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Inefficient and don’t know why? Jared will sort you out. Listen in for tips on creating and delegating workflows to make your firm’s processes efficient from start to finish. Next up, a brand new feature! In this, the inaugural edition of “Live From the Playroom,” Jared welcomes Nashville singer-songwriter Erinn Peet Lukes as the show’s first-ever musical guest. Check out Erinn’s music at erinnpeetlukes.com, and look for her upcoming solo album “EPL” on March 4th, available via your favorite streaming service.-------We loved having Erinn on so much, and wanted to share more of her scene, so we asked and she delivered. Check out this playlist Erinn put together for us featuring some of her Nashvegas friends.-------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 Country Music Breaks My Heart by Erinn Peet Lukes. Special thanks to our sponsors TimeSolv, Clio, Scorpion, and Alert Communications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the difference between benchmarks and baselines when it comes to measuring your firm’s KPIs?Often, we set revenue and project-based goals to achieve on a quarterly or annual basis, without having a clear understanding of our KPIs, how to measure them, or how to shift them if they’re no longer aligned.We dive into all things KPIs with Jeff Smith in this episode. Jeff is affectionately known as “The KPI Guy” as he’s written 7 international #1 best-selling books on KPI and Business Management. He is on record as the most successful author in history on the subject.Throughout his career, he’s worked with, and is trusted by Royal families, Governments of different countries and Senior Executives in the largest companies in the world. Jeff gives listeners actionable tips on: What KPIs are and why we use them How to decide which KPIs you should focus on in your firm The difference between a baseline and a benchmark and how to measure it within your firm His recommendations on which KPIs lawyers should be using to measure Trust as a key component of achieving KPIs  Resources mentioned in this episode: Paradigms by Joel Arthur Baker   Connect with Jeff here: LinkedIn www.jeff-smith.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

Legal professionals tend to focus on rules, policies, oaths, etc., but this isn’t enough when it comes to ethical decision-making. JoAnn Hathaway and Molly Ranns welcome Victoria Vuletich to explain the components of ethical wellness and a variety of dynamics that influence problem solving. Victoria offers insights on how ethical wellness and moral resilience affect the outcomes of ethical dilemmas often faced by legal professionals. Victoria Vuletich is the CEO and founder of Ethics Squared LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the complete Microsoft 365 experience worth your while? A lot of lawyers really aren’t aware of all of its capabilities, and the 365 universe just keeps expanding. Dennis and Tom help listeners gain a broader understanding of the possibilities available through this software and its particularly useful applications in legal practice. Later, the “Hot or Not?” segment is back as the guys take the temp of Windows 11 and whether you should jump on the upgrade train. 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. Special thanks to our sponsors, Posh Virtual Receptionists, Colonial Surety Company, and ServeNow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does it feel when you open your email and it’s addressed to “Gentlemen?” Have you been asked on the phone if you are an assistant just because you have a feminine voice? And why are women fifty percent of law school grads but still only 15% of the partners? Female attorneys have been practicing for over 100 years, but we are still grappling with issues of attire, attitude, and acceptance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the progress we’ve made and take on one of our suggestions about what you can do to advance the cause of women in the courtroom. Because Ladies, we still have work to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trying to settle through mediation? Learn what works and what doesn’t from Hon. Glenn Norton, a former judge on the Missouri Court of Appeals who is now one of the most sought-after mediators in the Midwest. This encore conversation about the legal and psychological nuances of negotiation could make your next mediation more successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking its lead from Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court shenanigans, a Fifth Circuit panel told attorneys to go maskless. In Louisiana. The state that just edged past New York in COVID deaths per million. Though at least some of its judges care enough about freedom to respect the judgment of counsel. Joe Rogan is still, unfortunately, in the news and he's basically the poster child for how little people seem to understand about free speech. Meanwhile, the Milbank raises still have a lot of notable holdouts. When is the market going to catch up?Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists, LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilary J. Allen isn't sorry if you find her new book scary. In fact, she's hoping that Driverless Finance: Fintech's Impact on Financial Stability can spook enough people to create momentum for change.Allen was involved in the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission that was formed by Congress to study the causes behind the 2008 financial crisis. Now she sees the possibility of financial collapse on an even greater scale with AI technology being used in the financial industry; "smart contracts" that could bring down banks before human intervention is possible; cryptocurrency and non-fungible token sales being made for the purpose of speculation; and tech giants like Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google contemplating offering financial services. In the future, she warns, banks might not be the only entities that become "too big to fail." While the public is concerned about the safety of driverless cars, there's much less awareness about driverless finance, and the dangers it could pose to the global financial system are real, says Allen. In this episode of the Modern Law Library, Allen speaks with the ABA Journal's Lee Rawles about the promise and downsides of some "cutting-edge" financial products, and why innovation is not inherently good. She suggests some avenues for regulation and oversight, urges that regulators be given the technology and access to expertise they need to keep up with new financial products and markets, and explains what an NFT is–and what it isn't. Special thanks to our sponsor, Posh Virtual Receptionists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’re spending money to attract potential clients, now take the next step to ensure every moment of that client experience is amazing from intake to follow-up.In a special LHLM 101 episode, Conrad and Gyi go deep into the mysterious world (well, not that mysterious) of Customer Relationship Management platforms, known as CRMs. Provide a better experience for your clients; analyze marketing data to know what’s working and what isn’t; and do it all while saving you both time and money. It’s hard work, but CRMs make it easier. The days of tracking open cases on yellow legal pads is over. If you don’t know where to start, the LHLM dynamic duo run through the big-name platforms, the tricks and traps, and share their number one tactical tip to successfully implementing a CRM platform.Special thanks to our sponsors Alert Communications, LawYaw, Posh, and Clio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts look at soon-to-be launched Justice Technology Association and its plan to build community around efforts to provide innovative and accessible solutions to common legal issues. The association will support initiatives that seek to shape the consumer legal experience for the greater good, drive social impact, increase access to justice and grow the newly minted justice tech market.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices