and Executive Council member, Institute for Well-Being in Law Treasurer, and an attorney at Sapientia Law Group in Minneapolis.Bree Buchanan is board president and acting executive director at the Institute for Well-Being in Law. Chris Newbold is executive vice president at ALPS Lawyers Malpractice Insurance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we all know, “Quantum Leap” was Jared’s favorite TV show as a kid, but his current favorite is… “Bluey!” What’s that, you ask? Tune in for Jared’s take on why this Australian children’s program should take priority on your watchlist.Next up, could learning about legal contracts actually be fun? Well, sure! Jared chats with Laura Frederick of How to Contract about her training program and top tips for legal pros looking to draft better contracts for their clients.This time on the Rump Roast, Jared welcomes Jane Kuhuk, a longtime fan of the show, to play “Legal Toolkit Trivia!” Also known as “Shameless Promotion of the Show Archives”— go have a listen! Laura Frederick is the founder of How to Contract and managing attorney at Laura Frederick Law, PLLC.Jane Kuhuk is senior public relations manager at Esper Bionics and How To Contract.------Since we talked about the delightful Heeler family - the stars of 'Bluey', I have a playlist for you that's all about animals.https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jHwxwHcVwdA1ljCO2ATvB?si=8d8c5f6e1f324f23------Our opening track is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest.The music for the Legal Trends Report Minute is I See You by Sounds Like Sander.Our closing track is Sweet Coffee by Ian Kelosky Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does your style attract your ideal client? What makes you stand out among your competitors? How do you want your clients to feel when they first meet you, and how do you want them to remember you after your meeting?These are all questions that we’re exploring in this podcast episode with Melanie Lippman.Melanie is an image consultant and believes that confidence is a woman’s most important asset – because when you’re feeling fabulous, you’re ready to take on the world. Melanie has always been passionate about helping people express their confidence with style. From taking classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) as a teenager to studying fashion merchandising and cosmetic and fragrance marketing in college, she has immersed herself in the fashion world.After becoming a mom, she decided it was time to create the career she’s always wanted – to teach women how to style their best lives. Melanie give listeners actionable tips on: How your style may be costing you clients  Changing the mindset around our predisposed beliefs of having a personal shopper Why having help with your style will save you time and money The importance of first impressions  Resources mentioned in this episode:Playing Big by Tara Mohr Connect with Melanie here: Instagram LinkedIn https://www.melanielippman.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

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act is decades-old, many businesses, including law firms, continue to treat it as a suggestion, rather than federal law, according to Eve Hill and Jason Turkish, two lawyers who represent plaintiffs in disability cases.Special thanks to our sponsor, LawPay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News stories of late have been riddled with concerns over international infrastructure attacks that indicate a growing potential for cyber war. Should you be worried? Dennis and Tom discuss some of the most recent events in this arena and bring their conversation around to what legal professionals should do to prepare for this eventuality.Later, the guys talk about text-to-speech technology and whether its current generation of tools are worth your while.Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices